ROOFING IN Royal Palm Beach

At 35-40+ years, your tile roof's underlayment has exceeded its rated lifespan even though the tiles themselves may still be in good condition. We recommend a professional inspection to assess underlayment condition. In many cases, we can relay the existing tiles over new underlayment, saving the cost of new tile material. The key is catching underlayment failure before it causes interior water damage.

Royal Palm Beach uses Click2Gov, an online permit system for applications and searches. This is different from the Palm Beach County ePZB portal used by most surrounding municipalities. All roofing work requires a permit regardless of scope. We handle the complete permit process through Click2Gov, including application, plan review, and scheduling inspections through final sign-off.

Royal Palm Beach is in the High Wind Zone and is not in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) that applies to Broward and Miami-Dade counties. However, Palm Beach County has its own wind speed requirements for fasteners and material ratings that must be met. All roofing work must comply with Florida Building Code plus local amendments. We build these requirements into every project scope and material specification.

Yes. DR Construction & Roofing serves Broward County homeowners and businesses with roof repair, full roof replacement, tile roofing, shingle roofing, metal roofing, flat roofing, and commercial roof service. We are dual licensed as both a Certified General Contractor and Certified Roofing Contractor, so we can handle the roof system and any structural issues discovered during the project.

Roof repair costs in Royal Palm Beach typically range from $350 to $1,500 for minor repairs and $1,500 to $5,000+ for major repairs, depending on the damage extent, materials, and roof type. We offer free estimates so you know the exact cost before any work begins.

In Florida, a new roof typically costs $9,000 to $45,000+ depending on your home's size and the material you choose. Asphalt shingles run $9,000 to $16,000, metal roofs $16,000 to $30,000, and tile roofs $22,000 to $45,000 for a standard 2,000 sq. ft. home.

Most Florida homeowners insurance policies cover hurricane and storm damage to your roof. The key is proper documentation and timely filing. We help with the insurance process — documenting the damage and making sure your claim is submitted correctly.

Most residential roof replacements take 1 to 3 days, depending on your home's size, the roofing material, weather conditions, and permit requirements. We handle all South Florida permitting and HOA approvals to keep your project on schedule.

Yes. Broward County, Palm Beach County, and Miami-Dade County all require a permit for roof replacement. As a licensed contractor (CGC 1507284, CCC 1328855), we handle all permitting and inspections as part of our service. You don't need to visit any government office.

The 25% rule now applies only to older roofs. If 25% or more of a roof built before the 2007 Florida Building Code is repaired or replaced within 12 months, the whole roof must be brought up to current code. Since 2022 (Senate Bill 4-D), a roof built, repaired or replaced to the 2007 code or later is exempt: only the section being repaired has to meet current code. We check which applies to your roof before quoting.

Late fall through early spring (November to March) is typically the best time for roof replacement in Florida. Less rain, lower humidity, and contractors are less busy after hurricane season, which can mean more competitive pricing and faster scheduling.

Yes. A deposit is required to schedule your project and secure materials. The exact amount is itemized in your written contract before any work begins. Typical payment structure is a deposit at signing, a progress payment when materials arrive, and the balance at completion.