Roofing in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Between the beach, the Intracoastal and the canals that run through many neighborhoods, a large share of Fort Lauderdale's homes and buildings sit in salt air. Apex Roofing Solutions repairs, replaces and inspects tile, shingle, metal and flat roofs across the city, and we start each job by checking how that exposure has affected the roof.

Salt air is hard on the parts of a roof you never see. Fasteners, flashing, drip edge and metal trim corrode long before the tile or shingles look worn, and corroded flashing is one of the most common sources of leaks we trace on waterfront properties. On coastal jobs we specify corrosion-resistant fasteners and flashing. For homes on the water we often walk owners through metal roofing, which holds up to salt and sustained wind when it is detailed correctly.

Broward County is part of Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so roofs in Fort Lauderdale are built to some of the strictest standards in the country. Roofing products must carry approval for HVHZ use, installation methods are inspected, and the work must be permitted through the City of Fort Lauderdale. We pull permits and schedule inspections as part of every project. A roof installed without a permit can create problems with insurance claims and when the property is sold.

We also work on condominiums, HOA buildings and commercial buildings with flat or low-slope roofs. Florida's condominium safety law requires structural integrity reserve studies for condo buildings three stories and taller, and the roof is one of the components those studies cover. A documented roof condition assessment helps boards plan their reserves, and it helps owners dealing with an active leak. We work with property managers on inspections, maintenance plans and full TPO or modified bitumen replacement.

A replacement is also the easiest time to lower your insurance costs. Upgrading how the roof deck is attached and adding a secondary water barrier both earn credit on a wind mitigation inspection, and both are simpler to do with the old roof off. We explain which upgrades apply to your home before you sign.

When a storm causes damage, we make emergency repairs, put temporary protection in place to stop water getting in, and document the damage with photos for your insurance claim.