Roof replacement in South Florida A new roof. Built from the deck up.

There is no fixed number of days. Roof size and complexity, the roof system, deck repairs found at tear-off, product delivery, rain and inspection scheduling all move it. Ask for the project sequence in writing, from permit and tear-off through dry-in, inspections and cleanup, before work begins.

Rough estimate: Perkins plans replacements at about $500 to $950 per square (100 square feet) for architectural shingle, $600 to $1,400 for TPO or modified bitumen, $1,000 to $1,700 for concrete tile, $1,100 to $2,300 for standing-seam metal and $1,400 to $2,500 for clay tile. These are the roof calculator’s planning ranges, not a quote; the price comes from a measured inspection and a written proposal.

Only in Miami-Dade and Broward. The Florida Building Code defines the HVHZ as those two counties, so roofing products there need approval for HVHZ use, usually a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or a Florida Product Approval listed for the HVHZ. Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie re-roofs follow the statewide code with Florida Product Approval.

It needs to be evaluated and repaired as required before the assembly continues. A useful proposal states the deck replacement rates, included allowance and approval process so discoveries can be documented and priced consistently.

A roof replacement generally involves permits and inspections. Deck attachment, secondary water protection and other retrofit provisions may apply. Ask the building department and project team to confirm the applicable requirements for the building, roof scope and permit date.

Not in every case. Florida law provides an exception for qualifying systems or sections built, repaired or replaced under the 2007 Florida Building Code or later. Have the existing roof records reviewed when deciding between repair and replacement.

Coverage depends on the policy, cause of loss, limits and insurer’s determination. Ask your carrier about replacement-cost and law-and-ordinance coverage. Perkins can discuss the roof scope but cannot determine what your policy owes.

The Financing link in the main menu opens the application of the financing provider Perkins works with. Availability, approval and terms are set by the provider, and no approval is promised.

Compare the assembly and work behind the finish: tear-off, deck allowances, underlayment, flashing, fastening, ventilation, permits, cleanup and warranty terms. Ask each contractor to explain exclusions and the process for changed conditions.

Start with a condition review and the reason for the leak. A targeted repair may be appropriate where the surrounding system is serviceable. The inspection should inform the scope before a replacement is selected.