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Flat & low-slopeFree roof inspection with deck photos before we talk money - GAF and Owens Corning certified installation
Fast, Reliable Roof Replacement Across Fort Lauderdale
If you own property in Fort Lauderdale, you already know the roof over your head works harder than most. Between the Atlantic salt air, year-round UV, and a hurricane season that runs June through November, the right replacement is a wind-uplift and water-barrier decision, not just a shingle swap. We understand how this city’s mix of mid-century concrete-block homes, low-slope canal condos, and newer waterfront construction changes what a roof actually needs. Call (888) 361-4813 to set up a free inspection and estimate.

Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Rutherford Roof Repair for Roof Replacement
Our name says it: we repair first, and we only recommend replacement when the roof genuinely calls for it. That matters in Fort Lauderdale, where a leak on an older coastal home is often a corroded-fastener problem rather than a failed surface, and where a full tear-off may be the honest answer but shouldn’t be the default one. We inspect before we quote, so you get a real diagnosis instead of a sales pitch.
That repair-first stance has built a strong local reputation among Fort Lauderdale homeowners who are tired of being pushed toward a new roof they may not need. We handle inspection, repair, and replacement under one company, so there’s no handoff to another contractor once the work is scoped. And when replacement is the right call, we work with seven leading manufacturers – GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, Tamko, and Boral – which means the recommendation fits your roof and budget rather than a single brand.
Response time is the other reason people call us. We answer 24/7, and with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, a Fort Lauderdale request gets scheduled into the next opening. Our technicians have up to 9 years of experience reading the specific failure patterns this coastline produces, from Intracoastal salt corrosion to storm-driven rain finding weak flashing.
Styles & brands we work with
- Architectural shingles
- Metal roofing
- Tile roofing
- GAF
- Owens Corning
- Flat & low-slope
New Roof Installation in Fort Lauderdale
New Roof Installation in Fort Lauderdale is a full tear-off and rebuild scoped around wind-uplift ratings, a secondary water barrier, and product approvals suited to the high-velocity hurricane zone – not a simple re-shingle. It’s the right path when decking is soft, when the existing layers are at their limit, or when an older home needs to meet current wind standards. A typical full installation in Fort Lauderdale runs $14,000 – $28,000 depending on square footage, roof complexity, and material tier. The written estimate sets the final price.
Decking and Underlayment
Before any surface material goes down, we assess the deck for rot, soft spots, and fasteners that have given way to salt air. Upgraded underlayment and a proper secondary water barrier are standard on this coastline, because wind-driven rain is the real threat, not a gentle shower.
Choosing the Right Material Tier
Architectural shingles from GAF or CertainTeed handle most steep-slope homes well, while flat and low-slope sections call for membrane detailing that a shingle crew doesn’t touch. Where a home’s style leans Mediterranean or the budget allows, Boral tile is an option worth pricing alongside shingle.
Reroofing in Fort Lauderdale
Reroofing in Fort Lauderdale covers the cases where the deck and structure are sound but the surface has reached the end of its life – common on 1950s to 1970s concrete-block homes where the original roof has been patched more than once. It’s a more targeted job than a full rebuild, though some older roofs require a tear-off to satisfy inspection. A typical reroof in Fort Lauderdale runs $9,000 – $18,000, and the written estimate pins down the final figure.
When a Reroof Is the Honest Answer
If the deck passes inspection and the leaks trace to worn surface material or failed flashing rather than structural problems, a reroof can be the right call. We inspect first, because recommending a reroof on a failing deck would just postpone the problem.
Overlay Versus Full Tear-Off
Some older roofs can take an overlay, but many cannot once the existing layers hit their limit or the deck needs repair beneath. We check what’s actually under the surface before we quote, so the scope reflects the real job.

Trusted Brands We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We work with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, Tamko, and Boral, spanning premium lines, value-tier shingles, and specialty tile. That breadth is the point: it lets us match the product to your roof – architectural style, budget, warranty preference – rather than steer you toward the highest-margin option. We don’t stock parts locally or run a warehouse; what we bring is access to these manufacturers and a recommendation built on what your Fort Lauderdale home actually needs. Material lead times are confirmed at estimate, so you know the schedule before work begins.
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AfterCommon Roof Replacement Problems We See in Fort Lauderdale Homes
- Salt-air corrosion east of the Intracoastal. On barrier-island streets, salt eats through galvanized nails and thin flashing years before the shingles or tile fail. That means many leak calls here are fastener-and-flashing problems, so replacement needs to include all metal components and corrosion-resistant nails, not just new surface material.
- Grading and drainage on open lots. Improper grading lets water pool at the foundation and rot the soffit, which homeowners often mistake for a roof leak. Correcting it means regrading and extending downspouts as part of the scope.
- County permitting and inspection delays. On unincorporated or acreage parcels, well and septic setbacks have to be addressed in the initial scope. Miss them and you’re looking at change orders and a longer timeline.
- Age and material mismatch on mid-century homes. Many 1950s to 1970s concrete-block homes have low-slope built-up or modified-bitumen roofs over concrete decks, while newer builds use tile or HIP systems. Crews routinely switch between flat-roof and steep-slope methods on the same property, which affects both labor and material planning.
Pricing for Roof Replacement in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Roof replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $9,000 – $28,000, with reroofing landing around $9,000 – $18,000 and a full new installation around $14,000 – $28,000. What moves the number: square footage, roof complexity and pitch, material tier (value-tier shingles versus premium or Boral tile), whether the deck needs repair, and whether the property falls under county rather than city permitting. On acreage properties, long material hauls and equipment access around outbuildings or a detached ADU can add labor. We give a free inspection and a written line-item quote, so the scope and the numbers are clear before anything starts. Call (888) 361-4813 for your estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
We work across the surrounding coastline too, including Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Miami Beach. Roofing needs shift as you move up and down the coast, but the same repair-first approach applies everywhere we Fort Lauderdale homeowners call home and the towns around it. If you’re outside the city, reach out and we’ll confirm coverage. For full details on the service itself, see our roof replacement page.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Fort Lauderdale and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Roof Replacement in Fort Lauderdale
Unincorporated Broward parcels and properties with well and septic systems generally fall under Broward County’s purview, not the city’s. We verify jurisdiction as part of scoping, so permitting and inspections are planned correctly from the start. Call (888) 361-4813 to confirm what applies to your property – the estimate is free.
We plan the haul and access before the job starts, factoring in driveway length, turnaround space, and obstacles like outbuildings or a detached ADU. Longer hauls and restricted access add labor, which shows up in the written estimate rather than as a surprise later. Call (888) 361-4813 for an exact quote.
It depends on pitch and structure: low-slope outbuildings usually call for built-up or membrane detailing, while steeper roofs can take architectural shingles from a brand like Owens Corning or IKO. We inspect the structure first and recommend the system that fits it. Call (888) 361-4813 to schedule an inspection.
Salt-laden onshore air corrodes fasteners, metal flashing, and valley metal years before the shingles or tile fail, so replacement on those properties has to include all metal components and corrosion-resistant nails. Skipping that step just resets the same leak clock. Call (888) 361-4813 for an assessment.
Yes, but the setbacks need to be confirmed and built into the scope before permitting, or you risk inspection delays and change orders. We check this up front on Fort Lauderdale properties with well and septic. Call (888) 361-4813 to get started – estimates are free.
Ready to find out what your roof actually needs? Call (888) 361-4813 for a free inspection and written estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. We repair first – replacement is only recommended when it’s genuinely the right answer.
Written by the team at Rutherford Roof Repair.