Architectural shingles
Metal roofing
Tile roofing
GAF
Owens Corning
Flat & low-slopeFree roof inspection with deck photos before we talk money - GAF and Owens Corning certified installation
Fast, Reliable Roof Replacement Across Palm Beach
If you own a home on the island, you already know that nothing about roofing here is standard. Palm Beach sits on a barrier island where the town, the Landmarks Preservation Commission and the Florida Building Code’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone rules all have a say in what goes on your roof. We work through all three. Our technicians have up to 9 years of experience, and we start every replacement conversation with an inspection, not a sales pitch. Your roof may need less than you think, and we’ll tell you so. Call (888) 361-4813 to set up a free estimate.
Why Palm Beach Homeowners Call Rutherford Roof Repair for Roof Replacement
We’re repair-first by design. Our name says it, and it’s how we actually work: an inspection comes first, a targeted repair is a real outcome, and a full replacement gets recommended only when the roof genuinely can’t be saved. That approach lands well in Palm Beach, where a lot of homeowners have already sat through a pitch for work their roof didn’t need.
That same inspection-first habit is what makes replacement go smoothly here. We’ll open up the roof, show you what’s under it, and put the findings in writing before a contract is signed. When replacement is the right call, you get material options from GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Boral and more, matched to your house, your budget and the town’s requirements rather than to the highest-margin product on the shelf. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Styles & brands we work with
- Architectural shingles
- Metal roofing
- Tile roofing
- GAF
- Owens Corning
- Flat & low-slope
Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement in Palm Beach
Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement in Palm Beach usually comes up on the mid-century condos and newer spec homes off the historic estate blocks, where a standard shingle assembly can meet the town’s requirements if it’s specified correctly. The job means a full tear-off down to the deck, an inspection of the decking and framing, a secondary water barrier, and wind-uplift-rated fastening throughout. A typical asphalt shingle roof replacement in Palm Beach runs $18,000 – $32,000, depending on square footage, decking condition and how much underlayment and flashing work is needed. The written estimate sets the final price.
Tear-Off and Deck Inspection
Shingle jobs on the island rarely end at the shingle layer. Our technicians pull the covering, check the decking for soft spots and the fasteners for corrosion, and document anything that changes the scope before the new roof goes on.
What the Wind Zone Requires
The High-Velocity Hurricane Zone rules set the baseline for fastening, secondary water barriers and product approval. We build those into the bid so the roof passes inspection without a mid-job scramble.
New Roof Installation in Palm Beach
New Roof Installation in Palm Beach is a different animal when the house is one of the Mediterranean Revival, Georgian or Classical estates from the 1910s through the 1930s. Those roofs are clay barrel tile, slate or copper, and the town and the Landmarks Preservation Commission expect in-kind replacement that matches the historic district’s approved profiles. On those roofs, an engineered tile or slate system with rated fastening replaces the usual shingle conversation. A typical tile or slate roof replacement in Palm Beach runs $55,000 – $140,000 and up, driven by roof area, profile availability, and how much of the original wood decking survives the tear-off. The written estimate sets the final price.
Historic Districts and In-Kind Tile
Matching an existing barrel tile means ordering the right profile, not reaching for a close cousin. We work with Boral and other manufacturers to source tile that meets the approved spec, and we walk the review process alongside the town.
Salt Air and Fastener Corrosion
Salt-laden ocean air eats fasteners, drip edge and underlayment long before the tile above them shows wear. When we open a roof up, those layers usually need more attention than the surface does.
Trusted Brands We Service in Palm Beach
Replacement work draws from GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Boral and a handful of other leading manufacturers, so we can match the product to your house and your budget instead of pushing one brand at every job. We don’t stock parts locally or run a warehouse, and we won’t pretend otherwise. What that means for you is a fast turnaround on material orders once the spec is set and approved. On a Palm Beach re-roof, approving the spec early is half the battle, and it’s the part out-of-town roofers tend to underestimate.
Common Roof Replacement Problems We See in Palm Beach Homes
- Corroded fasteners and failed underlayment. Constant humidity and salt air quietly break down the layers under the tile, so a roof that looks sound from the street can be leaking at penetrations and valleys.
- Soft original wood decking. The 1910s – 1930s Addison Mizner-era roofs often sit over original decking that has taken on decades of moisture, and it turns up soft once the tear-off starts.
- A single cracked barrel tile after a named storm. Because in-kind replacement is required with no mixing of profiles, one broken tile can trigger a full roof-covering permit review.
- Undersized or outdated framing. On older estates, opening the roof sometimes reveals framing that needs upgrading to carry an engineered tile system under the current code.
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AfterPricing for Roof Replacement in Palm Beach, FL
Prices here track the roof, not the market average. Asphalt shingle replacement on the island typically runs $18,000 – $32,000. A clay barrel tile or slate re-roof on a historic estate typically runs $55,000 – $140,000 and up, and the spread comes down to roof area, profile, approved system, and how much decking and framing needs work. Because so much of the cost hides under the covering, we inspect before pricing and write allowances for the unknowns into the bid. If rot, reframing or flashing work turns up, it’s priced and approved in writing before anyone touches it. The estimate is free, the quote is line-item, and the written estimate sets the final price. Call (888) 361-4813 to schedule yours.
We Also Serve Cities Near Palm Beach
We also handle roof replacement in Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach, Boca Raton and Pompano Beach. The rules shift as you cross to the mainland, but the inspection-first approach doesn’t. Wherever you are, our roof replacement work starts with a look at what’s actually under the covering, and the estimate is free either way.
Serving Palm Beach, FL – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach
Because the town and the Landmarks Preservation Commission require in-kind tile replacement approved for the historic district, and mixing profiles isn’t allowed. So a single cracked barrel tile after a named storm can pull the whole covering into review, where a mainland roofer would just patch it. We plan for that review up front. Call (888) 361-4813 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Usually more than the surface shows: soft original wood decking, corroded fasteners, failed underlayment, and sometimes framing that needs upgrading to carry a tile system. That’s exactly why we inspect before pricing and write allowances into the bid. Any surprise gets priced and approved in writing before work moves forward. Call (888) 361-4813 to schedule your free estimate.
Sometimes, on newer or non-historic homes, if the assembly is specified to meet the town’s rules and the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. On a historic estate, the approved spec is typically an engineered tile or slate system. We’ll tell you which applies to your roof after an inspection. Call (888) 361-4813 for an exact quote.
Compare what’s under the price: whether the bid includes decking and framing allowances, in-kind tile approved for the district, and a secondary water barrier. A low bid that omits those will move once the roof is open. We put every line in writing. Call (888) 361-4813 to schedule a free estimate.
Ask how the contractor handles LPC review, whether decking and framing allowances are written in, and how surprises get approved before the cost changes. Get the answers in writing. Our quotes are line-item and our estimate is free. Call (888) 361-4813 to get started.
Get Your Free Roof Replacement Estimate
Your roof may need less than you think, and we’d rather find that out before anyone talks price. If replacement is genuinely the right call, you’ll get a written, line-item estimate built around the brands and systems your house actually requires. Call (888) 361-4813. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Written by the team at Rutherford Roof Repair.