Roofing in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale is where we are based, so it is the city we are on most often and the one we can usually get to fastest.
The short answer
SkyGuard is a Florida Certified Roofing Contractor (license CCC1336668) working Fort Lauderdale and the rest of Broward County. Rates are the same here as everywhere we work: shingle from $6, tile from $9, metal from $10, metal slate from $12 per square foot, so about $12,000 to $24,000 on a typical 2,000 sq ft roof. Fort Lauderdale sits inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, with design wind speeds of 170 to 175 mph and product approval via Miami-Dade NOA.
What is different about roofing in Fort Lauderdale
The city issues its own permits
Fort Lauderdale runs its own Permitting Services desk through Development Services rather than routing everything to the county, so the review queue and the inspection scheduling are the city's, not Broward's. We pull it as contractor of record either way.
The housing stock
The housing stock runs from 1950s and 60s single-storey blocks through to new waterfront construction. On the canals and near the beach, salt air is the thing that shortens roof life, which pushes a lot of owners toward metal rather than a second or third shingle roof.
| Location | Zone | Design wind speed | Product approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | HVHZ | 170 to 175 mph | Miami-Dade NOA |
| Miami-Dade | HVHZ | 175 mph | Miami-Dade NOA |
| Broward | HVHZ | 170 to 175 mph | Miami-Dade NOA |
| Palm Beach | Outside HVHZ | 150 to 170 mph | Florida Product Approval |
What we install in Fort Lauderdale
| Material | Rate | Lifespan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingle | $6/sq ft | 25 to 30 years | Lowest entry cost. Best value on simple, low-slope-to-moderate roofs. |
| Concrete or clay tile | $9/sq ft | 40 to 50 years | Matches most South Florida HOA and Mediterranean architecture. |
| Standing seam metal | $10/sq ft | 40 to 70 years | Best lifetime value. Reflective finishes cut cooling load. |
| Metal slate | $12/sq ft | 50+ years | Slate look with metal weight and metal wind performance. |
Roof area is not floor area: pitch and overhang usually make a roof 10 to 25 percent larger than the square footage on your appraisal. Full cost guide, including permit fees and the 25% rule.
What our customers say.
5.0★★★★★161 Google reviews"He was prompt, professional, and gave me an on-the-spot quote. The crew efficiently removed the old roof and installed the new one with great care, leaving everything spotless."
"Outstanding experience from start to finish. They communicated clearly throughout the process, finished on time, and left everything clean."
"SkyGuard replaced my shingle roof, including some rotten decking that was causing a leak. My roof is now in perfect condition!"
Common questions.
How much does a new roof cost in Fort Lauderdale?+
SkyGuard publishes flat rates that apply in Fort Lauderdale the same as everywhere else we work: architectural shingle from $6 per square foot, concrete or clay tile from $9, standing seam metal from $10, and metal slate from $12. On a typical 2,000 square foot roof that is $12,000 for shingle and $20,000 for metal, before deck replacement and permit fees.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Fort Lauderdale?+
Yes. Roofing is not exempt anywhere in Broward County, and an unpermitted roof will surface at your next sale or insurance inspection. We pull it through the City of Fort Lauderdale Permitting Services team, part of Development Services as the licensed contractor of record under license CCC1336668, and the fee is itemised on your quote.
Is Fort Lauderdale in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone?+
Yes. Fort Lauderdale is in Broward County, one of only two Florida counties inside the HVHZ, so design wind speeds are 170 to 175 mph and every roofing product must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance with TAS 201, 202 and 203 impact testing. There is also a mandatory in-progress inspection before the roof can be covered.
How long does a roof replacement take in Fort Lauderdale?+
Two to five working days on site for most single-family homes, with shingle fastest and tile or metal slate slowest. Add the permit ahead of that, typically 5 to 14 business days, so plan on two to three weeks end to end.
Free roof inspection in Fort Lauderdale
We measure the roof, photograph what we find, and give you an itemised written quote with the deck rate and permit fee stated up front.