Roofing in Miami, FL
Miami sits at the strictest end of the strictest roofing code in the United States. Everything costs a little more here, and all of it is code rather than markup.
The short answer
SkyGuard is a Florida Certified Roofing Contractor (license CCC1336668) working Miami and the rest of Miami-Dade 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. Miami sits inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, with design wind speeds of 175 mph and product approval via Miami-Dade NOA.
What is different about roofing in Miami
Permits go through iBuild and ePlan, and you need your folio number
The City of Miami takes roofing permit applications through its iBuild portal with drawings submitted via ePlan, and the application has to be printed and notarised. You need the property folio number, and the address has to verify as inside city limits rather than unincorporated Miami-Dade, which is a common source of delay. The Building Department is at 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 4th floor.
The housing stock
Miami has the widest spread of roof types we work on: Mediterranean barrel tile in the older neighbourhoods, flat and low-slope on mid-century and modern builds, and shingle across large parts of the residential grid. Tile jobs here are frequently a re-underlayment with the existing tile reset rather than new tile.
| Location | Zone | Design wind speed | Product approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | HVHZ | 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 Miami
| 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 Miami?+
SkyGuard publishes flat rates that apply in Miami 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 Miami?+
Yes. Roofing is not exempt anywhere in Miami-Dade County, and an unpermitted roof will surface at your next sale or insurance inspection. We pull it through the City of Miami Building Department as the licensed contractor of record under license CCC1336668, and the fee is itemised on your quote.
Is Miami in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone?+
Yes. Miami is in Miami-Dade County, one of only two Florida counties inside the HVHZ, so design wind speeds are 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 Miami?+
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 Miami
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.