Certified Roofing Contractor & Replacement in Fort Lauderdale, FL
In South Florida, your roof isn't just an architectural finish — it's your primary shield against 175+ MPH hurricane wind uplift, relentless UV degradation, and torrential tropical rain. Planet Construction delivers certified high-wind barrel tile, standing seam metal, commercial flat TPO membranes, and emergency leak response with in-house crews and zero broker markups.
A Roof in South Florida Is Only as Watertight as the Flashings and Underlayment You Never See
Ninety percent of premature roof leaks in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Broward County have nothing to do with cracked field tiles or punctured membrane sheets. They happen at transition points, deteriorated underlayment, and fastener blowouts under hurricane-force uplift.
Underlayment Dry-Rot & Thermal Breakdown
Standard 30# organic felts turn brittle after 10–12 years under 140°F attic heat. We install high-temperature polymer-modified self-adhering peel-and-stick membranes rated to 250°F+ for secondary water barrier protection.
Fastener Pull-Out & Hurricane Uplift
Bargain reroofers skip re-nailing sheathing. We re-nail the entire plywood roof deck with ring-shank nails at 6-inch centers, meeting strict High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) RAS 111 fastening requirements.
Flashing & Transition Failures
Valley metal that isn't hemmed and unsealed rooftop HVAC pitch pans cause catastrophic internal water damage. We custom-fabricate heavy-gauge flashings and hot-air weld monolithic TPO membranes.
What We Build: Our Core Roofing Services
From high-wind barrel tile and standing seam metal to commercial flat TPO and emergency storm response — installed by our in-house certified roofers.
Tile Roofing
Concrete & Clay Barrel Tile Roofing
South Florida's signature architectural profile. We install high-barrel Spanish S-tile, flat villa tiles, and lightweight synthetic tiles with foam adhesive attachment systems and self-adhered SWR underlayment.
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Metal Roofing
Standing Seam Metal Roofing
The ultimate hurricane defense. Concealed fastener standing seam 0.040" coastal aluminum and 24-gauge Galvalume panels. Never rusts, resists 180+ MPH wind gusts, and dramatically reduces attic heat transfer.
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Commercial Flat
Commercial Flat TPO & PVC Systems
Heat-welded single-ply 60-mil and 80-mil TPO membranes engineered for commercial plazas, condominiums, and industrial facilities. Eliminates ponding water leaks and lowers building cooling loads.
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Dimensional Shingles
Architectural Shingle Roofing
Heavyweight laminated architectural dimensional shingles engineered for 130 MPH wind resistance. Features algae-resistant copper granules, high-adhesion sealant strips, and full secondary water barriers.
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24/7 Rapid Dispatch
Emergency Storm Tarping & Leak Stops
Rapid emergency crew mobilization across Broward and Palm Beach counties. Industrial heavy-duty 20-mil woven poly tarps screwed into solid trusses with 2x4 furring strips to stop active water intrusion immediately.
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Insurance Credits
Wind Mitigation Inspection & Claims
We supply official photo-documented windstorm mitigation inspection reports (Form OIR-B1-1802) confirming SWR underlayment and 6" nail spacing for annual homeowners insurance premium discounts.
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Select your roof size, building height, slope complexity, and preferred roofing material. We calculate an immediate South Florida investment range based on Broward & Palm Beach HVHZ hurricane building codes.
About how many square feet is your roof?
Not sure? A rough estimate works fine (typically air-conditioned living area × 1.25 for pitch & eave overhangs).
How many stories is your home or building?
Building height determines OSHA safety tie-offs, staging ladders, and debris chute requirements.
What is your roof's pitch and architecture?
Pitch steepness and multiple valleys/hips change waste factor and labor intensity.
Which roofing system do you prefer?
Compare installed costs across Florida's premier code-approved roofing systems.
Lock In This Scope Estimate
Transfer these calculated parameters directly into our detailed project proposal form below.
Transfer Scope to Proposal*Estimates include full tear-off, deck re-nailing, secondary water barrier (SWR), drip edge, flashing & permit filing. Final cost verified upon on-site physical roof inspection.
Why Choose Planet Roofing & Construction
When standard roofers discover rotten truss tails or broken masonry tie-beams, they legally cannot fix them. Our dual CCC1329271 and CGC1517295 licenses mean complete structural repair without stalling your project.
John — Roofing & General Contractor
Every roofing installation is inspected and signed off by our state-certified qualifier. No salespeople, no commissions, and zero unauthorized subcontractors.
Structural Wood & Tie-Beam Repair Under One Roof
If tear-off reveals rotted rafter tails, decayed fascia framing, or deteriorated concrete parapets, our in-house carpenters rebuild the structural substrate immediately under CGC1517295. No delays, no change-order price gouging, and no third-party finger-pointing.
High-Wind Uplift & SWR Underlayment Standards
Every roof is built to withstand High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) wind speeds exceeding 175 MPH. We install dual-ply polymer-modified peel-and-stick membranes rated to 250°F+ and re-nail all decking with 8d ring-shank nails at 6" centers to pass city deck inspection.
Manufacturer-Backed 20- to 50-Year Warranties
Certified by premier roofing manufacturers including GAF, Owens Corning, Boral, Polyglass, and Carlisle SynTec. Our applicator credentials unlock non-prorated system warranties covering materials and contractor labor for multi-decade protection.
Our 4-Step Roofing Process
Four clear, predictable stages from initial drone scan to final municipal building inspection and wind mitigation credits.
High-resolution aerial imaging and non-destructive thermal scanning to map moisture entrapment, evaluate flashing conditions, and itemize code compliance needs.
Calculating ASCE 7 uplift design pressures, preparing Florida Product Approval packages, pulling city roofing permits, and staging material deliveries safely.
Full tear-off to bare wood, replacing rotted plywood decking, 8d ring-shank re-nailing at 6" centers, dual-ply SWR underlayment, and precision tile/metal/TPO setting.
Passing final municipal building inspection, complete rolling magnetic sweeps for property safety, and delivering Form OIR-B1-1802 for maximum insurance savings.
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Frequently Asked Roofing Questions
Transparent answers on Florida roofing codes, 25% replacement rules, insurance claims, and wind mitigation discounts.
What is the difference between tile roof repair and full replacement in Florida?
Under the Florida Building Code 25% Rule, if more than 25% of a roof system is repaired or replaced within a 12-month period, the entire roofing system must be brought up to current code. Furthermore, on roofs over 15 to 20 years old, the underlying organic or modified bitumen underlayment becomes brittle and dry-rotted. Attempting to replace isolated tiles often breaks adjacent tiles and fails to solve substrate water leaks.
Why is standing seam metal superior for coastal South Florida roofs?
Standing seam metal roofs utilize concealed clips and fasteners, meaning screws are never exposed to corrosive coastal salt air. Panels feature raised vertical seams mechanically crimped together, withstanding wind gusts exceeding 180 MPH, shedding heavy rainfall instantly, and lasting 50+ years with minimal maintenance.
What commercial flat roofing system is best for South Florida sun and ponding water?
Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) is the premier commercial flat roof membrane in Florida. Its bright white reflective surface reflects up to 88% of solar heat, slashing building cooling loads. TPO seams are hot-air welded at 1,000°F into a monolithic chemical bond that withstands ponding water far better than taped EPDM or asphalt gravel roofs.
How quickly can your emergency roofing team dispatch for active leaks?
Our dedicated roofing emergency dispatch unit responds 24/7. Text or call our direct roofing line at 954-600-1462. We deploy industrial heavy-duty 20-mil woven poly tarps secured with 2x4 furring strips screwed into solid trusses to protect interiors until permanent repairs can be completed.
Does a new roof qualify for Florida wind mitigation insurance credits?
Yes. A new roof installed to current Florida Building Code includes certified secondary water resistance (self-adhered peel-and-stick underlayment) and enhanced 8d ring-shank nail patterns on sheathing. This guarantees maximum credits on Form OIR-B1-1802, frequently saving homeowners $1,200 to $3,500 annually on insurance.
Talk to John.
Get an Honest Roofing Scope.
When you call Planet Construction, you talk directly to John — State Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC1329271) and General Contractor (CGC1517295). No call centers, no sales reps, just clear answers from the contractor who runs your project.
No call center. No sales rep. Real answers from the qualifier running the work.
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Detailed proposal itemizing underlayment grades, deck re-nailing, and warranties.