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New construction roofing in Fort Lauderdale means installing a roof on a home that’s being built from the ground up, or on an addition where a roofline is being extended. It’s different from a replacement: there’s no old roof to tear off, no hidden decking surprises from a prior installer, and every layer goes on fresh, in the right order, to the current Florida Building Code. Tilehurst Roofing Fort Lauderdale handles new construction roofing for custom homes, spec builds, and room additions across Broward County, with material options from seven major manufacturers and a written price in your hands before the first bundle of shingles is lifted. Call (754) 732-9325 and we’ll walk the plans with you.
If you’re building new, the roof is one of the few components you’ll install once and hope to never touch again for 20 to 30 years. That’s a different job than a Roof Replacement & Installation in Fort Lauderdale, where reuse and repair decisions come into play. On new construction, we start with a clean deck and build every layer to spec. No shortcuts hidden under shingles. No “good enough” underlayment. Just a roof we’ll put our name on for a full year under the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and one you can expect to last decades in South Florida weather.
When You Need New Construction
New construction roofing isn’t something every homeowner runs into, but when you do, the signs are pretty clear. Here are the situations we see most often in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding neighborhoods:
- You’re building a custom home. Whether it’s a modern stilt house in Sailboat Bend or a ground-up build in Victoria Park, the roof is specified in the plans and installed before drywall goes in. You need a crew that can hit the GC’s schedule without excuses.
- A developer or builder is handing you a spec home. Some builders self-perform roofing. When they don’t, they call a licensed roofer. If you’re the buyer, ask who installed the roof and whether it carries a written guarantee. Tilehurst puts every new-construction roof under the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
- You’re adding a bedroom, garage, or second story. A room addition in Coral Ridge or Rio Vista means tying a new roofline into an existing one. That tie-in point, where new flashing meets old decking, is where leaks are born if it isn’t done right.
- You’re converting a flat roof to a pitched roof. Many older Fort Lauderdale homes have flat or low-slope sections that trap water and grow mildew. Reframing that section is new construction work, and it changes the building’s drainage profile completely.
- Storm damage took more than shingles. After a hurricane or strong tropical storm, some homes need structural roof repairs that qualify as reconstruction. We coordinate with your adjuster and your general contractor so the rebuild doesn’t stall.
- You’re putting up an outbuilding. Detached garages, pool cabanas, and mother-in-law suites all need proper roofing. These small structures may seem simple, but they sit in the same wind zone as your main house and need the same code-compliant installation.
Our New Construction Process
New construction roofing has to slot into a larger build schedule, and that means communication matters as much as craftsmanship. We follow the same Kingswell Way on every new-construction roof, no matter the size of the project:
- Plan review and site walk. We start with your plans or the architect’s drawings. We look at roof pitch, overhangs, ventilation requirements, and wind-load calculations for your Fort Lauderdale address. If the plans need adjusting for code or practicality, we flag it before lumber is ordered.
- Written price, before any work starts. After the site walk, we put a line-item proposal in your hands. Every material, every layer, every labor cost. No deposit surprises, no change-order ambush at the end. This is the same written-price practice we apply to every job we do, from home repairs to full replacements.
- Decking and underlayment. On new construction, we often install the decking ourselves or inspect what the framer put down. We check fastener patterns, deck thickness, and moisture content. Then comes the underlayment, sealed and fastened to the manufacturer’s spec and Florida code requirements for high-wind zones.
- Flashing, drip edge, and roof cover. Flashing goes in before the shingles or tile, at every penetration, valley, and wall intersection. Drip edge runs along the eaves and rakes to direct water into the gutters, not behind them. Then the roof cover goes on, whether that’s shingles, tile, or metal. We use materials from GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, Tamko, and Boral, so you’re choosing what fits your house, not what happens to be in the truck.
- Ventilation and ridge cap. A roof that can’t breathe rots from the inside. We calculate intake and exhaust ventilation for your attic or rafter space, then install the ridge cap and any needed vents as the final, visible finish.
- Cleanup, inspection, and written guarantee. We leave the site cleaner than we found it, walk the roof with you or your GC, and hand over the written guarantee before the crew leaves. If anything fails inside the guarantee period, we come back at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it applies to new construction just like every other roof we install.
New Construction Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
New construction roofing in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $6.50 to $14.00 per square foot installed, depending on the roof system and complexity. For a standard 2,000-square-foot roof deck, that means most homeowners pay between $13,000 and $28,000 for a complete new-construction roof. Here’s how that breaks down by material:
| Roof Material | Typical Cost per Sq. Ft. (Installed) | Notes for Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt shingles | $6.50 – $9.00 | Most common choice; CertainTeed and Owens Corning lines hold up well in coastal humidity |
| Premium asphalt shingles (impact-rated) | $9.00 – $12.00 | Worth considering for wind-driven rain protection; IKO and Atlas offer solid options |
| Concrete or clay tile | $11.00 – $18.00 | Classic South Florida look; requires a heavier deck structure, so factor that into framing costs |
| Standing seam metal | $10.00 – $16.00 | Excellent for salt-air exposure in neighborhoods east of US-1; higher upfront cost, lower lifetime maintenance |
Several factors move the number up or down. A simple gable roof with no penetrations is the cheapest to roof. Add skylights, pipe penetrations, a chimney, or multiple valleys, and the flashing work increases. Roof pitch matters too: anything steeper than 7:12 slows the crew down and adds labor cost. If your lot is tight, as many are in older Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Tarpon River or Croissant Park, we may need to hand-carry materials rather than boom them up, which adds time.
The most important number on any new-construction roof is the one we put in writing before work starts. No one should find out the final price after the roof is on. Call (754) 732-9325 and we’ll schedule a plan review and give you a firm written quote. The estimate is free, and it’s yours whether you hire us or not.
Why Tilehurst Roofing for New Construction
We’re part of the Kingswell family of roofing companies, which was founded in 2000. That matters because the systems and standards behind every Tilehurst location were built over two decades of residential roofing work, not improvised on your job site. Every new-construction roof goes through the same written-price process, the same seven-manufacturer material selection, and the same written guarantee as every other roof we install.
When you’re building new, you’ve already got enough moving parts: architects, engineers, GCs, city inspectors, material lead times. The roof shouldn’t be another stress point. Our crews show up when we say we will, in uniform, background-checked, and ready to work around the other trades on site. If you call our office at 6:00 on a Sunday evening, a live person answers. Not a voicemail. Not a callback queue. That’s how we’ve always worked, and it’s part of what the Kingswell name stands for.
Greg Holloway leads Tilehurst Roofing Fort Lauderdale, and he’s the person you’ll talk to when you call about a new-construction roof. If there’s a question about the plans, a change in material availability, or a code detail that needs attention, you get a direct answer from someone who knows your project, not a forwarded message.
How Much Does New Construction Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
New construction roofing in Fort Lauderdale costs $6.50 to $14.00 per square foot installed, with most homes landing between $13,000 and $28,000 for a complete roof system. That range covers architectural shingles, impact-rated shingles, concrete or clay tile, and standing seam metal. Your actual number depends on roof size, pitch, material choice, and how many penetrations the plans call for. For a specific quote on your build, call (754) 732-9325 and we’ll put a written price in your hands after reviewing the plans. The estimate is free.
FAQs – New Construction
How much does new construction roofing cost per square foot in Fort Lauderdale?
New construction roofing costs $6.50 to $14.00 per square foot installed in Fort Lauderdale, depending on the material. Architectural shingles sit at the lower end of that range, while clay tile and standing seam metal run at the higher end. Call (754) 732-9325 for a written quote on your specific plans, free of charge.
Can you coordinate with my general contractor?
Yes, we work directly with general contractors, architects, and owner-builders throughout Broward County. We’ll review the plans, flag any code or ventilation issues early, and schedule our work to fit the build timeline. A live person at (754) 732-9325 can coordinate dates and answer questions at any stage of construction.
Is it cheaper to roof new construction than to replace a roof?
Yes, new construction roofing is typically 10% to 20% cheaper than a full tear-off replacement on the same square footage. There’s no old roof to remove, no disposal fees, and no demolition labor. The savings vary by project, and we’ll show you the line items either way so you can see exactly where the money goes.
What materials can I choose from for new construction?
We install roofing systems from seven major manufacturers: GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, Tamko, and Boral. That means you can match the roof to your home’s architecture and your budget, from architectural shingles to clay tile to standing seam metal. If you’re not sure which system fits your house, call (754) 732-9325 and we’ll walk you through the options with real prices attached.
Does the 365-Day Done Right Promise apply to new construction?
Yes, every new-construction roof installed by Tilehurst Roofing Fort Lauderdale carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right during the first year, we return and make it right at no charge. The guarantee is written, signed, and delivered before the crew leaves the job site, not mailed later.
Call Tilehurst Roofing Fort Lauderdale for Your New Construction Roof
Building a home in Fort Lauderdale is a big enough job without wondering whether the roof will get done on time, on budget, and to code. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, a clear schedule, and a guarantee that runs a full year after the final nail. Call (754) 732-9325 now to schedule a plan review and free estimate. Someone will answer, day or night.
Written by Greg Holloway, Owner at Tilehurst Roofing Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale.