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A full roof replacement in Fort Lauderdale means tearing off the existing roofing material down to the decking and installing a new roof system from the underlayment up. Most homeowners in Fort Lauderdale pay between $9,500 and $18,000 for a complete replacement on a typical single-family home, with asphalt shingles sitting at the lower end and tile or metal at the higher end. If your roof is more than 20 years old, has recurring leaks, or lost shingles in a recent storm, it’s time to have a real conversation about replacement instead of another patch job. Tilehurst Roofing Fort Lauderdale handles full replacements with a written price before any work starts, and you can reach a live person at (754) 732-9325 any time, day or night.
This page covers everything about full roof replacement in Fort Lauderdale: what it involves, what it costs, what materials make sense here, and how the process works. If you want the broader picture of what goes into roof replacement and installation in general, start with our Roof Replacement & Installation in Fort Lauderdale page. If you already know your roof is done and you just want numbers and a process, keep reading.
Key Takeaways
- Cost range: $9,500 to $18,000 for most Fort Lauderdale single-family homes, depending on size, pitch, and material.
- Timeline: Most full replacements take 2 to 4 days on site, with permitting adding a few days beforehand.
- Materials: We install shingles from CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, and Atlas, plus tile and metal systems, so you’re not locked into one house brand.
- Guarantee: Every replacement is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing, not just a verbal handshake.
- Pricing: You get a written price before any work starts. Always.
When You Need Full Roof Replacement
Fort Lauderdale roofs take a beating that roofs in most of the country never see. Salt air, tropical downpours, and direct sun eleven months a year age roofing materials faster than the calendar suggests. A 20-year shingle in Ohio might last 22 years there. The same shingle in Coral Ridge or Victoria Park often looks tired at 15. Here’s how to know when replacement beats another repair:
- Your roof is over 20 years old and you’re patching it yearly. At some point, the cost of repeated repairs outruns the cost of a new roof. If you’ve had two or more repairs in the last three years, do the math. In neighborhoods like Riverside Park and Sailboat Bend, where homes are older, we often find roofs that have been patched so many times the decking underneath is starting to soften.
- Shingles are curling, cracking, or losing granules. Those granules aren’t decorative. They protect the asphalt from UV breakdown. Once they start washing into your gutters or collecting at the bottom of your downspouts, the shingles are in their final years. In Fort Lauderdale’s wet-and-dry season swings, granule loss accelerates fast.
- You see daylight or water stains in the attic. If you can see light through the roof boards or notice dark streaks running down the rafters after a heavy rain, the roof system is failing, not just a shingle or two. That’s a structural conversation, not a repair conversation.
- Your energy bills keep climbing in summer. An old, under-ventilated roof turns your attic into an oven, and that heat pushes down into your living space. A full replacement lets us add or upgrade ridge and soffit ventilation, which makes a real difference in a Fort Lauderdale August.
- A storm ripped off a section of shingles and the roof is older than 15 years. Matching new shingles to faded old ones is impossible, and a partial replacement leaves a seam where water eventually finds its way in. If the roof is past its midpoint, replacing the whole thing now costs less than nursing a mismatched patch job for another five years.
- You’re selling your home and the roof is flagged on inspection. Fort Lauderdale buyers know what a roof costs here, and insurance companies are increasingly picky about roof age and condition. A documented full replacement before listing is often the difference between a smooth closing and a price concession.
Our Full Roof Replacement Process
Here’s exactly how a full roof replacement with Tilehurst Roofing Fort Lauderdale goes, step by step. Greg Holloway oversees every job in Fort Lauderdale personally, and you’ll know who’s on your roof because every technician is background-checked and uniformed.
- You call, a person answers. Not a voicemail, not a callback queue. A live person picks up at (754) 732-9325, 24 hours a day. We’ll schedule a roofing inspection at a time that works for you, within a window we commit to.
- Inspection and written price. We get on the roof, into the attic, and around the perimeter. We measure, check the decking, count layers, and evaluate the existing underlayment and flashing. Then we put a written price in your hands: the full scope, materials, timeline, and number. No verbal estimate, no price that shifts when the crew shows up.
- Material selection. This is where you get to make real choices. We install shingles from CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, and Atlas, along with tile and standing seam metal. We’ll walk you through wind ratings, warranty differences, and what holds up best within a mile of the intercoastal versus further inland. The product gets picked for your house, not whatever happens to be in the truck.
- Permit and scheduling. We pull the permit, schedule the tear-off, and confirm your start window in writing. Fort Lauderdale requires permits for full roof replacements, and the timing depends on how quickly the city reviews the application. We handle all of that and keep you posted.
- Tear-off and installation. The old roof comes off down to the decking. Any damaged or rotted decking gets replaced, not covered over. New underlayment goes on, then drip edge, then the roof covering, then ridge cap. Flashing around pipes, vents, skylights, and chimneys is replaced or reworked. We don’t reuse old flashing on a new roof.
- Cleanup and written guarantee. The crew sweeps the yard and driveway with magnets for old nails. We walk the finished roof with you, answer questions, and hand over a written guarantee on the whole job before the crew leaves. If something’s not right inside the 365-Day Done Right Promise window, we come back and fix it at no charge. That guarantee is the floor, not a premium add-on.
Full Roof Replacement Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Here’s the honest pricing picture for a full roof replacement in Fort Lauderdale as of 2026. These are real ranges based on what we’ve quoted and completed in the area, with the understanding that every roof is different and your exact number depends on the details of your house. Most single-family homes in Fort Lauderdale fall between $9,500 and $18,000 for a complete tear-off and replacement. Larger homes in communities like Harbor Beach or Rio Vista with complex rooflines and steep pitches can run higher. Smaller ranch-style homes in neighborhoods like Middle River Terrace or Shady Banks can come in under $10,000 with basic architectural shingles.
What Affects Your Price
- Roof size and footprint. This is the biggest driver. A 1,500-square-foot ranch costs far less than a 3,200-square-foot two-story with multiple ridges and valleys. Fort Lauderdale has a huge range of home styles, from 1950s ranches to contemporary builds, and the roofline is the variable that moves the number most.
- Material choice. Architectural asphalt shingles are the most common and most affordable option here. Premium shingle lines from CertainTeed and Owens Corning run more, and tile systems (including options from IKO and Atlas) cost the most due to material price and the added labor of working with heavier components. That said, tile handles Fort Lauderdale’s salt air and sun better than anything else, and many homeowners in East Fort Lauderdale choose it for that reason.
- Decking condition. If the plywood or OSB underneath is rotted or delaminating, it has to be replaced before the new roof goes on. Older homes, especially those with flat or low-slope sections common in some parts of the city, often need partial decking replacement. That adds cost per sheet, and it’s not something we’ll know until the old roof comes off. We price it as a likely line item so it isn’t a surprise.
- Number of layers being torn off. If you have two or three layers of old shingles, the tear-off takes longer and the dump fees go up. Some older Fort Lauderdale homes have had shingles layered over the original roof for decades, and removing all of it is the only correct way to do the job.
- Flashing and ventilation work. Adding or upgrading ridge vents, replacing pipe collars and chimney flashing, and installing new drip edge all add cost but prevent leaks and extend the life of the new roof. We include necessary flashing replacement in every quote because reusing old flashing on a new roof is a false economy. It will leak, and you’ll be calling someone to fix a roof that’s barely a year old.
- Permit fees. Fort Lauderdale charges permit fees that scale with the scope of the project. We include this in your written price so it doesn’t show up as a surprise line item later.
Typical Line-Item Ranges
| Item | Typical Range (Fort Lauderdale) |
|---|---|
| Full tear-off and re-roof, architectural shingle, 1,200 – 1,800 sq ft | $9,500 – $13,500 |
| Full tear-off and re-roof, architectural shingle, 1,800 – 2,800 sq ft | $12,500 – $18,000 |
| Upgrade to premium shingle line (CertainTeed, Owens Corning) | +$1,500 – $4,000 |
| Tile roofing system | $20,000 – $45,000+ |
| Decking replacement (per 4×8 sheet) | $90 – $140 per sheet |
| Ridge vent and soffit ventilation upgrade | $800 – $2,500 |
These are ranges, not firm bids. Your house will get a measured, itemized written price before any work starts, and that price is the one you pay. If the decking turns out worse than we expected once the old roof comes off, we pause, show you what we found, and confirm the additional cost in writing before we proceed. We don’t surprise-bill at the end. That’s how the Kingswell Way works: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it, put the guarantee in writing, come back if it fails.
For a free, no-pressure estimate on a full roof replacement in Fort Lauderdale, call (754) 732-9325. A live person will answer, day or night, and we’ll get an inspection on the calendar.
FAQs – Full Roof Replacement
How much does a full roof replacement cost in Fort Lauderdale?
A full roof replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $9,500 and $18,000 for a standard single-family home with architectural shingles, with tile systems starting around $20,000 and running higher. Your exact price depends on square footage, roof pitch, decking condition, and material choice. Call (754) 732-9325 to schedule a free inspection and get a written quote for your specific roof.
How long does a full roof replacement take in Fort Lauderdale?
Most full roof replacements in Fort Lauderdale take 2 to 4 working days on site once the permit clears, with larger tile jobs sometimes running 5 to 7 days. Weather plays a role, especially during the June-through-November rainy season, and we’ll build realistic weather buffers into your schedule rather than promising a date we can’t keep.
Is it cheaper to repair my roof or replace it?
If your roof is less than 12 years old with isolated damage, repair is usually the cheaper option; if it’s over 18 years old with recurring issues, full replacement almost always makes more financial sense. The tipping point in Fort Lauderdale tends to arrive earlier than it does inland because salt air and sun age roofs faster here. We’ll tell you honestly which one makes sense for your roof, not which one makes us more money on the day.
Do I need a permit for a full roof replacement in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes, Fort Lauderdale requires a building permit for full roof replacements, and any contractor who tells you otherwise is setting you up for a problem with the city. We pull the permit ourselves, schedule the required inspections, and close out the permit when the job is done. Permit cost is included in your written price.
Can you replace my roof if I have a HOA in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes, and we deal with HOAs regularly in communities across Fort Lauderdale, including neighborhoods with strict architectural review boards. Many HOAs require approval before roof work begins, especially for any material or color changes. We’ll provide whatever documentation your HOA needs: material spec sheets, color samples, wind ratings, and contractor insurance information. Get your HOA application started as early as possible because the approval timeline varies widely from one association to the next.
Written by Greg Holloway, Owner at Tilehurst Roofing Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale.
Ready to Get a Written Price on Your Roof Replacement?
If your roof is at the end of its service life, the sooner you act, the fewer roofs you’ll be patching over the next few years. Tilehurst Roofing Fort Lauderdale is a Kingswell family roofing company, which means the Kingswell Guarantee applies to every job we do: a written price before any work starts, a written guarantee before the crew leaves, and a free return visit if a repair fails inside the guarantee period. Part of the home services family you can count on.
Call (754) 732-9325 now and schedule a free roof replacement estimate. A live person answers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we’ll give you a date and window we actually keep. No voicemail. No callback queue. Just a straight answer and a written price.