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AfterPGT Roof Replacement & Installation in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
PGT roof replacement and installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs between $14,000 and $28,000 for a full tear-off and new system, with most jobs completed in 3 to 5 working days once materials land. That’s the honest range we quote across Broward County, and it accounts for Fort Lauderdale’s wind codes, permit requirements, and the fact that a roof here has to shrug off Category-level storms, not just look good from the street. We’re an independent PGT service provider, which means we install PGT roofing systems correctly without being beholden to any manufacturer’s playbook. If you own a PGT product and need roof replacement or installation in Fort Lauderdale, call (904) 913-5886 and Ed Winslow will tell you straight what it’s going to take, what it’s going to cost, and how long it’ll hold.
Key takeaways:
- PGT roof systems in Fort Lauderdale demand installers who understand Miami-Dade wind protocols and Broward’s specific permitting path.
- We answer live, 24/7. No answering service. No “we’ll get back to you Tuesday.”
- Free estimates. Written line-item quotes. No change orders unless you change the scope.
- Ed Winslow founded this company in 2011 and his name is on the door. Literally.
How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
PGT makes serious products. But “serious” doesn’t mean “maintenance-free forever,” especially not in Fort Lauderdale, where salt air and afternoon thunderstorms work on everything. Here’s what we actually see in the field:
- PGT WinGuard roofing panels showing fastener pull-through at the eave line. This happens when original installers used standard galvanized fasteners instead of the stainless or coated fasteners PGT specifies for coastal exposure. Over a few wet seasons, rust eats the fastener head, wind uplifts the panel, and you get a small, flapping section that eventually becomes a big one. We replace every fastener with the correct grade and re-seat the panel. The old fasteners go in a bucket so you can see what was wrong.
- Flashing failures where PGT skylight flashings meet the top edge of roof panels. On Fort Lauderdale homes with commercial-style PGT panels and integrated skylights, the gasket PGT uses at the panel-to-skylight junction degrades from UV exposure in about 8 to 10 years. Water doesn’t pour in; it seeps, and by the time you see a ceiling stain, the decking underneath is already soft. We pull the flashing, replace the gasket with the current PGT-spec material, and check the surrounding decking before resealing.
- PGT roof underlayment failing well before the visible roof surface. PGT panels are tough. The synthetic underlayment underneath them is not immortal. We’ve replaced PGT roofs in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Coral Ridge and Rio Vista where the panels looked fine from the street but the underlayment had turned to brittle, cracked paper after 12 to 15 years of attic heat. You can’t see it until you lift panels. We inspect underlayment as part of every PGT roof replacement so you’re not paying for a panel swap while the waterproof layer underneath has already failed.
- Improper panel overlap on PGT roofs installed by out-of-area crews. PGT panels have a minimum overlap requirement that changes depending on roof pitch and wind zone. Broward County is in the high-velocity hurricane zone, which means the overlap is bigger than what a crew from Georgia or Texas might assume. We’ve corrected PGT installations in Fort Lauderdale where panels were lapped 2 inches when they needed 4. On a flat enough roof, that’s the difference between dry and wet at the first driving rain. We reset the panel layout to spec, not to what’s fastest.
- PGT roof sealant joints cracking at perimeter terminations. Every PGT roof has places where metal meets wall, or panel meets curb, and those transitions are sealed. The sealant PGT recommends is excellent, but nothing last forever in Fort Lauderdale’s sun. We see perimeter sealant cracking at around the 7-year mark. The fix is straightforward: remove the old sealant, clean the lap joint, and install new sealant to PGT spec. It’s a maintenance item, not a defect, and we’ll show you where to watch for it going forward.
Our PGT Roof Replacement & Installation Process
Here’s what a PGT roof replacement or installation actually looks like when you call Winslow Windows & Doors. No mystery. No crew that shows up and disappears for two days.
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Call and talk to a person. You reach a live human at (904) 913-5886, any hour. We ask about your roof, schedule a site visit, and confirm the address.
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Ed walks the roof. Ed Winslow or a senior tech inspects the entire roof surface, flashings, underlayment access points, and the condition of the existing PGT system. We take measurements, photos, and notes you get to see.
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You get a written, line-item quote. We tell you if the job needs PGT OEM components or whether a quality aftermarket component makes more sense for the specific condition. We never upcharge for OEM when the alternative performs identically and meets code.
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Permit and scheduling. We pull the permit in Fort Lauderdale and schedule the tear-off and installation. You’ll know exactly which days the crew will be on your roof and what to expect.
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Installation and testing. Our background-checked, uniformed crew installs the PGT system to code, then we perform a water test at the flashings and terminations before we call the job done.
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Final walkthrough and the 36500-Day Done Right Promise. Ed walks the finished roof with you, answers questions, and reminds you that if anything isn’t done right, we make it right. Period.
What PGT Roof Replacement & Installation Costs in Fort Lauderdale
You want numbers. Here they are, for a typical single-family home in Fort Lauderdale:
- Full tear-off and PGT panel roof replacement: $14,000 to $22,000 depending on square footage, roof pitch, and decking condition.
- PGT panel installation on new construction or addition: $9,000 to $16,000 for a standard residential roof footprint.
- Decking repair or replacement discovered during tear-off: Adds $800 to $2,400, and we show you the rotted wood before we replace it.
- Flashing, termination, or sealant correction without full replacement: $600 to $2,000, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense or whether you’re throwing money at a roof that’s already done.
What moves the price: second-story roofs, steep pitches that require extra safety equipment, and any hidden decking or framing damage. What doesn’t move the price: the time of year, our mood, or a sales target. Call (904) 913-5886 for a free written estimate on your specific PGT roof in Fort Lauderdale.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for PGT Work
Ed Winslow grew up in Miami and has been installing impact-rated products along the coast for almost two decades, including plenty of work along Las Olas, where salt air and Atlantic storms separate quality work from everything else. His name is on the door. That means when PGT components fail, we don’t hide behind a ticket number. We answer the phone, send a technician who’s background-checked and in uniform, and we back every repair and installation with the 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not right, we come back. No fine print.
And because we install eight authorized brands, we can match what you already have. If your PGT roof needs work but your windows are CGI, or your doors are CWS, ES Windows, or ECO Window Systems, we already know how those products interact on a Fort Lauderdale home. One company for the whole exterior. The one down the road.
FAQs
We install PGT roofing to the manufacturer’s published specifications, which keeps the product warranty intact. As an independent PGT service provider, we’re not the warranty administrator, but we’ll help you document the installation properly and stand behind our workmanship with the 36500-Day Done Right Promise. For exact warranty terms on your specific PGT roof product, call (904) 913-5886 and we’ll walk through what applies.
Yes, partial replacement is sometimes the right call, especially for isolated flashing or sealant failures. But if the underlayment is compromised or the panel overlap was never correct, a partial fix just buys time. We’ll tell you which situation you’re in before we do anything, and we won’t sell you a full replacement if a targeted repair will do the job.
Most PGT roof replacements in Fort Lauderdale take 3 to 5 working days once materials are on site. Permitting in Broward County can add a few days to the front end, and we handle that paperwork for you. Call (904) 913-5886 for a timeline based on your specific address.
We use PGT OEM components wherever the manufacturer’s specification or warranty requires it, and we’re honest about when a quality aftermarket part performs identically for less money. You’ll see the parts decision in writing before we start, and we’ll explain the reasoning in plain terms.
If your PGT roof is inside our home county, there’s no trip charge. We inspect, we diagnose, and we give you a written estimate. Call (904) 913-5886 to schedule, and a live person will answer, day or night.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
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