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AfterCGI Roof Replacement & Installation in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
CGI roof replacement and installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $12,000 to $28,000 for a full tear-off and new system, depending on the roofing material you pair with your CGI-integrated components and the pitch of your roof. Most CGI-related roof jobs in this area take 3 to 7 working days once materials land, and we quote fixed line-item pricing before we order a single bundle. We’re an independent CGI service provider, not a manufacturer affiliate, and that independence means we fix what’s actually failing on your Fort Lauderdale roof instead of upselling you a brand you don’t need.
This page is for homeowners who own a CGI product, are staring down a roof replacement, and want straight answers about cost, timeline, and what actually happens on a South Florida roof job. If that’s you, call Ed’s team at (904) 913-5886 and we’ll walk you through it.
Key Takeaways:
- CGI roof replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $12,000-$28,000 for a full system, depending on material and roof complexity.
- We’re an independent CGI service provider, so we recommend the right fix, not the manufacturer’s preferred product.
- Turnaround is usually 3 to 7 working days once permits clear and materials are on-site.
- Free estimates, fixed pricing, and a 36500-Day Done Right Promise on every roof we install.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
CGI builds a genuinely good product. But Fort Lauderdale has a way of finding the weak spot in anything bolted to a house. Here’s what we see repeatedly on CGI-related roof jobs in this market, and what we do about it.
- Flashing failure at CGI skylight and vent penetrations. The CGI line most paired with roofing components is their impact-rated series, and the skylights in particular are excellent against debris. The failure point isn’t the glass. It’s the flashing kit, which in older CGI models was a factory sheet-metal design that doesn’t play well with our salt air and afternoon thermal expansion. We regularly pull a 6-year-old CGI skylight in Victoria Park or Rio Vista and find corroded flashing behind a skylight that still looks brand new from the driveway. Our replacement uses a heavier-gauge, locally fabricated flashing with a wider curb footprint, which outlasts the original.
- Deck rot hidden beneath CGI roof-mounted components. Anything CGI makes that bolts to a roof deck, whether it’s a skylight curb, a mounting frame for their impact-rated vents, or a tie-in point, relies on the deck being sound. In neighborhoods like Sailboat Bend and Tarpon River, we pull components off and find the deck plywood has been quietly rotting for years because the original installer skipped the peel-and-stick membrane under the curb. On every CGI roof replacement we do, we cut back the deck at every penetration and inspect before we re-flash. You can’t warranty a brand-name component installed over a soft deck.
- Improper integration between CGI laminated components and tile roofing. Fort Lauderdale has a lot of barrel tile roofs, and tile is unforgiving when it meets a factory-curb piece. We frequently see CGI curbs and vents where the tile was cut too tight or too loose, and over five or six seasons of hard sun and rain, water finds the gap. Our crews re-lay tile around every CGI penetration with the correct overhang and mastic, and we flash underneath the tile, not just on top. That’s the difference between a roof that lasts 8 years and one that goes 20.
- Rusted fasteners on CGI component frames near the ocean. Homes east of Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale deal with salt spray that eats fasteners faster than it eats shingles. CGI’s older mounting hardware was standard zinc-plated steel, which is fine in Orlando and not fine 900 feet from the Atlantic. We swap every fastener to 316 stainless on coastal jobs. It’s a small line item that saves the next roof.
- Failed sealant joints where CGI roof-integrated pieces meet stucco or fascia. The sealant CGI specifies is a good product on paper, but Florida UV is brutal. After 4 to 6 years, sealant at roofline transitions cracks, shrinks, and lets water track behind the component. We use a marine-grade polyurethane sealant on every CGI edge joint, tooled properly and over-primed. It’s the kind of detail that looks invisible when it’s done right and costs you a lot when it’s not.
Our CGI Roof Replacement & Installation Process
We keep the process simple so you know exactly where your job stands, from the first call to the final walk-around.
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Call and schedule your free estimate. A live person answers at (904) 913-5886. We set a time that works for you, and Ed or a lead tech comes out, walks the roof, and listens before we recommend anything.
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Full roof and component inspection. We document every penetration, every flashing point, and the condition of your CGI components. Photos are yours to keep, whether or not you hire us.
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Fixed line-item estimate. You get a written number for tear-off, deck repair, underlayment, roofing material, CGI component re-flashing or replacement, and cleanup. No change orders unless we find something genuinely hidden, and we’ll show you before we touch it.
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Permitting and scheduling. We pull permits with the City of Fort Lauderdale, handle the paperwork, and schedule the tear-off around weather. You’ll know the start date and the daily plan.
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Tear-off, deck inspection, and installation. We strip to the deck, repair or replace any compromised plywood, lay the underlayment, install the roofing system, and re-set or replace CGI components with our upgraded flashing and fasteners.
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Final inspection, cleanup, and the Done Right Promise. We walk the roof with you, run a magnet sweep for nails, and walk the property perimeter for debris. Then the 36500-Day Done Right Promise kicks in: if it’s not done right, we make it right.
What CGI Roof Replacement & Installation Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Nobody likes a vague number, so here’s the honest range for the Fort Lauderdale market based on the jobs we’ve actually priced:
- CGI component re-flashing only (skylights, vents, curbs): $850-$2,400, depending on how many penetrations and the condition of the surrounding deck.
- Roof replacement with existing CGI components re-seated and re-flashed: $12,000-$18,000 for a typical 1,800-2,400 sq. ft. single-story home with architectural shingles.
- Roof replacement with new CGI skylights or vents integrated: $16,000-$28,000, with the variance driven by tile vs. shingle, roof pitch, and how many components you’re adding.
- Tile roofing with CGI component integration: $20,000-$32,000 for a full tile system, which is common in Fort Lauderdale’s older neighborhoods.
What moves the price most is deck repair and roof complexity. A steep tile roof in Rio Vista costs more to work safely than a low-pitch shingle roof in Sunrise Key, and that’s just physics. The good news is our estimate is fixed once we inspect. Call (904) 913-5886 and we’ll give you a number you can take to the bank.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for CGI Work
Ed Winslow started this company in 2011 and put his name on it, because in South Florida, your reputation is either built by Miami salt air or destroyed by it. We’ve installed and stood behind CGI components along the Las Olas corridor and throughout Fort Lauderdale for over 15 years, and we’ve learned exactly where these systems succeed and where they quietly fail. Our techs are background-checked, uniformed, and trained on CGI’s installation details, not just the product line. And because we’re an independent CGI service provider, our loyalty is to your roof, not to a manufacturer’s sales target.
We’re also authorized installers for PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, which matters more than you’d think. If your CGI component needs a replacement part and the lead time is six weeks, we can usually offer a multi-brand option that gets the roof closed faster. And behind every job is the 36500-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. Ed’s name is on the door, and on every job we do. My name’s on the door - literally. That means it gets done right.
We answer the phone 24/7 with a live person, not a menu. We publish our address and license number because we’re a real company, not a shell. And we never charge a trip fee inside our home county. You’ll know exactly who’s coming to your door before the truck pulls up.
FAQs
In most cases, a properly performed roof replacement does not void a CGI component warranty, provided the components are removed, re-flashed, or reinstalled according to the manufacturer’s installation requirements. What does void warranties is sloppy flashing, incorrect fastener substitution, or installing over a damaged deck. We document every step with photos so you have proof the work was done correctly.
Call (904) 913-5886 if you’re unsure about your specific CGI warranty terms, and we’ll tell you what to ask the manufacturer.
Most full replacements take 3 to 7 working days once materials arrive and the permit clears. Tile roofs add a day or two. We schedule around weather and keep you updated daily.
Call (904) 913-5886 to get a timeline for your specific roof.
Yes. CGI’s product lines have good part continuity across recent model years, and we can source OEM components directly. If an OEM part has a long ship time, we’ll show you a compatible option and let you decide. We never swap in a part without telling you.
If the CGI component itself is intact, the fix is usually re-flashing, not replacement. Glass, frames, and factory seals on CGI products are robust. The failure point is almost always the interface between the component and the roof deck. We inspect before we recommend, and we’ll never sell you a new skylight if re-flashing does the job.
Call (904) 913-5886 for a free inspection and a straight answer.
Yes. Every roof replacement we do is permitted through the City of Fort Lauderdale and inspected. It adds a layer of time and paperwork, and it’s worth it. Unpermitted roofing work creates problems when you sell the house, and in some cases, voids your homeowner’s insurance.
If you’re in Fort Lauderdale and need CGI roof replacement or installation work done right, call Ed and the crew at (904) 913-5886. We’ll give you a free estimate, a fixed price, and a straight answer. The one down the road.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
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