Roof Repair in Fort Lauderdale - Free Roof Inspection, Written Price

Trusted Roof Repair for Fort Lauderdale Homeowners

A leaking roof in Fort Lauderdale is not something you can put off. Between the afternoon thunderstorms rolling off the Everglades, the salt air eating at flashing, and the hurricane-force winds we get from June through November, a small issue becomes a big one fast. We have been fixing roofs across Fort Lauderdale since 2011, and Ed Winslow’s name is on the door, and on every job we do. That means when you call (904) 913-5886, you get a real person, a straight answer, and a repair that gets done right the first time. We are the local roof repair team your neighbors in Victoria Park, Sailboat Bend, and Rio Vista already trust. The 36500-Day Done Right Promise backs every repair we make, because if it’s not done right, we make it right. Period.

What Our Roof Repair Service Includes

Roof repair means different things depending on what is actually wrong up there. We handle the common stuff and the not-so-common stuff, and we do it with the same standard whether it is a loose shingle or a torn section of underlayment. Here is what we do across Fort Lauderdale.

Shingle Roof Repair

South Florida sun is brutal on asphalt shingles. Granules wash off, corners curl, and wind gets underneath them during afternoon storms. We replace missing, cracked, and blistered shingles, and we check the underlayment below every time. In Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Coral Ridge and Imperial Point, we regularly see shingle roofs that look fine from the street but are losing their seal. That is exactly the kind of thing we catch and fix before it becomes a ceiling stain.

Tile Roof Repair

Tile roofs are common in Fort Lauderdale, and they have a specific failure pattern. Foot traffic cracks tiles, and once one shifts, rain gets into the underlayment and starts working on the wood sheathing. We walk tile roofs the right way, lift the damaged tile, inspect what is underneath, and replace the tile bed and the tile itself so it matches the existing profile. Clay, concrete, and barrel tile all sit differently, and we match the replacement tile to what your home already has, not whatever is cheapest at the supply house.

Metal Roof Repair

Metal roofs in South Florida fail most often at the fasteners and the seams. The thermal movement from our heat and humidity works screws loose over time, and salt air near the Intracoastal accelerates corrosion at panel laps. We replace fasteners, reseal laps, and address panel damage with the right sealant and screw pattern for our coastal environment. A metal roof repair done without isolating the old sealant will leak again, and we do not do shortcuts like that.

Flashing Repair

Flashing is the most common leak source we find in Fort Lauderdale homes, particularly around chimneys, skylights, and where a roof meets a wall. Old galvanized flashing rusts through from salt exposure, and the sealant around it breaks down in our UV. We cut out the old, install new flashing with a proper overlap, and seal it with a product rated for our climate. In older Fort Lauderdale homes, we often find several layers of old repair attempts that were sealed instead of replaced. We fix it correctly so it stops failing.

Leak Detection and Repair

Not every roof leak starts where the water shows up on your ceiling. Water travels along rafters and stains do not always line up with the entry point. We use moisture meters, hose testing, and a visual inspection of the underside from the attic to trace the actual source. We have chased leaks in Fort Lauderdale homes that started 15 feet from where the homeowner saw the stain. Finding the real entry point is the difference between a one-time repair and painting the same ceiling three years in a row.

Storm Damage Repair

When a summer squall or a hurricane band passes through Fort Lauderdale, we get calls about lifted shingles, missing ridge caps, and punctures from flying debris. We document what happened, repair what can be repaired, and tell you honestly when a section needs replacement instead. If you are filing an insurance claim, we provide the kind of detailed repair notes and photographs that adjusters actually want to see.

Roof Maintenance

Most Fort Lauderdale roofs fail because of neglected maintenance, not age. We clean valleys and drains, reseal penetrations, check pipe boots, and replace anything that is reaching the end of its service life before it fails in a storm. A maintenance visit twice a year costs far less than a deteriorated underlayment, and it keeps your roof eligible for the full manufacturer warranty period.

Roof Repair for Real Estate Transactions

We work with sellers, buyers, and agents across Fort Lauderdale when a home inspection flags roof issues before closing. We come out, give an accurate repair quote with line items, and get the work done so the transaction closes on schedule. Ed Winslow has written more roof repair reports for Fort Lauderdale real estate closings than most agents have seen, and agents call us because they know the report will be honest, complete, and accepted by underwriters.

Brands We Service for Roof Repair

We service every roof brand and material type commonly found in Fort Lauderdale, and we are an authorized installer for PGT and CGI. That matters when a storm has damaged the roof-to-wall junction, and the integrity of your impact window connections needs to be checked at the same time. We understand how PGT and CGI window and door systems tie into the roof flashing, and we repair that junction so it works as one continuous waterproof and wind-rated envelope.

CGI and PGT products are engineered for South Florida conditions, and we apply the same repair standard to the roof as those brands apply to their windows and doors. Whether you have a PGT impact window wall sitting under a roof overhang or a CGI sliding glass door with a leak at the head flashing, we know how those systems should be sealed and reinforced. Whether your roof is GAF, Owens Corning, Eagle, or any other make, we can repair it, and we can do it correctly the first time.

Signs You Need Roof Repair Right Now

• Water stains on your ceiling or walls. A brown or yellow stain means water is getting through the roof deck and pooling somewhere above your drywall. By the time the stain appears, the leak has been active long enough to affect insulation or the drywall itself. That is not a situation that improves on its own.
• Granules in your gutters or at the base of your downspouts. Asphalt shingles shed granules as they age, and that grit in your gutter is a countdown, not a cosmetic issue. Once enough granules are gone, the asphalt underneath bakes in the Fort Lauderdale sun and the shingle cracks. If you see a sandbar of granules on your patio after a rain, get the roof checked.
• Missing, cracked, or curled shingles. Wind-lifted shingles on a Fort Lauderdale roof break the water-shedding surface of the roof. Once water gets under the shingle field, it follows the underlayment to the sheathing, and the damage accelerates. Even one lifted shingle edge near a valley or penetration can funnel gallons of water into your attic during a single afternoon storm.
• Daylight coming through your attic roof boards. If you can see sky from your attic, the roof is not protecting your home. This is common in older Fort Lauderdale homes where the roof deck has swelled, rotted, or pulled away at the fasteners. Light is a direct path for water, bugs, and wind-driven rain, and it needs addressing before the next storm season.
• Roof deck soft spots or “spongy” areas. When you walk the roof and the deck flexes under your feet, you have moisture in the sheathing. This is advanced damage and in Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, the rot will spread along the roof deck until the structure loses its capacity to hold fasteners. A soft spot found today is a much smaller repair than the same spot found after another rainy season.

Our Roof Repair Process - Step by Step

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   Call and get a live person. You call (904) 913-5886 and one of us answers. You will describe what you are seeing, and we will ask a few questions about the age of the roof, the type of roof, and when the problem started. We will schedule the inspection at a time that works for you, and there is no trip charge inside our home county.
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   Full roof inspection. We arrive in uniform, walk the entire roof, and inspect from the attic side as well when possible. We look for the cause, not just the symptom. We check the roof covering, flashing, boots, valleys, and penetrations. We document everything with photos so you can see what we see.
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   Written line-item quote. Ed or one of our senior technicians writes a quote with the exact repair and the exact price, down to the line item. No vague language, no “we’ll see what we find” multipliers. The quote you get is the price you pay, and the 36500-Day Done Right Promise covers the work from the day we finish it.
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   Repair done right. We make the repair using the correct materials and the correct installation method for your roof type. For metal repairs, we use the right sealant. For tile, we replace the underlayment where damaged and set the new tile in a proper bond. For shingles, we match the nail pattern and seal with the right rated fastener. Every repair is done as if it were our own roof.
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   Post-repair verification. We walk the repaired area, water-test where appropriate, and clean up after ourselves. Every repair comes with a clear explanation of what was done, why it was done that way, and when you should have us back for a maintenance check. You get a call back without asking for one, because that is how Ed runs the business.

How Much Does Roof Repair Cost in Fort Lauderdale?

Roof Repair Near Fort Lauderdale - Our Service Area

We repair roofs throughout Fort Lauderdale and into Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Lauderhill, and Weston. For homeowners checking us out, our home page has the full story on who we are and what we stand for. If you are in Hollywood, you can see our dedicated Roof Repair in Hollywood page with neighborhood-specific pricing and experience. For Pembroke Pines, we have a Roof Repair in Pembroke Pines page that covers the different roof types common there. The Fort Lauderdale page you are reading is the Roof Repair in Fort Lauderdale deep dive, and we keep it updated with the pricing and repair patterns we actually see in this city.

Frequently Asked Questions - Roof Repair in Fort Lauderdale

What is roof repair?

Roof repair is the process of fixing a specific failure in your roof system, whether it is a leaking flashing, a missing shingle, a cracked tile, or a failed pipe boot. It differs from roof replacement in that we are restoring the roof’s function in one area rather than tearing off the entire system. In Fort Lauderdale, roof repair often refers to storm damage remediation after a weather event.

How long does roof repair take?

Most roof repairs in Fort Lauderdale are completed in a single day. The duration depends on the extent of the damage and the type of roof, with tile and metal repairs sometimes taking slightly longer because of the care required in matching and setting materials. We always give you a clear completion timeline in the written quote before we start.

How much does roof repair cost?

A minor shingle repair in Fort Lauderdale can run $150 to $350, while more extensive repairs like flashing replacement or underlayment restoration can range from $800 to $2,000. The best way to know for sure is to call (904) 913-5886 and have us inspect your specific roof. The estimate is free, line-itemed, and guaranteed not to change once the work begins.

Do you service PGT and CGI roofs and roof-adjacent systems?

Yes, we are an authorized installer for PGT and CGI, and we repair the roof-to-wall and roof-to-window junctions where those impact systems meet the roof. That integration work matters, because a PGT window wall is only as water-tight as the flashing above it. We understand both systems and fix them together, so the waterproofing works as one continuous envelope.

Are you available for emergency roof repairs in Fort Lauderdale?

Yes, and we answer the phone 24/7. A neighbor you can call at 2 a.m., and someone will actually answer. If a tree branch has punctured your roof or a storm has torn away shingles, call (904) 913-5886, and we will get someone out to assess the damage and make it safe as quickly as possible.

What kind of warranty do you provide on roof repairs?

Every roof repair we make is covered by the 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If it is not done right, Winslow makes it right. Period. That means we stand behind the workmanship, and if anything about the repair fails, you call us, and we come back. No fine print, no blame-shifting, no disappearing company to chase.

How should I prepare for a roof repair visit?

You do not need to do much. Make sure we have access to the roof, whether that means a gate code, a clear driveway, or moving a vehicle out of the way. If you have an attic, we may ask to inspect the underside of the roof deck, so moving any items away from the access point helps. We handle the rest, including cleanup, and we keep you informed throughout the day.

Schedule Your Roof Repair Service in Fort Lauderdale Today

Call Ed Winslow and the team at (904) 913-5886 for a free, no-obligation roof repair estimate. We will come out, inspect, and give you a written line-item quote. The work is covered by the 36500-Day Done Right Promise, and the estimate will not change when the job is done. A neighbor you can call at 2 a.m., and someone will actually answer. Ed’s name is on the door, and on every job we do.

Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2011.