Free in-home measure and quote - PGT, CGI and CWS impact lines compared on your actual openings, style by style
Before
After
Before
AfterFast, Reliable Roof Replacement & Installation Across Margate
Roof replacement in Margate runs $9,500 to $22,000 for a typical concrete-block ranch, with the final number driven by square footage, tear-off layers, and whether you choose architectural shingles, tile, or standing-seam metal. Most Margate homeowners need a tear-off rather than a re-cover because the original 1970s and 1980s fasteners are already corroded. That means a full re-deck, new underlayment, and HVHZ-compliant installation. Call (904) 913-5886 for a free in-home measure and a written, line-item quote you can hold us to.
We work across Margate daily. From the grid of tract-home streets off Holiday Springs Boulevard to the condo clusters near Royal Palm Boulevard and the lakeside homes east of State Road 7, our crews know this city’s housing stock. We know which blocks have the oldest decks, which elevations catch the worst wind-driven rain, and which permit triggers Broward County inspectors flag first. That local knowledge is why homeowners call us before they call anyone else.
Why Winslow Windows & Doors Is Margate’s Preferred Roof Replacement & Installation Company
Ed Winslow’s name is on the door, and that fact shapes every roof we replace in Margate. We are not a franchise with a rotating crew roster and a call center three states away. We are a locally owned, owner-operated company that has been in business since 2011, with a published address and a license number you can verify. When you call about a roof concern in Margate, a live person answers. Not a voicemail loop. Not a next-business-day callback. A person, 24 hours a day.
Our Margate customers routinely tell us the same thing: the estimate was specific, the crew showed up when promised, and the cleanup was thorough. Every technician who arrives at your Margate home is background-checked and in uniform, so you know exactly who is at your door before the truck pulls up. That matters when you are spending five figures on a roof.
And the 36500-Day Done Right Promise backs every Margate roof we install. If it is not done right, we make it right. Period. No national chain can match a century-long accountability standard. Ed’s name is on every job we do in Margate, and he intends to keep answering the phone.
Our Roof Replacement & Installation Services in Margate
Our Roof Replacement & Installation team handles the full scope for Margate homes. Here is what that looks like on the ground.
Full Tear-Off Roof Replacement
Margate’s housing stock was built fast in the late 1960s through the 1980s, and a huge share of those roofs still sit on original plywood or OSB decking with standard galvanized fasteners. Salt-laden air from the Atlantic, even 10 miles inland, eats those fasteners. We strip to the deck, inspect every sheet, replace what has rotted or delaminated, and install a fully sealed HVHZ assembly with stainless-steel clips and hot-dip galvanized nails. No re-cover shortcuts that hide failing substrates.
Shingle, Tile, and Metal Roofing
Margate homeowners have three sensible choices: architectural asphalt shingles, concrete S-tile, or standing-seam metal. Shingles are the budget pick and handle Broward County wind zones when installed with the right underlayment and a sealed deck. Tile is common on the Spanish-style homes near Margate Boulevard, and it requires a heavier structural check on 1970s trusses. Metal costs more up front but lasts the longest in salt air, which is why we recommend it on homes within a few miles of the coast.
Impact-Rated Glazing for Roof-Adjacent Windows and Skylights
A roof replacement in Margate is the right time to address skylights and any windows that sit high on gable walls or along roof lines. Broward County’s HVHZ rules mean any replacement glazing must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, and single-pane aluminum frames from the original build will not pass. We install impact-rated units from brands like CWS and ES Windows, matched to the design pressures for your specific opening. Never a rating above +/-100 PSF, always sized for the actual wind zone.
Wind Mitigation Inspections and Upgrades
Before and after every Margate roof replacement, we document everything: roof-to-wall connections, nail patterns, secondary water barrier, and the opening protection credits. A wind mitigation inspection after an HVHZ roof install typically runs $75 to $150, and it is what unlocks windstorm-premium credits on your policy. We walk you through exactly what the inspector is looking for and make sure the roof passes on the first visit.
What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Margate
Winslow Windows & Doors is an authorized installer for eight premium brands, including CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, and Mr-Glass. When a Margate roof job calls for impact-rated skylights or roof-adjacent windows, we specify from that lineup and match the product to the opening’s design pressure. Because we install these brands regularly across Margate and the surrounding Broward market, our lead times are predictable and our installers know the product lines without fumbling through a manual on your driveway.
Common Roof Replacement & Installation Problems We See in Margate Homes
Margate’s climate and housing age combine to create a specific set of failure patterns. Here is what we find on a typical call:
- Corroded fasteners and edge flashing: Salt-laden Atlantic air accelerates rust on standard galvanized roofing nails and drip edge, even though Margate sits about 10 miles inland. We see shingle blow-off and leaks within 8 to 12 years on homes where an inland-spec roof was installed by a crew that does not understand coastal corrosion.
- Unsealed roof-to-wall joints and paver joints: Wind-driven rain from intense afternoon convective storms forces water into unsealed transitions, which leads to mold on ceilings and truss rot in Margate’s persistent humidity. Sealed joints are not optional here; they are the difference between a roof that sheds water and one that traps it.
- Non-HVHZ assemblies with single-pane skylights or unrated vents: Broward County inspectors flag these immediately when a permit gets pulled. Homeowners find out the hard way that a cheap re-roof installed years ago never met current wind uplift standards, and now they face a stop-work order and a mandatory retrofit.
- Original 1970s decking with hidden rot: The original plywood on many Margate tract homes has absorbed decades of standing water after heavy rainfall. A re-cover over that deck hides the rot for a few years, then the roof starts sagging between trusses. We replace the deck to the current code minimum.
Pricing for Roof Replacement & Installation in Margate, FL
What moves the price in Margate? Opening count and roof geometry matter, but the bigger drivers are deck condition, the number of tear-off layers already on the roof, and whether skylights or roof-adjacent windows need impact-rated replacement at the same time. A roof with four old layers of shingles costs more to strip. A roof with rotted deck sections costs more to sheath. We give you a written, line-item quote before any work starts, and that quote does not change unless you change the scope. Call (904) 913-5886 to schedule your free in-home measure.
What Roof Replacement & Installation Costs in Margate
For the roof itself, plan on the ranges above. For impact-rated glazing that often accompanies a Margate roof job, expect roughly $800 to $1,500 per window installed, with impact single-hung units running $900 to $1,800. Large or custom openings and skylights can reach $2,500 to $5,000. Whole-home packages that bundle a full roof replacement with impact windows and doors typically land between $8,000 at the low end for smaller homes and $25,000 or more for larger properties. Every home is different, which is why the free in-home measure and written quote are how we start. No change orders mid-job. No vague allowances. Ed’s name is on the invoice.
Florida Pays You Back
Margate homeowners can stack several incentives on a roof replacement, though final numbers come from the programs and your insurance carrier, not from us. The My Safe Florida Home program offers matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, and a roof replacement that brings your home into HVHZ compliance often qualifies. Florida also exempts impact-resistant windows and doors from sales tax. On the federal side, the 25C energy credit can return 30% of product cost, up to $600 per year, on qualifying units. Once the roof is done and a wind mitigation inspection verifies the upgrades, expect a windstorm-premium credit that averages around 25% on the windstorm portion of your policy. The inspection itself runs $75 to $150. Programs change and carriers set their own rates, so treat these as real incentives to pursue, not guaranteed payouts.
One more comparison worth making. Impact windows versus hurricane shutters: shutters require you to be home, haul panels out of the garage, and bolt them on while a storm is bearing down. Impact glazing is permanent protection that works whether you are home or not, and it never needs to be deployed. We never sell or install shutters, but we always recommend permanent protection over panels you have to hang in a panic.
We Also Serve Cities Near Margate
Our crews handle roof replacement in Margate every week, and we work the surrounding Broward corridor just as often. That includes Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, and Plantation. Same live-answer phone, same 36500-Day Done Right Promise, same local crew standards whether your roof is off Rock Island Road or a block from the Pompano border. Call (904) 913-5886 and a person will answer.
Serving Margate, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Margate area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Roof Replacement & Installation in Margate
Why does my Margate roof need Miami-Dade NOA products if I live 10 miles inland?
Margate falls entirely within Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, a designation shared only with Broward and Miami-Dade counties, so every permitted roof replacement must meet Broward County’s strict HVHZ standards and use products with a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. There is no exception for distance from the coast. Palm Beach County, just north, does not enforce HVHZ rules, but Margate does, and inspectors will flag a non-compliant roof assembly the moment you pull a permit. Call (904) 913-5886 to find out whether your current roof meets the standard.
How do I know if my 1970s Margate roof has the original non-HVHZ fasteners?
The telltale signs are rust streaks on the underside of your attic sheathing, loose or lifted shingles, and edge flashing that crumbles when you touch it. If your roof predates the mid-1990s and has never been fully torn off, it almost certainly has standard galvanized fasteners that were never meant for Margate’s salt-laden air. We inspect the deck and fasteners during our free estimate and show you exactly what we find. Call (904) 913-5886 to schedule a look.
Can I keep my existing wood deck when replacing a roof in Margate?
Sometimes, but not often on original 1970s and 1980s Margate homes. Broward County code requires the deck to be sound and capable of meeting current wind uplift requirements, and decades of standing water after heavy rainfall have often rotted sections you cannot see from the attic. If your deck is solid and meets thickness requirements, we can re-use it and note that on the permit. If it is not, re-using it would fail inspection and void the point of the new roof. We tell you before any tear-off begins, not after.
What is the price gap between a coastal-spec and inland-spec roof in Margate?
A coastal-spec roof with stainless-steel clips, hot-dip galvanized fasteners, sealed roof-to-wall joints, marine-grade edge metal, and a full HVHZ underlayment runs roughly 15 to 25 percent more than an inland-spec roof with standard fasteners and basic flashing. On a typical Margate ranch, that is a $2,000 to $4,000 difference. The inland-spec roof often fails within a decade here, and the tear-off you avoided becomes a tear-off plus deck repair. The cheap spec costs more within ten years. Call (904) 913-5886 for an exact quote on both, so you can see the real number side by side.
Will replacing my Margate roof with HVHZ-rated materials lower my windstorm insurance premium?
Usually, yes, but the carrier sets the final number. A wind mitigation inspection after the install, which runs $75 to $150, documents the roof-to-wall connections, nail patterns, and secondary water barrier, and that inspection is what unlocks the credit. Windstorm-premium credits average around 25% on the windstorm portion of the policy after a documented HVHZ roof install. Request the inspection right after we finish, and we will walk you through the paperwork. Call (904) 913-5886 with any questions once your policy renews.
The One Down the Road
Roof replacement in Margate comes down to materials that can survive salt air, humidity, and hurricane-force wind, installed by a crew that actually understands Broward County’s HVHZ code. We are the one down the road, with a live person answering the phone and Ed Winslow’s name on every job. Call (904) 913-5886 today to schedule your free estimate. Upfront pricing, written quotes, and a roof that will still be there in 36500 days.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Margate and surrounding Broward County communities since 2011.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.