Roofing in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale's roofs cover everything from older homes in the Sailboat Bend Historic District along the New River to downtown buildings and the low-slope roofs of commercial buildings.
Broward County's building rules are stricter than most of Florida's, so a little preparation helps before you ask for quotes.
Participating contractors currently serve parts of Fort Lauderdale. Enter your ZIP code in the request form to see which ones serve your address.
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Roofing to High-Velocity Hurricane Zone rules
The Florida Building Code places all of Broward County in its High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Re-roofing permits here use the zone's uniform roofing permit application, and the contractor must attach product approval documents showing the roof system is approved for that use. Ask to see the approval for the specific product being quoted.
Sailboat Bend and Himmarshee are designated historic districts
The City of Fort Lauderdale requires a Certificate of Appropriateness for work that changes the exterior appearance of a designated historic property, including homes in the Sailboat Bend and Himmarshee historic districts. City preservation staff review the request first, and some go to the Historic Preservation Board before the building permit.
A Fort Lauderdale ZIP code can belong to another city
USPS uses Fort Lauderdale as the mailing name for ZIP codes that also cover Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Lauderhill, Plantation, Davie, Sunrise, Tamarac, Weston and other cities. The roofing permit comes from the city the property is actually in, or from Broward County's Building Code Division for unincorporated land.
Fort Lauderdale roofing questions
Do I need historic approval to re-roof a home in Sailboat Bend?
If the work changes the exterior appearance of a designated historic property, the City of Fort Lauderdale requires a Certificate of Appropriateness. Check with the city's historic preservation staff before you choose a new material or color.
What is a product approval, and why does my roofer need one?
In Broward County's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, roofing permit applications must include the approval documents for the roof system being installed. These are a Florida Product Approval or a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA). Your contractor should be able to show you the one for your roof.
Is a participating contractor available in my Fort Lauderdale ZIP code?
Enter your ZIP code in the request form. Before you submit, the form shows which participating contractors, if any, currently serve it.
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