Roofing in Sunrise, FL
The City of Sunrise publishes a single-page checklist for roof and re-roof permits, and it says a lot about what a replacement involves beyond the new roof covering.
Three items on it are worth understanding before you compare quotes.
Participating contractors currently serve parts of Sunrise. Enter your ZIP code in the request form to see which ones serve your address.
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A re-roof can trigger roof-to-wall upgrades
When the roof deck is removed and replaced on a building with an insured or assessed value of $300,000 or more, the Florida Existing Building Code requires the roof-to-wall connections to be improved. Sunrise's checklist notes that the mandated retrofit is capped at a 15 percent increase in re-roofing cost. Ask whether your quote includes it.
Every roof product needs an approval, not just the shingles or tile
Sunrise asks for product approvals, either a Florida Product Approval or a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance, for the roof covering and for anything else installed on the roof, such as attic vents and skylights. A quote that names specific products makes this easier to check.
Owner-builder permits have limits
Sunrise lets owners pull their own re-roof permit only for single-family homes, townhomes and duplexes, with proof of ownership and an owner-builder affidavit signed in front of Building Division staff. Everyone else needs a licensed contractor registered with the city.
Sunrise roofing questions
Will a roof replacement in Sunrise include hurricane straps or roof-to-wall work?
It can. If the deck is replaced on a building valued at $300,000 or more, Florida's existing building code requires improved roof-to-wall connections, with the mandated retrofit capped at a 15 percent increase in re-roofing cost.
Can I pull my own roofing permit in Sunrise?
Only for a single-family home, townhome or duplex that you own, and you must sign the owner-builder affidavit in front of Building Division staff, along with proof of ownership.
Is a participating contractor available in my Sunrise ZIP code?
Enter your ZIP code in the request form. Before you submit, the form shows which participating contractors, if any, currently cover that ZIP code.
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