Roof Replacement in West Palm Beach, Planned Around Your Home

A tile roof replacement removes the old tile and underlayment, repairs the roof deck, and installs new underlayment and tile to Florida code. If cracks, leaks or loose tiles now show up across the whole roof, a roof inspection can help determine whether repair or roof replacement fits the situation. Here’s how the job works, what it covers, and what to expect in West Palm Beach.

What a Tile Roof Replacement Is and Who It Fits

A tile roof replacement rebuilds the whole roof covering from the deck up. A repair fixes one area. Replacement swaps out the entire system.

Replacement often makes sense when you see:

• Cracked or slipped tiles on several slopes, not just one spot
• Leaks that come back after earlier repairs
• Rotted battens or soft decking
• An older roof where patching keeps adding up in cost

This page is for West Palm Beach homeowners weighing a full replacement against another patch. Our team can inspect your roof and tell you which path fits your home.

What the Replacement Covers, Piece by Piece

A complete replacement covers removal, repair and reinstallation. A typical scope includes:

• Tear-off and disposal of old tile and underlayment.
• Deck inspection and repair of rotted or damaged decking.
• For site-built, single-family homes, Florida law requires the secondary water barrier techniques set out in Fla. Stat. § 553.844 on a roof replacement.
• Tile underlayment that meets wind uplift requirements.
• Tile, fastening and flashing at valleys, penetrations, hips and ridges.
• Drip edge, ridge caps and ventilation parts.
• Cleanup and final inspection of the finished roof.

Ask your estimate to list each item on its own line, so nothing hides inside one lump sum.

Palm Beach County Permits and Florida Code Rules

Yes, a tile roof replacement in West Palm Beach needs a permit. Florida law makes it unlawful to repair or alter a building without first getting one from the enforcing agency, under Fla. Stat. § 553.79.

Permit review runs on a clock. For a residential roofing permit on a structure under 7,500 square feet, the local government must approve, approve with conditions or deny within 30 business days after a complete application. That timeline applies when the applicant uses a local government plans reviewer (Fla. Stat. § 553.792). The local government must also send written notice within 5 business days saying what information is missing. Answering that notice quickly keeps your project on schedule.

Roofing products sold as wind or impact protection need state approval. Fla. Stat. § 553.842 lists roofing among the categories that require statewide approval. A product cannot be advertised as hurricane or windstorm protection unless it is approved. Ask for approval documents for the tile and underlayment you choose.

Under § 553.844(5), if an existing roofing system or roof section was built, repaired, or replaced in compliance with the 2007 Florida Building Code or a later edition, and 25 percent or more of that system or section is being repaired, replaced, or recovered, only the repaired, replaced, or recovered portion must be constructed in accordance with the Florida Building Code in effect, as applicable. Your estimate should state in writing which path applies to your roof.

What Drives the Cost of a Tile Roof in West Palm Beach

Cost depends mainly on the roof’s size and pitch, the tile type, and what the tear-off reveals. These are the main drivers:

• Size and pitch, plus the hips, valleys and penetrations that add labor.
• Tile type and weight, and whether the structure needs reinforcement.
• Deck damage that only shows once the old tile is off.
• Access and height, including single-story versus multi-story work.
• Permit and inspection requirements for your scope.

Roof-to-wall connections are one item to ask about. For existing buildings not otherwise required to comply with the Florida Building Code for new construction, the statute says roof-to-wall connections are required only if work at gable ends or all corners fits within 15 percent of the cost of roof replacement (§ 553.844).

Insurance adds another layer. Florida law says insurers must accept a uniform mitigation verification form signed by certain authorized inspectors, including certified building code inspectors and general, building, or residential contractors licensed under s. 489.111 (§ 627.711). The Florida DFS wind-mitigation discount guide covers insurance discounts for qualifying hurricane-resistant construction.

How the Replacement Process Works, Step by Step

A typical replacement moves through six steps. You get the written estimate before any work begins.

1. Inspection. We walk the roof, check the tile and note the deck and access conditions.
2. Written estimate. Each line lists tear-off, deck work, underlayment, tile, flashing and permit items.
3. Permit. The application goes in, and the review timelines in Florida law apply.
4. Tear-off and deck work. Old materials come off, the deck is inspected, and approved repairs are made.
5. Underlayment, flashing and tile. New layers go on in order, with flashing at every transition.
6. Cleanup and closeout. Debris is removed, the final inspection is completed, and the project is closed out.

Total time depends on roof size, weather and permit scheduling.

Why Homeowners Choose ASP Superhome for Tile Roofs

ASP Superhome plans tile roofs as part of a whole-home project for South Florida houses.

• Full home scope. We offer roof replacement, roof repair, tile and metal roofing, impact windows and doors, solar panels, solar battery backup and kitchen remodeling.
• Whole-home view. If impact windows or doors are on your list, we can plan them alongside the roof.
• Itemized estimates. Permit and code items show on the estimate before work begins.
• South Florida coverage. We work across South Florida, including West Palm Beach.

You get one conversation about the roof and the rest of the house, so the scope fits the whole building.

Common Questions About Tile Roof Replacement in West Palm Beach

Here are direct answers to the questions homeowners ask most.

Request Your Free Tile Roof Estimate

If your tile roof is cracking, leaking or aging past repair, you may be weighing a full replacement and a permit plan right now. Send us the roof’s age, your address, photos of the tile and any leak history. Your written estimate will list each item, the permit steps and the code points that apply. Book your free estimate and we’ll map the replacement scope for your West Palm Beach home.