New Construction in Fort Lauderdale, FL

New Construction in Fort Lauderdale, FL

New construction roofing in Fort Lauderdale means installing a roof on a home that’s being built from the ground up, not replacing an existing one. For most homeowners, this happens when they’re building a custom home, adding a major addition, or working with a builder who needs a licensed roofing contractor to handle the roof phase. A new construction roof in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $8,500 to $22,000 for a standard single-family home, depending on size, pitch, and material. That’s the honest range we quote most often, and we put it in writing before the first fastener goes in.

If you’re in the middle of a build, you already have enough moving parts: permits, inspectors, framers, electricians, and the Florida weather pushing your timeline around. The roof is the one part of the job that protects everything else you’ve paid for. At Mercer Roofing Co Fort Lauderdale, we work directly with builders and homeowners on new construction, and we treat the roof like the load-bearing promise it is. This page is part of our full Roof Replacement & Installation in Fort Lauderdale service, which covers new builds, full replacements, and everything between.

Call (754) 354-1224 to talk through your project. You’ll get a live person, not a voicemail, and a written price before any work starts.

Key Takeaways

• New construction roofing in Fort Lauderdale costs roughly $8,500 to $22,000 for a typical single-family home, with most falling between $11,000 and $16,000.
• You get a written price before work begins, every time. No exceptions, no conditional estimates.
• Every technician is background-checked, identity-verified, and arrives in uniform with a photo ID badge. We send their name and photo to you before they show up.
• Every roof we install is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not right within a year, we make it right.
• We install GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, Tamko, and Boral shingle systems, matched to the wind and moisture demands of South Florida.

When You Need New Construction Roofing

New construction roofing isn’t just for full custom builds. Here are the situations we see most often in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding neighborhoods, from Rio Vista to Victoria Park to the canals of Las Olas Isles:

• You’re building a custom home. Your builder needs a roofing contractor who can hit schedule windows. South Florida builds move fast once the slab is poured, and a roof delay cascades into delays for drywall, paint, and flooring. We coordinate timing directly with your GC.
• You’re adding a major addition. A second-story addition, a new master suite, or an extended lanai changes the roof geometry entirely. The new section needs to tie into the existing roof with correct flashing and underlayment, or you get leaks at the seam within the first rainy season.
• You’re rebuilding after storm damage. If a hurricane or tropical storm took the roof and portions of the structure, the rebuild often requires new construction roofing rather than a simple replacement. The 2023 – 2024 storm seasons brought a steady stream of these jobs through Fort Lauderdale.
• You’re building a detached structure. A guest house, garage apartment, or pool house in the backyard still needs a properly installed roof with the same code requirements as the main house. FEMA and Broward County code enforcement check these closely.
• Your builder’s roofer fell through. We take over mid-build more often than you’d think. Sometimes the original roofing contractor underbid, sometimes they disappeared, sometimes the builder lost confidence in the workmanship. We come in, assess what’s there, and finish it right.
• You’re a builder or GC who needs a reliable roofing partner. We work with several Fort Lauderdale builders on an ongoing basis. Same written pricing, same Threshold Standard vetting, same 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job.

Our New Construction Process

Here’s exactly how a new construction roof comes together with Mercer Roofing Co Fort Lauderdale, step by step:

1. Scope and written estimate. We walk the property or review your plans, assess the roof size, pitch, and access, and provide a written price. This happens before any commitment. No work starts without that number in your hands.
2. Material selection. We walk you through shingle options from CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, and Atlas, matched to what your roof actually needs: high-wind ratings for hurricane season, algae resistance for the humidity, and a color that holds up under the South Florida sun. We use the real trade terms and explain them in plain English.
3. Underlayment and flashing installation. The underlayment is the waterproof barrier under your shingles. In Fort Lauderdale, we install it to exceed code, not just meet it. Flashing, the metal pieces that seal roof joints, valleys, and penetrations, gets the same attention. This is where leaks are born when corners are cut.
4. Decking inspection and shingle installation. The decking, the wood layer beneath your roof, gets checked for any gaps, warping, or soft spots before we lay the first shingle. Then we install the full shingle system with proper nail placement and overlap patterns.
5. Final inspection and written guarantee. We walk the roof with you or your builder, document the work, and hand over the written guarantee. Every new construction roof from us includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if anything’s not right within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge.

New Construction Pricing in Fort Lauderdale

Here’s what new construction roofing actually costs in Fort Lauderdale right now, based on the jobs we’ve quoted and completed in the past eighteen months:

Roof Size (Sq Ft)	Architectural Shingle	Premium/Impact-Resistant
1,000 – 1,500	$8,500 – $12,000	$11,000 – $16,500
1,500 – 2,200	$11,500 – $16,000	$15,000 – $22,000
2,200 – 3,000	$15,000 – $21,000	$20,000 – $28,000
3,000+	$21,000+	$28,000+

These ranges assume standard roof pitch (4/12 to 6/12) and typical Fort Lauderdale access. Here’s what moves the price:

• Roof pitch. A steep roof on a two-story Victoria Park home takes more labor, more safety equipment, and more time than a low-slope ranch in Coral Ridge. Steep pitches can add 15 – 30% to the labor cost.
• Material choice. Architectural shingles from CertainTeed or Owens Corning are the workhorse choices. Upgrading to an impact-resistant shingle, which many Fort Lauderdale homeowners do for insurance discounts, adds $3 to $6 per square foot.
• Decking condition. On new construction, the decking is fresh, so this is rarely a factor. But if you’re tying a new roof into an existing structure, we may need to replace sections of old decking, which runs about $2 to $3 per square foot.
• Complexity. Multiple valleys, dormers, skylights, and chimneys add labor hours. A simple rectangle roof is the cheapest shape to install.

We give you a written price before any work starts. That price doesn’t change unless you change the scope. No surprises on the invoice, no “discovered issues” that weren’t discussed and documented first. Call (754) 354-1224 for a free, written estimate on your new construction roof.

Why Fort Lauderdale Demands a Different Approach

New construction roofing in South Florida isn’t the same as roofing in Ohio or Georgia. The climate here punishes roofs in specific ways, and we build for them from day one.

Hurricane wind uplift. Broward County sits in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ). That means your new construction roof has to meet Miami-Dade County product approval standards, which are the strictest in the country. We install to meet those standards on every new construction job, not just when the inspector is watching. The underlayment gets sealed at every seam, the drip edge gets fastened properly, and the shingle nailing pattern follows the manufacturer’s high-wind spec. We see plenty of roofs in older Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Poinsettia Heights that were installed to a lower standard and paid for it during Irma and Ian. New construction is your one chance to do it right the first time.

Humidity and algae. Fort Lauderdale’s humidity is relentless. Dark streaks on roofs across the city are algae, specifically Gloeocapsa magma, and it thrives here. The shingles we install from Owens Corning and Atlas include copper-infused granules that resist algae growth. It’s a small upgrade that keeps your roof looking clean for years longer.

Sun and heat. Your roof surface in August can hit 160 degrees. That temperature cycling is hard on cheap materials and sloppy installation. We use proper ventilation design, including ridge vents and soffit vents, to move that heat out instead of cooking your decking from below.

What to Expect When Our Team Arrives

Here’s the part most roofers skip, and it matters to us more than anything else we do. Before any technician steps onto your property, you’ll receive their name and photo. When they arrive, they’ll be in a clean, marked uniform and they’ll present a photo ID badge at the door. That’s the Threshold Standard, and it’s non-negotiable at every Threshold Group location, including ours.

Every Mercer Roofing technician is background-checked and identity-verified before they’re dispatched to your home. The Threshold Verified framework is contractual: each independently owned location agrees to it, and we’re held to it. If you’re home alone, if you’re a parent with kids in the house, or if you’re an older homeowner who wants certainty about who’s at the door, this is the standard you want.

We know the stranger-at-the-door risk is a genuine worry for a lot of homeowners. You shouldn’t have to choose between quality workmanship and feeling safe in your home. We solved that problem by making vetting and identification part of the job, not an afterthought.

New Construction vs. Roof Replacement

If you’re weighing whether your project counts as new construction or replacement, here’s the short version. New construction means the roof is going onto a structure that didn’t previously have a finished, enclosed roof, or the existing roof structure is being substantially rebuilt. Replacement means the old roof is being torn off and a new one installed on the existing framing and decking. Both fall under our Roof Replacement & Installation in Fort Lauderdale service.

The practical difference for you: new construction gives us a clean slate. We control the underlayment, flashing, decking, and ventilation from the start. On a replacement, we’re working around what’s already there. Both are covered by the same 365-Day Done Right Promise and the same written-price guarantee.

FAQs – New Construction

How much does new construction roofing cost in Fort Lauderdale?

A new construction roof in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $8,500 and $22,000, with most standard single-family homes falling in the $11,000 to $16,000 range for architectural shingles. The final number depends on roof size, pitch, material choice, and complexity. Call (754) 354-1224 for a written estimate specific to your project, free and with no obligation.

Can you work directly with my builder or GC?

Yes, we coordinate directly with builders and general contractors throughout Fort Lauderdale. We handle schedule alignment, permit documentation, and inspection preparation. Your builder gets a written price and a written guarantee; you get the same. We’re currently working with builders on projects in neighborhoods from Tarpon River to Imperial Point, and we’re glad to add your GC to the list.

What does the 365-Day Done Right Promise actually cover?

If anything on your new construction roof isn’t right within 365 days of installation, we come back and fix it at no charge. That includes leaks, lifting shingles, flashing failures, or any installation error. It’s written on every job, not just spoken. If a repair fails, you get a free second visit. That’s the promise in plain words.

Do you install impact-resistant shingles for insurance discounts?

Yes, we install impact-resistant shingles from CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, and Atlas, and many Fort Lauderdale homeowners qualify for insurance premium discounts after installation. The shingles carry a Class 4 impact rating, and your insurance provider can confirm the specific discount for your policy. We’ll provide the documentation your insurer needs.

How long does a new construction roof take?

A standard single-family new construction roof in Fort Lauderdale takes two to five days from delivery of materials to final inspection, weather permitting. Complex roofs with steep pitches, multiple valleys, or premium materials may run longer. We’ll give you a schedule commitment in writing before we start.

Are you licensed and insured for new construction work in Fort Lauderdale?

We are a state-licensed and insured roofing contractor serving Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. Every technician carries the Threshold Standard credentials: background-checked, identity-verified, uniformed, and photo-badged. We’ll provide your builder or permit office any documentation they need.

Why Mercer Roofing Co Fort Lauderdale

Mercer Roofing Co Fort Lauderdale is part of the Threshold Group family of home-service companies, founded in 2000. We’re an independently owned and operated location, held to the Threshold Verified standard on every job. That standard is the reason we lead with the badge-at-the-door promise. It’s the most concrete thing a roofing company can offer a homeowner who wants certainty, not just craftsmanship.

Here’s what you get on every new construction roof:

• A written price before any work starts. Always included, never conditional.
• The 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not right within a year, we make it right. Written on every job.
• Background-checked, identity-verified technicians. Name and photo sent before arrival. Photo ID badge presented at the door.
• A live person on the phone, 24/7. No voicemail, no call-back form. Call (754) 354-1224 right now and a human being answers.
• New construction experience across Fort Lauderdale. From the historic districts along Las Olas to the new builds in Croissant Park and everything east of I-95.

If you’re building in Fort Lauderdale and want a roofing contractor who puts the price in writing, the guarantee in writing, and the technician’s name and photo in your hand before they arrive, call (754) 354-1224 today. Estimates are free, and the person who answers will be a real human being who can schedule your walkthrough right away.

You can also start with our home page to learn more about how we approach every roof we touch.

Written by Grant Whitlock, Owner at Mercer Roofing Co Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale.