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Tamko Flashing Replacement: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide

Tamko flashing replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $350 to $900 installed, depending on which flashing component failed and how much underlying decking needs repair. We stock Tamko-compatible flashing on our trucks and can complete most replacements the same day we diagnose the problem. Most homeowners discover flashing failure the hard way: a brown stain on the ceiling after a heavy afternoon downpour, or water beading along a window frame during a hurricane-season squall. Flashing is the quiet workhorse of your roof system, and when it goes, it goes in the exact places Fort Lauderdale’s weather attacks hardest: chimney bases, vent pipes, skylights, and valley intersections.

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Key Takeaways:

• Tamko flashing replacement typically costs $350 to $900 installed in Fort Lauderdale
• We carry Tamko-compatible flashing and most jobs are done same-day
• Every replacement includes our written 365-Day Done Right Promise
• A live person answers our phone 24/7 at (754) 354-1224

Which Tamko Models This Applies To

Tamko flashing components are designed to work across their shingle lines, so whether you have Heritage, Heritage Woodgate, Heritage Vintage, or Elite Glass-Seal shingles on your Fort Lauderdale roof, the flashing profiles remain consistent. The compatibility question isn’t usually about the shingle series; it’s about which specific flashing piece failed. Tamko uses standard 26-gauge and 28-gauge galvanized steel for most flashing profiles, with powder-coated and painted aluminum options available for coastal exposure. One gotcha we see regularly in Broward County: older Tamko roofs from the early 2000s often used 28-gauge flashing that simply doesn’t hold up to four decades of salt-laden air and afternoon UV. If your roof dates from that era, we recommend stepping up to 26-gauge or heavier when we replace the flashing, even if the original spec called for the lighter gauge. Identifying the exact part usually comes down to measurement: valley flashing is typically 14 inches wide, drip edge comes in 1.5-inch and 2.5-inch faces, and pipe collars are sized to the vent diameter, usually 1.5, 2, or 3 inches. We verify all of this on-site before quoting a dollar figure.

Signs Your Tamko Flashing Replacement Is Failing

• Water stains on ceilings or walls after rain. Flashing failures almost always show up as interior staining first. The stain may appear inches or even feet from the actual leak, since water runs along rafters and trusses before dripping through drywall.
• Rust or corrosion on visible flashing pieces. Walk around your Fort Lauderdale home and look at the metal where the roof meets a wall, chimney, or skylight. Rust streaks, bubbling paint, or visible pitting mean the metal is on borrowed time. Coastal salt air accelerates this dramatically compared to inland homes.
• Lifted or curled flashing edges. When the sealant bond between flashing and shingle loosens, wind-driven rain gets underneath. After a storm, look for flashing that has pulled away from the roofline. This is especially common at roof-to-wall intersections during hurricane season.
• Granule loss concentrated around penetrations. If you notice bare spots or heavy granule shedding in the shingles immediately surrounding a vent pipe, chimney, or skylight, the flashing underneath may have failed and allowed moisture to degrade the shingle base from below.
• Daylight visible through the roof deck in the attic. On a clear day, go into your attic and look for pinpricks of light around vent pipes or along the chimney chase. If you can see light, water can get in. This is the most definitive check a homeowner can do without getting on a ladder.

Replacement Cost & What’s Included

Here is what Tamko flashing replacement costs in Fort Lauderdale, broken down by the most common failure points:

• Pipe boot / vent collar replacement: $350 to $550 installed. This is the most common flashing failure we see, and it’s usually a straightforward same-day fix.
• Chimney flashing (step and counter-flashing): $600 to $1,400 installed. Chimney work involves more metal fabrication and resealing, which drives the higher end of the range.
• Skylight flashing: $500 to $900 installed. Skylight kits are manufactured to fit specific skylight brands, and replacement typically requires lifting and reseating the skylight frame.
• Valley flashing replacement: $400 to $800 per valley. Florida’s heavy rain makes valley integrity critical; this is where water volume is highest on the entire roof plane.
• Roof-to-wall / headwall flashing: $550 to $1,200 installed. This involves cutting into stucco or siding, installing the new flashing, and resealing the intersection properly.

Every quote we give is a written, line-item price before any work starts. No surprises on the invoice, no change orders unless we find additional damage and you approve it in writing first. The price includes the flashing itself, any required sealant, fasteners, labor, and haul-away of old material. If we find rotted decking underneath the flashing, which is common in Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, we’ll show you exactly what we found and give you a separate line item before proceeding. Every flashing replacement carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work isn’t right within a year, we make it right, and that includes a free second visit if the repair fails.

DIY or Call Us?

There are things you can safely do from the ground or from inside your attic, and there are things you should not attempt. You can safely inspect for daylight penetration in the attic, check for visible rust or lifting from ground level with binoculars, and clear debris that traps moisture against flashing. What you should not do is climb onto a Fort Lauderdale roof in July, pry up shingles, and attempt to re-seat flashing with a caulk gun and good intentions. Flashing work requires removal and reinstallation of the shingle courses above and around the failure point. If that seal isn’t re-established correctly, you’ve created a larger leak than you started with. It also means working at height, on a pitched surface, often in direct afternoon sun with a heat index north of 100 degrees. Grant Whitlock has spent more than two decades on roofs, and he’ll tell you straight: flashing replacement is not the place to save money with a do-it-yourself attempt. If you suspect your Tamko flashing is failing, call (754) 354-1224 and we’ll send someone out to look. The diagnosis is straightforward, and you’ll get a written estimate before you decide anything.

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Who Is At Your Door

We know that calling a roofing company in Fort Lauderdale means opening your home to someone you’ve never met. That’s the problem we built Mercer Roofing to solve. Every technician we send is background-checked, identity-verified, and arrives in a clean, marked uniform carrying a photo ID badge. Before they show up, you’ll get their name and photo sent to you. That’s the Threshold Verified standard, and it’s not optional for us. You’ll know exactly who is walking up your driveway before they ring the bell, whether you’re home alone, wrangling kids, or just don’t love surprises at the front door. A good roof shouldn’t be something you think about, and neither should the person fixing it.

Call Mercer Roofing Co Fort Lauderdale

If your Tamko flashing is failing, or you just want a professional to look at what you found in the attic, call (754) 354-1224. A live person answers 24/7, not a voicemail. We’ll schedule a time that works for you, send you the technician’s name and photo before the visit, and hand you a written price before any work starts. Every flashing replacement is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. That’s how we’ve done it since 2000, and it’s how we’ll do it for your Fort Lauderdale home.

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