Metal roofing
Architectural shingles
Tile roofing
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Flat & low-slopeFree roof inspection with deck photos before we talk money - GAF and Owens Corning certified installation
Trusted Roof Installation for Fort Lauderdale Homeowners
Roof Installation in Fort Lauderdale is not a project to gamble on. The salt air, hurricane season, and brutal summer sun mean your roof is doing more work here than it would almost anywhere else in the country. A typical full roof replacement in Fort Lauderdale runs between $8,500 and $22,000 depending on material, square footage, and the condition of the decking underneath. Grant Whitlock and the crew at Mercer Roofing Co Fort Lauderdale have been putting roofs on homes across the city since 2000, and every job starts the same way: a written price in your hand before a single shingle comes off the truck. You’ll know exactly who’s coming to your door too, because we send each technician’s name and photo before they arrive, and they badge in with a photo ID. Call (754) 354-1224 to talk to a live person about your roof, any hour of the day.
Key Takeaways
- Free written estimates are provided before any work begins, with no change orders and no surprise line items.
- Every technician is background-checked and photo-badged under the Threshold Verified standard, and their name and photo are sent to you before they show up.
- Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every installation in writing: if it’s not right within a year, we make it right.
- A live person answers the phone 24/7 at (754) 354-1224. No voicemail, no callback forms.
- We work with manufacturer-recognized shingle brands including CertainTeed, Owens Corning, and Atlas, so your warranty is backed by real material warranties.
Styles & brands we work with
Shingle Roof
A shingle roof is the most common roof installation we handle in Fort Lauderdale, and for good reason: architectural asphalt shingles from brands like Owens Corning and CertainTeed give you solid hurricane-wind ratings, a clean look, and a price point that makes sense for most single-family homes. A full Pompano Beach Roof Installation typically runs $8,500 to $16,000, with the exact number depending on square footage, tear-off costs, and whether the existing decking is sound. We install shingle roofs with full synthetic underlayment, starter strips, ice-and-water shield where flashing intersects, and a nail pattern that meets Florida’s high-velocity wind requirements. This is not the place to save fifty bucks on cheap felt.
Asphalt Shingle Installation
We install architectural shingles from Owens Corning, CertainTeed, and similar manufacturers that are rated for coastal Florida wind loads. Every shingle roof gets a written workmanship guarantee from Mercer Roofing Co Fort Lauderdale on top of the manufacturer’s material warranty.
Tear-Off vs. Re-Roof
Building code in Fort Lauderdale allows up to two layers of shingles in some cases, but we almost always recommend a full tear-off. Getting down to the decking lets us inspect for rot, replace damaged plywood, and install fresh underlayment that will actually last.
Standing Seam Metal Roof
A standing seam metal roof is the premium choice for Fort Lauderdale homeowners who want to stop thinking about their roof entirely. The vertical panels interlock from eave to ridge with concealed fasteners, which means there are no exposed screw heads to leak and no gap for wind-driven rain to find. Standing seam installation in Fort Lauderdale generally runs $18,000 to $35,000 for a typical single-family home, and while that’s more than shingles up front, the roof can outlast everything else on the house. We use corrosion-resistant aluminum and galvalume systems built for salt-air exposure, with a profile that resists uplift in a way traditional fastening systems cannot match.
Hurricane-Rated Metal Roofs
Standing seam panels are engineered for Florida’s high-velocity wind zones, and the concealed clip system lets the metal expand and contract without working fasteners loose over time. That’s a significant advantage in Fort Lauderdale’s heat cycle, where a dark shingle roof can hit surface temperatures over 150 degrees in July.
Energy Efficiency
A standing seam metal roof reflects a large share of solar radiation rather than absorbing it, which keeps attic temperatures noticeably lower. Many Fort Lauderdale homeowners see the cooling bill drop after a metal roof installation, especially when paired with proper roof ventilation.
Tile Roof
A tile roof is the classic South Florida look, and in Fort Lauderdale it’s more than curb appeal: concrete and clay tile hold up against salt air, withstand wind uplift when installed correctly, and can last 50 years or more with proper maintenance. Roof Installation - Margate tile projects typically run $16,000 to $32,000 depending on tile profile, the condition of the underlayment, and whether the existing tile is being replaced or re-bedded. We install concrete and clay tile over full mortar or adhesive-set systems with high-quality underlayment, because the tile itself is only half the system. The underlayment is what actually keeps your house dry, and it wears out long before the tile does.
Concrete Tile Systems
Concrete tile gives you the look of traditional barrel or flat tile at a lower cost than clay, with strong wind-uplift resistance when installed to Florida code. Mercer handles the full system: underlayment replacement, battens, ridge caps, and field tile, all with a written price before work starts.
Clay Tile Restoration
If your existing clay tile roof has failing underlayment but the tile itself is still sound, we can lift, inspect, and re-install the tile over new underlayment. This is a common project in older Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Victoria Park and Rio Vista, where quality clay tile is worth saving.
Roof Ventilation
Roof ventilation is the part of a Fort Lauderdale roof installation that most contractors treat as an afterthought, but in this climate it determines how long your roof lasts and how hot your attic gets every afternoon. Proper intake and exhaust venting moves hot, humid air out of the attic so it doesn’t bake the underside of your shingles or condense on your framing. Adding or correcting roof ventilation during a full installation typically costs $400 to $1,800 depending on the roof’s geometry and whether we’re adding ridge vents, soffit vents, or both. A roof that breathes poorly can take years off a shingle roof’s life, and in Fort Lauderdale’s sub-tropical humidity, poor ventilation also feeds mold on the underside of sheathing.
Ridge and Soffit Vent Systems
A balanced system pulls cooler air in through soffit vents and exhausts it at the ridge, creating continuous airflow across the entire attic floor. We calculate net free ventilation area to match building code, because more is not always better, and fewer vents is always worse.
Humidity Control
Fort Lauderdale’s humidity averages 75% year-round, and that moisture doesn’t stop at your roofline. Proper ventilation reduces trapped water vapor in the attic, protecting insulation, sheathing, and anything you store up there from mildew and rot.
Roof Flashing Installation
Roof flashing installation is the work that keeps water out of the places on your roof where a shingle or tile surface meets something else: chimneys, skylights, vent pipes, sidewalls, valleys, and roof-to-wall transitions. Most roof leaks in Fort Lauderdale are not shingle failures; they’re flashing failures. Flashing replacement as part of a full roof installation typically adds $600 to $2,500 depending on the number of penetrations and the complexity of the transitions. We install heavy-gauge aluminum, galvanized steel, and copper flashing as the application requires, and every flashing detail gets checked before the underlayment goes down. In a coastal environment, cheap flashing corrodes and fails years before the field material does.
Valley and Sidewall Flashing
Valleys carry the most water during a South Florida downpour, so we use open metal valleys and woven corner details that move water fast without leaves and debris catching. Sidewall flashing is cut into the wall and step-flashed so water never has a straight path behind the siding.
Pipe Boots and Vent Flashings
The rubber boots around plumbing vents and exhaust pipes dry out and crack in the Florida sun within a few years. We replace them with UV-stable boots and incorporate them into the underlayment in a way that prevents the slow leaks so many homeowners don’t notice until the ceiling stains show up.
TPO Roofing Installation
TPO roofing installation is the standard choice for flat and low-slope commercial roofs and the flat sections of modern residential architecture across Fort Lauderdale. TPO is a heat-welded single-ply membrane that reflects sunlight, resists ponding water, and installs faster than most alternatives. TPO installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $6 to $10 per square foot installed, which puts a typical 1,500-square-foot flat roof at $9,000 to $15,000. We mechanically attach or fully adhere the membrane depending on the roof structure and existing substrate, then heat-weld the seams for a watertight bond that tape and adhesive simply cannot match. Flat roofs in Fort Lauderdale take a beating from standing water and UV exposure, and TPO is built for both.
Residential Flat Roof Sections
If your home has a flat section over a carport, patio, or modern addition, TPO is often the best answer because it handles ponding water differently than shingle or tile. We install TPO with proper tapered insulation where drainage is a problem, so water doesn’t just sit there and find a seam.
Seam Strength and UV Reflectivity
TPO’s white surface reflects most solar heat, keeping the space below cooler and reducing the load on your AC. The heat-welded seams form a bond stronger than the membrane itself, which is a critical advantage in hurricane country.
Brands We Service
Mercer Roofing Co Fort Lauderdale installs shingle systems from CertainTeed, Owens Corning, and Atlas, and we’ve put on enough of each to know where each brand shines. CertainTeed’s Landmark architectural shingle is one of the most specified products in Broward County because of its wind warranty coverage and consistent color. Owens Corning’s Duration line offers a patented SureNail strip that gives installers a wide fastening zone, which matters when you’re working on a roof in a wind-exposed part of Fort Lauderdale. Atlas shingles bring strong impact ratings at a price point that makes sense for budget-conscious homeowners who still want a solid system.
Whatever brand is on your roof now, whether you have CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Atlas, or any other make, our team can help. We’re not tied to one manufacturer, which means the recommendation you get is based on your house and your budget, not a distributor incentive.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- You can see daylight through the attic boards. If you can walk into your attic on a sunny Fort Lauderdale afternoon and see pinpoints of light through the roof deck, water can get in the same way. This is past the point of patching.
- Ceiling stains are spreading after storms. A brown ring on the ceiling that grows after each rain means water is moving inside your roof system. The longer it sits, the more decking and insulation it destroys.
- Granules are washing into the gutters. If your gutters or downspouts are collecting a sandy grit from the shingles, the protective surface is wearing off. In Fort Lauderdale’s sun, that leads to bare spots and leaks faster than you’d think.
- Shingles are lifting at the edges after high winds. Curled or lifting shingles let wind get underneath and peel entire sections off during a storm. After any tropical weather event, a quick look at the roof line from the ground is worth your time.
- Your roof is past 18 years old. Most shingle roofs in South Florida last 15 to 20 years at most, and that’s with good ventilation and proper installation. If your roof is approaching that age, you’re on borrowed time, and hurricane season will not wait.
If you’re seeing any of these signs, call (754) 354-1224. We’ll send a background-checked, photo-badged technician whose name and photo you’ll receive before they arrive.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Inspection and measurement. A Mercer technician walks the roof, checks the decking from the attic where accessible, and takes precise measurements. We document everything with photos so you’re not taking anyone’s word for the condition of your roof.
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Written proposal. You get a line-item price: materials, tear-off, dump fees, decking replacement allowance, flashing, ventilation, and labor. No vague allowances, no “we’ll figure it out later.” The price is the price.
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Material selection and scheduling. We help you choose the right shingle, tile, metal, or TPO system for your Fort Lauderdale home and budget, then schedule the job. Every technician’s name and photo is sent to you before the crew arrives.
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Installation day. The crew badges in with photo ID when they arrive, goes over the work plan with you, and starts the tear-off and installation. We don’t leave the job until the site is clean and the roof is watertight.
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Walkthrough and written guarantee. We walk the finished roof with you, explain what was done and why, and hand you the written guarantee. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is yours in writing: if it’s not right, we make it right, free.
How Much Does Roof Installation Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Roof installation costs in Fort Lauderdale vary by material, but here are the ranges you’ll see in your written estimate. A typical shingle roof installation runs $8,500 to $16,000. Standing seam metal runs $18,000 to $35,000. Tile runs $16,000 to $32,000. TPO on a flat roof section runs $9,000 to $15,000 for 1,500 square feet. These are all-in numbers: tear-off, underlayment, decking repair allowance, flashing, ventilation, and labor.
What changes the price more than anything is the condition of the decking underneath. If the plywood or OSB is rotted from years of small leaks or poor ventilation, replacement adds $75 to $110 per sheet, and a Fort Lauderdale roof can have 30 to 60 sheets up there. The roof’s pitch and number of penetrations also affect labor: a steep two-story home with three skylights, two chimneys, and a vent-filled kitchen costs more than a simple ranch.
The best way to avoid overpaying is to get a written line-item estimate and compare it against another written line-item estimate. A verbal number is worthless. A cheap bid that doesn’t include new flashing, proper ventilation, or decking replacement will cost you more within three years. Our free estimate includes everything, in writing, before you commit to anything.
Our Service Area Near Fort Lauderdale
Mercer Roofing Co Fort Lauderdale installs roofs across the entire Fort Lauderdale metro area. We work in Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Margate, and North Lauderdale, plus the beachside communities of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Dania Beach. We also cover Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Lighthouse Point, Ojus, and Broadview Park. If you’re in Fort Lauderdale proper, from Sailboat Bend to Coral Ridge to Harbordale, we’re your local crew. Looking for a Roof Installation in Pompano Beach? We’ve got a crew up there too. And if you’re in the western suburbs, check out Roof Installation in Sunrise. For an overview of everything we do, visit our home page.
This page is specifically about Roof Installation in Fort Lauderdale. If you need repair rather than full replacement, our Roof Repair services cover everything from small leaks to storm damage, and our Roofing Company page explains more about how we operate.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Roof Installation in Fort Lauderdale
Roof installation is the complete process of removing the existing roof, inspecting and repairing the decking beneath it, installing new underlayment and flashing, and then installing the new roof surface, whether that’s shingles, tile, metal, or TPO. In Fort Lauderdale, it also means building to Florida’s high-velocity wind codes. A proper installation is the difference between a roof that lasts 20 years and one that fails after two hurricane seasons. Call (754) 354-1224 for a free written estimate.
Most shingle roof installations take one to two working days for an average single-family home. Tile and standing seam metal take three to five days. TPO on a flat roof takes one to three days. Weather can add days, and Fort Lauderdale’s afternoon thunderstorms are a fact of life during the summer. We’ll give you a schedule in writing when we deliver your estimate.
Shingle installation runs $8,500 to $16,000. Standing seam metal runs $18,000 to $35,000. Tile runs $16,000 to $32,000. TPO runs $9,000 to $15,000 for 1,500 square feet. Your exact cost depends on square footage, pitch, decking condition, and the number of penetrations. Estimates are free, written, and itemized. Call (754) 354-1224 for an exact quote on your home.
Yes. We install shingles from CertainTeed, Owens Corning, and Atlas, and we’re familiar with each brand’s warranty requirements and installation specifications. We’re not locked into one manufacturer, so our recommendation is based on what’s right for your Fort Lauderdale home, not what a distributor wants to move this quarter. The material warranty comes through the manufacturer, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work.
If your roof is actively leaking after a storm, that is a roof repair issue first, and we treat it with urgency. A live person answers our phone 24/7 at (754) 354-1224, and we prioritize homes with active water intrusion. A full roof installation is a scheduled project, not an emergency response, but we will stabilize your roof and stop the leak before planning the replacement.
Every Mercer Roofing Co Fort Lauderdale installation is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not done right within a year, we make it right at no charge. Your materials are also covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, which varies by brand and product. We explain exactly what the warranty covers, for how long, and what it doesn’t cover before you sign anything.
We handle the roof itself, but there are a few things you can do: move vehicles out of the driveway and away from the work area, cover items in the attic that could be disturbed by falling dust, and let us know if you have any skylights or solar panels we should know about. We’ll handle the rest, including protecting your landscaping and cleaning up the site. We’ll walk you through it when we confirm your installation date.
Schedule Your Roof Installation Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
When you’re ready to talk about your roof, call (754) 354-1224. A real person answers, day or night. We’ll schedule your free estimate, send a background-checked technician whose name and photo you’ll receive before they arrive, and give you a written price before any work begins. Grant Whitlock and the Mercer Roofing Co Fort Lauderdale team have been serving this city since 2000, and we’d be glad to put our 365-Day Done Right Promise to work on your roof.
Written by Grant Whitlock, Owner at Mercer Roofing Co Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2000.