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Roof replacement in Margate typically runs $8,000-$20,000, and a standard roof repair lands between $400 and $1,800. But here’s what most homeowners don’t see coming: a pre-1994 CBS home in Margate will likely fail its wind-load inspection for single-wrap hurricane straps, which means a structural retrofit gets added to the scope before the inspector signs off. That’s not a surprise we want you to meet on demo day. Call Barrett & Sons at (877) 610-1318, and we’ll walk your roof before we quote it, so the number you get is the number you pay.
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews. We’re not a franchise dispatching strangers in wrapped vans. Every scope item, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and that’s why I like him. When we re-roof a Margate home, we pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and stand there until it passes.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Margate’s Preferred Roofing Company
Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself. Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number. That’s the difference between us and a national outfit that quotes one price on the phone and shows up with another. Margate homeowners who’ve been burned by that routine call us because they want a face they’ll see again at the hardware store.
Our Roofing team has worked Margate’s grid of 1960s and 1970s CBS homes long enough to know what we’ll find under the shingles before we tear them off. We know the City’s permitting office enforces Broward County wind-load and impact-protection rules aggressively, and we plan for that inspection from day one. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, not a voicemail box, not an out-of-state call center. When you call about a leak off Margate Boulevard, you get someone who knows where that is.
We back every roof with our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call. That’s been the standard since 1998.
Our Roofing Services in Margate
Roof Repair
Most roof repairs in Margate run $400-$1,800. We see a lot of failed pipe boot flashing on aging CBS homes, clogged scuppers on original flat roofs, and lifted shingles from summer thunderstorm winds. A small repair today beats a structural problem next hurricane season. We stock common parts locally, so a typical Margate roof repair doesn’t wait on a warehouse three states away.
Roof Replacement & Installation
Full roof replacement in Margate lands between $8,000 and $20,000 depending on square footage, deck condition, and whether your pre-1994 roof-to-wall connections need the hurricane strap upgrade. Most 50-to-60-year-old Margate homes were built with original flat or low-slope roofs, non-impact glass, and jalousie windows, all deficient under the current Florida Building Code. We replace the roof as a system, not as a shingle swap, and we pull the permit on every eligible job.
Metal Roofing
Standing seam metal roofs in Margate run $15,000-$40,000. They’re an increasingly common choice on the city’s single-story concrete block homes because the wind-load rating stands up to Broward County inspection without argument, and the water-shedding profile handles Margate’s summer downpours well. We install GAF and CertainTeed roofing systems, and standing seam metal gets upgraded clip straps that pass the post-Andrew retrofit inspection the first time.
Tile Roofing
Barrel tile and flat concrete tile are common on Margate’s 1970s and 1980s garden-style condos and townhomes, and tile roof repair typically costs $600-$2,500. Broken or displaced tiles let water into the underlayment, and on a building with shared walls, that moisture travels. We replace broken tile and inspect the underlayment beneath it, because the tile is only as good as what’s under it.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Margate
We install and service GAF roofing systems, which means your roof carries a manufacturer’s warranty you can look up, not a mystery brand off a van. For metal roofing, we use CertainTeed and GAF components. Margate customers get named brands they can research before signing anything, and we keep common replacement parts stocked locally for the city’s dominant roof types. Fast turnaround isn’t a marketing line, it’s a parts shelf.
Common Roofing Problems We See in Margate Homes
- Pre-1994 single-wrap hurricane straps failing wind-load inspection. Margate’s inspectors flag these on nearly every re-roof of a pre-1994 home. The fix is a structural retrofit, and we plan for it in the original quote instead of springing it as a change order after the shingles are stripped.
- Clogged scuppers and flat-roof ponding on original CBS construction. The 1960s and 1970s flat roofs so common here rely on scuppers to drain. When leaves and debris clog them, water ponds, then it finds its way under the membrane. We clear and repair the drainage path as part of any flat roof replacement.
- High water table complicating tear-offs during the rainy season. Margate sits on fill over former Everglades marsh, and the water table is often 12-24 inches below grade. A torn-off roof with exposed decking can become a standing-water problem fast in a summer thunderstorm. We set up dewatering at the downspout and protect the exposed deck before it becomes an issue.
- Zero-lot-line party walls exposed during re-roofing. Tight Margate lots share walls, and stripping a roof without protecting that shared wall invites water intrusion into the neighbor’s home. We shield the party wall and keep the site tight, because in Margate your neighbor’s house is often inches from yours.
Pricing for Roofing in Margate, FL
| Service | Typical Margate Price Range |
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| Roof Replacement | $8,000-$20,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400-$1,800 |
| Standing Seam Metal Roof | $15,000-$40,000 |
What moves the price on a Margate re-roof? Deck condition is the big one. An original 1970s flat roof with rotted plywood costs more than a simple shingle-over because we’re replacing sheathing, not just covering it. The pre-1994 strap retrofit adds cost, which we quote up front. Access matters too. A tight zero-lot-line lot off SR-7 means staging in the street and hand-carrying materials, and that shows up in the labor line. We give free estimates, written line-item quotes, and a Free Second Opinion on Any Written Estimate. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll come out.
We Also Serve Cities Near Margate
Our Roofing in Margate work often starts with a call from a neighbor in Coconut Creek or Pompano Beach who saw our crew on a roof and asked for a card. We cover North Lauderdale and Coral Springs too. If you’re just outside the Margate line, call us, and we’ll tell you straight if we can get there. No Trip Charge Inside the County.
Serving Margate, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Margate area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Roofing in Margate
Yes, often. If your home was built before 1994, Margate’s inspectors routinely flag single-wrap hurricane straps during re-roof inspections, and the fix is a structural retrofit to current Broward County wind-load standards. We identify this in the initial quote so there’s no surprise change order after the shingles are stripped. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact assessment, estimates are free.
We shield the shared party wall before we start stripping, and we stage materials on the street side or the front yard so nothing piles against the neighbor’s wall. During summer thunderstorms, we tarp and protect exposed decking immediately. It’s slower, but it’s the right way on a tight Margate lot. Call us and we’ll walk the site before quoting.
It can. Margate sits on fill over former Everglades marsh, and the water table is often 12-24 inches below grade. During a tear-off with heavy rain, that means water has nowhere to go, and standing water on an exposed deck becomes a real risk. We set up dewatering at downspouts and keep the deck protected. It’s part of how we price and schedule work here.
Margate restricts roofing noise to standard construction hours, and work typically starts no earlier than 7 a.m. We follow the city’s rules because the neighbors on a zero-lot-line will absolutely call code enforcement, and frankly, they’re right to. We tell you the start time up front, and we hold to it.
Get the roof inspected by someone who knows Margate’s code triggers, not someone who’s going to quote you a shingle price and hope for the best. We’ll check the roof-to-wall connections, the decking, the scupper drainage, and the party wall condition. Then we quote the real job, in writing, before a single nail moves. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule that inspection.
Insight You Won’t Find on Another Roofing Page
Margate’s aggressive enforcement of Broward County wind-load rules means a pre-1994 roof in this city is not just old, it’s a code failure waiting to be found. On a recent tight lot off SR-7, our crew stripped an original 1970s flat roof on a CBS Margate home and found rotted plywood over a 12-inch water table backed by a clogged scupper. We protected the shared zero-lot-line wall, set up dewatering at the downspout, and worked within Margate’s 7 a.m. start rule, then buckled new standing seam metal with upgraded clip straps to pass inspection sign-off on the first attempt. That’s what local knowledge buys you: the true cost before the first shingle is removed, not a change order after it.
And that’s the real difference with Roofing from Barrett & Sons. We plan for the inspection, the water table, and the neighbor’s wall before we ever put a ladder up. If you’re in Margate and you want a roof done right the first time, call us at (877) 610-1318. We’ll come out, look at your roof, and hand you a written quote with real numbers and a real permit plan. Free estimates, and we’ll never surprise you.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Margate since our founding in 1998.