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Roofing in Andover carries a set of rules most contractors never explain until the inspector shows up. If your home was built between the 1950s and 1970s, your roof deck was almost certainly nailed with smooth-shank nails at 12-inch spacing, and Broward County’s HVHZ code will fail that on any re-roof inspection. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we’ve been pulling permits and passing those inspections since 1998. Call us at (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate. Tom Barrett and his sons will be the ones walking your roof.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Andover’s Preferred Roofing Company
We’re not a franchise dispatching strangers to Andover. Tom Barrett runs the crews, and his name goes on every contract. When a re-roof on NW 57th Avenue needs the county inspector’s sign-off, Tom is standing on the job site with the nail-pattern sheet in hand. Customers in Andover know what that means: a quote that doesn’t change at the door, permits that actually get pulled, and a face they’ll see again at the grocery store.
Our reputation in Andover is built on the unglamorous stuff. We re-nail roof decks to current HVHZ spacing even when the sheathing looks fine, because we know the inspector will check. We write every allowance and every change order on paper before a single nail moves. And when the job’s done, the 90-Day Done Right Promise is right there in the contract. One call brings Tom back. That’s not marketing language. That’s how a company survives 29 years in a county full of storm claims.
Calls to (877) 610-1318 are answered by a live person, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not a voicemail box. Not a call center in another state. A person who can schedule your free estimate.
Our Roofing Services in Andover
Roof Replacement & Installation
Roof replacement in Andover typically runs $8,000 to $20,000, and the number that matters most isn’t the shingle brand. It’s whether the quote includes full deck re-nailing to HVHZ spacing. Most 1950s-1970s CBS homes in ZIP 33023 have original decks nailed with smooth-shank nails at 12 inches. That fails inspection outright. We factor the re-nail into every bid so there’s no surprise change order mid-project. We pull the permit, we pass the inspection, and we install GAF or CertainTeed systems rated for this wind zone.
Tile Roofing
Barrel tile and flat tile roofs are common across Andover’s post-war ranch homes. The tile itself can last decades, but the underlayment underneath rarely does. On a 1963 CBS ranch off NW 57th Avenue, our crew found the original barrel tile roof had no underlayment left and a deck nailed with smooth-shank nails every 12 inches. We stripped to the trusses, re-nailed the entire deck with 8d ring-shank nails at current HVHZ spacing, installed a self-adhered high-temp underlayment, and reset the tile. The county’s nail-pattern inspection and final sign-off passed on the first visit. Tile roof repair in Andover runs $600 to $2,500 depending on how much underlayment has failed.
Roof Repair
Roof repair in Andover runs $400 to $1,800 for most jobs: missing tiles, membrane splits on flat sections, flashing failures around vents and skylights, and small leaks caught before they reach the ceiling. If you’re in a pre-1994 CBS home, we always check the roof-to-wall strapping while we’re up there. Missing or rusted strapping is a hurricane-uplift risk, and it’s cheaper to address during a repair than during a full replacement.
Emergency & Storm Damage
When a summer squall rips through Andover, we answer the phone. We’ll tarp the roof, document the damage for your insurer, and give you a written repair scope. The free second opinion on any written estimate means you can bring us in even if another contractor already walked the roof.
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 Andover
We stock parts and materials for the tile profiles and underlayment systems common on Andover’s CBS homes, so we’re not waiting on a distributor while your roof is open. For impact-rated window work tied to roof projects, we carry PGT and CGI lines, both engineered for South Florida’s HVHZ requirements. Our Roofing team works with GAF and CertainTeed systems on replacements. Named brands, verifiable specs. Nothing off the back of a van that you can’t look up.
Common Roofing Problems We See in Andover Homes
- Smooth-shank deck nails at 12-inch spacing. This is the single most common inspection failure on Andover re-roofs. The deck looks fine and the inspector still fails it, because 12-inch smooth-shank nailing doesn’t meet current wind-load standards. Every compliant quote has to include re-nailing.
- Flat and low-slope roof ponding. The 1950s-1970s ranch homes across ZIP 33023 were built with low-slope roof sections that hold water during South Florida’s summer downpours. Ponded water finds every seam, and the membrane splits follow.
- Deteriorated barrel tile underlayment. The tile survives, the underlayment doesn’t. Original roofing felt from the 1960s has a 20-30 year life at best. By the time we see these roofs, the felt is gone and water is sitting directly on the deck.
- Missing or corroded roof-to-wall strapping. Pre-Hurricane Andrew construction often lacks proper strapping. In a high-velocity wind event, that’s the difference between a roof that stays and a roof that lifts. It’s a code item, and it’s one inspectors check on permitted work.
Pricing for Roofing in Andover, FL
Here’s what you can expect to pay for roofing work in Andover. These ranges reflect the current market in ZIP 33023, including HVHZ compliance.
| Service | Typical Range in Andover |
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| Roof Replacement | $8,000 - $20,000 |
| Tile Roof Repair | $600 - $2,500 |
| Roof Repair | $400 - $1,800 |
What moves the number: roof access, deck condition, whether the existing deck needs full re-nailing, underlayment type, and whether we find rotted sheathing once the old roof comes off. We give you the line-item quote in writing before work starts, and every change comes as a written change order. No surprises on the final invoice. Call (877) 610-1318 for your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Andover
If you’re in Miramar, West Park, Hollywood, or West Hollywood, our Roofing in Andover team handles those areas too. The same HVHZ code applies across this part of Broward County, so the inspection expectations are identical. Call us and we’ll schedule the free estimate wherever you are.
Serving Andover, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Andover 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 Andover
Because Broward County’s HVHZ inspector will check the nail pattern regardless of how the deck looks. Homes built before the 1994 Florida Building Code typically have smooth-shank nails at 12-inch spacing, which fails current re-roofing standards. A compliant quote includes re-nailing the entire deck to current spacing with ring-shank nails. A cheap quote skips it, and you find out when the inspector red-tags the job. Call (877) 610-1318 for a quote that already includes it.
Andover sits inside Broward County’s high-velocity hurricane zone, or HVHZ, which means your roof has to meet wind-load requirements stricter than anywhere else in the continental U.S. beyond Miami-Dade. The specific rating depends on your roof’s height, exposure, and design, but every permitted job triggers a wind-resistance inspection. We pull the permit and pass the inspection, then hand you the signed paperwork. Get your free estimate at (877) 610-1318.
An insurer will look at whether the roof was replaced under a permit that passed inspection. A permitted, inspected re-roof with documentation of HVHZ compliance gives you something to point to when the adjuster asks. An unpermitted roof gives them a reason to reduce or deny the claim. We pull permits on every eligible job, and the inspection sign-off goes in your file. Call (877) 610-1318 to talk through your situation.
In most cases, yes, a permit is required for structural roof repairs, not just full replacements. If the repair touches the roof deck, strapping, or any structural member, Broward County wants a permit and an inspection. Small non-structural item replacements like a few tiles or a small section of flashing may not require one, but the county’s threshold is narrow. We’ll tell you which applies before any work starts. Call (877) 610-1318 for a straight answer.
The flat and low-slope sections on 1950s-1970s CBS ranch homes in ZIP 33023 were designed with minimal slope for drainage, and South Florida’s summer storms push those roofs past what the original membrane could handle. Water ponds, the membrane splits, and the leak follows. Newer homes are built with steeper slopes or better drainage design. We repair and replace these systems with current code-compliant membranes. Call (877) 610-1318 for an inspection and quote.
Get Your Free Andover Roofing Estimate
You’ve got a roof over your head, and it should stay there through the next storm. Call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate in Andover. We’ll walk the roof, explain exactly what the HVHZ inspector will check, and put every number in writing before a single nail moves. Tom Barrett and his sons will be on-site, not a subcontractor you’ve never met. And when the job’s done, the 90-Day Done Right Promise is in writing. One call brings us back.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Andover with permitted, inspection-passed roofing work since 1998.