Most Fort Lauderdale roof leaks start at a flashing joint, a cracked tile, or tired underlayment rather than where the stain shows up, so APEX Roofing of Delray Beach traces the water to where it actually gets in, fixes that spot with approved materials, and tells you plainly when a repair is no longer worth the money.
Three things to do before our crew gets there.
Move furniture and electronics away from the drip and catch the water in a bucket. Photograph the ceiling and any damage you can see outside, and turn off power to any wet light fixture at the breaker.
Wet tile and shingle are slippery, and storm damage can hide soft decking underneath. Leave the roof to a licensed crew with fall protection.
If water can still get in, we cover the opening first so the next rain does not add to the damage, and we photograph everything for your insurer.
Where the stain shows up is rarely where the water gets in. These are the leaks we trace most often and how they usually get fixed. We confirm the cause on your roof before we quote.
Likely cause: A cracked pipe boot or lifted flashing at a vent, often several feet uphill from the stain.
Typical fix: A new pipe boot or resealed flashing, with the wet insulation and decking checked.
Likely cause: Worn underlayment under the tile, or water pushed up and over the edge of a valley.
Typical fix: Tiles lifted, the underlayment in that area replaced, and the tiles reset.
Likely cause: Wind uplift or a branch or palm frond hitting the roof.
Typical fix: A tarp first if water can get in, then matched, approved replacements and photos for your insurer.
Likely cause: Failed step or counter flashing, or sealant that has dried out and cracked.
Typical fix: New flashing installed properly, not another layer of caulk over the old one.
Likely cause: A clogged drain or scupper, a low spot in the deck, or a split seam.
Typical fix: Drainage cleared, seams patched and resealed, and low spots built up so water runs off.
Likely cause: A missing drip edge, or gutters overflowing and pushing water behind the fascia.
Typical fix: New fascia and drip edge, and gutters that carry the water away.
Real reviews from homeowners across Broward and Palm Beach counties.
We repair roofs across Fort Lauderdale, including Bal Harbour, Bermuda Riviera, Coral Ridge, Coral Ridge Isles, Imperial Point, Galt Mile, and Palm Aire Village.
A roof repair should take one visit to diagnose and one to fix, with nothing hidden in between.
Tell us where you see water and when it started. Active leaks go to the front of the schedule.
We check the attic and the roof, follow the water to its entry point, and photograph every problem.
What needs fixing, why, and the price. If a repair is no longer worth it, we tell you.
Matched, approved materials, with a permit pulled first when the repair needs one.
You get photos of the completed repair so you can see exactly what was done.
Most leaks need a repair, not a new roof. Here is how we make the call, and we put the reasoning in writing so you can check it.
Tile, shingle, metal, and flat roofs, repaired by the same licensed crew with approved materials matched to what is already on your roof.
It depends on the roof type, how far the water has spread, and if the repair needs a permit, so we give you a written quote after the inspection rather than a guess over the phone. The fastest way to get started is our online roofing estimate.
It depends on the cause. Sudden damage from a storm is often covered, while wear and tear usually is not. We photograph the damage and write up what we find so you have clear facts for your insurer or a licensed public adjuster. Our storm damage restoration page covers the claim side in more detail.
For most common tile profiles, yes. Some older tiles are no longer made, and then we look for salvaged tiles or the closest current match and show you before anything goes on the roof. You can see similar work on our projects page.
Larger repairs do, and the City decides based on the size and type of the work. We check before we quote, and if a permit is needed we pull it through the City’s LauderBuild portal so the repair is on record. More on how we work is on our roofing services page.
It is a risky bet. Water that gets past the underlayment soaks into the decking and insulation long before it shows on the ceiling, and a small leak is far cheaper to fix than a rotted roof deck. If a repair does turn into a bigger job, our financing options can spread the cost.
One visit to trace the leak, a written quote, and photos of the finished repair.
