Salt air, ocean storms, and homes dating back to the 1920s make it hard to judge a Hollywood roof from the driveway, and insurers look hard at any roof past 15 years. For a roof inspection in Hollywood, FL, APEX Roofing of Delray Beach checks the roof and the attic, photographs every problem, and gives you a written report on its condition and how much life it has left, with no pressure to buy anything.
A renewal notice or a question about roof age, common on older Hollywood homes. A written condition report gives the insurer facts instead of a guess based on the year the roof went on.
Cracked tiles, lifted shingles, and bent flashing are easy to miss from the ground. Photos taken soon after the storm give you a clear record.
Know what the roof needs before you negotiate, so a surprise does not show up after closing.
Small fixes in the spring cost far less than storm damage in September.
Many leaks and insurance problems start in places you cannot see from the driveway, so we check the roof and the attic under it.
You see what we see, including the parts of the roof you cannot reach, with each photo labeled so you know where it is.
The condition of each part of the roof and an estimate of how many years it has left, in writing you can hand to an insurer, a buyer, or a lender.
Nothing, a little maintenance, a roof repair, or a roof replacement. If the roof is fine, we say so.
With so many Hollywood roofs past 15 years old, a roof inspection is often about keeping your homeowners policy. Here is what the rules say.
Under Florida law, an insurer cannot refuse to write or renew a homeowners policy only because of roof age if the roof is under 15 years old. For older roofs, the same applies when an inspection shows at least 5 years of useful life left.
Some insurers, including Citizens, ask for a roof condition form, and a licensed roofing contractor is one of the professionals allowed to complete it. Ask us about it when you book.
A wind mitigation report can lower your premium. It is signed by a licensed home inspector, general contractor, engineer, or architect, and we fix or upgrade what it points out on the roof.
General information, not legal or insurance advice. Your insurer decides what it accepts.
Tell us why you need the inspection, for insurance, after a storm, or for a sale, so we know what the report has to cover.
We walk the roof where it is safe to, check every opening and edge, and photograph what we find.
We look for stains, daylight, and moisture on the underside of the deck, where leaks show first.
Photos, the condition of each part of the roof, and how many years it has left.
We walk you through the findings. If nothing needs doing, nothing gets sold.
Most roofs in Hollywood fail at small parts first. Keeping those in shape is what stretches the life of the whole roof.
Real reviews from homeowners across Broward and Palm Beach counties.
We inspect roofs across Hollywood, including Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Beach, Emerald Hills, Hollywood Hills, Downtown Hollywood, and West Lake Village.
We tell you the price when you book, before anyone comes out, so there is no surprise on the day. If the inspection turns up work, the repair or replacement is quoted separately and in writing. You can start with our online roofing estimate.
It can. If your roof is 15 years or older, an inspection that shows at least 5 years of useful life left gives your insurer a reason other than age to decide on your policy. Near the coast, the report also covers the metal edges and flashing that salt air wears out first.
Once a year, and again after any named storm that passes close to Hollywood. Older roofs, and roofs your insurer is watching, are worth checking before hurricane season each spring.
It depends on the size and shape of the roof, how many sections it has, and the attic check. Ask for a time estimate when you book.
Yes. Most roofs we inspect need maintenance or a repair, not a replacement, and the report says which. When a roof repair will do the job, that is what we recommend.
The roof and the attic checked, photos of every problem, and a written report you can hand to your insurer.
