Lake Worth Beach is one of the older towns in Palm Beach County. Its six historic districts hold houses from the 1920s, and Census figures put the typical home’s build year at 1968, so a lot of roofs here, and the underlayment and decking under them, are past due. APEX Roofing of Delray Beach replaces roofs across Lake Worth Beach from our office in Delray Beach, about 12 miles south. Every new roof goes on to Florida’s wind code with Florida approved products, the permit is in the price, and all rotted decking under a shingle, tile, or metal roof is replaced at no added cost.
We file with the City of Lake Worth Beach Building Division, or with Palm Beach County when the address is outside city limits.
Lake Worth Beach is in Florida's Wind-Borne Debris Region, so every roofing product needs Florida product approval for the home's wind speed.
Homes in the six historic districts need a certificate of appropriateness before exterior work, and we plan the schedule around it.
Soft or rotted sheets under a shingle, tile, or metal roof are replaced without changing your price.
A 1920s frame cottage in College Park, a 1950s block home near Lake Osborne, and a tile roof on a Mission style house in Old Lucerne all age differently. These signs usually mean another patch will not hold.
When a home built before March 2002 and valued at $300,000 or more gets a new roof, Florida law can require stronger roof to wall connections. Raise it early so it is in the budget.
Still deciding? Our repair or replace guide compares roof age, damage, and cost per year.
A roof built to the 2007 Florida Building Code or newer can usually have only the damaged section repaired or replaced. An older roof may need a full replacement once more than a quarter of it needs work.
An insurer cannot refuse or cancel a homeowners policy only because of roof age while the roof is under 15 years old. Past 15, an inspection showing at least five years of useful life can keep it insurable.
General information about Florida law, not legal or insurance advice. Your insurer and your policy decide coverage.
Three things decide who signs off before the old roof comes off: a historic district, an association, or an address outside city limits.
College Park, Old Lucerne, Northeast Lucerne, Southeast Lucerne, South Palm Park, and the Old Town commercial district are the city’s local historic districts. Exterior work there needs a certificate of appropriateness before it begins, and the Historic Resources Preservation Board oversees design review.
Condo and villa associations, and some neighborhood associations with deed rules, set the roof material or color. Get the board’s sign off before the permit and leave time for it.
Many homes with a Lake Worth mailing address west of the city sit in unincorporated Palm Beach County, so the permit comes from the county’s Planning, Zoning and Building Department. The permit is in our price either way.
Every roof below goes on to Florida’s wind code with Florida product approval. The right one depends on the house, any district or association rule, your budget, and how close you are to the lagoon.
Typical life: 15 to 25 years
Installed: $6 to $7 per sq ft
The lowest first cost, suited to block homes, bungalows, duplexes, and rentals.
Typical life: 30 to 50 years
Installed: $10 to $11 per sq ft
Clay barrel for the Mission and Mediterranean homes in the historic districts, always over new underlayment.
Typical life: 40 to 60 years
Installed: $11 to $12 per sq ft
Standing seam for frame cottages and bungalows, in aluminum within about 1,500 ft of the lagoon.
Typical life: 15 to 25 years
Installed: $6.50 to $7.50 per sq ft
Modified bitumen for porches, Florida rooms, carports, and additions, with drainage checked before we quote.
You will know what comes next, who is on your roof, and which office approved the work.
We walk the roof and photograph the problems, so you see what we see.
Material, color, and price in writing, with rotted decking already counted on shingle, tile, and metal.
The certificate of appropriateness or association approval first when your home needs it, then the permit with the city Building Division or the county.
The old roof comes off, soft decking is replaced, the deck is fastened to current code, and underlayment goes on before the finish roof.
The roof is finished, the final inspection closes the permit, and your warranty terms are handed over in writing.
Every roof prices differently, but these are our ranges in Lake Worth Beach and the four details that move a quote within them.
Many quotes include a few sheets of plywood and bill for each one after that, which can add thousands once the roof is open. On shingle, tile, and metal, APEX replaces all soft or rotted decking at the signed price. Flat roofs are the one exception, and your estimate says so.
We price the roof surface, which is bigger than the floor plan once porches, overhangs, and slope are added.
Shingle costs the least up front, tile sits in the middle, and painted standing seam metal costs the most and lasts the longest.
Within about 1,500 ft of the Lake Worth Lagoon, metal roofs get aluminum, which adds about 20% and does not rust.
Porch and room additions add tie ins and flat sections, and a historic review can limit which tile, metal, or color you use.
Installed price per square foot of roof
Architectural shingle
$6 to $7
Flat, modified bitumen
$6.50 to $7.50
Concrete or clay tile
$10 to $11
Standing seam metal
$11 to $12
Included: tear off, underlayment, permit, disposal, and all rotted decking on shingle, tile, and metal roofs.
For about 2,500 to 3,000 sq ft of roof, that is roughly $15,000 to $21,000 for shingle, $25,000 to $33,000 for tile, and $27,500 to $36,000 for standing seam metal. Many Lake Worth Beach homes have smaller roofs and come in below these figures.
Starting prices, not a quote. Roof financing can turn the cost into monthly payments. When state funding is open, homes with a homestead exemption built before 2008 may qualify for up to $10,000 in hurricane upgrades through My Safe Florida Home.
Real reviews from homeowners across Broward and Palm Beach counties.
We replace roofs for homeowners across Lake Worth Beach, including College Park, Old Lucerne, Parrot Cove, Bryant Park, South Palm Park, Mango Groves, Sunset Ridge, and the blocks around Lake Osborne.
Yes. Our online roofing estimate gives a starting figure without a visit. We still inspect the roof for free before you sign, since flashing details and roof shape only show up in person, and your written estimate lists everything included.
Look up the license number on myfloridalicense.com, the state’s license search. Roofing contractor licenses start with CCC, and the listing shows whether it is active. Ask for proof of insurance too, and get the scope and price in writing before you sign. Ours is CCC1336203.
No, we tear off the old roof first. It is the only way to find and replace rotted decking, and the inspector needs to see a clean deck before the new roof goes on. You can see finished roofs on our projects page.
It often does. After the reroof, a wind mitigation inspection can document the deck attachment, the roof to wall connections, and a secondary water barrier, which many Florida insurers credit. Your insurer sets the amount, so ask before and after. Our wind mitigation inspection guide explains the form.
It covers the installation, meaning how the roof was put on, while the manufacturer’s warranty covers the materials. Full terms and exclusions are on our lifetime workmanship warranty page.
A free inspection, a written price with rotted decking included, and a lifetime workmanship warranty on the work.
