Free roof inspection with deck photos before we talk money - GAF and Owens Corning certified installation
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A roof inspection in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $160 and $360 for most single-family homes, and you’ll get a written condition report the same day. The price moves on the size of the structure, how many buildings sit on the lot, and whether the property falls inside Fort Lauderdale city limits or unincorporated Broward County. Brennan Roofing’s Roof Inspection team works properties from Las Olas to the western acreage off Griffin Road, and every inspection starts with the same thing: a price on paper before we send anyone to the property. Call (361) 320-9467 and you’ll talk to a live person, not a voicemail box.
Travis Oakley built our inspection program around a simple rule: we don’t quote a roof we haven’t looked at, and we don’t look at a roof without walking the lot. In Fort Lauderdale that matters more than most places because a roof on a half-acre off Orange Drive can fail differently than one in Victoria Park, and an inspector who never sees the swale, the shop, or the septic setback is guessing. We’re not guessing. We’re scheduled, we’re in uniform, and we’re background-checked before we set foot on your property.
Why Brennan Roofing Is Fort Lauderdale’s Preferred Roof Inspection Company
Homeowners in Fort Lauderdale call us because we write down what we see and we stand behind what we write. The Garrison Standard is not a slogan. It means every inspection report lands in your hand with the price of any recommended work already attached, in writing, before we leave the driveway. If we recommend a repair and it fails within one full year, the 365-Day Done Right Promise puts us back on your roof at no charge. That’s a written guarantee, not a handshake.
Our technicians know Fort Lauderdale’s roof stock. They’ve walked mid-century ranches in Coral Ridge, flat-roofed 1960s condos near the Intracoastal, and newer concrete tile townhomes in Flagler Village. They know that a roof east of Federal Highway is fighting salt spray every single day, and that a roof west of I-95 is fighting afternoon UV and wind-driven rain. The inspection notes reflect that. So does the quote. Dispatch and scheduling for the Fort Lauderdale area are coordinated from our Miami South Florida office, but the crews are local and the reports are written by people who’ve actually been on the roof.
We also answer the phone. Twenty-four hours a day, a live person picks up. No callback queue, no automated system. When a storm rolls through Fort Lauderdale and you need eyes on your roof before you file a claim, that’s the call that matters.
Hail Damage Roof in Fort Lauderdale
Hail Damage Roof inspections in Fort Lauderdale happen most often in the weeks after a severe spring thunderstorm, when hailstones punch through aging 3-tab shingles or dent metal panels along the western neighborhoods like Plantation and Sunrise. The inspection is not just a visual check. We look for bruising under the shingle mat, cracked granules, dimpled flashing, and damaged ridge caps, then we document it all for your insurance carrier. A hail damage roof inspection in Fort Lauderdale runs between $180 and $320, depending on roof size and access. If you need a repair scope for the claim, we write that too, with photos and a line-item repair estimate. Call (361) 320-9467 for a free estimate before you file.
How We Document Hail Damage
We photograph every section of the roof, pull test squares where the damage is concentrated, and map each hit. That documentation goes into your report with a repair scope and a price, so your adjuster sees exactly what we saw. No mystery, no inflated claim, no weak claim.
Hail Damage vs. Age-Related Failure
A lot of Fort Lauderdale roofs have both. We flag the difference plainly: hail damage is sudden and covered; age-related granule loss is not. If your roof has both, we write the report so the two are separated and the claim goes in clean.
Roof Estimate in Fort Lauderdale
A Roof Estimate in Fort Lauderdale from Brennan Roofing is a written, line-item price for either a repair or a full replacement, based on a physical inspection of the roof and the lot. We don’t measure from satellite photos and we don’t quote square footage over the phone. Travis Oakley’s rule is that every estimate reflects what’s actually on the property: main house, detached shop, ADU, pergola, whatever sits under that roof. A roof estimate in Fort Lauderdale is free, and you’ll have the number in writing before we leave. Call (361) 320-9467 to schedule.
What We Include in a Fort Lauderdale Estimate
Every estimate includes the decking condition, underlayment type, flashing details, drip edge, fastener pattern, and any code upgrades required under the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone provisions of the Florida Building Code. We also note who pulls the permit: Fort Lauderdale city or Broward County, depending on the address. That matters because the permit process and the fee schedule are different, and we don’t want you surprised by either.
Why Test Squares Matter Before We Quote
We pull test squares on older roofs, especially on acreage properties with outbuildings where a second layer may have been roofed over years ago. That’s how we catch dry-rotted underlayment or rusted H-clips that would otherwise hide until the first heavy rain. The estimate reflects what’s under the shingles, not just what’s on top.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We inspect and work on all major manufacturer lines, including GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning. Whether your Fort Lauderdale roof is a standing-seam metal system, a flat built-up roof, or a concrete tile assembly, our technicians can identify the product, assess its condition, and quote any repair using materials matched to the original system. We keep common profile parts and fasteners available for quick turnaround on Fort Lauderdale jobs, which matters when you need a post-storm repair before the next front moves in. If you have a warranty question on a GAF or CertainTeed roof, our written inspection notes give you the documentation the manufacturer will ask for.
Common Roof Inspection Problems We See in Fort Lauderdale Homes
- Roof-over installations that never should have happened. We regularly find homes and detached shops where a second layer of shingles was installed over a failing first layer, without checking the decking underneath. It looks fine from the ground, but the decking has dry rot and the whole assembly needs to come off.
- Salt-air corrosion east of Federal Highway. Fasteners and flashing can look intact while the metal underneath has already pitted. We see this on condos near Las Olas and single-family homes in Harbordale, where a visual-only inspection would call it good and six months later the flashing fails.
- Drainage and grading problems on open lots. On Fort Lauderdale acreage, the roof can pass every test while the swale is graded wrong, the runoff path cuts toward the septic field, and the fascia board keeps rotting at the corner. We read the roof and the ground together.
- Flat roofs approaching the 40-year recertification mark. Fort Lauderdale’s older condos and commercial buildings have built-up flat roofs that were never designed for today’s wind uplift standards. A recertification inspection is a code check, not just a leak check, and we document both.
Pricing for Roof Inspection in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A standard roof inspection for a single-family home in Fort Lauderdale runs $160 to $260. Larger properties, multi-building lots, and flat-roof condos with multiple sections range $240 to $380. If you need a post-storm inspection for insurance, the fee is the same, and we’ll provide photo documentation and a written condition report with every visit. We give you the price before we schedule, and the estimate for any recommended work comes free with the inspection. No door-knock markups, no change orders after the fact. Call (361) 320-9467 and we’ll put your price on paper before anyone climbs a ladder.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
Brennan Roofing handles roof inspections throughout Broward County. In addition to Fort Lauderdale, we inspect and repair roofs in Plantation, Pompano Beach, Hollywood, and Coconut Creek. The pricing stays the same and the written report remains the standard, no matter which city sits on your permit.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale 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 About Roof Inspection in Fort Lauderdale
Yes, typically $40 to $80 more when the property includes multiple structures like a detached shop or ADU, because we inspect and document each building separately. The county permit process also adds time that city jobs don’t always carry. Call (361) 320-9467 for a specific quote on your lot.
Because the decking underneath is the thing that determines whether the job is a re-deck or a roof-over, and you can’t see that from the top. On 1970s ranches and older bungalows, we pull two test squares to check for dry rot, failed underlayment, and fastener corrosion. That single step changes the quote by thousands of dollars sometimes. Call (361) 320-9467 and we’ll explain what we find.
Salt spray corrodes the zinc coating on fasteners and flashing, causing pitting that looks fine from six feet away but has already thinned the metal. Our inspectors look for that pitting and for rust trails at the penetration points. If you live east of Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, this is a standard check, not an add-on.
Recertification requires we verify the roof meets current wind uplift standards, not just that it doesn’t leak. For an older flat roof on a Fort Lauderdale condo, that usually means checking the deck attachment, the parapet flashing, and the membrane condition against the current High-Velocity Hurricane Zone code. We document it all in writing for the building department.
Yes, and we do it regularly in Fort Lauderdale. We document storm damage with photos, a written report, and a repair scope that separates wind damage from age-related wear, so the claim goes in clean and your adjuster can match our findings to the policy. Call (361) 320-9467 right after the storm passes and we’ll get you scheduled.
Written by Travis Oakley, Owner at Brennan Roofing, serving Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.