Roofing services
New roofs for North Miami properties
Tile, metal, shingle and flat-roof systems for homes and buildings throughout North Miami & Northeast Miami-Dade, starting from a sound deck.
The sequence
Building a roof upward from the deck
Once a job is finished, most of what makes a South Florida roof last is hidden. The plywood deck must be sound and fastened, the underlayment must cover every inch of it, and flashing must be in place at each edge, valley, wall and pipe before the first tile, panel or shingle is laid.
PSR Roofing Company North Miami installs clay and concrete tile, standing seam metal, shingle and flat-roof systems on homes and buildings in North Miami and throughout North Miami & Northeast Miami-Dade. The right one depends on the house, the roof pitch, your association’s rules and the look you want.
Florida roofs are permitted and inspected under the Florida Building Code, and Miami-Dade County falls in its High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, where roofing products need zone approval, either a Miami-Dade NOA or a Florida Product Approval for the HVHZ. Ask how permitting and inspections would work at your property before a start date is set.
What goes into an installation
- The roof deck checked, with soft or damaged sheathing replaced
- Underlayment over the entire deck
- Flashing at edges, valleys, walls and penetrations
- The covering itself: tile, metal, shingle or flat membrane
- Gutters and downspouts, if you want them done with the roof
- Debris cleared away at the end
Planning
Decisions to make before work starts
Several choices shape any installation. These deserve a conversation first.
Material
Tile, metal, shingle or flat membrane, each with its own weight, appearance and way of handling wind and rain.
Association rules
Plenty of neighborhoods and condominium associations around North Miami regulate roof material and color. Read the rules before choosing.
Permit and inspections
In Florida a new roof generally needs a permit from the city or county building department, and the work gets inspected.
Wind
Hurricane season returns every year and Miami-Dade is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Ask how the new roof will be fastened against wind.
Drainage
What happens to water after it leaves the roof counts as much as the roof: gutters, downspouts and the ground below.
What is under the old roof
The condition of the old deck is only known once the roof comes off. Allow for some sheathing to be replaced.
Questions
New roof questions
What roofing material suits a North Miami house best?
No single material wins. Clay and concrete tile fit many homes in the area, standing seam metal is a strong option against heat and wind, shingle is a familiar choice on pitched roofs, and flat-roof systems cover additions, porches and commercial buildings. Whatever you pick in Miami-Dade must be approved for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. We will go through what fits your house.
Does a new roof need a permit?
In Florida a new roof or a re-roof generally needs a permit from the local building department, followed by inspections. We can explain how that applies to your property.
How long does installing a roof take?
Roof size, material, permit and inspection dates and the weather all play a part. You hear what to expect for your roof before the work begins.
Can gutters go on at the same time as the roof?
Yes. Gutters and downspouts can be part of the same job or added afterward as a separate one.
Considering a new roof?
Phone to talk it over, or send the details and we will call to arrange a visit.