Shingle and flat-roof repairs, storm tarping, deck repairs on older houses and re-roofs built for coastal wind: that is our work as a roofing contractor in Dania Beach. We come from Boca Raton, 45 minutes to an hour away, so visits are scheduled ahead.
Dania Beach incorporated in 1904, before any other city in Broward County, and it still has pockets of small 1940s and ’50s houses tucked between the airport, US 1 and the ocean. The city keeps a working-waterfront feel, from marinas along the Dania Cut-Off Canal to the beach at the end of Dania Beach Boulevard.
From Woodfield Plaza, Dania Beach is typically a 45- to 60-minute drive south, depending on I-95. We set up visits ahead of time and give you a heads-up when the crew is on the way.
Reviewed by the Rising Roof Services team
- roughly 45 minutes to an hour
- ZIP 33004, 33312
Older houses, open exposure
The typical Dania Beach house is a modest concrete-block or wood-frame home with a low-pitch shingle or flat roof, sometimes with an addition that created a second roofline. Decks on the oldest homes are often plank boards, and rotted fascia and rafter tails are common finds once shingles come off.
Between the airport’s open ground and the ocean, many roofs here take wind with little to slow it down. Dania Beach sits in Broward’s HVHZ, so a city re-roof permit calls for approved products, and near the water we favor corrosion-resistant fasteners and flashing. Older duplexes and small apartment buildings add low-slope roofs to the list.
The settlement started out as Modelo and was renamed Dania for the Danish families who farmed here, when tomato fields covered much of the land west of the tracks. None of those farmhouses’ roofs survive, but the small lots and modest houses that replaced the fields explain why so many Dania Beach roofs are simple gables over plank decks.
- Rotted plank decking and rafter tails at the eaves of 1940s and ’50s homes
- Rusted drip edge and nail heads within a few blocks of the beach
- Rake-edge shingle blow-offs on houses with open exposure
- Low-slope rear additions and duplex roofs with worn modified bitumen
Dania Beach roofs by setting: what we find and what goes first
Beach blocks, canal lots and inland streets near the airport each wear a roof down differently.
1940s–50s block and frame houses west of US 1 and around the old downtown
Typical roof: Low-pitch shingle gable over 1x6 plank sheathing, sometimes with a flat rear room
What fails first: Rafter tails and plank ends rot at the eaves, and the rake edge peels in wind because the old drip edge has rusted
Shingle Roof Replacement & Re-RoofingCanal and marina blocks along the Dania Cut-Off Canal
Typical roof: Shingle or flat tile houses and low-slope additions
What fails first: Flashing and fasteners on the water-facing side corrode first, followed by the tie-in where the addition meets the house
Roof Leak RepairOlder duplexes and small apartment buildings east of the tracks
Typical roof: Modified bitumen or coated built-up roofs with scuppers
What fails first: Blistered coating and open laps near the scuppers, where water sits after every afternoon storm
Flat Roof RepairHomes within a few blocks of the beach and the state park
Typical roof: Shingle or tile exposed to direct onshore wind and salt
What fails first: Edge courses and ridge caps lift during fronts and tropical systems, often before anything else on the roof moves
Storm Damage Roof RepairRoofing permits in Dania Beach, FL at a glance
- Who issues the permit
- City of Dania Beach Building Division
- High-Velocity Hurricane Zone
- Yes — products need Miami-Dade NOA or Florida HVHZ approval.
- Other approvals
- Usually none beyond HOA, condo or park rules
- Permit payments and inspection requests run through the city’s Tyler eSuite permit portal, where registered contractors activate an online account.
- A roof application typically bundles the signed contract, product approval sheets for each layer and a roof plan, all checked against Broward’s high-velocity requirements.
- The Building Division’s public counter keeps Monday-through-Thursday hours, so we plan paperwork drop-offs and questions around that schedule.
Procedures and fees change — the building office for your address has the final word, and we confirm requirements before every job.
Dania Beach landmarks and roads
Our work here centers on the blocks off Federal Highway’s Antique Row, the neighborhoods near Dania Beach Boulevard and Sheridan Street, and the areas along Griffin Road and Stirling Road to the west. Dania Pointe, the pier and Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park are familiar landmarks. The main ZIP code is 33004, plus parts of 33312.
A typical call: after a windy front, shingles are missing along one rake edge of a 1950s house and the exposed felt is torn. We protect the opening first, check the deck for rot, and then give the owner a clear choice between repair and replacement.
West of US 1, the marina and boatyard neighborhoods along the Dania Cut-Off Canal have their own pattern: damp air, metal flashing that rusts from the canal side, and rear rooms added over the decades. Re-roofs anywhere in the city are permitted through the City of Dania Beach, and because the city is in Broward, the roof has to be built from products approved for the hurricane zone and inspected as it goes on.
Neighborhoods & communities we serve in Dania Beach
Melaleuca Gardens
About 679 single-family homes, many with pools and some with private docks. Canal-side lots see faster corrosion on metal flashing and fasteners.
Ocean Waterway
A mobile home park and retirement community. Manufactured-home roofs are a different system from site-built ones, and we say so plainly when one is outside what we install.
Sun Gardens
A small community of 41 single-family homes with garages or carports. Carport and patio roofs tied into the house are the details to watch.
Playland Isles
Older single-family streets near the water in Dania Beach. Shingle roofs over plank decks and rusting edge metal are the usual story.
Roofing services in Dania Beach, FL
Shingle and flat-roof repairs on older Dania Beach homes, including rotted fascia and deck boards.
Coastal wind damage documented and repaired, with dated photos you can share with your insurer and a scope that explains each item.
Temporary protection for open roofs after a storm, to hold until permanent repairs can be made.
Tear-off, plank or plywood deck repair and HVHZ-approved wind-rated shingles installed with corrosion-resistant fasteners suited to the coast.
Modified bitumen and coating repairs for rear additions, older duplexes and the small apartment buildings scattered through Dania Beach.
Also available: tile roof repair, tile roof replacement, roof inspection, roof leak repair, emergency roof repair.
Dania Beach cost drivers, from decks to salt
- Rotted planks and rafter tails
- The oldest houses often need board and rafter-tail repair at the eaves once the shingles come off. A written per-board rate keeps that part of the bill transparent.
- Coastal-grade metals
- Stainless or coated fasteners and heavier drip edge near the beach and canals cost more up front but avoid the rust streaks and loose edges that plain steel develops.
- Small multifamily logistics
- Duplexes and small apartment buildings mean tenant notices, parking and sometimes two owners agreeing on one scope.
- Scheduled south Broward visits
- Because the drive south takes the better part of an hour, planned work is booked on set Broward days instead of as a standalone trip.
Every job gets a written, itemized scope before work starts. For published local price ranges, see our Boca Raton roof cost guide.
Why Dania Beach homeowners choose Rising Roof Services
Honest scheduling from north Boca
Dania Beach sits well south of our Woodfield Plaza base, a 45- to 60-minute run down I-95 to the Griffin Road or Stirling Road exits. We set appointments on Broward days, and a call about an open roof or active leak gets a callback that same day.
Deck repairs priced before tear-off
On a 1950s house, what’s under the shingles matters. We check the deck from the attic, quote a per-board or per-sheet rate for rotted wood in writing, and photograph every board we replace during shingle roof replacement.
Coastal metals and city approvals
Near the beach we specify corrosion-resistant fasteners, drip edge and flashing that also carry the approvals Dania Beach inspectors look for under Broward’s high-wind code. The permit, inspections and closeout paperwork are part of our scope.
Records your insurer can read
Across 31 Google reviews we hold five stars, and customers single out plain explanations and tidy job sites. After a storm, you get dated photos and an itemized scope; we document the damage but never promise what an insurer will pay.
Serving Dania Beach, FL
Around Dania Beach: Antique Row (Federal Highway) · Dania Beach Pier · Dania Pointe · Dania Cut-Off Canal · Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
What South Florida homeowners say
Recent Google reviews from our Boca Raton-area customers — 5.0 stars across 31 reviews.
“Roof inspection before listing our home found a few soft spots we had no idea about. Fixed them before buyers noticed. Inspector was thorough, explained everything in plain language, and the report was easy to share with our realtor.”
“Great service for fixing roofs. They corrected the leak, and now everything is operating flawlessly.”
Dania Beach roofing FAQs
Will my older Dania Beach home need deck repairs during a re-roof?
Often some. Homes from the 1940s and ’50s commonly have plank decks, and the boards at the eaves and around old leaks are the first to rot. Sound planks can usually stay and be re-nailed to current requirements, while soft ones are replaced. We price deck work per unit in the written quote so there are no surprises once the old roof comes off.
Do you repair roofs on duplexes and small apartment buildings in Dania Beach?
Yes. Many small multifamily buildings in Dania Beach have low-slope or flat roofs with modified bitumen or coatings, and we repair and replace those systems. For rental properties we coordinate access with the owner or manager, give tenants notice through you, and provide photo documentation you can keep with the property records.
Why do roofs near the Dania Beach coast seem to wear out faster?
Salt air corrodes standard steel nails, drip edge and flashing, while strong sun and steady ocean wind wear shingles and membranes faster than they would farther inland. Roofs close to the beach benefit from corrosion-resistant metals and more frequent inspections, especially after storm season, so small problems are caught before they become leaks.
Can you tarp my Dania Beach roof after a storm?
Yes, emergency tarping is one of our services, though after a widespread storm we schedule calls in order and can’t promise a specific arrival time. A properly secured tarp limits further water damage until permanent repairs can be made. Take photos of the damage and any interior water before cleanup, since your insurer will likely ask for them.
Should I fix my Dania Beach roof before selling the house?
Buyers of older Dania Beach homes, and their insurers, focus on roof age and any sign of rot at the eaves. If the roof has a few years left, a pre-listing inspection with photos and targeted repairs often satisfies buyers for less than a new roof. If the deck is soft or the shingles are failing, replacing first can prevent a stalled sale.
Nearby areas we serve
Schedule your Dania Beach roof inspection
Older roof, coastal wear, or both? Dania Beach homeowners can reach Rising Roof Services at (831) 666-1600 to arrange a visit.