Rising Roof Services is a roofing contractor for Greenacres homeowners and small landlords: leak tracing, shingle and tile repair, inspections and full re-roofs, dispatched out of Woodfield Plaza in north Boca Raton, roughly 30–40 minutes south of the city.
Greenacres sits in the middle of Palm Beach County, wedged between Lake Worth Beach and Wellington, and most of the roofs we see here cover single-story concrete block homes on streets off Lake Worth Road, Jog Road and 10th Avenue North. We handle roof repair, leak calls and full shingle re-roofs for owner-occupants and small landlords across the city.
From our office on Woodfield Plaza Drive in north Boca Raton, Greenacres is usually a 30- to 40-minute drive, depending on whether Florida’s Turnpike or Military Trail is moving better that day. We book inspections with that trip in mind so the time spent on your roof isn’t rushed.
Reviewed by the Rising Roof Services team
- about 30–40 minutes via the Turnpike or Military Trail
- ZIP 33463, 33467, 33415
Greenacres Housing: Block Ranches on Their Second or Third Roof
The city dates to the 1920s, but most of its housing went up between the 1960s and the 1980s: modest CBS ranches with hip or gable roofs, carports that were later enclosed, and duplexes on narrow lots. Asphalt shingle dominates, and many homes are on their second or third covering. West of Jog Road, 1990s gated communities add concrete tile to the mix.
Tearing off an older Greenacres roof often turns up tired plywood along the eaves, rusted drip edge and pipe boots nobody replaced last time. If the current roof predates the 2007 Florida Building Code, the old 25% repair rule can still apply, so a large repair is sometimes the right moment to price a shingle roof replacement instead.
City addresses permit through the City of Greenacres, while some homes with a Greenacres mailing address are actually unincorporated county land. We confirm which one applies to your parcel before filing anything.
For in-city parcels, the Greenacres Building Division at 5800 Melaleuca Lane wants a re-roof application package matched to the roof type, product approval paperwork for every material and a signed re-roof affidavit. Larger jobs also need a recorded Notice of Commencement before the first inspection. We assemble that packet so your start date isn’t held up at the permit counter.
- Enclosed carports: the roof over a converted carport is often lower-pitched than the main house and was sometimes framed by the owner. We check its slope and tie-in before quoting the same shingle over it.
- Duplex party lines: on side-by-side duplexes, one owner re-roofing alone leaves a seam at the shared wall. We flash that line properly and photograph it for both owners.
- Rental turnover: landlords between tenants often want a condition report and targeted repairs rather than a full replacement. We put both options in writing.
Greenacres roofs by era, and the part that gives out first
Greenacres is mostly block construction under shingle, with tile arriving in the gated communities built from the mid-1980s on. Here is how the city’s housing breaks down on the roof.
1960s–80s CBS ranches around Swain Boulevard and 10th Avenue North
Typical roof: Asphalt shingle on its second or third round, over plywood that is often original
What fails first: Lead plumbing boots and rusted drip edge, followed by soft plywood along the eaves
Roof Leak RepairConverted carports and Florida rooms added onto those ranches
Typical roof: Low-pitch shingle or rolled roofing tied into the main hip
What fails first: The wall and roof tie-in where the lower addition meets the original house
Flat Roof RepairEarly-1980s two-story condo buildings such as Pine Ridge North
Typical roof: Association-managed pitched roofs over CBS walls, replaced building by building
What fails first: Valleys and ridge vents above top-floor units, where stains show up first
HOA & Villa Roof RepairGated communities west of Jog Road built from the mid-1980s on
Typical roof: Concrete tile over felt underlayment, with mortar-set hips and ridges
What fails first: Felt at the eaves and valleys wears out while the tile above still looks fine
Tile Roof ReplacementRoofing permits in Greenacres, FL at a glance
- Who issues the permit
- City of Greenacres Building Division at City Hall for parcels inside city limits; Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning and Building for unincorporated homes that only share the Greenacres mailing address
- High-Velocity Hurricane Zone
- No — but wind-borne debris rules and Florida product approvals still apply.
- Other approvals
- Usually none beyond your HOA or POA’s architectural rules, which gated communities apply to tile profile and color
- Greenacres now takes permit applications through MyGovernmentOnline (MGO). The city announced that emailed applications stopped being accepted in April 2026.
- Expect the city’s re-roof packet to ask for the roof type, Florida product approvals for each material and a signed affidavit; bigger jobs add a recorded Notice of Commencement.
- Small repairs are judged by scope. Swapping a handful of shingles might not require one, but re-decking or re-roofing a section generally does, so we ask the division when a job sits near the line.
Procedures and fees change — the building office for your address has the final word, and we confirm requirements before every job.
Where We Work Around Greenacres
Jobs here take us past Okeeheelee Park on Forest Hill Boulevard, along Swain Boulevard (named for the city’s founder, Lawrence Swain) and into neighborhoods that back onto Lake Worth Drainage District canals. We cover ZIP codes 33463, 33467 and 33415.
A typical Greenacres call: a brown ring appears on a bedroom ceiling after an afternoon storm, and the source turns out to be a cracked lead boot on a plumbing vent rather than the shingles themselves. Caught early, that’s a small fix. Left alone for a season, it becomes a soft deck section.
Newer tile communities west of Jog Road bring a different problem set. Thirty-year-old concrete tile is usually fine on top, but the felt underneath has reached the end of its service life, and mortar at the hips and ridges crumbles. Those homes also answer to an HOA architectural committee, so a tile profile and color approval comes before the permit.
Neighborhoods & communities we serve in Greenacres
River Bridge
A large POA community south of Forest Hill Boulevard, just west of Jog Road, first sold in 1985. Early-phase homes are now on their original roof’s successor or due for one, and architectural rules guide materials.
Pine Ridge North
Two-story CBS condo buildings from roughly 1982–1987, some age-restricted. Roofs belong to the association, so work is scheduled and approved through the board.
Nautica Isles
Gated, Mediterranean-style homes with Greenacres addresses. Expect concrete tile, HOA color approval, and a parcel check to confirm city or county permitting.
Swain Boulevard corridor
The older core named for founder Lawrence Swain: modest block ranches, carport conversions and duplexes, most under shingle roofs that are well into their second life.
Roofing services in Greenacres, FL
Full tear-off, deck repair and re-nailing, new underlayment and wind-rated shingles for the city’s many 1960s–80s block ranches.
Lifted tabs, missing shingles, worn ridge caps and tired flashings fixed with matching materials so a sound roof keeps working for years.
We trace stains back to the real entry point, whether that’s a cracked pipe boot, a rusted vent collar or a valley that has worn thin.
Adding secondary water resistance and upgraded deck attachment during a re-roof can strengthen the house and may help on a future wind mitigation report.
Photos, measurements and a written repair scope for your claim file. We document damage; we don’t act as a public adjuster or promise approval.
Also available: tile roof repair, tile roof replacement, roof inspection, flat roof repair, emergency roof repair.
What moves the price of a Greenacres roof
- Hidden layers and eave plywood
- Older ranches sometimes carry a covering nailed over an earlier one. Tear-off time and the number of rotted plywood sheets at the eaves are only certain once the roof is open, so the scope prices sheet replacement per unit.
- Low-slope additions
- A carport or Florida room too flat for shingles needs its own membrane system and new flashing at the wall, which adds a second scope to the job.
- Community-approved tile
- In gated tile neighborhoods, the replacement tile must match an approved profile and color. A discontinued profile can mean sourcing salvaged tile or re-roofing a full slope.
- Required re-roof mitigation
- On a site-built single-family house, a re-roof generally brings a sealed deck and upgraded plywood fastening with it. Those items are listed separately so you can see what code requires.
Every job gets a written, itemized scope before work starts. For published local price ranges, see our Boca Raton roof cost guide.
Why Greenacres homeowners call Rising Roof Services
City or county, sorted first
Greenacres city limits zigzag, and plenty of 33463 and 33467 mailing addresses are unincorporated. We check the parcel before quoting, so the application lands with the correct building office on day one.
Built for CBS ranch re-roofs
Most of our Greenacres work is on 1960s–80s block ranches: eave plywood, rusted drip edge, old lead boots. The written scope lists each of those line items so nothing turns into a surprise change order.
A straight shot up the Turnpike
From Woodfield Plaza we take the Turnpike to the Lake Worth Road exit or run Military Trail north, depending on traffic. On leak and storm calls you get a same-day callback to set the visit.
Reviews that match the work
We hold a 5.0 Google rating from 31 reviews, with customers mentioning on-time crews, careful cleanup and final bills that matched the quote.
Serving Greenacres, FL
Around Greenacres: Lake Worth Road · Jog Road · Swain Boulevard · Okeeheelee Park · 10th Avenue North
What South Florida homeowners say
Recent Google reviews from our Boca Raton-area customers — 5.0 stars across 31 reviews.
“The roofing job turned out very good. They were organized, hard working and respectful to the property. I’m quite happy with the end product.”
“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.”
Greenacres roofing FAQs
Who issues roofing permits for a Greenacres address?
It depends on the parcel. Homes inside city limits permit through the City of Greenacres, but some houses with a Greenacres mailing address sit in unincorporated Palm Beach County and permit through the county’s Planning, Zoning and Building department. We look up which jurisdiction covers your home, pull the correct permit and schedule the required inspections.
My shingle roof is about 18 years old. Will my insurer drop me?
Not automatically. Under recent Florida law, an insurer can require an inspection on an older roof, and a roof shown to have at least five years of remaining useful life generally can’t be refused solely because of age. These rules keep changing, so confirm the details with your agent. We can inspect the roof and give you a written condition report to share.
What paperwork does Greenacres require before a re-roof starts?
For homes inside city limits, the Greenacres Building Division asks for a re-roof application package for the roof type, product approval documents for the materials, a signed re-roof affidavit and, on larger jobs, a recorded Notice of Commencement. The city updates its forms from time to time, and we pull the latest version when we file.
Should I repair or replace the shingle roof on my Greenacres rental?
It depends on age and how many problems are stacking up. A roof under about 15 years old with one leak source is usually worth repairing. An older roof with brittle shingles, soft decking along the eaves and several leak points is often cheaper to replace than to keep patching between tenants. We give you both options in writing.
The ceiling in my Greenacres condo is stained. Who handles the roof?
In most Greenacres condo associations, including the two-story Pine Ridge buildings, the association owns the roof as common property, so the repair usually runs through the board or property manager rather than the unit owner. Check your declaration to be sure. Report the stain to management in writing, photograph it, and ask whether the board wants an outside roofer to trace the source.
Nearby areas we serve
Schedule your Greenacres roof inspection
If your Greenacres roof is leaking, shedding granules or simply getting old, phone (831) 666-1600 to set up an inspection with Rising Roof Services. You’ll get a plain-language explanation of what we found and a written scope before any work begins.