Condo boards and homeowners in Highland Beach reach Rising Roof Services, a roofing contractor based in north Boca Raton, in about 25 minutes by way of the Spanish River Boulevard bridge. Our work on the island centers on low-slope condo roofs, salt-worn flashing and tile on houses along both the ocean and the Intracoastal side of A1A.
Highland Beach is a thin ribbon of land with the Atlantic on one side and the Intracoastal on the other, so nearly every roof in town lives with salt in the air. We work on the condo towers that line A1A, the smaller townhome clusters tucked between them, and the single-family homes on both the ocean and the waterway sides.
Getting there from our Woodfield Plaza office usually means heading east and crossing the Intracoastal at Spanish River Boulevard, roughly 25 minutes in normal traffic. For the north end of town, the Linton Boulevard bridge out of Delray is sometimes quicker.
Reviewed by the Rising Roof Services team
- about 25 minutes via Spanish River Boulevard
- ZIP 33487
Salt, sun and flat roofs on a barrier island
The skyline is mostly mid- and high-rise condominiums built from the 1970s onward, and their roofs are low-slope: modified bitumen, built-up systems, TPO or coated membranes ringed by parapets, scuppers and rooftop mechanical equipment. Houses lean toward clay or concrete barrel tile and flat tile, with some standing-seam metal mixed in.
Salt spray is the constant. Galvanized flashing, drip edge and exposed fasteners corrode noticeably faster here than a few miles inland, and the damage starts at the edges: counterflashing at parapet walls, scupper sleeves, and the metal under AC stands. On tile homes, rusted valley metal and pipe boots often leak long before the tile itself gives out.
Permits come from the Town of Highland Beach Building Department, not the county. Condo associations add their own layer of board approval, insurance certificates and access rules. For buildings three stories and up, Florida's structural integrity reserve study requirements include the roof as a covered component, so boards increasingly want a documented condition report rather than a verbal opinion.
The town layers its own program on top of state law. Highland Beach's building recertification ordinance and milestone inspection program apply to condominium and cooperative buildings of three or more stories with four or more units, and the roof system is one of the elements an engineer or architect reviews. When that report calls out roof deficiencies, the board usually needs a roofer's scope and photos to act on it, and a Town permit for whatever repair follows.
- Ocean side of A1A: direct salt spray, tall buildings and exposed parapets; coping, scupper and equipment-curb metal fail first
- Intracoastal side: lower homes and townhomes facing the waterway, where tile valleys, pipe boots and dock-side humidity drive most calls
- Town Hall, 3616 South Ocean Boulevard: where Highland Beach roofing permits are applied for and tracked, not the county's Jog Road office
- Roughly three miles, one road: every job site is on or just off A1A between the Boca Raton and Delray Beach city lines, so material staging and parking get planned with building management in advance
Highland Beach roofs, building by building: what fails first
Three miles of A1A hold four distinct roof types. Where a building sits relative to the ocean decides which component we check first.
Oceanfront condo towers east of A1A, mostly 1970s–1990s
Typical roof: Modified bitumen or built-up membrane inside parapet walls, crowded with chillers and AC stands
What fails first: Coping and counterflashing on the parapets, then the scupper sleeves that carry water off the deck
Flat Roof RepairIntracoastal-side condo and townhome complexes such as Boca Highland
Typical roof: Low-slope membrane over the mid-rises, with tile or metal on the townhome sections
What fails first: Seams around roof drains and equipment curbs that sit in standing water after a summer downpour
Roof Leak RepairWaterfront houses in Bel Lido Isle
Typical roof: Concrete or clay barrel tile, with some flat tile, on canal and Intracoastal lots
What fails first: Galvanized valley pans and lead pipe boots, eaten by salt and the damp air off the docks
Tile Roof RepairSingle-family estates directly on South Ocean Boulevard
Typical roof: Clay barrel tile or standing-seam metal over large, cut-up rooflines
What fails first: Hip and ridge attachment and exposed fastener heads on the ocean-facing slopes, where wind pressure peaks
Roof InspectionRoofing permits in Highland Beach, FL at a glance
- Who issues the permit
- Town of Highland Beach Building Department, Town Hall, 3616 South Ocean Boulevard
- High-Velocity Hurricane Zone
- No — but wind-borne debris rules and Florida product approvals still apply.
- Other approvals
- Condo or co-op board approval for most buildings, plus HOA rules inside gated enclaves such as Boca Highland
- Submittals and revisions go through the Town’s online MGO customer portal. The department doesn’t take paper applications.
- The Town asks for the Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application, and only the edition it currently accepts, so an outdated form sends the package back.
- Florida’s lien law requires a recorded notice of commencement on most roof jobs, and the building office wants a certified copy on file before the first inspection.
- In a tower, the permit is only half the prep. Management usually sets hoist or elevator times, lobby protection and where a dumpster can stand before work begins.
Procedures and fees change — the building office for your address has the final word, and we confirm requirements before every job.
Working along South Ocean Boulevard
The whole town strings along State Road A1A, which locals call South Ocean Boulevard, between the Boca Raton and Delray Beach lines, all in ZIP 33487. Town Hall and the library sit on the ocean road near the middle of town, and most of our job sites are a short stretch north or south of them.
A common call from Highland Beach: water appears on a top-floor ceiling after a wind-driven rain, and the source turns out to be a corroded counterflashing joint or a split membrane at a scupper rather than the open field of the roof. The fix is usually targeted metal and membrane work, followed by a candid note on whether the rest of the perimeter needs attention soon.
Neighborhoods & communities we serve in Highland Beach
Boca Highland Beach Club & Marina
A gated complex at the south end of town mixing mid-rise condos, townhomes and a few houses, so one master association oversees several roof types at once.
Braemar Isle
A high-rise and townhome condominium of roughly 230 units inside Boca Highland, facing the Intracoastal, where the low-slope roof is shared among every owner.
Bel Lido Isle
An ungated waterfront street grid west of A1A between Linton and Spanish River, with tile-roofed homes on docks and canals and light HOA oversight.
Toscana
Mediterranean-style oceanfront towers on the east side of A1A, where parapets, rooftop equipment and full ocean wind put metal edges under constant stress.
South Ocean Boulevard oceanfront estates
Large custom houses on the dune side of the road, commonly roofed in clay tile or metal, where salt spray reaches every flashing detail.
Roofing services in Highland Beach, FL
Membrane, modified bitumen and coating repairs for condo roofs, focused on the parapets, scuppers and equipment curbs that take the brunt of ocean wind.
Tracing wind-driven leaks in oceanfront units, where water often gets in at corroded metal well away from the ceiling stain.
Barrel and flat tile repairs on Intracoastal and beachfront houses, including swapping rusted valley metal and pipe boots for corrosion-resistant materials.
Condo and townhome association projects coordinated with the board, the property manager and building access rules.
Photo-documented condition reports that boards can use for reserve planning and owners can hand to their insurer.
Also available: roof repair (shingle & tile), shingle roof replacement & re-roofing, tile roof replacement, emergency roof repair, storm damage roof repair.
Why Highland Beach roof work is priced differently than an inland job
- Corrosion-grade metal as the baseline
- Stainless fasteners and coated or heavier-gauge flashing are the normal specification on the island, not an upgrade, and they cost more than the galvanized parts used a few miles west.
- Getting materials onto a tower
- Membrane rolls and tile reach a high-rise roof by hoist, crane or a booked freight elevator. Lift time and protection for lobbies and hallways are written into the scope.
- Working around rooftop equipment
- Chillers, AC stands and exhaust curbs have to be flashed individually or lifted for access, and each one takes more labor than the same area of open membrane.
- One road in and out
- Every delivery, dumpster swap and crane visit uses A1A. Staging windows set by the building and winter-season traffic can stretch a schedule, and the scope accounts for it.
Every job gets a written, itemized scope before work starts. For published local price ranges, see our Boca Raton roof cost guide.
What Highland Beach owners and boards get from us
Metal is checked before the field
On a barrier island, coping, counterflashing, scupper sleeves and fasteners usually fail before the membrane or tile does. Our inspections start at those edges, and replacement metal is specified for salt exposure rather than pulled from inland stock.
Town permit and board paperwork in one plan
Highland Beach issues its own roofing permits at Town Hall. We line that up alongside the association's approval, certificate of insurance and access rules, so the board and the building manager aren't chasing separate threads.
Reports a board can put in the file
Milestone and reserve-study work needs documentation, not opinions. Our photo report separates confirmed defects from suspected ones, which makes it easier for an engineer, a manager or an insurer to use.
Crews that respect shared buildings
Reviewers of our 5.0-rated Google profile (31 reviews) mention crews who showed up on time, kept things organized and cleaned up afterward. In an occupied tower lobby or a shared garage, that matters as much as the roofing.
Serving Highland Beach, FL
Around Highland Beach: State Road A1A (South Ocean Boulevard) · Intracoastal Waterway · Spanish River Boulevard bridge · Linton Boulevard bridge · Highland Beach Town Hall and Library
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.”
Highland Beach roofing FAQs
Why do roofs in Highland Beach seem to wear out faster?
Mostly salt. Airborne salt settles on metal flashing, fasteners and equipment stands and speeds up corrosion, especially along edges that stay damp. Strong UV and wind-driven rain add to the wear. A membrane or tile field can still be serviceable while its metal components are already failing, which is why we pay close attention to flashing materials and fastener types on every oceanfront job.
Which office handles roofing permits in Highland Beach?
The Town of Highland Beach has its own Building Department, so roofing permits go through the Town rather than Palm Beach County. Condominium properties generally need association approval before any work starts, and many buildings set their own requirements for contractor insurance, access hours and material staging. We line up both the Town permit and the association paperwork before putting you on the schedule.
Can you work on a condo building while residents are home?
Yes. Most condo roof work happens with the building fully occupied. We coordinate with management on elevator or stair access, rooftop equipment, protection of common areas and quiet hours for noisy tasks. Leak repairs are often confined to a small section, and larger projects are phased so no part of the roof is left open to weather overnight.
Does an oceanfront roof need special fasteners or flashing?
Coastal exposure calls for corrosion-resistant choices, such as stainless steel or suitably coated fasteners and flashing metals that are compatible with the roof system. The exact requirement depends on the product approval and manufacturer instructions, so we specify materials job by job. Ordinary components on a beachfront roof are one of the most common reasons we see flashing fail early.
Does the Highland Beach milestone inspection include the roof?
Yes. The Town's milestone inspection program for condo and co-op buildings of three or more stories lists the roof system among the items the inspecting engineer or architect reviews. If the report flags roof problems, the association generally has to correct them under a Town permit. We can inspect, document and scope those repairs so the board has something concrete to approve.
How quickly can you reach a leak in Highland Beach?
The drive from Woodfield Plaza is about 25 minutes over the Spanish River Boulevard bridge, a little longer during season or when the bridge opens for boats. On leak and storm calls we return your call the same day and arrange the soonest safe visit, starting with temporary protection if the roof is still taking water.
Nearby areas we serve
Schedule your Highland Beach roof inspection
If your Highland Beach roof is leaking, stained or simply overdue for a look, phone (831) 666-1600. Rising Roof Services will get up top, show you the photos, and explain what the salt air has done and what it will take to set it right.