Looking for a roofing contractor in Margate? We repair and replace flat roofs on condo buildings, shingle roofs on 1960s–70s houses and leaking sections on villas, all with HVHZ-approved materials. Getting to Margate from Woodfield Plaza in Boca Raton takes us 25 to 35 minutes.
Margate is one of Broward County’s older inland cities, incorporated in 1955, and much of its housing went up in the 1960s and 1970s along State Road 7 and Atlantic Boulevard. Today it’s a mix of single-family homes, garden condos and 55+ communities, with plenty of flat and shingle roofs overdue for attention.
Heading south from Woodfield Plaza, the drive typically takes 25 to 35 minutes on the Turnpike or State Road 7. We handle roof repair, leak repair and re-roofing across Margate, including work for condominium and villa associations.
Reviewed by the Rising Roof Services team
- about 25–35 minutes via the Turnpike or State Road 7
- ZIP 33063, 33068
Flat and Shingle Roofs Under HVHZ Requirements
Margate’s mid-century houses commonly have low-slope roofs or pitched shingle roofs, and many condo buildings carry large flat roofs with gravel or modified bitumen surfaces. Aging roofs from that era show blistered membranes, ponding water, rusted flashing and soft decking under the shingles.
Being in Broward means Margate falls within the HVHZ. Replacement roofs, and in many cases repairs, must use Miami-Dade NOA or Florida HVHZ-approved materials and pass the city’s inspections, which look at details like underlayment fastening and flashing installation.
Permits are issued by the City of Margate. For condo buildings, we coordinate access, schedules and resident notices with the association’s manager.
Applications go to the city, not the Broward County building office, and Margate now accepts new permit submittals only through its electronic plan-review portal, with product approvals attached for every roofing component. The city’s roofing guidelines allow a tarp or temporary repair while a roof permit is being processed and while it is active, which is one more reason to file promptly after storm damage rather than leave a tarp up indefinitely.
Many older condo buildings still wear built-up roofs with a gravel surface. The gravel hides blisters and splits until a leak appears, and patching through it is slow and uncertain. When the membrane below is at the end of its life, tearing off to the deck and installing a modified bitumen system with properly sized drains is usually the better long-term call for the association.
Margate roofs, from canal-side houses to four-story condos
Most of Margate was built between the 1960s and 1980, and its roofs split cleanly between single-family shingle and association-run flat roofs. Here is what we find on each.
1960s–70s block homes on canal-side streets
Typical roof: Asphalt shingle, typically the house’s second or third covering
What fails first: Rusted edge flashing and soft plywood along the eaves
Shingle Roof Replacement & Re-RoofingEarly-1970s garden condos such as Oriole Gardens
Typical roof: Built-up roofing with a gravel surface
What fails first: Blisters and splits hidden under the gravel, plus undersized or clogged drains
Flat Roof RepairFour-story condo buildings like Palm Lakes, completed in 1980
Typical roof: Low-slope membrane with rooftop equipment and parapets
What fails first: Seams at equipment curbs and counterflashing along the parapet walls
HOA & Villa Roof RepairSingle-story homes in the Paradise Gardens 55+ subdivisions
Typical roof: Shingle on simple ranch layouts
What fails first: Pipe boots, ridge vents and the joint where patio roofs meet the house
Roof Repair (Shingle & Tile)Roofing permits in Margate, FL at a glance
- Who issues the permit
- City of Margate Building Department
- High-Velocity Hurricane Zone
- Yes — products need Miami-Dade NOA or Florida HVHZ approval.
- Other approvals
- Condo or HOA board approval in associations such as Oriole Gardens, Palm Lakes and Holiday Springs; usually none on non-HOA single-family streets
- New permit requests are submitted through the city’s ePlan portal, which runs on ProjectDox.
- Margate wants the high-velocity roof calculations bundled in one submittal alongside every NOA and the roof layout drawing.
- On condo buildings three stories and up, roof work often starts from an engineer’s milestone report and the association’s reserve study.
Procedures and fees change — the building office for your address has the final word, and we confirm requirements before every job.
Around Margate
We work in ZIP codes 33063 and 33068, along Rock Island Road, Margate Boulevard, Royal Palm Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard and Coconut Creek Parkway. Condo communities like Oriole Gardens and single-family streets along the city’s canals are familiar territory.
A common Margate call: a second-floor condo unit gets a ceiling leak after a heavy downpour. The building’s flat roof has water ponding around a clogged drain and a split seam in the membrane. We clear the drain, repair the membrane and give the association a report on the rest of the roof.
Single-family streets such as Paradise Gardens, many backing onto canals, have mostly 1960s and 1970s block homes that are now on their second or third shingle roof. In the 55+ communities, including Holiday Springs and Oriole Gardens, the buildings are occupied all day, so torch-applied membrane work is scheduled with a fire watch, residents are told in advance which sections will be worked, and access runs through the roof hatch or a ladder set away from walkways.
Neighborhoods & communities we serve in Margate
Paradise Gardens
A 55+ community of more than 1,000 single-story homes across four subdivisions. Simple shingle roofs, with patio and Florida-room tie-ins as the usual leak points.
Holiday Springs
Six villages around the former Carolina Club golf course. Association-managed buildings mean the board, not the owner, schedules roof work.
Oriole Gardens
Garden condo buildings from the early 1970s. Many still carry gravel-surfaced built-up roofs that hide wear until a top-floor ceiling stains.
Palm Lakes Condominiums
Four-story buildings completed in 1980 within the Oriole Gardens area. Large flat roofs with equipment need drain and curb checks every year.
Roofing services in Margate, FL
Blistered, ponding or split membranes on homes and condo buildings repaired or replaced with HVHZ-approved low-slope systems.
Mid-century homes re-roofed with approved underlayment and shingles, deck repairs included, and inspections passed with the city.
Written scopes, photos and product approvals for boards and managers overseeing multi-unit roofs in Margate’s 55+ and condo communities.
Clogged drains, open seams and worn flashing located and fixed, whether the leak shows up in a house or a top-floor unit.
When a storm opens a roof or water pours through a ceiling, we stabilize it as fast as scheduling allows, then plan the permanent repair.
Also available: roof repair (shingle & tile), tile roof repair, tile roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage roof repair.
Margate roof price drivers, from condos to canal homes
- Gravel tear-off
- Removing gravel-surfaced built-up roofing is heavy, slow work with more debris to haul than a single-ply or shingle tear-off.
- Drainage corrections
- Tapered insulation, crickets and larger drains to stop ponding add material and labor, and they keep a new membrane from failing early.
- Occupied-building safety
- Torch-applied work over residents requires a fire watch, resident notices and protected walkways, which adds crew time on every building.
- Mid-century deck repair
- Older homes and condo buildings often reveal wet insulation or damaged deck once opened, priced per unit in the scope before work begins.
Every job gets a written, itemized scope before work starts. For published local price ranges, see our Boca Raton roof cost guide.
Why Margate owners and condo boards choose Rising Roof Services
Flat-roof work is routine for us
Gravel built-up roofs, blistered cap sheets and clogged drains on Margate condo buildings get a written scope that names membrane, drains and flashing, not just a square-foot price.
City permits filed electronically
We submit through Margate’s online plan-review portal with every product approval attached, then call in each HVHZ inspection so the permit stays active.
Respect for occupied buildings
Our reviewers mention crews who were on time, organized and careful with property. On 55+ buildings that means advance notice, a fire watch on torch work and clean walkways every afternoon.
A short run down State Road 7
Margate is 25–35 minutes from Woodfield Plaza, close enough that a leaking top-floor unit hears back from us the same day. Our Google rating stands at 5.0.
Serving Margate, FL
Around Margate: State Road 7 (US-441) · Atlantic Boulevard · Rock Island Road · Margate Boulevard · Oriole Gardens
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.”
Margate roofing FAQs
Do small roof repairs in Margate need to follow HVHZ rules?
Generally, yes. Materials used for repairs inside the HVHZ should carry proper product approval, and larger repairs typically require a permit and inspection. The threshold depends on scope, so we confirm with the City of Margate when a permit is needed. Using approved materials protects the roof and avoids problems at resale or insurance inspection.
Can you work on a condo building roof in Margate?
Yes. We inspect and repair low-slope roofs on condo and villa buildings, working through the association or property manager. We provide written scopes, photos and product approval information so the board can compare options. For larger replacements, we coordinate schedules and access with residents to keep disruption to a minimum.
How long can a storm tarp stay on a roof in Margate?
Margate’s roofing guidelines allow a tarp or temporary repair while a roof permit application is being processed and while the permit is active. A tarp left up with no permit in progress can draw code attention and will degrade in the sun within months. After a storm, get the damage documented and the permanent repair permitted promptly, then keep the tarp secured until the work is done.
Should our Margate condo replace its gravel roof or keep patching it?
If the building has recurring leaks, blisters under the gravel and a roof well into its second decade, a full replacement is normally the cheaper path over the life of the building than patch after patch. Tearing off to the deck lets you fix wet insulation and damaged deck, correct ponding and install a modern modified bitumen system. We give the board an inspection report and both options in writing.
How does the roof fit into a Margate condo’s milestone inspection and reserve study?
Florida’s condo safety laws require milestone inspections for buildings three stories or taller once they reach a set age, and a structural integrity reserve study that includes the roof. Many Margate condos from the 1970s and 1980s, such as the four-story Palm Lakes buildings, fall in that group. A roofer’s condition report with photos helps the engineer and the board plan and fund replacement.
Nearby areas we serve
Schedule your Margate roof inspection
Need a flat roof repaired, shingles replaced or HVHZ-compliant work done in Margate? Book an inspection at (831) 666-1600 — you’ll get labeled photos and a written scope before anything goes on the calendar.