Free roof inspection with deck photos before we talk money - GAF and Owens Corning certified installation
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Finding a roofing company in Palm Beach means dealing with roofs that most contractors rarely see: 1920s Mizner-era clay barrel tile, direct ocean wind exposure, and a landmark review board that signs off on every material choice. Birchbark Roofing handles all of it. We repair, replace, and inspect roofs across Palm Beach, from the Estate Section to the North End, with a written price before any work starts. Call (424) 766-4937 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Birchbark Roofing Is Palm Beach’s Preferred Roofing Company Company
We’ve earned our reputation in Palm Beach the slow way: one roof at a time, with the crew leaving nothing behind except a photograph of the clean-up. Homeowners on Brazilian Avenue, Ocean Boulevard, and the streets around Phipps Plaza call us because we name what will be protected inside the house before anyone climbs a ladder. Shoe covers at the door. Drop cloths through the hallway. All debris cleared and photographed before we leave. That’s not a promise we advertise; it’s what our crews do every single job.
Our Roofing Company team works under the Cedarwell Care Promise, which means the C.A.R.E. values apply to every project: Clean up like it’s our own home, Ask before we move or touch anything, Respect the family’s time and quiet hours, Explain the price before the work. Erik Lindgren, who leads Birchbark Roofing, holds every job to the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. That guarantee is stamped on every repair and replacement we perform in Palm Beach.
Every technician who steps onto a Palm Beach roof is background-checked and uniformed, so you know exactly who is on your property before the crew arrives. And our scheduling is coordinated from our Miami (South FL) office, with local crews serving Palm Beach directly.
Free Roof Estimate in Palm Beach
A Free Roof Estimate in Palm Beach is the best way to find out what your roof actually needs before you commit to a dollar figure. We walk the roof, inspect the underlayment and flashing, check for salt corrosion at the hip caps, and write up a price in dollars. You see the number before any work begins. Most roof inspections and estimates on Palm Beach estates take 60 to 90 minutes, and you’ll have our written estimate in hand when we leave.
What the Estimate Covers
We document the roof’s current condition, photograph problem areas, and note any spots where ocean-driven moisture has gotten past the tile or shingle layer. On older Palm Beach homes, we pay special attention to valleys, parapets, and chimney flashing, because those are where Mizner-era construction details fail first. The estimate includes a line-by-line breakdown so you can see exactly what each component costs.
Why a Written Estimate Matters Here
Palm Beach roofs are not like roofs ten miles inland. Salt air eats fasteners faster, wind loads are higher, and ARCOM demands period-matched materials on landmarked properties. A handshake number won’t survive those conditions. Our written estimate does. If anything changes once we open the roof, we price the change in writing and get your approval before we proceed.
Roofing Contractor in Palm Beach
A Roofing Contractor in Palm Beach has to navigate two layers of approval: the Town of Palm Beach building permit and, on landmarked properties, the Architectural Commission’s review. We handle both. Birchbark Roofing pulls permits, manages ARCOM submissions when required, and works with tile salvagers to source reclaimed clay barrel stock that matches original patina. Most residential roof repairs in Palm Beach run between $1,800 and $6,500 depending on scope; full replacements on Mediterranean Revival estates typically range from $45,000 to $120,000 or more, driven by tile sourcing, underlayment requirements, and the complexity of the original roof geometry.
Repair and Replacement on Historic Estates
When we open a 1920s deck on a Mizner-era estate, we are not surprised to find undersized rafters, rotted sheathing, or outdated wiring running above the salt line. These discoveries change the scope. We handle them by writing allowances into the contract up front, then pricing any surprise in writing before we touch it. You are never hit with a change order you didn’t approve.
Underlayment and Fastening for Barrier-Island Wind
Palm Beach sits on a narrow Atlantic-facing barrier island with no inland buffering. That places rooftops in the highest local wind-pressure category. We use fully-adhered underlayment systems and tile-fastening schedules that exceed standard Palm Beach County requirements. Standard fastening won’t hold up here. We don’t build to the county minimum; we build to what the ocean demands.
Trusted Brands We Service in Palm Beach
Birchbark Roofing works with materials from GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning, among other approved manufacturers. For newer construction and non-landmarked homes on the island, these modern systems perform beautifully. On Mizner-era estates where ARCOM requires period-matched clay barrel tile, we source reclaimed stock through specialty salvagers rather than forcing an off-the-shelf product that would be rejected. Parts and materials for standard repairs are stocked locally, so crews serving Palm Beach can turn around most jobs without waiting on a supply house in Riviera Beach or Lake Park.
Common Roofing Company Problems We See in Palm Beach Homes
- Salt-corroded flashing and fasteners. The Atlantic air on Palm Beach accelerates corrosion on metal hip caps, ridge flashing, and fasteners years before the same failure appears inland across the Intracoastal. We replace these with upgraded materials rated for marine exposure.
- Failed underlayment under original clay barrel tile. Tile can last a century while the underlayment beneath it rots after 25 or 30 years. We tear off to the decking and install fully-adhered systems that hold up to barrier-island wind pressure.
- ARCOM material-matching stalls. Original 1920s Cuban clay barrel tile is out of production. When storm damage is localized, we work with tile salvagers to find reclaimed stock whose profile and patina match the original, because the Architectural Commission will reject a visible mismatch on a landmarked property.
- Undersized or rotted framing discovered after tear-off. Opening an old Palm Beach roof regularly turns up structural issues that were invisible from the outside. We write framing repair allowances into the contract so those discoveries are priced and approved in writing before we begin the fix.
Pricing for Roofing Company in Palm Beach, FL
Roof repair in Palm Beach typically runs $1,800 to $6,500 for localized fixes like flashing replacement, valley repairs, or a small section of tile reset. A full tear-off and replacement on a standard non-landmarked island home starts around $35,000 and climbs from there. On a landmarked Mizner-era estate requiring reclaimed clay barrel tile, ARCOM review, and full underlayment replacement, $65,000 to $150,000 is a realistic range. The biggest cost drivers are tile sourcing, underlayment specification, roof complexity, and what we find when we open the deck. Your exact number comes in writing before any work starts. Call (424) 766-4937 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Palm Beach
Our crews serve Palm Beach and the surrounding communities, including West Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Greenacres, and Palm Beach Gardens. The roofing challenges change once you cross the bridge; our standards don’t.
Serving Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Palm Beach area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Roofing Company in Palm Beach
Because original Cuban and Mediterranean clay barrel tiles from the 1920s and 1930s are no longer manufactured in matching profiles or patina. On a landmarked Palm Beach property, ARCOM will reject a repair that visibly mismatches the original tile color or profile. We source reclaimed period tile through specialty salvagers so the repair blends with what’s already on the roof. For non-landmarked homes, high-quality new clay tile from manufacturers we trust may be acceptable, but you should confirm ARCOM requirements before buying anything. Call (424) 766-4937 and we’ll check the designation for your property.
We inspect everything beneath the tile or shingles, photograph it, and report back before proceeding. On 1920s and 1930s construction, that often means finding undersized or rotted framing, outdated wiring, and failed waterproofing that was never in the original scope. Those discoveries are covered by written allowances in the contract, and any repair we recommend is priced and approved in writing before we begin work. You never get a surprise bill from us. Call (424) 766-4937 to schedule a free estimate and we’ll walk through what to expect on your specific roof.
Yes. Every re-roof and most major repairs in Palm Beach require a Town of Palm Beach building permit, and historically designated properties also require ARCOM approval before the permit is issued. Birchbark Roofing pulls the permits, prepares and submits the ARCOM documentation, and manages the review process from start to finish. We don’t ask you to be the go-between with town inspectors. Call (424) 766-4937 and we’ll confirm what your specific property requires.
We use fully-adhered underlayment systems and fastening schedules that exceed standard Palm Beach County requirements. Palm Beach rooftops sit in the highest local wind-pressure category because the island is a narrow Atlantic-facing strip with nothing between the ocean and your roof. Standard nail patterns fail faster here, and salt-laden air corrodes fasteners years earlier than inland roofs experience. Our specifications account for both wind load and marine corrosion, using upgraded metals at the hip caps, ridge flashing, and fastener points. Call (424) 766-4937 for a free estimate that includes our fastening spec for your roof.
Yes, and you should. But make sure you’re comparing the same scope: same underlayment specification, same tile-sourcing plan, same fastening schedule, same permitting and ARCOM handling. A lower quote from a roofer who plans to skip the town’s review process or use a mismatched tile will cost more once ARCOM rejects the job or the roof fails under ocean wind. Our quotes are written line-by-line so you can see exactly what’s included, down to the drop cloths and the clean-up photo. Call (424) 766-4937 and we’ll get you a number you can actually compare.
Written by Erik Lindgren, Owner at Birchbark Roofing, serving Palm Beach with the Cedarwell Care Promise and the 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job.