Roof repair in West Palm Beach — repair first, replace only when necessary.
As Palm Beach County's largest city and county seat, West Palm Beach runs from historic Flamingo Park bungalows with original tile roofs to modern downtown condominiums along Flagler Drive — a remarkably diverse mix of roofs to repair. Since 1974, Mike McGilvary Roofing has repaired West Palm Beach roofs the right way — inspecting first, documenting properly, and recommending replacement only when it's truly warranted.
Accredited · Certified · Recognized · Family-Owned Since 1974
West Palm Beach roofs aren't generic — and neither is the repair.
West Palm spans century-old historic-district homes and modern high-rises, so the right repair depends on correctly identifying very different roof systems — and respecting historic-district guidelines. We inspect first with attic thermal imaging, repair to the cause, and preserve the 60–80% of the roof that's still sound — saving West Palm Beach owners a replacement they don't need.
A free, documented inspection settles repair-vs-replace with evidence, backed by a 2-year workmanship warranty and an optional 5-Year Roof Certification that documents your roof's remaining useful life for insurance.
The repairs West Palm Beach roofs actually need.
Local conditions drive local failures — here's what we find most.
What West Palm Beach's climate does to a roof
West Palm spans century-old historic-district homes and modern high-rises, so the right repair depends on correctly identifying very different roof systems — and respecting historic-district guidelines. Caught early, each of these is a targeted repair — a flashing joint, a valley, a cracked tile or lifted shingle — not a tear-off.
Why most West Palm Beach roofs are a repair
On most West Palm Beach roofs only a fraction has failed; the rest has years of life left. We find the true cause with thermal imaging and fix it — and document the condition for insurance, which matters more every renewal in Florida.
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Whatever the roof, we repair the cause.
Tile, shingle, and flat — explore tile, shingle, flat, leak, and rebuild services, all available across West Palm Beach.
- Leak detection & waterproofing
- Tile & shingle replacement and matching
- Flashing repair at walls, chimneys & penetrations
- Storm & hurricane damage repair
- Underlayment & flat-roof membrane repair
- Free inspections & 5-Year Certifications
Across West Palm Beach — where you live.
From the coast to the gated communities, we repair roofs in every part of West Palm Beach.
El Cid & Flamingo Park
Historic-district bungalows and Mediterranean homes with original tile.
Northwood & Old Northwood
Early-1900s homes where matched, period-correct repair matters.
Downtown & Flagler waterfront
Condos and mixed-use buildings with flat and membrane roofs.
SoSo & Southland Park
Established family neighborhoods with tile and shingle.
Grandview Heights
Historic cottages needing careful, code-compliant repair.
Western WPB
Newer developments with shingle roofs facing inland heat and UV.
The crew that shows up — since 1974.
Half a century of Palm Beach County roofs, repaired by a family-owned crew that answers its own phone — inspecting first, documenting properly, and fixing the cause.
Specialized technique — so we fix the roof without breaking the tiles.
Free inspection
We walk the roof on weight-distributing boards, photograph broken tiles, and use attic thermal imaging to find hidden underlayment moisture — then tell you honestly whether you need a repair or a replacement.
Tile matching
We photograph and measure your tiles and source matches — common profiles in days, discontinued in 3–6 weeks, custom reproductions in 8–12 weeks — with cost options from "close enough" to exact.
Detailed proposal
A written estimate separating tile, labor, underlayment, valley/flashing, and structural work — with minimum, recommended, and comprehensive options, timeline, and warranty all spelled out.
Expert repair
Tiles staged and numbered, failed underlayment fully replaced to code, marine-grade valley metal, proper mechanical fasteners — backed by full photo documentation and a 2-year workmanship warranty.
What tile roof repair actually costs in Palm Beach County.
Real ranges, not a sales pitch — because the right answer is usually a fraction of a replacement.
$800 – $12,000
Minor tile replacement runs $800–$2,500; a valley with new metal liner and adjacent tile work $2,500–$6,000; a section of underlayment (200–500 sq ft) $4,500–$12,000.
$12,000 – $28,000
Full underlayment replacement reusing your existing tiles — versus $35,000–$75,000+ for a complete tear-off with new tiles. You save $20,000–$45,000 and gain another 20–25 years.
A deferred $8,000 underlayment repair becomes a $55,000 emergency replacement once leaks rot the decking — and Florida insurers increasingly non-renew tile roofs with visible maintenance deficiencies. Roof age and condition now drive coverage decisions under Florida's Roof Age Law (§627.7011), and a documented repair plus an optional 5-Year Roof Certification is often what keeps a policy in force.
Real homes. Real documentation.
Short walkthroughs from real Palm Beach County projects — what Mike found, what he documented, and the work that followed. Outcomes vary by roof; nothing here is a guarantee of any insurance result.
WatchThe Drummond Roof
An insurance review prompted a closer look. Documentation of the tile system's actual condition may help the homeowner make an informed decision — repair, rebuild, or replacement.
WatchThe Amber Roof
Full condition documentation of an older tile roof. Thorough records of repairability and remaining useful life may be useful for insurance and future planning.
WatchThe Wellington Rebuild
A section rebuild that preserved most of the existing roof — replacing the failed underlayment, valley metal, and damaged tile instead of a full tear-off.
A family-owned roofer West Palm Beach keeps calling.
Repairing West Palm Beach roofs since 1974
Five decades across West Palm Beach — tile, shingle, and flat. We know the local architecture, the local climate, and how these roofs actually fail here.
Honest, documented assessments
We inspect first and recommend replacement only when it's truly warranted — the repair-first approach that saves West Palm Beach owners thousands, with photo documentation every time.
HOA & community-ready
Yes — we work within West Palm Beach's historic-district guidelines, sourcing period-correct materials and providing the documentation the city and review boards require.
Licensed, insured & proven
Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1331721 (active since 1974), BBB A+, BuildZoom top-10%, 5.0 stars across 450+ Google reviews, and a 2-year workmanship warranty.
We serve all of Palm Beach County — see every city we cover, or read the Island Drive case study.
West Palm Beach roof questions, answered.
How quickly can you respond to a roof emergency in West Palm Beach?
Do you work with West Palm Beach HOAs and architectural-review boards?
Can you match discontinued tile colors for West Palm Beach's older homes?
How much does roof repair cost in West Palm Beach?
How does West Palm Beach's location affect roof repairs?
Find out what your West Palm Beach roof actually needs.
Tell us what's going on and we'll come take a look — thermal imaging, an honest repair-vs-replace assessment, and zero pressure. Family-owned and repairing West Palm Beach roofs since 1974.