Roof repair in Delray Beach — repair first, replace only when necessary.
Delray Beach blends historic character with the coast — the bungalows of Pineapple Grove and the Del-Ida historic district, the lakefront homes of Lake Ida, the waterfront of Tropic Isle, and the beachfront estates along the A1A corridor and Seagate. Here, salt-air corrosion and wind-driven rain meet older clay and concrete tile roofs that owners want to keep, not tear off. Drawing on a McGilvary family legacy of licensed roofing since 1974, Mike McGilvary Roofing has been Delray Beach's coastal preservation and historic-home roofing specialist — inspecting first, documenting properly, preserving the tile you already own, and recommending replacement only when it's truly warranted.
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An luxury oceanfront estate — repaired, preserved & certified.
A large oceanfront estate in Delray Beach. A complex concrete tile roof — only about two years old, yet with localized failures — documented by drone, restored through targeted reconstruction, and awarded a signed 5-Year Roof Certification. It is our flagship example of repair-first roofing on a high-value estate: inspect first, rebuild only what has failed, and preserve everything that still works.
Explore the services behind it: Roof Certifications · Tile Roof Preservation · Tile Roof Repair · Roof Repair · Florida Roof Age Law · Remaining Useful Life.
View the Full Case Study →See a high-value Delray Beach roof, preserved — not replaced.
This oceanfront estate carried a complex tile roof only a couple of years old that still needed real repair. We inspected it, documented it by drone, rebuilt what had actually failed, and certified it — the repair-first standard we bring to every Delray Beach home.
Aerial roof tour · 1:02What you're watching: a drone tour of an luxury oceanfront estate in Delray Beach, flying the front elevation, the towers and multi-section concrete tile roof, and out over the Atlantic shoreline behind the property. It's the same roof our team inspected, documented, repaired through targeted reconstruction, and then certified.
For the homeowners who call us across Delray Beach — beachfront, Intracoastal, and inland alike — the takeaway is simple: roof age doesn't decide the outcome; documented condition does. That's why we lead with a free inspection, targeted tile roof repair and preservation, and a signed roof certification when the roof qualifies.
To protect the owner's privacy, the estate's address and ownership details are not published. Explore the full write-up in the Delray Beach oceanfront estate case study.
Delray Beach roofs aren't generic — and neither is the repair.
A Delray Beach roof is worth preserving. Beachfront and Intracoastal exposure means constant salt-air corrosion of flashing and valley metal and wind-driven rain, while the historic homes of Pineapple Grove and the Del-Ida district need careful, period-correct repair. On the older clay and concrete tile roofs here, what usually ages out first is the underlayment beneath the tile. We inspect first with attic thermal imaging, repair to the cause, preserve the parts of the roof that are still sound, and document remaining useful life — the preservation-first approach that protects a Delray roof's character and value instead of tearing it off.
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 Delray Beach roofs actually need.
Local conditions drive local failures — here's what we find most.
What Delray's coastal climate does to a roof
Salt air off the Atlantic and the Intracoastal corrodes metal flashing, fasteners, valley liners, and drip edge, while wind-driven rain finds every worn lap and joint — and intense sun and UV dry out the underlayment beneath older tile. Caught early, each of these is a targeted repair — a flashing joint, a valley, a cracked tile, or a section of underlayment — not a tear-off of a roof that gives a historic Delray home its character.
Repair first — replace only when necessary
We inspect first and evaluate whether repairs or targeted rebuilding can extend the roof's useful life before recommending full replacement. Failure on an established Delray Beach roof is usually concentrated where water runs hardest; we find the true cause with thermal imaging, fix it, and document the roof's condition and remaining useful life in writing — documentation that may be useful when an insurer reviews an older roof.
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Whatever the roof, we repair the cause.
Tile, shingle, and flat — explore tile, tile preservation, leak, certification, and rebuild services, all available across Delray 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
Everything a Delray Beach roof needs — from one preservation-first team.
Repair first, preserve when possible, replace only when necessary. Here is how that philosophy applies to every service we bring to Delray Beach's historic homes, coastal cottages, and waterfront properties — protecting the character and life of the roof you already own.
Roof repair for Delray's historic & coastal homes
Tile repair done to the cause — flashing, valleys, underlayment, and storm damage — on the historic homes of Pineapple Grove and the coastal cottages and waterfront homes along the A1A corridor and Tropic Isle. We preserve the sound majority of the roof and document the work for the homeowner and insurance.
Roof leak repair & detection
Coastal salt air and wind-driven rain find every weak flashing joint and cracked tile. We locate the true entry point with attic thermal imaging — not guesswork — then repair to the source and document the moisture before it rots the decking of an older Delray home.
Tile & clay-tile roof repair
Clay and concrete barrel tile define Delray's historic and Mediterranean homes. We repair broken and slipped tile, re-bed ridge and hip caps, and replace failed underlayment beneath sound tile — matching discontinued and historic profiles so repairs disappear on period elevations.
Tile roof preservation
The heart of what we do in Delray. Concrete and clay roof tiles can last 50 years or longer with proper installation and maintenance; what usually ages out first is the underlayment beneath. Re-underlayment reusing your existing tile preserves the roof, and the historic character of the home, significantly extending its service life.
Remaining Useful Life reports
A Remaining Useful Life report documents how many years your Delray roof truly has left — the evidence that turns a repair-vs-replace decision into a plan — documentation that may be useful when an insurer reviews an older roof.
5-Year Roof Certifications
Florida insurers increasingly weigh roof condition, not just age. A signed 5-Year Roof Certification documents your Delray Beach roof's real condition and remaining useful life — the professional evidence that may support a carrier's review or an insurance inspection.
Free roof inspections
Every job starts with a free, documented inspection — thermal imaging, drone documentation, and a written repair-vs-replace comparison with remaining-useful-life findings. No pressure, no automatic tear-off.
24/7 emergency roof repair
When a storm opens a Delray Beach roof, we respond around the clock to stop the water, tarp, and document the damage — then return for the permanent, matched repair. Call us — your call rings directly to the owner's office and direct line.
Florida Roof Age Law guidance
Under Florida Statute §627.7011, a roof that is at least 15 years old may be inspected by an insurer-approved authorized inspector; if it has five or more years of remaining useful life, an insurer cannot refuse to issue or renew solely because of the roof's age. We document an older Delray roof's condition so you and your agent have the evidence — inspection results do not guarantee coverage. See our Florida Roof Age Law guide for how the process works locally.
Historic-home & coastal roof preservation
Delray's historic and coastal homes deserve a roofer who preserves rather than replaces — matching period tile, protecting against salt-air corrosion, and documenting the roof's condition so you keep its character and the documentation insurers may ask for.
New permitting rules also affect Delray Beach repairs — see what HB 803 means for roof repairs under $7,500, or read how remaining useful life is documented.
Across Delray Beach — where you live.
From the historic downtown to the beach and the waterfront, we repair roofs in every part of Delray Beach.
Pineapple Grove & Atlantic Avenue
Historic downtown bungalows and the arts district, where character matters.
Del-Ida Park & the historic districts
Early-1900s homes needing careful, period-correct tile repair.
Beachfront & the A1A corridor
Oceanfront homes facing the most direct salt-air exposure.
Lake Ida & lakefront homes
Established lakefront neighborhoods with tile and shingle.
Tropic Isle & the waterfront
Intracoastal and canal-front homes facing wind-driven rain.
Seagate & the coastal estates
Luxury coastal homes with premium tile to preserve.
The crew that shows up — a McGilvary family roofing legacy 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 determines what a Delray Beach roof repair actually costs.
We don't publish price ranges, because the honest answer depends on the roof. A written proposal follows every free inspection — itemized, with options, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
Scope, access, and what's underneath
How many sections have failed and how large they are; whether the deck beneath is sound or has rotted; whether the existing tile is serviceable and suitable for reuse or has to be sourced and matched; the flashing, valley, vent, and penetration details involved; and how the roof is accessed. A single flashing repair and a rebuilt valley with new decking are very different jobs.
The honest comparison, in writing
Our proposal separates tile, labor, underlayment, valley and flashing, and any structural work, with minimum, recommended, and comprehensive options. When targeted rebuilding can extend the roof's useful life, we say so; when the roof system as a whole has reached the end of its life, we say that too — and show you the evidence either way.
Under Florida's roof age law (§627.7011), a homeowner with a roof that is at least 15 years old may obtain an inspection by an insurer-approved authorized inspector before an insurer requires replacement based on age; if the inspection shows five or more years of remaining useful life, the insurer cannot refuse to issue or renew the policy solely because of the roof's age. Inspection results do not guarantee coverage — insurers may still apply other lawful underwriting and property-condition requirements — but a documented repair and an optional 5-Year Roof Certification give you and your agent something real to work with.
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.
Documented Delray Beach roof inspection case studies.
Two real, documented residential roof inspections right here in Delray Beach — the repair-first, condition-based approach applied to local tile roofs, with every finding photographed and on the record.
Real coastal tile roofs, preserved — not replaced.
Two documented projects on coastal tile roofs — including a Highland Beach oceanfront estate just down the coast from Delray — that show the preservation-first approach on exactly the kind of roof this page is about.
Island Drive — a Palm Beach estate roof, preserved
A signed 5-Year Roof Certification and a full documentation package on a Palm Beach estate tile roof — inspected page by page, repaired where needed, and certified with remaining useful life exceeding five years, instead of a full replacement. Read the Island Drive case study →
Highland Beach — a $12M oceanfront roof, preserved
A twenty-five-year-old oceanfront tile roof that two contractors said needed a full replacement. A documented, condition-based evaluation showed the roof was sound — and a targeted repair preserved it, saving the owner a needless tear-off. Read the Highland Beach case study →
See every documented project in our roof preservation case studies.
A family-owned roofer Delray Beach keeps calling.
Repairing Delray Beach roofs — McGilvary family, licensed since 1974
Five decades across Delray — historic-home and coastal tile a specialty. We know the salt-air climate, the historic architecture, and how these roofs actually fail here.
Preservation-first, not replacement-first
We inspect first and recommend replacement only when it's truly warranted — the approach that preserves an older Delray tile roof and its character,, with photo documentation every time.
Historic homes & coastal specialists
We repair and preserve the period tile on Delray's historic homes and protect coastal roofs against salt-air corrosion — matching materials and providing the documentation homeowners and insurers require.
Licensed, verified & proven
Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1331721 (license active since 2018; the McGilvary family has been licensed roofing contractors in Palm Beach County since 1974), BBB A+, a BuildZoom score of 107 (94th percentile, Top 6% in Florida), 5.0 stars across hundreds of 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.
Delray Beach roof questions, answered.
How quickly can you respond to a roof emergency in Delray Beach?
Do you repair historic homes in Pineapple Grove and Del-Ida?
Can tile roofs be preserved instead of replaced?
Should I repair or replace my roof?
How much does roof repair cost in Delray Beach?
How does salt air affect roofs in Delray Beach?
How long do tile roofs last near the ocean?
What causes roof leaks in coastal homes?
Can you match period tile for Delray's historic homes?
What is a Remaining Useful Life report?
What is Florida's Roof Age Law?
What is a 5-Year Roof Certification?
How often should roofs near the beach be inspected?
Find out what your Delray 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 — Delray Beach's coastal preservation roofers, a McGilvary family legacy licensed since 1974.
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Delray Beach coastal condominium and HOA communities can use Mike McGilvary’s published Florida Community Association Journal guidance to compare preservation against replacement before committing association reserves.
For Delray Beach homeowners heading toward a sale or renewal, Mike’s Realty Times feature shows why a documented roof is worth more than an undocumented one.