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Licensed Florida roofing contractor Mike McGilvary inspecting a waterfront tile roof in Palm Beach County.

Florida Roofing Update, Fall 2026: New Code, Roof Age and Insurance — What Palm Beach County Homeowners Should Do Before December 31

Florida’s next building code takes effect on December 31, 2026. At the same time, insurers are filing rate changes and Citizens policies are moving to private carriers. For Palm Beach County homeowners, the practical question is simple: what do these changes mean for your roof, and what should you do before the end of the

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Drone view of tile roof sections opened for new underlayment

Planning to Replace Your Roof Next Year? Fix the Leak the Right Way Now

Many Florida homeowners reach the same point with an older roof: “The roof is getting older. I may replace the entire roof next year. But I have an active leak right now. Can we do something temporary so water stops coming in?” That is a fair question. At Mike McGilvary Roofing, we hear this often,

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A tile roof opened where it meets a low-slope roof section

2026 Florida Commercial Roof Hurricane Readiness Checklist for Property Managers

By the time a hurricane is in the forecast, the most valuable thing a commercial roof can have is a recent, documented baseline of its condition. For property managers, facility directors, and condominium and HOA boards across Palm Beach County and South Florida, the difference between a manageable post-storm claim and a drawn-out dispute usually

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