Family Roofing Roots Since 1974 · Palm Beach County & South FloridaFL Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1331721 · (561) 856-5060
Mike McGilvary Roofing, Inc.
Featured Roofing Guides

Reference guides for insurance, home sales & roof-age questions.

In-depth, plain-English guides that homeowners, buyers, realtors, and insurance agents can read, reference, and share — free.

Mike McGilvary Roofing tile roof preservation showing new underlayment installed for secondary water resistance
New · Featured Guide Wind Mitigation · Insurance Documentation

2026 Florida Wind Mitigation Checklist

Florida's updated OIR-B1-1802 form took effect April 1, 2026. The complete documentation checklist homeowners, realtors, buyers, and insurance agents can use to prepare for renewals, home sales, refinancing, and roof certifications.

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Mike McGilvary Roofing truck at a Palm Beach County estate
Mortgages · Insurance · Home Sales

Can Your Roof Stop a Mortgage Approval in Florida?

What lenders, insurers, and buyers really look at — and why a documented roof beats roof age in a transaction.

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Mike McGilvary Roofing crew working on a South Florida tile roof
Tile Roof Preservation

Tile Roof Underlayment Failure in South Florida

Your tile isn't the problem — the underlayment beneath it is. How a rebuild saves the roof instead of a full tear-off.

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A signed Mike McGilvary Roofing roof certification document
Roof Age · Insurance

Florida Roof Inspection for Insurance

What insurers look for, your rights under Florida's roof-age rules, and how a documented inspection helps keep a sound roof insured.

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Documented Proof

Latest Case Studies

Real Palm Beach County roof inspections — documented findings, condition-based recommendations, and the reasoning behind repair-first over replacement.

Aerial view of the Canoe Shore Way tile roof in Delray Beach inspected by Mike McGilvary Roofing
Delray Beach · Tile Roof Inspection

Canoe Shore Way, Delray Beach

An aerial-to-deck inspection that documented the roof's true condition — and why targeted repair, not a full tear-off, was the right call.

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Overview of the Barletta Winds Point tile roof in Delray Beach inspected by Mike McGilvary Roofing
Delray Beach · Roof Inspection

Barletta Winds Point, Delray Beach

A documented inspection isolating the failing section — showing how proper documentation supports a sound, condition-based decision.

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Aerial view of the Island Drive Palm Beach estate tile roof preserved by Mike McGilvary Roofing
Palm Beach · Estate Tile Roof

Island Drive, Palm Beach

Our flagship walkthrough — a Palm Beach estate roof inspected, documented, repaired, and awarded a signed 5-Year Roof Certification instead of a full replacement.

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What We Do

Essential Roofing Services

A full-service roofing contractor first — we inspect, repair, and preserve, and we recommend replacement only when it is truly warranted.

Emergency

24/7 Emergency Roof Repair

Active leaks and storm damage handled fast — Mike answers the phone himself, day or night, across Palm Beach County.

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Residential

Residential Roofing

Tile, flat, and shingle roofs inspected, repaired, and preserved for South Florida homes — with documentation you can keep.

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Tile Preservation

Tile Roof Repair

The problem is usually the underlayment beneath the tile, not the tile itself — how a targeted repair or rebuild saves the roof.

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In the Press

Featured Media Coverage

Where Mike McGilvary Roofing’s condition-over-age approach has been featured — plus what homeowners across Palm Beach County say.

Sponsored Feature
Boca Magazine

Why Condition Matters More Than Age

A sponsored feature explaining Florida’s roof-age law and why a documented, serviceable roof can be the smarter path for South Florida homes.

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Featured
Realty Times

How High-Value Roofs Are Evaluated & Preserved

Florida’s roof-age law is changing how high-value roofs are evaluated, preserved, and certified — and what that means for buyers and sellers.

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500+ Reviews
Homeowner Reviews

500+ Five-Star Google Reviews

A family-owned roofing company since 1974 with a BBB A+ rating — read what Palm Beach County homeowners say about working with Mike.

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