Roof repair in Boca Raton — repair first, replace only when necessary.
Boca Raton is one of South Florida's highest-value residential roofing markets — the country-club estates of Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca West, St. Andrews and Broken Sound, the gated waterfront homes of The Sanctuary, and the historic estates of Old Floresta — where premium clay and concrete tile roofs meet coastal salt air and strict architectural-review standards. On roofs this valuable, the smart move is almost always to preserve, not replace. Drawing on a McGilvary family legacy of licensed roofing since 1974, Mike McGilvary Roofing has been Boca Raton's premium preservation specialist — inspecting first, documenting properly, preserving the tile you already own, and recommending replacement only when it's truly warranted.
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Boca Raton roofs aren't generic — and neither is the repair.
A Boca Raton roof is an investment worth protecting. Coastal salt air corrodes valley metal, flashing, and fasteners faster than inland, and the country clubs and gated communities hold every repair to architectural-review standards — so a matched, documented tile repair matters as much as the fix itself. On the premium 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 high-value Boca roof 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.
What a targeted tile roof rebuild looks like
When a Boca Raton homeowner is told the whole roof has to go, this is the alternative worth seeing first. Mike rebuilds only the failed sections — valleys, wall transitions and the underlayment beneath — and keeps the sound tile in place.
Roof age does not automatically mean roof replacement. This walkthrough shows the high-water-flow sections that fail first opened and rebuilt to code, with the original tile reinstalled — a targeted rebuild instead of a full replacement.
Watch the full walkthrough and read the complete transcript on our Roof Rebuild page →
Related reading: roof rebuild · tile roof preservation · roof repair vs. replacement · remaining useful life · Florida Roof Age Law
Wondering if your roof can be rebuilt instead of replaced? Schedule a free roof inspection and let us determine whether targeted rebuilding can extend the life of your roof.
A Boca Raton homeowner every roofer told to replace her roof.
Mrs. Schwartz’s Boca Raton tile roof had broken tiles and no leaks — and every roofer she called said full replacement. See why she chose Mike McGilvary Roofing instead, and how the roof was documented for her insurer.
Client testimonial · 0:58“They all recommended a full roof replacement… it was much better to spend a few thousand on repairs than tens of thousands on a replacement that we didn’t really need yet. We received the roofing certificate within 24 hours for our insurance company.”— Mrs. Schwartz, Palm Beach County homeowner
Mrs. Schwartz is a Boca Raton homeowner who found us through Mike’s Sun Sentinel op-ed on Florida’s Roof Age Law (more in our Florida Roof Age Law guide). Instead of the full replacement every other roofer recommended, we evaluated the roof that was there, repaired what had actually failed, and delivered a signed roof certification within 24 hours. Read her full story in the Boca Raton roof repair case study.
The repairs Boca Raton roofs actually need.
Local conditions drive local failures — here's what we find most.
What Boca'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 intense sun and UV dry out and crack the underlayment beneath premium tile — plus wind-driven summer rain and hurricane season. 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 an expensive tile roof.
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 Boca Raton 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 Boca Raton.
- 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 Boca Raton 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 Boca Raton's luxury homes, country-club estates, and waterfront properties — protecting premium tile roofs as the assets they are. We bring the same preservation-first care to neighboring Delray Beach.
Roof repair for Boca's luxury homes
Tile repair done to the cause — flashing, valleys, underlayment, and storm damage — on the country-club estates and waterfront homes of Royal Palm, Boca West, and The Sanctuary. We preserve the sound majority of a premium 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. On a high-value Boca roof we locate the true entry point with attic thermal imaging — not guesswork — then repair to the source and document the moisture before it rots decking or damages the finishes below.
Tile & clay-tile roof repair
Premium clay and concrete barrel tile define Boca's estate architecture. We repair broken and slipped tile, re-bed ridge and hip caps, and replace failed underlayment beneath sound tile — matching discontinued and community-approved profiles so repairs disappear on architecturally-reviewed elevations.
Tile roof preservation
Boca's premier alternative to a costly tear-off. 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 look the community requires, significantly extending its service life.
Remaining Useful Life reports
A Remaining Useful Life report documents how many years your Boca roof truly has left — the evidence that turns a repair-vs-replace decision from a guess 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 Boca Raton 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 of an expensive roof.
24/7 emergency roof repair
When a storm opens a Boca Raton 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 Boca roof's condition so you and your agent have the evidence — inspection results do not guarantee coverage.
Luxury residential & estate roofing
Boca's luxury homes deserve a roofer who treats the roof as an asset — matched materials, meticulous documentation, respect for the property and the community's standards, and a preservation-first plan that protects both the roof and its value.
New permitting rules also affect Boca Raton repairs — see what HB 803 means for roof repairs under $7,500, or read how remaining useful life is documented.
Across Boca Raton — where you live.
From the country clubs to the waterfront estates and the historic districts, we repair roofs in every part of Boca Raton.
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
Waterfront estate homes with premium tile, held to community standards.
Boca West, St. Andrews & Broken Sound
Country-club estates where matched, documented repair is expected.
The Sanctuary & gated communities
Gated waterfront homes needing careful, architectural-review-ready repair.
Old Floresta & historic estates
Historic homes where careful tile preservation protects value.
East Boca & the coastal corridor
Beachfront and Intracoastal roofs facing the most direct salt air.
Woodfield, Mizner & West Boca
Gated, downtown, and inland communities across the city.
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 Boca Raton 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.
Real coastal tile roofs, preserved — not replaced.
Two documented projects on high-value coastal tile roofs — including a Highland Beach oceanfront estate minutes up the coast from Boca — 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.
Thirteen years on a Boca board. One roofer they keep calling.
“…the very best experience I have had with any contractor our Condominium has worked with over the 13 years I have been a board member in Boca. Their advertisements are not come ons, they practice what they preach. … The prices for the service I received is fair and the job that is done is accomplished by workers who take pride in their work.”
Barbara Fulkerson · condominium board member, Boca Raton · read the full review
A family-owned roofer Boca Raton keeps calling.
Repairing Boca Raton roofs — McGilvary family, licensed since 1974
Five decades across Boca — premium tile a specialty. We know the coastal climate, the country-club standards, and how these high-value 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 expensive Boca tile roof, with photo documentation every time.
Trusted in gated & country-club communities
We work within Boca's architectural-review and community standards routinely — matching premium tile and providing the documentation homeowners, associations, 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.
Boca Raton roof questions, answered.
How quickly can you respond to a roof emergency in Boca Raton?
Do you work in Boca Raton's gated and country-club communities?
Can my tile roof be preserved instead of replaced?
Should I repair or replace my roof?
How much does roof repair cost in Boca Raton?
How long do tile roofs last in Boca Raton?
What's the difference between clay and concrete tile?
How does coastal salt air affect Boca Raton roofs?
What is a Remaining Useful Life report?
What is Florida's Roof Age Law?
What is a 5-Year Roof Certification, and can it help with insurance?
Can you match discontinued tile for Boca's older estates?
How often should a luxury home have its roof inspected?
How should I prepare my Boca roof for hurricane season?
Repairing Boca’s tile roofs, the preservation-first way.
Most Boca Raton homes wear concrete barrel or S-tile, and they fail in predictable places. For the neighborhood-by-neighborhood details on tile roof repair in Boca Raton — the coastal factors, the common failures, and your options — see our dedicated page.
Find out what your Boca Raton 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 — Boca Raton's preservation-first roofers, a McGilvary family legacy licensed since 1974.
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Boca Raton’s country-club and gated associations evaluating an aging tile roof can review Mike McGilvary’s published Florida Community Association Journal guidance before committing reserves to a complete replacement.
Before replacing an aging Boca Raton tile roof on age alone, it’s worth reading Mike’s Realty Times feature.