What to Expect During Your Roofing Repair & Installation Service
Before Service
Your Hero confirms the appointment and reviews your issue description. For West Palm Beach homes built around 40 years ago, they prepare for common age-related issues.
During Service
Licensed technicians arrive with professional equipment. All work follows Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2024) building code and Palm Beach County requirements.
After Service
You receive a digital invoice, warranty documentation stored in your HALOFIX Warranty Vault, and maintenance recommendations specific to West Palm Beach's climate.
Safety Warnings
- FALL HAZARD: Working on roof is the #1 cause of home injuries/deaths. Never climb on roof without professional fall protection training and equipment.
- NEVER walk on tile roofs - tiles are fragile and break easily, creating fall hazard.
- High wind roofing is extremely dangerous - do not attempt roof work during or after storms.
Permits & Building Codes in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach follows Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2024). The local permit office is City of West Palm Beach Building Division.
When Is a Permit Required?
- Full roof replacement: Permit required ($100-400 (varies by county and roof size))
- Roof repair over 25% of roof area: Permit required ($50-200)
- New roof installation on addition: Permit required ($100-300)
- Flat roof system replacement (TPO/EPDM): Permit required ($50-200)
FL Code Requirements
- Florida Building Code (FBC) Section 1504 - Roofing: Minimum roofing standards for Florida. Wind speed rating requirements by county/zip code. β FBC 2023 Section 1504; IBC 2024 adoption
- Miami-Dade County Building Code - High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ): Coastal areas (Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, parts of Palm Beach) require enhanced roofing. Wind rating 150+ mph. β Miami-Dade County Building Code, FBC amendments
- Wind Speed Rating (Design Wind Speed): Roofing must be rated for Design Wind Speed (DWS) of location. Higher wind areas require stronger roofing. β FBC Section 1504.1
Permit Office
Address: 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 822-2100
Typical timeline: 3-7 business days
Fee range: $125-$1,000