South Florida
Shingle Roofing for South Florida Homes
Architectural shingle is the fastest and most affordable way to get a code-compliant roof back over your house, and at $6.00 per square foot with permits included it is the lowest entry point we offer. Bring us any written estimate and we will beat it.
- From $6.00 / sq ft
- Permits & fees included
- We beat any written quote
Overview
The most roof you can buy for six dollars a square foot
Shingle is the budget option, and we are not going to pretend otherwise. What matters is that it is a real, permitted, code-compliant roof — not a compromise on safety. A properly installed architectural shingle system over a re-nailed deck and a sealed secondary water barrier will carry a South Florida house through hurricane season exactly as the code intends.
What you give up is time. Tile and metal are measured in decades here. Shingle is measured in years, because the same sun that makes this a nice place to live bakes the oils out of asphalt and the granules off the surface. Anyone who tells you a shingle roof in Hollywood will match the number printed on the wrapper has not stripped many of them.
USA Roofing and Construction is family-owned and state-certified, and we install shingle across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. We measure the roof for free, hand you an instant roof report and a written price with permits and disposal already inside it, and we do not employ commissioned salespeople to talk you into more roof than you need.
Why us
What you get with USA Roofing & Construction
Lowest cost per square foot
$6.00 per sq ft for architectural shingle, with permits, permit fees, tear-off and disposal already inside the number.
Off and back on quickly
Shingle is the quickest system to install, so your deck spends the least possible time open to the weather.
Built for this wind zone
Broward and Miami-Dade sit in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. We install shingles approved for it, fastened to the schedule the approval requires.
Color you actually pick
Charcoal, slate, driftwood, weathered wood, brick red and more. We bring samples so you see them against your walls, not on a screen.
Architectural vs 3-tab: we only quote one of them
A 3-tab shingle is a single flat layer of asphalt mat cut into three tabs. An architectural shingle — also called dimensional or laminated — is two or more layers bonded together, which is why it is noticeably heavier, thicker at the butt edge and casts a shadow line instead of reading as a flat sheet.
The material cost difference between the two is small compared with the labor, the tear-off and the permit. Spend it. We quote architectural shingle by default and only touch 3-tab when a repair has to match what is already up there.
- Weight — a laminated shingle carries substantially more asphalt per square, which is what keeps it sitting down in wind instead of lifting.
- Wind rating — architectural shingles are commonly tested to the highest wind classes; 3-tab typically sits at the bottom of the scale.
- Life in this climate — 3-tab often gives 12 to 15 years in South Florida sun. Architectural realistically runs 15 to 20-plus with ventilation and a clean install.
- Appearance — the layered shadow line reads as texture from the street; 3-tab reads as a repeating grid and dates a house.
- Resale and appraisal — architectural is what buyers and inspectors here expect to see on a recently re-roofed home.
- Repairability — dimensional blends hide a patched section far better than the uniform lines of a 3-tab field.
What goes on the deck before a single shingle does
The shingle is the last thing installed and the first thing you see, which is why most quotes talk about nothing else. The parts that decide whether the roof leaks in year eight are all underneath it.
Every one of these is written into the scope you sign, so you can hold the price and the work against the same piece of paper.
- Full tear-off to the bare deck. Rotten or delaminated sheathing gets replaced, not covered over.
- Deck re-nailed to current code — Florida requires the existing sheathing attachment to be brought up to standard during a re-roof, and it is the single biggest wind-mitigation upgrade you can buy.
- Self-adhered secondary water barrier over the whole deck, so if wind takes shingles off, the house underneath stays dry.
- New metal drip edge at every eave and rake, and new starter strip with the factory adhesive at the perimeter where uplift starts.
- Valleys, pipe boots, vent flashing and step flashing replaced. Reusing old flashing is where cheap roofs come from.
- Six-nail fastening in the nail zone, plus ridge ventilation and matching hip and ridge caps to finish.
When shingle is the right call, and when it is not
We would rather talk you out of a roof than sell you the wrong one. Shingle earns its place on a lot of South Florida houses and is a poor fit on others, and the deciding factors are usually pitch, HOA rules and how long you plan to own the house.
If you are staying twenty years, run the cost per year before you decide. Shingle is cheaper today; tile and metal are frequently cheaper by the decade.
- Good fit — you need the roof done now, the budget is fixed, or an insurance carrier is threatening non-renewal over roof age.
- Good fit — a rental, a flip, or a house you expect to sell inside ten years.
- Good fit — a shingle neighborhood where a tile roof would be the only one on the block and the HOA has no objection either way.
- Poor fit — any roof section below a 2:12 pitch. Shingles are not permitted there; that section needs a low-slope membrane instead.
- Poor fit — an HOA that mandates tile profiles and colors. Check the covenants before you fall in love with a price.
- Poor fit — a forever home right on the water, where salt air and long-term math both point at aluminum or tile.
Affordable roof financing
Every home deserves a safe roof — including yours
A roof shouldn’t wait for a perfect credit score. We’re a PACE-approved contractor, so we can put a new roof over your family for as little as $65 a month with nothing down.
- No credit check required
- $0 down with 100% financing
- PACE program approved contractor
- Secured & unsecured financing
- 10, 20 and 30 year terms
- No pre-payment penalty
*Payment example based on approved credit and project size. Terms vary — ask us for the exact numbers on your roof.
Questions
Shingle Roofing — straight answers
How long does a shingle roof really last in South Florida?
Plan on 15 to 20 years for architectural shingle, and 12 to 15 for 3-tab. The wrapper may say 25 or 30, but that rating comes from testing that does not include year-round UV, 90 percent humidity and salt in the air. Attic ventilation is the biggest variable you control — a hot, unvented attic cooks the shingles from below and can take years off the roof.
What is the difference between architectural and 3-tab shingles?
A 3-tab shingle is one flat layer with cut-out tabs. An architectural shingle laminates two or more layers together, so it is heavier, thicker and rated for higher wind. It also has a dimensional shadow line rather than a flat repeating pattern. Because labor, tear-off and permit costs are identical, the upgrade to architectural is one of the cheapest improvements on a roofing quote.
Can you install new shingles over my existing roof?
We do not. A recover hides the deck, and the deck is exactly what needs inspecting and re-nailing to current code. It also traps heat against the new shingles and shortens their life. Florida code strictly limits recovers, and in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone a full tear-off with a secondary water barrier is what a re-roof means. Every shingle price we publish assumes tear-off and disposal.
Do dark shingles make the house hotter?
A dark roof absorbs more solar heat than a light one, and you can measure it in the attic. In practice, ventilation and insulation matter more to your power bill than color does. If you want the darker look, take it and make sure the ridge and soffit ventilation is right. If you want every advantage, choose a lighter blend or a cool-rated shingle with reflective granules.
Will my insurance company accept a shingle roof?
Yes, and a new one usually helps. Florida carriers price heavily on roof age and start scrutinizing shingle roofs around the 15-year mark, which is when non-renewal letters tend to arrive. A new code-compliant shingle roof with a current wind mitigation inspection frequently lowers the premium and makes a policy renewable again. We provide the documentation your carrier asks for.
What does a shingle roof cost, and what changes the price?
Our architectural shingle pricing starts at $6.00 per square foot with permits and permit fees included and no hidden fees. What moves the final number is roof size, pitch, the number of valleys, hips, skylights and pipe penetrations, how many layers come off, and any rotten sheathing found during tear-off. We confirm all of it at the free on-site measurement before you sign anything.
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Homeowners who trusted us with the job
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I can't say enough about the professionalism and quality of work USA Roofing & Construction delivered! Eli and Max were there with me every step of they way. They replaced my front door, garage door and skylight. Communication was excellent. Service was outstanding. Everything was done in a timely fashion. I highly recommend them and will use their services again in the future. Thank you for making my construction issues easy! Love my front door and so does Buddy!
USA Roofing and Construction's commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of their business, from the initial consultation to the final inspection. USA Roofing and Construction's team is a well-oiled machine, working seamlessly together to deliver exceptional results and exceed customer expectations.
Delivered as promised on budget. I would recommend them and use them again!
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