What Does a Roof Replacement Cost in Palm Beach County?
Most Palm Beach County single-family homes have between 2,000 and 2,400 square feet of roof. In 2026, architectural shingles on a house that size run $13,000 to $25,000. Metal runs $18,000 to $50,000 and up, depending on which system you choose. Tile starts near $25,000 and goes past $65,000. South Florida costs more than the rest of the country, because our wind code calls for heavier material and more fasteners.
Treat these ranges as a starting point, not a quote. Our cost guide lays out what goes into a Luxe quote.
What Affects the Cost of a New Roof?
Seven factors set your price: the size of the roof, the material you pick, the pitch and complexity of the design, tear-off of the old roof, the condition of the decking underneath, the code upgrades that come with any re-roof, and permits. Material choice swings the total more than anything else.
Roof Size
Roofers measure in squares, and one square covers 100 square feet of roof. The price per square foot shifts with the material and with how difficult the roof is to work on.
Roofing Material
Asphalt shingles cost the least of the common systems. Architectural shingles are thicker and tougher for a small step up in price. Metal costs more up front, but it holds up well.
Clay and concrete tile are heavy and last a long time, and they cost more. Slate and copper sit at the top of the market.
Roof Pitch and Design Complexity
A steep roof is slower to work on and needs more safety gear, so labor climbs with the pitch. Hips, valleys, dormers, and extra roof planes add cutting and flashing work.
Tear-Off and Disposal
Your quote should include the labor to tear off the old roof and haul it away. Gutters that are damaged or hung poorly sometimes need work during the same visit.
Repairs to the deck and the waterproof layer
The decking is the wood layer under your roof, and nobody can see it until the old material comes off. Damaged sections get replaced first, and then a fresh waterproof layer goes down on top. New decking adds to the final cost, which is why a quote is always subject to what the tear-off turns up.
Code-Required Upgrades
A re-roof includes work that was never part of the original roof. The crew re-nails the deck to the wind standard in force today. A second water barrier goes down before the new material. Both show up as line items, and both help earn the finished roof its wind rating.
Permits and Local Codes
No replacement in Palm Beach County goes forward without a building permit, and the finished roof has to meet current code. Fees and the permit process vary from one town to the next. If a quote leaves the permit out, ask why.
What Do Roofing Materials Cost Per Square Foot?
Installed prices per square foot in 2026 run $5 to $9 for architectural shingles, $8 to $14 for exposed-fastener metal, $12 to $20 for standing seam, $9 to $19 for concrete tile, $12 to $25 for clay tile, and $9 to $14 for a flat or low-slope TPO section. Where you land inside each range comes down to roof size and complexity.
What Does a Townhouse Roof Replacement Cost?
A townhouse carries less roof, often between 1,000 and 1,600 square feet, so the totals land under the single-family numbers. Shingles commonly come in at $8,000 to $16,000, with tile and metal above that.
Party walls and shared roof lines add flashing work at the seam where your section ties into the neighbor's. Most townhome communities also want architectural review before a material or a color gets ordered. Your governing documents say whether the roof is yours to replace.
What Warranty Should Come With a New Roof?
The top residential warranty in GAF's lineup is the Golden Pledge. Only GAF Master Elite certified contractors can offer it. It carries a lifetime limited warranty on both materials and workmanship, and the first 50 years on materials are paid at full value. On workmanship that period is 25 to 30 years, depending on the shingle line.
GAF defines lifetime as the years the original owner owns the home, and the full terms apply to single-family detached houses. Read the fine print on any warranty a contractor quotes you, because the certification tier behind the contractor decides which warranty they can register.
Luxe Builder Group holds GAF Master Elite certification. Our GAF certification page explains what that certification requires and what it means for your coverage.
Does Storm Damage Mean a Full Replacement?
Not always. Wind can strip a section of shingles or lift flashing while the rest of the roof stays sound. A targeted repair handles that for far less than a full replacement. Two things decide it: the age of the roof and how far the damage spreads.
After a storm, have the roof inspected and the damage documented before you commit to anything. If water is getting in now, start with our emergency roofing page.
Should You Replace a Roof Yourself?
For almost everyone, no. The safety risk is real on any pitched roof, the permit and code requirements in Palm Beach County leave little room for error, and tile and metal systems punish installation mistakes.
Professional installation also protects the warranty. The manufacturer programs worth having are tied to certified installation, and an uncertified install forfeits decades of coverage.
How Long Does a Roof Replacement Take?
From the signed contract through the permit, material delivery, and the final inspection, the full timeline runs a few weeks. Storm damage and emergency work fill contractor schedules from early summer into fall.
How Do Homeowners Pay for a New Roof?
Palm Beach County homeowners have more than one way to finance a new roof. Our financing page lays out the current options and what each one requires.
How Do You Get an Exact Number for Your Roof?
An inspection is how you get real measurements behind the estimate. Luxe Builder Group inspects and replaces roofs in Jupiter, Abacoa, Palm Beach Gardens, Tequesta, Juno Beach, Wellington, Delray Beach, and West Palm Beach.