Storm & Hurricane Roof Damage Repair in South Florida
Yes, RJ Chambers Roofing provides immediate storm damage repair throughout Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale, and all of Broward and Palm Beach County. We respond within 2 hours and help with insurance claims.
With 44+ years and 600+ roofs replaced after Hurricane Wilma alone, we're South Florida's trusted hurricane damage specialists. Free inspections. $0 down options.
What to Do After a Storm Damages Your Roof
Follow these steps immediately after hurricane or storm damage to protect your home and maximize your insurance claim.
Document Damage
Photos & video of all damage before cleanup
Call Insurance
File claim, get claim number
Emergency Tarping
Call us for immediate protection
Professional Inspection
Free assessment by licensed contractor
Meet Adjuster
We attend to ensure fair assessment
Types of Storm & Hurricane Roof Damage We Repair
South Florida's severe weather causes various types of roof damage. We handle them all.
Wind Damage
Lifted shingles, torn tiles, exposed underlayment, and structural damage from high winds
Water Intrusion
Leaks from damaged flashing, compromised seals, and broken tiles causing interior damage
Impact Damage
Debris strikes, fallen branches, and flying objects causing punctures and cracks
Hail Damage
Dented metal, cracked tiles, granule loss on shingles, and bruised underlayment
What a Code-Compliant Replacement Includes
If storm damage triggers Florida's 25% rule, your new roof must be rebuilt to current code — every layer of it. Scroll to pull a hurricane-rated tile system apart and see exactly what you're paying for.
Concrete & Clay Tile System — The classic Florida look, engineered for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.
Every layer in the tile system
Layer 1: Roof Deck
Structural plywood sheathing, re-nailed with 8d ring-shank nails at 6-inch spacing per Florida Building Code retrofit requirements.
Layer 2: Secondary Water Barrier (Peel-and-Stick)
Self-adhering membrane sealed directly to the deck so your home stays dry even if the storm strips the outer roofing away.
Layer 3: Tile Underlayment (Cap Sheet)
Heavy-duty self-adhered cap sheet — the true waterproofing layer of a tile roof, built to last as long as the tile above it.
Layer 4: Drip Edge
Corrosion-resistant metal edging that locks down the roof perimeter — the first place hurricane winds attack.
Layer 5: Concrete / Clay Tile
Miami-Dade approved tile, mechanically fastened and/or foam-adhered per its Notice of Acceptance.
Layer 6: Vented Ridge & Mortar Cap
Weather-blocked ridge ventilation finished with mechanically attached cap tiles.
The details that make it hurricane-rated
Hurricane Clips & Straps
Galvanized steel straps tie the roof structure to your walls so the whole assembly resists uplift as one unit. They're a key item on Florida's wind mitigation inspection form — and one of the fastest ways to earn insurance premium discounts.
Screw & Foam Tile Attachment
In the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, every tile is attached with corrosion-resistant screws and/or structural foam adhesive exactly as specified in its Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. That's what keeps a 10-pound tile from becoming 150-mph debris.
Sealed Roof Deck
We re-nail the deck with ring-shank nails at 6-inch spacing and seal it with a peel-and-stick membrane, as required by Florida Building Code re-roofing rules. Insurance studies show a sealed deck can prevent up to 95% of the water intrusion that follows roof-covering loss.
High-Wind Ridge Vent
Ventilation keeps your attic cooler and your energy bills lower — but in South Florida the vent itself must survive the storm. We install ridge vents tested to Miami-Dade TAS 100(A) for wind-driven rain resistance.
Reinforced Drip Edge
Roof failures start at the edges, so Florida Building Code requires metal drip edge fastened at close intervals — just 4 inches on center in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Ours is corrosion-resistant and lapped to shed water away from your fascia.
Florida Insurance Claim Experts
Navigating Florida roof insurance claims is complex. RJ Chambers has helped hundreds of South Florida homeowners receive fair settlements for hurricane and storm damage.
Florida's 25% Rule Explained
Under Florida Building Code, if more than 25% of your roof surface is damaged or repaired within 12 months, the entire roof must be replaced to current code standards.
This rule protects you by ensuring your home gets proper protection rather than temporary patches. Insurance typically covers replacement when this threshold is met.
Storm Damage Repair Throughout South Florida
2 hours emergency response to Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, and 30+ cities across Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties.
Broward County
- Coral Springs
- Pembroke Pines
- Fort Lauderdale
- Hollywood
- Miramar
- Pompano Beach
- Plantation
- Weston
- Davie
- Cooper City
Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- West Palm Beach
- Delray Beach
- Boynton Beach
- Jupiter
- Wellington
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Lake Worth Beach
Miami-Dade County
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Coral Gables
- Hialeah
- Aventura
- North Miami
- Homestead
Hurricane & Storm Damage FAQ
Common questions about storm roof damage, insurance claims, and repairs in Florida.
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