Roofing Contractor in Davie, Fort Lauderdale
O'Brien Contracting is a licensed Florida roofing contractor (License CCC1335947) working in Davie, Florida, Broward County. Western Broward community with equestrian heritage. Large properties with barns and outbuildings alongside suburban homes create varied roofing requirements. We handle roof repair, full replacement, inspections, leak detection, emergency tarping and storm damage documentation on shingle, metal, tile and low-slope systems.
Roofing permits in Broward County
Roof work in Davie is permitted through Broward County. We pull the permit, submit the product approval documentation and meet the inspector on site — homeowners do not file anything themselves.
- Permits are issued by the Broward County Building Division — (954) 765-4500
- Typical roofing permit fee: $250-800
- Typical review time: 5-10 business days
- Inspections required on a re-roof: 3
- HVHZ compliance required (partial county)
- Florida Product Approval required
- Enhanced inspection protocols
- Eastern portions are HVHZ; western portions follow standard FBC
Wind, code and weather in Davie
Broward County sits inside Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. That is a stricter chapter of the Florida Building Code: products need Miami-Dade or Florida Product Approval specific to HVHZ, fastening schedules are tighter, and secondary water barrier requirements apply on re-roofs. Inland exposure shifts the wear pattern toward UV, heat cycling and heavy summer rain rather than salt corrosion, with tree cover contributing debris and algae staining.
Common roof types in Davie
The roofs we see most in Davie are Shingle, Metal and Tile.
- Architectural asphalt shingle: the practical checks are sealant strip bonding, nailing pattern and how the field held up after the last wind event.
- Metal: standing seam and exposed-fastener panels last well here, but fastener gaskets, panel end laps and flashing details are what determine service life.
- Concrete and clay tile: most failures here are underlayment, not the tile itself, so a tile roof can often be re-underlaid with the original tile re-set.
Where we work in Davie
- ZIP codes: 33314, 33317, 33324, 33328, 33330
Storm damage and insurance documentation in Davie
After a storm we inspect, photograph conditions, install temporary protection where it is needed, and organize the documentation so you can present it to your insurer. We cannot promise that a carrier will approve or pay a claim, and we do not offer to absorb deductibles.
Licensed and insured
O'Brien Contracting holds Florida roofing contractor license CCC1335947 and carries liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. Installations carry our lifetime workmanship guarantee. Call (239) 919-4485 to schedule an inspection in Davie.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Davie?
Yes. A re-roof in Broward County is permitted through the Broward County Building Division. Typical permit fees run $250-800, review usually takes 5-10 business days, and 3 inspections are required. We pull the permit and handle the inspections.
Does HVHZ apply to my roof in Davie?
Yes — Broward County is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so the roof assembly, fasteners and underlayment all need HVHZ-specific product approval and the tighter fastening schedule. We confirm the exact requirement for your address before quoting.
What roofing material works best in Davie?
Most homes here run Shingle, Metal and Tile. The right answer depends on the existing deck, the roof pitch, and how long you plan to keep the home. We walk through the trade-offs after the inspection instead of pushing one system.
Do you serve Davie?
Yes. O'Brien Contracting works throughout Davie, Florida, including ZIP 33314, 33317, 33324, 33328. Call (239) 919-4485 to confirm scheduling for your address.
Can you inspect a roof after a storm?
Yes. We inspect, photograph the conditions and can install emergency tarping to help limit further interior damage while a permanent repair is scheduled.
O'Brien Contracting — Florida roofing contractor, license CCC1335947. Call (239) 919-4485.
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