Roofing Contractor in Tequesta, Jupiter

O'Brien Contracting is a licensed Florida roofing contractor (License CCC1335947) working in Tequesta, Florida, Palm Beach County. Small upscale village at the northern tip of Palm Beach County. Waterfront properties along the Loxahatchee River face moderate coastal exposure. 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 Palm Beach County

Roof work in Tequesta is permitted through Palm Beach County. We pull the permit, submit the product approval documentation and meet the inspector on site — homeowners do not file anything themselves.

Wind, code and weather in Tequesta

Tequesta is outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, but roofs here are still designed to Florida Building Code wind requirements, with product approval, nailing schedule and secondary water barrier all verified at inspection. Partial coastal exposure means periodic salt carry and wind-driven rain during storms, with corrosion showing up first on fasteners, flashings and vent hardware.

Common roof types in Tequesta

The roofs we see most in Tequesta are Tile and Metal.

HOA and architectural approval in Tequesta

Tequesta enforces architectural standards on roofing. Before work starts we put the proposed material, profile and color in writing so it can go through the association's review alongside the permit application, which avoids a stop-work order or a forced re-do after installation.

Where we work in Tequesta

Storm damage and insurance documentation in Tequesta

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 Tequesta.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Tequesta?

Yes. A re-roof in Palm Beach County is permitted through the Palm Beach County Building Division. Typical permit fees run $200-600, review usually takes 3-7 business days, and 2 inspections are required. We pull the permit and handle the inspections.

What wind rating does a new roof in Tequesta need?

Tequesta follows Florida Building Code wind design outside the HVHZ. The required rating depends on your address, roof height and exposure category, and we confirm it against the approved product documentation before installation rather than quoting a rating from memory.

What roofing material works best in Tequesta?

Most homes here run Tile and Metal. The right answer depends on the existing deck, the roof pitch, the association’s approved list, 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 Tequesta?

Yes. O'Brien Contracting works throughout Tequesta, Florida, including ZIP 33469. 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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