Roofing Contractor in Ocean Ridge

O'Brien Contracting is a licensed Florida roofing contractor (License CCC1335947) working in Ocean Ridge, Florida, Palm Beach County. Exclusive oceanfront community with strict building codes. Direct Atlantic exposure requires maximum wind-rated roofing with salt-resistant finishes. 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 Ocean Ridge 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 Ocean Ridge

Ocean Ridge 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. Direct coastal exposure means salt-laden air, wind-driven rain and higher design wind pressures. Fasteners, flashing metal and vent hardware corrode faster here than a few miles inland, so material selection matters more than it does elsewhere.

Common roof types in Ocean Ridge

The roofs we see most in Ocean Ridge are Metal and Tile.

HOA and architectural approval in Ocean Ridge

Ocean Ridge 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 Ocean Ridge

Storm damage and insurance documentation in Ocean Ridge

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 Ocean Ridge.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Ocean Ridge?

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 Ocean Ridge need?

Ocean Ridge 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 Ocean Ridge?

Most homes here run Metal and Tile. 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 Ocean Ridge?

Yes. O'Brien Contracting works throughout Ocean Ridge, Florida, including ZIP 33435. 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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