What Is Included in a Roof Replacement Project?

A complete roof replacement project in Palm Beach County includes the full removal of the existing roofing system, inspection and repair of the roof decking, installation of underlayment and moisture barriers, installation of the new roofing material, replacement of all flashing, installation of new ridge caps and ventilation components, permit acquisition, and final county inspection. Ranger Roofing manages every aspect of the roof replacement process from start to finish.

Complete Breakdown of What's Included in a Roof Replacement

1. Permitting and Project Planning

Before work begins, Ranger Roofing pulls all required building permits from your Palm Beach County municipality. Every roof replacement requires a permit and final inspection in Florida. We handle all paperwork so you don’t have to.

2. Property Protection

Before tearing off the old roof, our crew protects your property by laying tarps around the perimeter to catch debris, covering landscaping, pool equipment, and AC units, and setting up staging areas for materials and equipment.

3. Tear-Off of Old Roofing Material

All existing roofing material is completely removed down to the roof decking. Florida Building Code requires a complete tear-off — not a reroofing over existing material in most circumstances.

4. Deck Inspection and Repair

Once the decking is exposed, every board is inspected for damage, rot, and structural integrity. Any compromised decking is replaced. In Florida, the decking must also meet fastening requirements with 8d ring-shank nails per current building code.

5. Underlayment and Moisture Barrier Installation

A new layer of underlayment (synthetic or felt) is installed as the first line of defense against moisture. Self-adhering ice and water shield is installed at eaves, valleys, and around all penetrations for maximum leak protection.

6. New Roofing Material Installation

The selected roofing material — tiles, shingles, or metal panels — is installed according to manufacturer specifications and Florida Building Code requirements for wind uplift resistance.

7. Flashing, Ridge, and Ventilation

All metal flashing around chimneys, vents, skylights, and walls is replaced with new material. Ridge caps are installed at roof peaks, and ventilation components are inspected or upgraded as needed.

8. Cleanup and Final Inspection

After installation, the crew performs a complete debris cleanup of your property, including a magnetic sweep for nails. A final quality walk-through is conducted, and the Palm Beach County building inspection is scheduled to close out the permit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a full roof replacement?

A complete roof replacement includes permit acquisition, tear-off of old materials, deck inspection and repair, underlayment installation, new roofing material installation, flashing replacement, ridge and ventilation work, debris cleanup, and final county inspection.

Get a Complete Roof Replacement Quote from Ranger Roofing

Ranger Roofing provides comprehensive roof replacement services throughout Palm Beach County, Florida. Call 561-842-6943 or visit www.ranger-roofing.com for your free estimate. We handle every detail from permits to final inspection.