Hobe Sound’s older block homes, porches and flat-roof additions are the core of our work there as a roofing contractor: leak and shingle repairs, pre-sale inspections, storm tarping and permitted re-roofs. Rising Roof Services drives up from Boca Raton, about 45 minutes to an hour, on scheduled days.
Hobe Sound feels quieter than the towns around it, with sand-pine scrub, Jonathan Dickinson State Park to the south and the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge along the water. Most of our calls come from its older homes, many built from the 1950s through the ’70s near US 1 and Bridge Road, along with newer subdivisions farther west.
It’s the closest of our Martin County areas, roughly 45 minutes to an hour up I-95 from our office in Boca Raton. We schedule visits ahead and try to group them with Jupiter and Tequesta appointments on the same day.
Reviewed by the Rising Roof Services team
- roughly 45 minutes to an hour
- ZIP 33455
Older coastal homes and county permitting
Many Hobe Sound houses are single-story block or frame homes with low-pitch shingle roofs, some with original plank decks, aluminum-framed porches and flat-roof additions. Close to the Intracoastal and Jupiter Island, salt air works on nails and drip edge, and the open scrub landscape leaves roofs exposed to wind.
As an unincorporated community, Hobe Sound falls under the county’s building department for roofing permits. It’s outside the HVHZ, but new roofing still has to meet the Florida Building Code’s high-wind requirements for the area. The Town of Jupiter Island across the water is a separate jurisdiction with its own rules, so we confirm where your address falls before quoting.
Much of the land south of town stayed wild because the Army’s Camp Murphy, a World War II radar school, became Jonathan Dickinson State Park afterward, with the Loxahatchee River winding through it. That leaves many Hobe Sound houses sitting beside open scrub and pine flatwoods, where afternoon storms arrive with plenty of wind and lightning and few tall buildings to break either.
- Low-pitch shingle roofs losing tabs along rakes and eaves
- Aluminum porch roofs and flat additions pulling away at the house wall
- Rusted nails and drip edge on streets closest to the Intracoastal
- Plank decks on 1950s–70s homes that need re-nailing at the next re-roof
Hobe Sound roofs: typical systems and where they give out
Old mainland blocks, golf clubs and scrub-side lots each age a Hobe Sound roof in their own way.
1950s–70s block and frame homes near the FEC tracks, Dixie Highway and Bridge Road
Typical roof: Low-pitch shingle over plank sheathing, often with an aluminum porch roof or flat addition
What fails first: The wall joint where the porch or addition meets the house, then plank ends at the eaves
Roof Repair (Shingle & Tile)Streets nearest the Intracoastal and the refuge
Typical roof: Shingle or tile within reach of salt carried off the Indian River Lagoon
What fails first: Drip edge and exposed nail heads rust early, and edge shingles loosen as fasteners corrode
Roof InspectionGolf communities west of US 1 such as Heritage Ridge and Lost Lake
Typical roof: Concrete tile or shingle on 1980s–90s underlayment under association rules
What fails first: Underlayment at valleys and eaves, plus cracked tile from golf balls on fairway lots
Tile Roof RepairHomes backing onto sand-pine scrub and the state park
Typical roof: Low-pitch shingle with little windbreak
What fails first: Rake and eave tabs peel off in afternoon squalls because nothing slows the wind before it hits the roof
Shingle Roof Replacement & Re-RoofingRoofing permits in Hobe Sound, FL at a glance
- Who issues the permit
- Martin County Building Department (Hobe Sound is unincorporated)
- High-Velocity Hurricane Zone
- No — but wind-borne debris rules and Florida product approvals still apply.
- Other approvals
- Club or HOA architectural approval in the gated golf communities; older mainland streets usually need nothing beyond the county permit
- Roof permits are applied for and tracked on Martin County’s Accela Citizen Access portal, using the county’s roofing checklist.
- Addresses across the bridge on Jupiter Island belong to a separate town with its own building office, so we look up which office owns your address before filing anything.
- The county’s permit clock is tied to inspections, so an idle job can see its permit expire. We schedule each inspection as the stages are ready.
- No Miami-Dade NOA is required here. Every shingle, tile and underlayment product must still carry a Florida approval sized to this coast’s design wind speed.
Procedures and fees change — the building office for your address has the final word, and we confirm requirements before every job.
Around Hobe Sound
Our Hobe Sound stops include neighborhoods off SE Bridge Road and SE Dixie Highway near the old downtown, the streets of Banner Lake, and homes along US 1 toward Seabranch Preserve State Park. The Florida East Coast Railway runs right through the middle of town. The ZIP code is 33455.
A frequent request here: a buyer’s insurer wants to know how much life is left on the roof of a 1970s house. We inspect, photograph soft spots and flashing condition, and deliver a report the owner can pass along to the agent and the insurance company.
SE Bridge Road is the local dividing line in more ways than one. West of the Intracoastal, homes fall under Martin County permitting; cross the bridge and you are on Jupiter Island, a separate town with its own building rules. Most of our Hobe Sound work stays on the mainland side, in the older blocks near the railroad and in neighborhoods toward US 1 and the state park entrance.
Neighborhoods & communities we serve in Hobe Sound
Banner Lake
A neighborhood set among lakes and parks, sometimes marketed as The Cottages at Hobe Sound. Low-pitch roofs and porch tie-ins are the details we check first.
Heritage Ridge
A golf community made up of sections such as Amherst, Georgetown and Yorktown. Section rules can differ, so approvals are confirmed before any tile or color change.
Lost Lake
A gated golf community with strong association standards. Tile repairs need approved profiles and colors, and gate access is arranged ahead.
Loblolly
A private golf club community with larger custom homes. Complex rooflines and club architectural review shape every re-roof plan.
The Medalist
A private golf club enclave with high-end homes, where club approval, access scheduling and material matching matter as much as the roof work itself.
Roofing services in Hobe Sound, FL
Documented roof condition for sellers of older Hobe Sound homes, easy to share with agents and buyers.
Shingle, flashing and flat-roof repairs that extend the life of original and second-generation roofs on Hobe Sound’s older houses.
Re-roofs with new underlayment, drip edge and plank or plywood deck repairs, all permitted through Martin County’s building office.
Deck re-nailing and SWR on re-roofs, features that can help on a wind mitigation inspection.
Temporary cover after a storm opens up a roof, until a permanent repair can be scheduled.
Also available: tile roof repair, tile roof replacement, roof inspection, flat roof repair, roof leak repair.
Hobe Sound factors that affect roof pricing
- Porch and addition tie-ins
- Rebuilding the joint between an aluminum porch or flat addition and the house often means pulling back shingles and adding new flashing, which is more than a reseal.
- Plank deck condition
- Mid-century homes can need board replacement and re-nailing at the next re-roof. A per-board price in the written scope keeps it transparent.
- Club and HOA material rules
- Gated golf communities may limit tile or shingle choices and require review first, which can affect material cost and start dates.
- Scheduled trips up I-95
- Hobe Sound is our nearest Martin County stop, and we pair visits with Jupiter and Tequesta work so the drive doesn’t weigh on smaller repairs.
Every job gets a written, itemized scope before work starts. For published local price ranges, see our Boca Raton roof cost guide.
Why Hobe Sound homeowners call Rising Roof Services
Our nearest Martin County stop
Hobe Sound is the first Martin County town up I-95 from our Woodfield Plaza office, 45 minutes to an hour out. We book visits alongside our Tequesta and Jupiter work, and a leak call gets a same-day response so you know what to expect.
Older houses, handled with care
On a 1970s home we check the plank deck, the porch tie-ins and the drip edge before recommending anything. Often a targeted roof repair buys real time; when it won’t, we explain why with photos.
Martin County rules, not Broward’s
Hobe Sound is outside the HVHZ, so re-roofs follow the Florida Building Code’s high-wind provisions for this stretch of coast and are permitted by the county. We file the permit, meet the inspections and deliver the closed-out paperwork.
Reports buyers and insurers can use
Our 31 Google reviews average 5.0, and one theme stands out: a pre-listing inspection report that was easy to share with a realtor. Findings are photographed and labeled confirmed or suspected, and any repair comes with a written, itemized scope.
Serving Hobe Sound, FL
Around Hobe Sound: Jonathan Dickinson State Park · Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge · SE Bridge Road · Seabranch Preserve State Park · Banner Lake
What South Florida homeowners say
Recent Google reviews from our Boca Raton-area customers — 5.0 stars across 31 reviews.
“The roofing job turned out very good. They were organized, hard working and respectful to the property. I’m quite happy with the end product.”
“Roof inspection before listing our home found a few soft spots we had no idea about. Fixed them before buyers noticed. Inspector was thorough, explained everything in plain language, and the report was easy to share with our realtor.”
Hobe Sound roofing FAQs
Can you fix a leaking porch roof or flat addition on my Hobe Sound home?
Yes. Many Hobe Sound houses have a flat-roof addition or aluminum porch roof attached to the main shingle roof, and the joint at the house wall is the usual leak point. We replace the failed flashing and, where needed, the low-slope membrane. If the porch is an aluminum panel system outside what we install, we say so and fix the tie-in on the house side.
Should I repair or replace my Hobe Sound roof before selling?
Start with an inspection. If the roof has a few repairable issues, fixing them and handing buyers a clean report is usually enough. If it is near the end of its life, buyers and their insurers will notice, and you may want to price replacement or a credit instead. Our pre-listing report gives you and your agent the facts to decide.
Do Hobe Sound roofs need Miami-Dade approved products?
No. Martin County is outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so a Miami-Dade NOA isn’t required. Roofing products still need Florida product approval and must be installed to meet the area’s wind design requirements. Some homeowners choose NOA-rated products anyway, and we’re happy to explain the trade-offs.
Are older plank roof decks in Hobe Sound a problem during a re-roof?
Not necessarily. Plank decks on 1950s–70s homes can often stay in place if the boards are sound, though rotted sections get replaced and the deck is re-nailed to current requirements. Some installers add plywood or OSB over planks where the code or the product calls for it. We’ll show you the deck condition once the old roof is off.
How long do shingle roofs last on Hobe Sound homes near the scrub?
Dimensional shingles in Hobe Sound commonly give 15 to 20 years, but houses beside open scrub or the state park often lose tabs at rakes and eaves sooner because nothing breaks the wind. Salt near the Intracoastal shortens the life of nails and drip edge. Sealed decks, higher wind-rated shingles and corrosion-resistant metals help a new roof last longer.
Nearby areas we serve
Schedule your Hobe Sound roof inspection
Rising Roof Services makes regular trips to Hobe Sound and the rest of southern Martin County. Call (831) 666-1600 to schedule your roof inspection or repair.