If you need a roofing contractor in Sunrise, Rising Roof Services handles tile repair, leak tracing, underlayment checks and full re-roofs from Springtree to the neighborhoods by Sawgrass Mills. We’re based in Boca Raton, 35 to 50 minutes away, and book Sunrise inspections ahead.
Sunrise began in the early 1960s as Sunrise Golf Village and kept spreading west until it met the Everglades, where Sawgrass Mills and the Panthers’ arena now draw their crowds. Cross the city and you pass through several decades of Florida building, which is exactly why no two Sunrise roofs age the same way.
Our crew makes the trip from Woodfield Plaza in Boca Raton in roughly 35 to 50 minutes, often by the Sawgrass Expressway for western neighborhoods. We book Sunrise inspections by appointment and handle tile roof repair, leak calls and full replacements.
Reviewed by the Rising Roof Services team
- about 35–50 minutes via the Sawgrass Expressway
- ZIP 33313, 33322, 33323, 33325, 33326, 33351
Several generations of tile, all under HVHZ rules
East of University Drive, the original golf-village streets and neighborhoods like Springtree hold 1960s and ’70s block houses, many re-covered with shingle or flat tile over the years. Welleby and the larger developments toward Sawgrass lean heavily on concrete tile from the 1980s and ’90s. Those roofs often look solid from the curb while the underlayment below is nearing the end of its life.
Sunrise sits inside the HVHZ, so replacement tile and its attachment method, whether foam adhesive or mortar, must follow an approved NOA or Florida product approval, and the city’s building division inspects at key stages. Large 55-and-over condo communities, such as the Sunrise Lakes phases, add plenty of low-slope roofs as well.
The city was incorporated in 1961 under the Sunrise Golf Village name and shortened it to Sunrise about a decade later, as building pushed west past Pine Island Road. By the time Sawgrass Mills opened in 1990, tile had become the default roof for new subdivisions, and most of those first-generation tile roofs are still in place.
- Hip and ridge tiles set in mortar that has cracked and let go
- Foam-set field tile on 1990s homes where the adhesive paddies have aged
- Brittle 30# felt at the eaves under tile that still looks new
- Flat roofs on Sunrise Lakes condo buildings with worn coatings and blocked drains
Sunrise roofs from east to west, and what wears out first
Drive west on Sunrise Boulevard and the roofs get younger by the mile. Their failure points shift with them.
1960s–70s Sunrise Golf Village streets and canal blocks east of University Drive
Typical roof: Shingle or flat concrete tile laid over the original board deck, often on a second or third covering
What fails first: Rusted drip edge and rotted fascia at the eaves, plus lead or rubber pipe boots that cracked long ago
Roof Repair (Shingle & Tile)1980s subdivisions such as Springtree Lakes and Welleby
Typical roof: S-profile or flat concrete tile, mortar-set at hips and ridges over 30# felt
What fails first: Ridge mortar bond breaks first, then the felt turns brittle at eaves and valleys while the tile still looks fine
Tile Roof Replacement1990s townhomes and houses toward Sawgrass Mills
Typical roof: Concrete tile with foam-set field tile on its first-generation underlayment
What fails first: Aged adhesive paddies loosen field tiles on the windward slopes, and valley metal starts to corrode
Tile Roof RepairSunrise Lakes 55-plus condo phases
Typical roof: Low-slope built-up or modified bitumen with coatings
What fails first: Coatings thin out and interior drains clog, so water ponds and works into seams near the parapets
HOA & Villa Roof RepairRoofing permits in Sunrise, FL at a glance
- Who issues the permit
- City of Sunrise Community Development, Building Division
- High-Velocity Hurricane Zone
- Yes — products need Miami-Dade NOA or Florida HVHZ approval.
- Other approvals
- Your HOA or condo association’s architectural approval, which most Sunrise subdivisions and condo phases require for a re-roof
- Re-roof applications go to the Building Division with the HVHZ Uniform Roofing Permit Application and its attachments, and the city accepts electronic submittals through its e-Plan Review system.
- Inspections are booked at least one day ahead, by phone or through the city’s online account portal.
- A Sunrise permit stays alive only while inspections keep passing on a regular cycle, so a stalled job can let it lapse. We keep the inspection schedule moving from tear-off to final.
- Because the whole county sits in the high-velocity zone, the tile attachment method you see on the roof has to match the one named in the product approval, and inspectors check it in place.
Procedures and fees change — the building office for your address has the final word, and we confirm requirements before every job.
From Sawgrass to Sunrise Boulevard
We cover the neighborhoods around Sawgrass Mills and the Amerant Bank Arena, the older blocks near Sunrise Boulevard and Oakland Park Boulevard, and everything along Nob Hill Road and Pine Island Road in between. The Sunrise ZIP codes we see most are 33313, 33322, 33323, 33325, 33326 and 33351.
A typical call: after a gusty thunderstorm, a homeowner finds two broken tiles in the lawn. Up top, a handful near the ridge have lifted because the original mortar lost its bond, and the underlayment underneath shows its age. We photograph it all so you can weigh a repair against planning a replacement.
Plenty of Sunrise owners are pitched a pressure-clean and seal, or a price built from satellite measurements. Both have a place. Neither tells you what the underlayment looks like, and on a 30-year-old tile roof that layer decides whether you need repairs or a new roof. We lift tiles at the eaves, valleys and walls before we put a recommendation in writing.
Before you sign with anyone, look up the contractor’s license on the state’s myfloridalicense.com site and check that the permit will be pulled under that same license with the City of Sunrise.
Neighborhoods & communities we serve in Sunrise
Sunrise Golf Village
The city’s original section, with 1970s-era homes on the canals of the west side and a mix of Spanish-style houses, townhomes and condos to the east. Plenty of older decks here.
Springtree Lakes
A 1980s neighborhood with modest HOA fees near Oak Hammock Park. Many original tile roofs are at the age where underlayment decides repair versus replacement.
Welleby
Single-family streets anchored by Welleby Park. Tile roofs from the development’s first build-out are now well into their second or third decade.
Sawgrass
Mediterranean-style townhomes and condos close to Sawgrass Mills. Shared rooflines mean association approval and coordinated repairs across units.
Sunrise Lakes
Large 55-plus condo phases with many low-slope roofs. Drain upkeep and coating cycles are the main levers boards have on roof life.
Roofing services in Sunrise, FL
Resetting slipped tile, rebuilding hip and ridge, and replacing broken pieces with the closest available profile and color.
Tear-off to the deck, new self-adhered underlayment and HVHZ-approved tile attachment for Sunrise homes from the ’80s and ’90s.
Leaks under tile usually start at valleys, pipe boots or wall flashing; we find the entry point before replacing anything.
Wind-lifted tile and torn underlayment documented and repaired after a storm, with temporary protection first if needed.
Tile and low-slope repairs for villa and 55-plus condo associations across Sunrise, coordinated with managers and scheduled around residents.
Also available: roof repair (shingle & tile), shingle roof replacement & re-roofing, roof inspection, flat roof repair, emergency roof repair.
Sunrise roofing costs: the local variables
- Tile profile and color matching
- Older S-tile and flat profiles from the ’80s and ’90s are not always still produced. Finding a close match or salvaging tile from a hidden slope affects both repair cost and HOA approval.
- Mortar versus foam attachment
- Rebuilding mortar-set ridges or re-adhering foam-set field tile requires approved materials and methods in the HVHZ, and it adds labor compared with a simple tile swap.
- Association paperwork
- Many Sunrise communities want color samples, product sheets and a copy of the permit before work starts. Preparing that package is part of the job’s timeline.
- Distance from our Boca office
- Western Sunrise is a 35- to 50-minute trip on the Sawgrass Expressway. Inspections and repairs are grouped on planned Broward days so the drive doesn’t inflate small jobs.
Every job gets a written, itemized scope before work starts. For published local price ranges, see our Boca Raton roof cost guide.
Why Sunrise homeowners pick Rising Roof Services
The Sawgrass is our road in
From Woodfield Plaza we pick up the Sawgrass Expressway and exit toward Sunrise Boulevard or Oakland Park Boulevard, which puts western Sunrise within about 35 to 50 minutes. Active leaks get a same-day callback; everything else is booked on a set date.
Tile we actually lift, not just photograph
A drone shot can show a slipped ridge, but it can’t show brittle felt. We pull tiles in several spots and photograph what’s underneath, then label each finding as confirmed or suspected so you know what you are paying to fix.
Permits in a wind-zone city
Tile in Sunrise must be set with an attachment method that appears in its product approval, and the city’s building division checks it during the job. We handle the permit, the approvals and the inspection schedule, then hand you the records.
Quotes that match the invoice
Reviewers give us a 5.0 average over 31 Google reviews and often mention that the final bill matched the quote. That starts with a written, itemized scope listing tile, underlayment, flashing, permit and cleanup before any work begins.
Serving Sunrise, FL
Around Sunrise: Sawgrass Mills · Amerant Bank Arena · Welleby · Springtree · Nob Hill Road
What South Florida homeowners say
Recent Google reviews from our Boca Raton-area customers — 5.0 stars across 31 reviews.
“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.”
“Great service for fixing roofs. They corrected the leak, and now everything is operating flawlessly.”
Sunrise roofing FAQs
Is pressure cleaning and sealing enough for my Sunrise tile roof?
Cleaning and sealing can improve how the tile looks and satisfy an HOA notice, but it does nothing for the underlayment beneath. If your Sunrise roof is 25 years or older, have a few tiles lifted before paying for a restoration. If the felt is brittle, that money is better put toward repairs or a re-roof.
Can I get an accurate re-roof quote for a Sunrise home from satellite measurements?
Satellite measurements are fine for estimating roof area. They miss soft decking, the condition of the underlayment, flashing details at walls, and whether mortar or foam was used to set the tile. A price that ignores those items tends to grow once tear-off starts. An on-roof inspection gives you a number that holds.
Do I need a wind mitigation inspection after a re-roof?
It is optional, but usually worth it. A licensed inspector fills out the state OIR-B1-1802 form, noting how the deck is nailed, how the trusses are strapped to the walls and whether a sealed underlayment layer is present, and many insurers give credits for those features. Ask your agent what your carrier accepts before scheduling it.
How can I tell if my Sunrise tile roof needs new underlayment?
Warning signs include leaks that return after tile repairs, stains near valleys or walls, and felt that crumbles at the eaves when a tile is lifted. On a tile roof from the 1980s or ’90s, the underlayment is often the limiting factor even when the tile looks fine. An inspection that lifts tiles in a few spots gives you a clear answer.
Does my Sunrise HOA need to approve a tile roof replacement?
In most Sunrise subdivisions and condo phases, yes. Associations commonly ask for the tile manufacturer, profile and color, and some keep an approved list. Submit early, because the city permit and the association’s approval run on separate tracks. We supply product sheets and samples for your application so the architectural committee has what it needs.
Nearby areas we serve
Schedule your Sunrise roof inspection
Rising Roof Services is ready to look at your Sunrise roof, whether it’s a few loose tiles or a full re-roof you’re budgeting for. Call (831) 666-1600 to schedule.