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AfterCWS Roof Replacement & Installation in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
CWS roof replacement and installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs between $14,000 and $38,000 depending on square footage, roof pitch, and whether you’re going with concrete tile, metal, or shingle. Most full replacements take 3 to 7 working days once materials land. We’re an independent CWS service provider, not a manufacturer-authorized dealer, which means we source parts honestly and tell you when an aftermarket component does the same job for less money.
If you own a CWS roof in Fort Lauderdale and it’s leaking, lifting, or simply aging past its useful life, this page tells you what actually goes wrong with these systems, what a replacement should cost, and how we approach the work. Call (904) 747-8989 to schedule a free estimate.
Key Takeaways
- We replace and install CWS roofing systems across Fort Lauderdale, from Las Olas to Coral Ridge.
- Free estimates, written line-item pricing, and no change orders once we agree on scope.
- The 36500-Day Done Right Promise applies to every CWS roof we touch.
- Background-checked, uniformed crew on every job. Live person answers the phone, day or night.
How CWS Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
CWS builds a solid roof system, but nothing survives South Florida indefinitely. Salt air, hurricane cycles, and relentless UV exposure work on every component, and CWS systems have some predictable trouble spots we see again and again in Fort Lauderdale.
- CWS concrete tile surface spalling near the coast. Homes within two miles of the beach in areas like Harbor Beach and Las Olas Isles get hit with salt-laden wind. Concrete tiles absorb salt, and over time the surface starts flaking off in sheets. The underlayment is still doing its job, but the tile loses its protective glaze. We replace spalled tile before water gets behind it and rots the deck.
- Valley metal corrosion on CWS tile systems. CWS valley flashings are steel, and in Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, the lap joints rust first. Once rust eats through at a lap, water follows the seam straight into the attic. We pull the old valley, install a heavier-gauge replacement, and re-bed tiles with proper overlap. This is the number one leak source on CWS tile roofs we replace.
- Underlayment breakdown on CWS shingle roofs after 12 to 15 years. The shingles might look fine from the ground, but the felt or synthetic underlayment underneath dries out and loses its waterproofing. Fort Lauderdale’s wet season exposes this fast. We strip to the deck, inspect for rot, and rebuild the entire system so you’re not chasing leaks one patch at a time.
- Flashing failures at CWS skylight and vent penetrations. On CWS systems, the pipe boots and skylight flashings are typically the first components to go. The rubber gaskets shrink and crack in the heat. We replace every boot and flashing during a roof replacement, not just the ones that look bad. It’s the difference between a roof that lasts twenty years and one that leaks in three.
- Wind-driven rain intrusion on CWS ridge caps. CWS ridge caps that were never properly mortar-bedded in the first place lift during tropical storms. Fort Lauderdale sees enough of those that a loose ridge cap becomes a recurring problem. We reset and mechanically fasten every ridge cap during replacement, then re-point with a flexible sealant that moves with the house.
Our CWS Roof Replacement & Installation Process
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Call and inspection. You reach a live person at (904) 747-8989. We schedule a walkthrough of your CWS roof, attic, and ceilings. Ed Winslow personally reviews the findings.
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Written line-item quote. You get a written estimate with every component priced separately. No allowances, no “we’ll see when we get up there.” We tell you what it costs before we start.
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Parts and material decision. We show you OEM CWS components alongside equivalent aftermarket options where the quality matches or exceeds original spec. You choose. We never mark up parts unfairly.
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Removal and deck inspection. We strip the old system, check the deck for rot or termite damage, and replace anything questionable. You know about it before we proceed.
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Installation. New underlayment, flashings, and CWS tile, metal, or shingle system installed to current Florida Building Code. Permits pulled, inspections passed.
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Final walkthrough. We walk the roof with you, show you the work, and put the 36500-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
What CWS Roof Replacement & Installation Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Here are honest numbers for CWS replacements we’ve completed in Fort Lauderdale over the last few years. Every roof is different, so use these as ranges, not gospel.
- CWS concrete tile replacement - $22,000 to $38,000 for a typical 1,800 to 2,800 square foot Fort Lauderdale home. Tile profile, roof slope, and deck repairs move the number.
- CWS metal roof installation - $18,000 to $32,000 depending on panel gauge and whether you’re replacing sheathing. Metal holds up beautifully against Fort Lauderdale’s salt air.
- CWS shingle roof replacement - $14,000 to $22,000 for architectural shingles on a standard single-story or two-story home. Deck replacement and rotten fascia add cost.
- Partial CWS replacement (one slope or section) - $7,000 to $14,000 if the rest of the roof is sound and matches acceptably.
What moves the price: roof pitch (steep equals more labor), number of penetrations, deck rot discovery, tile profile availability, and whether you need a crane or can use a conveyor. We hold to our written estimate. If we find rotten decking, we show you photos and get your approval before spending another dollar. Call (904) 747-8989 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for CWS Work
Ed Winslow grew up in Miami and learned young that South Florida weather doesn’t forgive a sloppy installation. He trained in building construction technology at Miami Dade College, then spent years working through every phase of exterior work: rough openings, weatherproofing, impact glazing, roofing, the whole job. He’s been serving Fort Lauderdale with his crew for years now, taking on everything from older homes near Las Olas Boulevard to newer builds closer to the beach. His name’s on the truck, and that’s the only guarantee you need.
We’re a local Fort Lauderdale company, not a franchise with a call center in another state. When you call (904) 747-8989, a person answers. We show up in uniform, background-checked, and with the manufacturer knowledge to handle CWS systems correctly. And if you’re weighing a roof replacement against other exterior work, we also install impact windows and doors from PGT, CGI, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems. One local team, one owner, one standard.
Our 36500-Day Done Right Promise means exactly what it says: if it’s not done right, we make it right. Seniors and veterans get 10% off permanently. If you have a written estimate from another contractor, we’ll give you a free second opinion. And if the repair is over $200, take $40 off the invoice. These aren’t promotions. They’re how we do business in Fort Lauderdale.
FAQs
Your CWS product warranty typically covers the tile or shingle material itself, not the labor or the underlayment system, and it generally does not extend to work done by an independent contractor like us. We’re an independent CWS service provider, so we can’t transfer or extend any manufacturer coverage. What we do provide is our 36500-Day Done Right Promise, which covers our workmanship for the life of your ownership. Call (904) 747-8989 and we’ll walk through your warranty paperwork with you before any work starts.
In most cases, yes. CWS concrete tile profiles are still widely available through Florida distributors, and we can source exact matches for most lines still in production. If your line has been discontinued, we’ll show you the closest available match and point you to a Fort Lauderdale tile supplier who keeps old stock. Either way, you see the tile before we install it.
Most full CWS replacements run 3 to 7 working days once materials arrive, weather permitting. Fort Lauderdale’s afternoon thunderstorms in the summer can push a day or two. We tarp and protect your home every night, and we don’t leave the job until the roof is watertight. Call (904) 747-8989 for a schedule based on your specific roof.
If your CWS system is under 10 years old and the damage is isolated - one valley, a few cracked tiles, a single pipe boot - repair usually makes sense. Once you hit 15 years or you’re seeing leaks in multiple spots, replacement costs less per year than chasing patches. We’ll tell you straight which route is smarter for your Fort Lauderdale home, even if the honest answer means a smaller job for us.
Yes. We pull every permit required by the City of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, and we schedule the inspections. You don’t deal with the city. We handle it from start to final sign-off. Call (904) 747-8989 and we’ll confirm what your specific job requires.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.