Between salt air off the Atlantic, summer downpours and hurricane-force gusts, roofs in Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park and Lauderdale Lakes take a beating. Most major leaks give warning signs months in advance. Here are the seven we see most on Broward County service calls.

1. Water Stains on Ceilings or Walls

A brown ring on the ceiling means water is already getting past your roof and pooling on the drywall. By the time you see it, the leak has usually been active for weeks. Don’t repaint over it — find the source.

2. Granules in Your Gutters

Shingle granules collecting in gutters and downspouts mean your shingles are losing their UV armor. Florida sun then bakes the exposed asphalt brittle, and cracking follows fast.

3. Lifted, Curling or Missing Shingles

After any windy day, walk the perimeter of your home and look up. Lifted edges let wind-driven rain in horizontally — the #1 leak mechanism in tropical storms.

4. Cracked, Slipped or Missing Tiles

On tile roofs, one displaced tile exposes the underlayment beneath it. Underlayment is water-resistant, not waterproof — it will fail within months of direct sun and rain exposure.

5. Sagging Roof Lines or Soft Spots

A dip in your roofline usually means water has been rotting the decking below. This is a repair-now situation before it becomes structural.

6. Daylight or Damp Insulation in the Attic

Grab a flashlight on a sunny day: any pinpoints of light through the roof deck are holes. Damp or matted insulation confirms active leaking.

7. Your Energy Bill Is Creeping Up

Water-saturated insulation and failing roof ventilation force your A/C to work harder — a subtle early symptom many Broward homeowners miss.

Repair or Replace?

If your roof is under ~12 years old and damage is localized, repair is usually the smart money. Older than 15 with widespread symptoms? Compare repair quotes against replacement: see current replacement costs and check whether insurance may cover storm damage.

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