The first question every Wellington homeowner asks me: what's a new roof going to cost? Here's my honest answer: I won't give you a number until I've been on your roof with a tape measure. But I will tell you exactly what drives the price, what to watch for, and how to not get burned — because Wellington's bigger homes mean bigger roofs, and bigger roofs mean the details matter more.
I'm Joe. I run Onel Construction out of Boca Raton. Fifteen years in this business. I'm not going to give you "call for a free estimate" and nothing else — I'm going to tell you how roof replacement actually works.
What Actually Drives the Price
Size. This is the Wellington factor. Larger homes on larger lots mean more roof squares than the average South Florida house, and roofing is priced by the square. The good news: the per-square economics are the same as anywhere else. The reality: there's just more roof.
Material. Architectural shingles are the workhorse — good life, good price. Tile is common on Wellington's higher-end homes — costs more, lasts longer, and needs a structure built for the weight. Metal costs the most upfront and outlives everything. There's no wrong answer, just trade-offs, and I'll lay them out for your house. If your home already has tile and you're considering a switch, my engineer Troy Bishop reviews the structural side — tile-to-shingle or shingle-to-tile changes aren't guesses.
How many layers are coming off. One layer of old shingles is a normal tear-off. Two layers is double the dumpster, double the labor, and your price goes up before we've laid a single new shingle.
The decking underneath. You don't know the condition of the wood until the old roof is off. If there's rot — and in South Florida, there's often rot — it gets replaced. Any roofer who prices decking repairs sight-unseen is making it up. I tell you upfront how I handle it: I document it, I show you, we deal with it honestly.
The pitch and the complexity. A simple roofline is fast. Cut-up roofs with valleys, dormers, and steep pitches take longer and cost more. More flashing, more detail work, more time on the roof. Larger Wellington homes tend to have more complex rooflines — that's part of the honest math.
The Insurance Angle — This Is Big in Florida
Here's what most homeowners don't put together: a new roof can drop your homeowners insurance significantly. Carriers in Florida are brutal on old roofs — some won't even write a policy on a roof past a certain age. A new roof with a wind mitigation inspection can unlock credits worth real money every year.
I say "can" because your carrier makes the final call. But I've watched customers get meaningful premium drops after a replacement — I had my own wind mitigation done back in 2022, so I've been through the process myself. Between the insurance savings and the fact that you're not patching leaks every rainy season, the math on a new roof is better than most people think.
And don't forget: the My Safe Florida Home program has offered up to $10,000 in grant money for hurricane hardening, roofs included. Funding comes and goes with the state budget, so I check what's current when you call — and I help homeowners through the application either way.
Do I Need a Permit for a Roof Replacement in Wellington?
Always. Roof replacement in Florida is permitted work, full stop — no exceptions, no "we can skip it to save you money." The inspection verifies the nailing pattern, the underlayment, the flashing — the things that determine whether your roof survives the next big storm. I pull the permit on every roof, and I meet the inspector.
A roofer who doesn't want an inspector looking at his work is telling you everything you need to know.
How to Not Get Burned on a Roofing Job
Fifteen years in South Florida has taught me how roofing scams work. Here's what to watch for:
The storm chaser. Out-of-state crews that flood in after every hurricane, take deposits, and vanish. If the truck has no local plates and the "office" is a PO box, keep walking.
The too-cheap bid. Roofing has real material costs that every contractor pays. If one bid is 40% below the others, he's cutting somewhere — no permit, no insurance, day labor, or he's planning to "find" thousands in surprise repairs. The cheapest roof is usually the most expensive roof you'll ever buy.
No permit, no deal. Covered above. Non-negotiable.
Get it in writing. Scope, materials by brand and type, start date, payment schedule, warranty terms. If it's not written down, it wasn't promised.
Financing
A roof is a big ticket — I don't pretend otherwise. Through Acorn Finance: typical jobs land in the low $200s–$300s/month with approved credit, rates as low as 4.49% APR. The roof goes on now, before the next storm season. The payments stay manageable.
Straight talk on numbers: the financing figures above are examples from Acorn's programs, not quotes — your actual payment depends on approved credit and the scope of your job. Material prices have moved with recent tariff increases, so don't treat any ballpark as a bid. The free estimate I give you in person uses current numbers.
Why Me and Not the Other Guy
I get on the roof myself. My process: I come out, I climb up, I measure it, I look at the decking edges, the flashing, the valleys — and I price it in person. Free estimate. You get a real number for your actual roof, not a satellite guess or a phone quote that changes on installation day.
Onel Construction LLC is a licensed general contractor — CGC1511492. Not a storm-chaser crew, not a middleman. Licensed, insured, local.
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I tell you repair vs. replace honestly. If your roof has five good years left and needs a repair, I'll say so. I'd rather earn your replacement later than sell you one you don't need now.
Permits, inspections, documentation. Every roof. Every time. You get the paper trail your insurance company wants to see.
Related Services
- Kitchen Remodeling in Wellington — interior work while you're investing in the house.
- Bathroom Remodeling in Wellington — the inside to match the new roof.
- Roof Replacement in Boca Raton — my main roofing page, same straight process.
Wellington Roof Replacement FAQ
How do I know if I need a full replacement or just a repair?
I get on the roof and look — that's the only honest answer. Age, visible wear, curling or missing shingles, leaks, the condition of the flashing: it all factors in. Some roofs have years left with a good repair. Some are done. I'll tell you which one you're looking at, and if it's a repair, I'll tell you that too.
Will a new roof lower my homeowners insurance?
It can — carriers reward newer roofs with real credits, especially with a wind mitigation inspection. Your carrier makes the final call, but the savings are often meaningful. I've been through the wind mitigation process on my own place, so I know exactly what the inspectors look for.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most homes are a few days of actual work once we start — tear-off, decking repairs if needed, underlayment, new roof, cleanup. Larger, more complex roofs take longer. I'll give you a real schedule when I've measured yours.
What about tile vs. shingle vs. metal?
Architectural shingles are the value play with a solid lifespan. Tile costs more and lasts longer but needs the structure for the weight. Metal costs the most upfront and outlives everything. I'll price your options side by side so you're comparing real numbers, not guesses.
Get On the Roof — My Eyes, Your Roof
Call or text (561) 462-9293. Free in-home estimate. I'll inspect it, measure it, and give you a straight price — and an honest opinion on whether you even need a full replacement or just a repair.
Onel Construction LLC — 7100 W Camino Real, Ste 302, Boca Raton, FL 33433. Licensed & insured, CGC1511492. Serving Wellington and all of Palm Beach County.
