To get a South Florida roof ready for hurricane season (June 1–November 30), have it professionally inspected before June, fix lifted shingles, cracked tiles and worn pipe boots, clear and secure gutters, document the roof's condition with dated photos for insurance, and confirm your wind-mitigation features are current. A pre-season inspection is the cheapest insurance against catastrophic water intrusion.
Pre-season roof checklist
Work through these before the first named storm forms:
- Get a professional inspection before June 1.
- Replace lifted/torn shingles, cracked tiles and dried-out pipe boots.
- Reseal flashing around vents, skylights and valleys.
- Clear gutters and confirm drains on flat roofs aren't ponding.
- Photograph the whole roof, dated, to baseline its condition for any future claim.
- Update your wind-mitigation inspection to capture premium credits.
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Frequently asked questions
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, with peak activity from mid-August through October. The time to prepare your roof is spring — before the season starts.