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CWS Roof Repair in Boca Raton: What to Know First
CWS roof repair in Boca Raton is work we handle regularly, and most jobs are done within one to three days of your first call. We’re an independent CWS service provider, which means we fix what’s broken without pushing a full replacement unless your roof actually needs one. You’ll get a straight answer on cost before we touch anything, and the number to call is (561) 816-5648.
This page is for homeowners in Boca Raton who own a CWS roof or are considering one and want to know how repairs actually work. If you’ve got a leak, lifted flashing, deteriorating sealant, or a tile that cracked after a storm, you’re in the right place. We’ll walk through what CWS systems fail, why they fail in our climate, and what it costs to make it right.
How CWS Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Barrel tile ridge cracking on CWS concrete tile systems. We see this most often on older CWS concrete tile roofs in neighborhoods like Woodfield Hunt Club and The Polo Club. The ridge tiles take direct sun and thermal expansion day after day, and eventually hairline cracks let water wick into the mortar bed. We pull the cracked ridge, reset the mortar with a polymer-modified mix that flexes better than standard mortar, and re-bed the tile so it matches the existing profile.
- Flashing separation at wall-to-roof intersections on CWS tile roofs. The original step flashing expands and contracts at a different rate than the concrete tile, and after enough Boca Raton storms, the sealant bond lets go. Water finds the gap and runs down the wall sheathing. We cut back the old flashing, install new aluminum step flashing, and re-seal with a marine-grade sealant that stays flexible in our heat and humidity.
- Underlayment breakdown beneath CWS tiles. Most homeowners don’t see this one coming because the tiles look fine from the street. The issue is the original underlayment, typically an asphalt-saturated felt, which breaks down after 15 to 20 years of Boca Raton’s UV and rainfall cycle. We spot this during leak investigations when water shows up in the soffit but no tile is cracked. The fix is a partial underlayment replacement: lift the tiles in the affected zone, remove the failed felt, install a synthetic underlayment, and reset the tiles.
- Valley clogging and overflow on CWS tile intersections. Boca Raton’s oak canopy drops leaves into roof valleys all year, and CWS tile roofs with narrow valleys can’t shed the debris fast enough. Water backs up, creeps under the tile course, and stains the ceiling inside. We clear the valley, inspect the valley metal for rust-through, and if needed, replace the valley liner with a wider profile that handles heavier leaf load.
- Pointed shingle granulation on CWS asphalt shingle lines. On CWS asphalt shingle roofs, especially the ones installed 10-plus years ago, we see granule loss concentrated along the shingle butt line where the seal strip sits. The South Florida sun breaks down the asphalt, the granules slough off, and the shingle starts to curl. We replace individual shingles when the curl is localized, and we’ll tell you honestly when the granule loss is widespread enough that targeted repairs won’t hold.
Our CWS Roof Repair Process
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You call (561) 816-5648. A live person answers, day or night. You describe the leak, the location, and when you first noticed it. We schedule the visit and tell you up front whether the trip charge applies.
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We inspect the roof from top to bottom. We start on the roof surface, not in the attic. We look at the tile condition, flashing, sealant joints, valley integrity, and any pipe boots or vents. Then we go inside to trace water stains and confirm the path of the leak.
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We explain the diagnosis in plain English. You’ll hear exactly what failed, why it failed, and whether the fix is localized or part of a bigger pattern. Ed Winslow’s name is on the door, and on every job we do, so we don’t pad the diagnosis.
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We go over parts before we install anything. On a CWS tile roof, we prefer OEM tile replacements when the tile is still in production so the color and profile match. For flashing, sealants, and underlayment, we use components that hold up to Boca Raton’s specific climate, sometimes better than the original specification.
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We make the repair and test it. Every repair gets a water test before we leave. If the leak is weather-dependent and we can’t replicate it, we tell you that honestly and leave the site clean.
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You get the repair warranty and a written receipt. The work is covered by our workmanship promise. If it’s not done right, we come back.
What CWS Roof Repair Costs in Boca Raton
Most CWS roof repairs in Boca Raton fall between $350 and $1,200 depending on what failed. Here’s the honest breakdown:
- Minor tile replacement or ridge re-bedding: $350-$600. One or two cracked tiles, a short ridge run, or a re-sealed flashing joint.
- Flashing repair at a wall or chimney: $500-$900. Includes removal of old flashing, new step flashing, and full re-sealing.
- Valley clearing and liner replacement: $400-$800. Leaf and debris removal plus new valley metal if the original has rusted through.
- Partial underlayment replacement: $900-$1,800. Lifting and resetting tile in a defined zone, stripping failed felt, and installing synthetic underlayment.
What moves the price is roof pitch, tile profile availability, and how much decking shows signs of rot once the tiles come up. We’ll give you a written, itemized quote before any work starts, and we don’t change the number once we open the roof unless you approve it first. Call (561) 816-5648 for a free estimate.
Why Boca Raton Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for CWS Work
We’ve been doing exterior work across South Florida since 2011, and Ed Winslow personally knows Boca Raton roofs the way you know your own street. We’re authorized installers for PGT, CGI, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems alongside CWS, so when a repair touches a roof-to-window transition or a door threshold that’s leaking, we know how all of those systems tie together. One company fixing the whole envelope beats three specialists pointing fingers at each other.
Every technician who shows up at your door is background-checked and uniformed. You know who you’re letting on your property before the truck parks. And the 36500-Day Done Right Promise is exactly what it sounds like: if the repair isn’t done right, we make it right. No argument, no runaround. A neighbor you can call at 2 a.m. and someone will actually answer. That’s the standard.
FAQs
No, hiring an independent CWS service provider for a repair does not void your warranty as long as the repair is performed to industry standards and doesn’t modify the roofing system beyond the original design. We keep your repair documented and photographed, and we never alter the drainage pattern or tile layout.
In most cases, yes. CWS tile profiles and color blends are still in production for the lines we see across Boca Raton, and we source matching tile through local distributors. If a color blend has been discontinued, we’ll tell you before work starts and show you a sample of the closest available match. Call (561) 816-5648 and we’ll check your specific tile.
Most repairs are done in a single visit of three to five hours. The exception is partial underlayment replacement, which can take a full day or two if rain delays tile removal. We’ll give you the timeline before we start, and we don’t leave a roof open overnight.
If the roof structure is sound and the tile is holding, repair is usually the smarter money. Replacement only makes sense when underlayment has failed across the whole roof deck or the tile itself is reaching the end of its service life. We’ll show you the condition of your roof in photos and explain what’s repairable and what is not.
No. There is no trip charge for estimates within our home county, which includes Boca Raton. You also get a free second opinion on any written estimate you have from another contractor. And if your repair comes to over $200, you get $40 off. Those offers have been standing for years and they don’t expire.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Boca Raton and nearby areas.
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