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New construction roofing in Wellington, FL

Only 9 percent of Wellington's homes were built in 2010 or later, so most roofs here are older, and new builds are a smaller share of the village than the age of the housing stock might suggest. If you are building or buying new, the roof is one of the first items inspectors check. Knowing which code edition applies and how the roof fits the inspection sequence can save you a delayed closing or a failed inspection.

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Updated October 2026

Outdoor amphitheater stage with a green lawn, palm trees and blue sky with clouds. — Photo: Amphitheater Wellington, Florida front by Dee.lite, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped

A roof deck sheathed in red-brown ZIP System panels with black seam tape, a bucket and a ladder on the deck, homes and a street behind. — Photo: Amphitheater Wellington, Florida front by Dee.lite, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped

Code and timing

Code edition and timing for a Wellington permit

Florida's Eighth Edition building code, adopted in 2023, governs permits filed today. An application submitted on or after December 31, 2026 falls under the Ninth Edition instead. Plan your Wellington submittal around that date, because a permit filed late in 2026 may need to meet the newer rules.

Wellington sits in Palm Beach County, outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone that covers only Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Palm Beach County roofs do not carry the Miami-Dade product rules by default. Your roofer still has to show statewide product approval on the permit, and the public lookup lets you check any product number yourself.

Inspections

Underlayment, decking and the inspection order

A shingle or metal roof on a new home must be dried in by one of three methods: a full self-adhered membrane, taped strips over every deck joint under an approved underlayment, or two layers of felt fastened to a set spacing. Ask your roofer which method is planned, and confirm it appears in the permit plans.

Framing, once the roof framing and bracing are in place
Sheathing, either with the dry-in or separately after fasteners are done
Roofing, which looks at dry-in, insulation, roof covering and flashing
Final, after all work is complete

Sequencing

Scheduling the roof with the build and gutters

Gutters with downspouts are required on new homes with eaves under 6 inches, and each downspout must discharge at least 1 foot from the wall. Plan gutter and downspout routing before the roof is final so the inspector sees a complete exterior.

Florida builders must warrant a newly built home for 1 year against defects in equipment, material or workmanship that violate the Florida Building Code. Normal wear, settling and natural disasters are excluded. Keep your inspection records and written contract, and read the warranty language with your attorney or the builder before you sign.

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Questions

New construction roofing in Wellington: questions

Do roofs on new Wellington homes need a permit?

Yes. A new roof on a new home is permitted and inspected in the sequence the Florida Building Code sets. Wellington issues building permits through the Village of Wellington Building page. Confirm the permit number appears on the job site before work starts, and ask the roofer to show the approved plans.

Source: Village of Wellington - Building, read Oct 5, 2026

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Which product numbers should I check for a Wellington roof?

Look up each roofing product's Florida Building Commission approval number before installation. The public search accepts the FL number, the manufacturer, and the code version from 2001 through 2023. Statewide approval is required for roofing, and a product may not be advertised as wind-borne debris protection unless it is approved.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.842 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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Who may install a roof on a new Wellington home?

Florida law sends most roofing work to a roofing specialist rather than a general builder. In Wellington, a builder may put asphalt or fiberglass shingles, or wood shingles and shakes, on its own new building. Tile, metal and membrane work goes to a roofer holding the state certificate or registration. In Palm Beach County, 45.5% of units are single-family detached, so most buyers face this choice. Check the Florida license lookup before you sign.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 489.113 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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Can I use a private provider for my Wellington roof inspections?

Florida law lets the fee owner, or the owner's contractor with written authorization, choose a private provider for plans review or building code inspection on a Wellington job. Providers are licensed in Florida as building code administrators, engineers or architects. You still need the village permit, and the provider's inspection results should be documented for your records. Wellington's 9 percent share of post-2010 homes means many jobs here are remodels that still follow this rule.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.791 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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