Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Dvele Construction in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Rowan Construction Group Fort Lauderdale
Rowan Construction Group Fort Lauderdale provides independent Dvele modular home service across Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, including impact window upgrades, roof repairs, and full Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale on Dvele L SERIES, M SERIES, and Duo ADU modules. The single factor that shapes every Dvele job we take here: Fort Lauderdale sits in one of only two Florida HVHZ counties, so a window or roofing product approved in Palm Beach or Miami-Dade won’t pass inspection here, and many Dvele modules rest on elevated foundations in AE flood zones where capillary moisture attacks steel base channels differently than conventional CBS construction. Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule your free estimate - we deliver a written price before any work starts, every time.
Why Fort Lauderdale Residents Choose Us for Dvele Service
We’ve worked on Dvele modules in Fort Lauderdale since the first units arrived in South Florida, and the learning curve was steep. Factory-built steel framing behaves differently on a coastal lot than site-built CBS block, especially when that lot sits at 6-9 feet above sea level with a water table that rises fast during king-tide season. Grant Rowan, our owner, put in years reading plans and managing site work before any Dvele module crossed his path - training at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, then residential and light commercial projects that taught him to spot a misaligned seam or corroded base channel before the drywall goes soft. “Measure twice, write it down, then say it once” - that’s how we scope every job.
We’re an independent service provider, not authorized or sponsored by Dvele. That matters because our recommendations are based on what we find, not on a manufacturer’s preferred fix. We stock Dvele OEM-spec seam gaskets and envelope sealants locally for fast turnaround, and when OEM lead times stretch out, we document the marine-grade stainless fasteners and HVHZ-approved glazing we substitute - in writing, with the spec sheet attached. Our crews are background-checked and uniformed; a live person answers calls 24/7; and every visit produces a documented photo record you keep, not an upgrade you pay extra for. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, the price is written before anyone picks up a tool.
Common Dvele Construction Problems We Solve in Fort Lauderdale

- Steel base-channel corrosion on elevated foundations. Dvele modules in Fort Lauderdale often land on stem-wall or pier foundations to meet AE flood-zone elevation requirements. Capillary moisture wicks up through concrete and attacks the steel base channel - we see this in Las Olas Isles and Colee Hammock where 1950s-1970s lot development left little room for modern drainage. The rust shows at the module base while neighboring CBS homes with integrated slab foundations stay clean.
- Wind-driven rain intrusion at module seams. Dvele’s factory-sealed envelope panels crane together on site, and minor misalignment during the stitch process opens a path for Broward’s driving summer squalls. We traced one leak in a Rio Vista M SERIES to a gasket gap no wider than a pencil - enough to saturate interior drywall during a three-hour storm band.
- HVHZ inspection failures on non-approved glazing. A Dvele window or door unit that passed code in Orlando or even West Palm Beach can fail Broward inspection outright. We’ve re-glazed entire modules where aftermarket replacements were installed by contractors who didn’t know the county line mattered.
- Solar-plus-battery corrosion at marine-exposed penetrations. Dvele’s integrated rooftop systems use DC disconnects and conduit runs that sit in salt air 365 days. The corrosion starts at the penetration seal, trips the inverter, and can void the roof warranty if water tracks back under the flashing.
- Module-level replacement vs. repair decisions. Seam failure alone we repair. Seam failure plus steel base-channel corrosion together mean the module’s structural integrity is compromised, and we tell you so - in writing, with photos - before quoting replacement.
Before
AfterDvele Service in Fort Lauderdale: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Broward County is one of only two Florida counties designated a High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and that single fact reshapes every Dvele project we touch in Fort Lauderdale. A glazing product approved for Palm Beach County - twenty miles north - is not legal here. The separate HVHZ product-approval process disqualifies materials that pass elsewhere, which means Dvele modules originally spec’d with non-HVHZ units, or later serviced with aftermarket replacements from outside Broward, hit a permitting wall. We’ve had owners bring us inspection failures where the only issue was a window that was perfectly code-compliant in Boca Raton. The fix is re-glazing with HVHZ-approved units, documented by spec sheet, before re-inspection. This isn’t a paperwork quirk - it’s a structural standard written for 170-mph wind exposure, and Fort Lauderdale’s position on the Atlantic coast is why it exists. Add the city’s 6-9 foot elevations and active street-raising program in finger-isle neighborhoods, and you’ve got construction sites where utility depths shift mid-project and pump-station sequencing can delay inspections that have nothing to do with our crew’s schedule. We build that contingency into every written timeline we deliver.
Dvele Models & Products We Service in Fort Lauderdale

We service the full Dvele modular platform: L SERIES single-story homes, M SERIES multi-module two-story configurations, Duo ADU-class accessory dwelling units, and custom modular configurations with integrated solar and battery storage. Our Fort Lauderdale warehouse stocks OEM-spec seam gaskets, envelope sealants, and base-channel flashing kits for same-week turnaround on most repairs. When Dvele OEM parts are back-ordered, we substitute documented equal-spec marine-grade stainless fasteners and HVHZ-approved glazing - never a mystery component, always with the spec sheet attached to your written quote. Dvele sales & service details are available for owners researching the platform; our focus is keeping existing modules sound in South Florida’s specific conditions.
Dvele Service Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Every project gets a flat written price before work starts - Clause 1 of The Haven Standard. Below are the service ranges we most often quote for Dvele modules in Fort Lauderdale. Your specific number depends on module count, access conditions, and whether we’re repairing or replacing.
| Service | Price Range (Fort Lauderdale) |
|---|---|
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 - $25,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400 - $1,800 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 - $20,000 |
| Full Bathroom Remodeling | $9,000 - $28,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 - $12,000 |
What drives cost: HVHZ-approved materials carry a premium over standard Florida products; elevated foundations in AE zones add access complexity; and module-seam work requires specialized gasket materials not stocked by generic contractors. Our free estimate includes a documented photo record of current conditions, a line-item scope with material brands named, and a written warranty - no bundled charges, no “call for pricing.” Call (754) 254-7676 for your exact quote.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area

We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Dvele Construction in Fort Lauderdale
They must carry separate HVHZ product approval to pass Broward inspection - approval from Palm Beach or Miami-Dade does not transfer. We verify approval numbers against the Florida Product Approval database during our free assessment. Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule - estimates are free.
Your module likely sits on an elevated stem-wall or pier foundation in an AE flood zone, where capillary moisture wicks up through concrete and attacks the steel base channel. CBS homes with slab-on-grade foundations don’t have this exposure path. We inspect the channel with a borescope, document corrosion depth, and quote repair or reinforcement - in writing, with photos. Call (754) 254-7676 for an exact assessment.
We coordinate our scope with Dvele’s warranty terms where possible, but as an independent provider we do not represent the manufacturer. Our approach: document pre-existing conditions with photos, use OEM-compatible or documented equal-spec materials, and provide our own written workmanship warranty. The factory warranty on structural elements remains separate from our remodel work. Call (754) 254-7676 to review your specific module’s warranty language.
The panels and battery unit themselves are engineered for high wind, but the DC disconnect, conduit penetrations, and roof seals are vulnerable to salt-air corrosion that can trip the inverter and compromise the roof membrane. We inspect penetration flashing and seal integrity as part of our roof service - not the electrical system itself, which requires a licensed electrician. Call (754) 254-7676 to add a roof-penetration inspection to your estimate.
We were called to a Dvele M SERIES module in Rio Vista after the owners noticed soft drywall near the second-story module seam following a late-summer squall line. Our tech traced it to a misaligned envelope gasket where the crane-set module was stitched to the base module - not a roof leak at all - and we resealed the seam with marine-grade gasket material, replaced the saturated drywall, and added a stainless drip flashing. Six months later, after a king-tide week, the joint was still dry and we passed the Broward re-inspection in one visit. The only way to know is inspection: we trace water paths with moisture meters and thermal imaging, then show you the source before quoting repair. Call (754) 254-7676 - estimates are free.
Service Areas Near Fort Lauderdale

We serve Dvele owners throughout the Fort Lauderdale service area and adjacent communities, including Dvele service in Wilton Manors and Dvele service in Oakland Park, plus Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and Lauderhill. Travel distance affects scheduling but not pricing - our written quote is the number you pay.
Book Your Dvele Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule your free Dvele assessment. We’ll deliver a written price with line-item scope, material brands named, and a documented photo record of current conditions - before any work starts, every time. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies: if it’s not done right, we make it right. Grant Rowan and the Fort Lauderdale crew are available for emergency roof and window calls; planned Kitchen Remodeling - Fort Lauderdale and other remodels are scheduled with a fixed start date and no change-order surprises.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2007.







Before
After
Before
After
Before
After