Old Marsh Pump House Roof Restoration

Old Marsh Pump House

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Facility: Irrigation Pump House

Construction Type: Roof Restoration (Re-Roof & Structural Repair)

Project Description

The irrigation pump house at Old Marsh Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida — a private Pete Dye course set within a protected wetlands preserve — had reached the end of its roof’s service life. Years of South Florida weather had left the original wood shake roof failing, with water working its way down into the structure beneath it. Left unaddressed, the damage threatened the building that shelters the course’s irrigation equipment.

Roughneck Ranch carried out a full roof restoration: not just a new roof surface, but a repair of the structure underneath it. We rebuilt the compromised framing and decking, re-roofed the building, renewed the eaves, and added a new access hatch — returning the pump house to a sound, weather-tight condition.

Old Marsh Pump House Photos

Our assessment revealed key structural issues:

A failing wood shake roof. The original shake roof had weathered past the point of repair, allowing water to penetrate the structure below.

Damaged trusses and sheathing. Inside, the roof trusses and sheathing had deteriorated — with daylight visible through gaps and rot in the boards — compromising the structural integrity of the roof.

Rotted soffits and fascia. At the eaves, the soffits and fascia had broken down and crumbled, leaving the roof edge exposed and unsealed.

No sound roof access. The building needed a proper, secure access hatch for maintenance of the equipment housed inside.

Structural Repair of Trusses & Sheathing. Before any new roofing went on, we addressed the structure itself — repairing the damaged trusses and replacing the deteriorated sheathing so the new roof would sit on a sound, solid deck.

Complete Re-Roofing. With the framing restored, we installed a new architectural asphalt shingle roof across all roof planes, with clean hip ridges and a crisp new drip edge — a durable, watertight surface built for South Florida’s climate.

New Soffits & Fascia. We rebuilt the eaves, installing new soffits and fascia in place of the rotted woodwork to close in and protect the roof edge.

New Access Hatch. Finally, we added a new access hatch to give the maintenance team secure, convenient entry to the building and its irrigation equipment.

What began as a worn-out roof became a complete, sound restoration. With repaired framing, a new shingle roof, renewed eaves, and a new access hatch, the Old Marsh pump house is once again fully protected from the elements — ready to safeguard the irrigation equipment that keeps this Pete Dye course in championship condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Roughneck Ranch offer?

End-to-end golf course maintenance facility construction across Florida, including complete facility builds, concrete, custom steel buildings, wash racks, cart storage, pump houses, and licensed electrical and plumbing.

Where is Roughneck Ranch located?

Based in West Palm Beach, FL, serving golf courses throughout the state.

What makes Roughneck Ranch different from other construction companies?

Family-owned and licensed, specializing exclusively in golf course maintenance facilities with in-house construction, electrical, and plumbing — so one team handles the entire project.

Can you renovate or upgrade existing maintenance facilities?

Yes — projects of all sizes, from new construction to renovations and structural upgrades.

What plumbing services do you offer?

Wash stations, chemical mixing areas, and full-system designs built for the demands of golf course maintenance operations.