Roofing services

Start with what is happening to your roof. If water is coming in, go to leaks or storm damage. If the roof is old or your insurer is asking about it, start with an inspection.

Leaks & storm damage

Leak detection & repairWhat to do when water comes through the ceiling, how a leak gets traced to its source, and the permit rules for a repair.
Emergency & storm repairWhat to do after a storm damages your roof: safety, protecting the inside, insurance photos, claim deadlines and contract rules.

Roof repair

Tile roof repairRepairs for clay and concrete tile roofs: broken or slipped tile, underlayment leaks, ridges, flashing, and matching tile.
Shingle roof repairRepairs for wind-lifted shingles, failed flashing and leaks, done to the Florida code and permitted where required.
Metal roof repairRepairs for loose fasteners, leaking seams, failed flashing and corrosion on 5V and standing seam roofs, done to the Florida code.
Flat roof (TPO) repairPonding, blisters, open seams and parapet leaks: how flat roof repairs work in Florida, and when a small repair needs a permit.

Roof replacement

Tile roof replacementClay and concrete tile re-roofs built to the Florida code: permit, tear-off, deck, underlayment, tested attachment, inspections.
Shingle roof replacementHow a shingle re-roof is permitted, built and inspected in South and Central Florida, from tear-off to final.
Metal roof replacementStanding seam and 5V metal re-roofs built as an approved system, with the code's HVHZ and statewide rules explained.
Flat roof (TPO) replacementTear-off or recover, TPO or modified bitumen, drains and scuppers: what a code-compliant flat roof replacement involves in Florida.

Inspections & upgrades

Roof inspectionA roof inspection with photos of every slope, and a plain guide to which insurance roof forms a roofer can and cannot sign.
Roof waterproofingRoof paint, roof coatings and waterproofing membranes are three different things. Here is what each does and which ones need a permit.
Skylight & vent installationImpact-rated skylights, curbs that shed water, and attic vents sized by the code's 1/150 and 1/300 rules. What the job involves in Florida.

Roof types at a glance

Roof type	Typical life	Repair / Replace
Clay or concrete tile	40–60 years¹	Repair Replace
Asphalt shingle	12–18 years¹	Repair Replace
Metal (standing seam, 5V)	50+ years¹	Repair Replace
Flat / low-slope (TPO)	10–25 years²	Repair Replace

Florida figures except TPO (U.S. average). Ranges vary by source — see the cost guides.

Sources

Facts on this page come from these public sources. Last checked September 2026.

1.The Cost of a Roof Replacement in Florida — This Old House
2.How much does TPO roofing cost? — HomeGuide