Residential roofing
We replace and repair shingle, metal and tile roofs for homeowners across Orlando and Central Florida. The process is deliberately unglamorous: we look at the roof, photograph what we find, explain what it means in plain language, and put the options in writing.
Roof systems for Central Florida homes
- Architectural shingleMost common here; good value, wide color range
- Metal — standing seam & panelLong life, reflective, strong wind performance
- Tile — concrete & clayDistinctive, durable, common in certain neighborhoods
- Repairs & leak diagnosticsTargeted fixes where a replacement is not warranted
What Florida sun and rain do to a roof
A roof in Central Florida ages differently to one further north. UV exposure is relentless and breaks down shingle mats and sealants faster. Summer afternoons bring heavy, concentrated rain that exposes any weakness in flashing or valleys within minutes rather than gradually. Humidity keeps everything damp long enough for algae streaking to take hold on north-facing slopes. And every few years the region sits in the path of a tropical system.
Practically, that means two things. Roofs here reach the end of their useful life sooner than the number printed on the shingle wrapper suggests, and small unaddressed problems escalate quickly because the weather tests them so often.
Signs worth getting looked at
- Granules collecting in the gutters or at downspout outlets
- Shingles that are cracked, curling, or missing after a storm
- Staining on ceilings or the tops of interior walls
- Daylight visible through the roof deck from inside the attic
- Sagging along a roof line or between rafters
- Flashing lifting around chimneys, skylights or vent pipes
How we quote a residential roof
We inspect the roof and the attic where it is accessible, because what is happening underneath often tells a clearer story than the surface does. You get photographs of the findings and a written scope with options — typically a repair path and a replacement path, with the trade-offs between them explained rather than implied.
If the roof has years left in it, we will tell you that. It is a worse outcome for us in the short term and a much better one for the relationship.
Where we work
Homes across Orlando, Winter Park, Kissimmee, Altamonte Springs and the surrounding Central Florida communities. If your address is nearby but not listed, call and ask — we almost certainly cover it.
Common questions
Most Central Florida homes are a two to four day job once we are on site, weather permitting. Tear-off and dry-in usually happen the same day so the house is never left open overnight. Tile and metal take longer than shingle, and a complex roof with multiple valleys and dormers takes longer than a simple gable.
Architectural shingle is the most common choice here and the most affordable. Metal costs more up front but lasts substantially longer, reflects heat well and handles wind exceptionally — it often makes sense if you intend to stay in the house. Tile suits certain neighborhoods and architectural styles, and some HOAs require it. We will show you what each option means for your specific roof rather than steering you.
We can document the roof’s condition thoroughly, prepare a clear line-item scope, and answer contractor-related questions while the claim is being reviewed. What we will not do is tell you the outcome of a claim in advance or promise a deductible will disappear — see our financing and insurance page for how the process actually works.
We tarp what needs protecting, keep the debris contained rather than letting it land wherever, and magnet-sweep for nails at the end of every day, not just at the end of the job. Clean job sites are one of the things we are actually judged on, and a nail in a tyre undoes any amount of good roofing.
Yes — a roof replacement in Florida requires a permit and inspection, and we handle that as part of the job. It exists to confirm the work meets current code, including fastening and wind-uplift requirements, and it matters at resale: an unpermitted roof is a problem that surfaces at exactly the wrong moment.
Age is the first signal — if the roof is near the end of its expected life, repairs start costing more than they return. Beyond that: granule loss collecting in gutters, cracked or curling shingles, daylight visible in the attic, or repeated leaks in different places. A single leak on an otherwise sound roof is usually just a repair, and we will say so.