Roofing guides

Straight Answers About Your Florida Roof

No sales pitch, just practical guides on what a roof problem means, what your options are, and what it is likely to cost. Written by a licensed Florida roofer for Gulf Coast homeowners. If you would rather just talk it through, call (941) 896-7793.

Leaks and Water

Find it and stop it

My roof is leaking. What do I do right now?→ How do I find where my roof is actually leaking?→ There's a water stain on my ceiling. Is it the roof?→ Why does my roof leak at the chimney, wall, or valley?→ Why is water pooling on my flat roof?→ Why does my roof leak in the valley?→ Why is my new roof already leaking?→ Water is dripping from a light fixture. What do I do?→ How can I slow a roof leak until the roofer arrives?→

Wear and Aging

Is the roof telling you something?

How long does a roof really last in Florida?→ How do I know if my roof has only a few years left?→ Do I need a new roof now, or will a repair do?→ Why does my Florida roof have black streaks?→ Granules in the gutters: is my shingle roof failing?→ My shingles are curling and cupping. What does that mean?→ My roofline is sagging or dipping. How serious is it?→ Is my roof deck damaged under the shingles?→ My tile roof is cracking. Repair or replace?→ Can someone walk on my tile roof without cracking it?→ Why is my metal roof showing rust in Florida?→ Why is my flat roof splitting or cracking?→ My flat roof looks like alligator skin. What is alligatoring?→ What are nail pops on a roof, and are they a problem?→

Storm Damage

After the hurricane

Missing shingles after a storm. What now?→ My roof is bubbling or blistering after the storm. Is it damaged?→ Wind-lifted roof tiles: repair or replace?→ Still dealing with Hurricane Ian roof damage?→ Roof damage from Hurricane Milton?→ My FEMA tarp is shredded. What now?→ Hurricane season roof prep in Manatee County→ How do I know if my roof has storm damage I can't see?→ My commercial roof has storm damage. Who do I call?→

Insurance Claims

Deadlines, coverage, denials

How Florida roof insurance claims work, step by step→ What does homeowners insurance actually cover for my roof?→ ACV vs RCV: what will my roof claim actually pay?→ How do I document roof damage for an insurance claim?→ My roof claim was denied. Now what?→ Your adjuster said "wear and tear." What that means.→ Insurance says my roof is too old. What are my options?→ How much does a wind mitigation inspection save, and how do I get one?→ My insurer non-renewed me over my roof. What do I do now?→ How do hurricane and roof deductibles work, and what will I pay?→ Does my insurer have to match my existing tile or shingle?→ Will a new roof lower my homeowners insurance?→

Choosing and Paying for a Roof

Materials, costs, what to expect

What is the best roofing material for a Florida home?→ What are the best shingles for a Florida roof?→ What is the best roofing for a home near the water?→ How much does a roof repair cost in Florida?→ What should I expect during a roof replacement?→ Can I put a new roof over my existing shingles?→ What is the best flat roof material for a Florida building?→ How much does a tile roof cost in Florida?→ How much does a metal roof cost in Florida?→ How much does a flat roof cost per square foot?→ How much does a roof inspection cost, and are they free?→ Should I replace my roof before selling my house?→

Hiring a Roofer

Licenses, questions, scams

How do I check if a Florida roofer is licensed?→ What should I ask a roofer before I hire them?→ How do I avoid a roofing scam after a storm?→

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