Depending on the type of roof you have there are different techniques used to determine the condition of the roof. The simplest technique is visual. Does the roof look good or bad? Be careful! Just because the roof looks good from the ground does not mean that it is in good shape. Shingles can look good from the ground but upon closer inspection you may notice severe granule loss. Most shingles manufactured today are fiberglass based and do not “curl up” like older organic based shingles. Severe granule loss means greater asphalt exposure which leads to faster deterioration.

The average life of a shingle roof in West Central Florida is 15-20 years. Remember this is an average. A tile roof is more difficult. The primary water-proofing on a typical Florida tile roof is the underlayment below the tile. The tile may look good or bad, but this does not necessarily reflect the condition of the underlayment. Tiles may conceal poor workmanship at the underlayment or flashing details (ie. pipes, vents , valleys, wall flashings, skylights). For most tile roofs you should consider the roofs age and the number of issues you have experienced during the life of the roof as well as the amount of money invested in previous repairs.

The average lifetime for a properly installed tile roof is 25-30 years. This is contrary to the popular belief that a tile roof lasts forever or 50+ years. Flat roofs are little easier. 10- 15 years is the average life for a modified-bitumen roof system (rubber rolled roofing). Granule loss and ponding water are the two most common issues. If your roof is ponding water this will be a constant problem area and should be corrected ASAP.

Generally, yes! Contact your roof contractor for details about roof installation.

This is a tricky question. The answer depends on several factors. The most important of these are, the type of roofing materials and the square footage of the roof. Other factors include the roof pitch, access, number of stories and rotted wood. There are however averages. The average roof is between 2500 and 3000 square feet. Keep in mind this is not the same as the square footage of living space or under roof. The roof will include overhangs and the pitch of the roof as well as a waste factor depending on the shape of the roof. Roofing is usually referred to in “squares” which is equal to 100 square feet. For example 2500 square feet is 25 squares. Roofing materials are usually purchased by the square.

Here are some average prices as of 2017:

• Shingle roof $8,000.00-$10,000.00
• Tile roof $15,000.00-$20,000.00
• 5-V Metal roof $15,000.00-$20,000.00
• Standing seam metal roof $20,000.00-$25,000.00

Yes, we keep the surroundings clean. The job will be cleaned up on a daily basis. We tarp all bushes, lawns, and shrubbery as needed. We are very particular about our cleanliness, taking pride in our clean-up. We treat your home like it is ours. The roofing debris will be disposed of in a legal and proper fashion.

We use our own dump trucks that come and go daily and we treat the job as if we live in the home. No hassle of a large dumpster in your driveway or on your property while we are completing the project.