Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the roof material, pitch, access, the size of the damaged area and whether water has reached the decking. A small shingle or pipe boot repair costs far less than lifting a section of tile to replace underlayment. Call us and we will give you a written estimate once we have seen the problem.

Damage limited to one area of an otherwise sound roof is usually repairable. Widespread wear, leaks appearing in several places, or underlayment that has failed across a tile roof point toward replacement. We look at the whole roof and tell you honestly which side of that line yours is on.

Yes. Water can get in through flashing, vents, valleys and worn underlayment that you cannot see from the ground. Wind-driven rain during Southwest Florida's summer storms often exposes weaknesses that stay dry during light rain.

Keep people away from the wet area, move belongings, catch the water in a container and avoid wet light fixtures or outlets. Do not go on the roof during a storm. Call us when it is safe so we can arrange an assessment and temporary protection.

Coverage depends on your policy, the cause of the damage, your deductible and the insurer's assessment. Photograph damage from a safe spot and contact your insurer about the claim process. We document what we find during the repair with photos you can share with your adjuster.

Many do. Florida's building code requires a permit for most roofing work beyond very minor repairs, and the city or county inspects the result. We tell you up front whether your repair needs one and include it in the estimate.

Yes, but scheduling has to work around the weather. Most summer storms arrive in the afternoon, so repair work often happens in the morning. If rain moves in before a repair is finished, the open area is covered until work can continue.

Many straightforward repairs take a few hours to a day. Larger tile or storm repairs, permit inspections, matching hard-to-find tile and weather can stretch that out. You get a realistic timeframe with your estimate.

Usually closely. Many concrete tile profiles are still made, and we look for the nearest match in shape and color. Older or discontinued tiles can be harder to match exactly, and new tiles may look brighter at first next to sun-faded ones. We tell you what to expect before work starts.