New roof installation · Tampa, FL
Roof Installation in Tampa, FL
Roof installation in Tampa covers new homes, additions and remodels where a roof is built from the deck up. Bringing a roofer in while plans can still change helps with material choice, drainage and how a new roof ties into the one you already have. Call to talk through your project with an independent local roofing contractor.
Phone lines: Mon to Fri 7 AM to 7 PM, Sat 8 AM to 2 PM ET
When to call
When to bring in a roofer
- You're building a new home and choosing the roof system
- You're adding a room, porch or second story that ties into an existing roof
- You're changing roof material, for example from shingle to tile or metal
- Your plans add skylights or other roof penetrations
The work
How a new roof goes on
How independent roofing contractors typically approach it, so you know what to expect and what to ask.
- 01
Review the plans
The contractor reviews the drawings, roof pitch and material so the roof system and its product approvals suit the design.
- 02
Deck and dry-in
Once the deck is on, underlayment and drip edge go down so the structure is protected from rain while work continues.
- 03
Flashing and details
Valleys, walls, penetrations and any tie-in to an existing roof are flashed before the roof covering goes on.
- 04
Roof covering and inspection
Shingles, tile or metal are installed to the manufacturer's instructions, followed by the required inspections.
Options
Details that matter on new work
- Tie-ins to an existing roof
- Where an addition meets the old roof, the flashing has to be detailed carefully. It's a common place for leaks when it isn't.
- Switching materials
- Tile is much heavier than shingles, so the roof framing has to be confirmed for the load before a change.
- Low-slope sections
- Porches and additions with little pitch need a low-slope roof system rather than shingles.
- Product approvals
- Ask for the Florida Product Approval numbers of the roof covering and underlayment and check them on floridabuilding.org.
Cost
What affects the price
A contractor prices the job after inspecting and measuring the roof in person. These are the things that move the number.
- Roof area, pitch and complexity: valleys, hips and dormers
- Roof covering and underlayment choice
- Tie-ins to an existing roof
- Skylights, vents and other penetrations
- Structural requirements for heavier materials
- Permit and inspection schedule
Fit check
Is this the right call?
- You own the property in a covered Tampa ZIP code, or you're building on it
- You have plans for a new roof, an addition or a change of material
- You want to talk through options before committing
Renting? Please ask your landlord or property manager to call.
Call (813) 574-5946Request a quote
Request a roof installation quote
Send your project details through the form. Our lead partner passes your request to roofing professionals who serve your area, and they contact you about the job. Pricing comes after an in-person inspection.
- Enter the property ZIP code, a short description of the problem and how to reach you.
- Your request goes to our lead partner, Lead Smart, and the companies named in the form's consent statement.
- For property owners in Tampa and nearby Hillsborough County.
Prefer to talk it through?
Call (813) 574-5946Phone lines: Mon to Fri 7 AM to 7 PM, Sat 8 AM to 2 PM ET
FAQ
Roof Installation questions
Does a new roof need a permit in Tampa?
New homes and additions need building permits, and the roof is inspected as part of that work. Ask your builder or roofing contractor who is responsible for the roofing permit and its inspections.
Can I switch from shingles to tile on an existing house?
Often, but tile is much heavier than shingles, so the roof framing has to be checked for the added load first. Your contractor or an engineer can tell you whether reinforcement is needed.
What should I ask about the roofing products?
Ask for the Florida Product Approval number of the roof covering and underlayment. You can look up approved products on the Florida Building Commission's site, floridabuilding.org.
Before you sign
Four checks that protect a large investment
Every contractor you speak with through this line is independent, so the final check is yours. Each of these takes a few minutes.
Check 1
Check the contractor's license and insurance
Florida roofing contractors are licensed through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Look up the name or license number, and ask for proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance.
Search DBPR licenses(opens in a new tab)Check 2
Ask who pulls the permit
Most roof replacements need a building permit from the City of Tampa or Hillsborough County, depending on the address. Ask who pulls it and when the inspections are scheduled.
Check 3
Get the product approval numbers
Roofing products used in Florida need state or local product approval. Ask for the approval numbers of the roof covering and underlayment, and look them up.
Florida product approval search(opens in a new tab)Check 4
Keep the wind mitigation paperwork
A wind mitigation inspection on Florida's form OIR-B1-1802 records features such as roof-deck attachment and secondary water resistance. Ask your insurer whether an updated inspection after a new roof affects your premium.
Florida wind mitigation resources(opens in a new tab)
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Talk with a local roofer about your roof installation
Call to talk with an independent local roofing contractor about a repair, a replacement or a new roof. Pricing comes after an in-person inspection.
Phone lines: Mon to Fri 7 AM to 7 PM, Sat 8 AM to 2 PM ET