Roof repair · Tampa, FL
Roof Repair in Tampa, FL
Roof repair in Tampa usually starts with a ceiling stain, a storm, or shingles you can see lifting from the yard. One call connects you with an independent local roofing contractor who can trace where the water is getting in and tell you whether a repair will hold or the roof is due for replacement.
Phone lines: Mon to Fri 7 AM to 7 PM, Sat 8 AM to 2 PM ET
When to call
Signs your roof needs a repair
- Water stains or drips on a ceiling after rain
- Missing, creased or lifted shingles after high wind
- Cracked or slipped tiles
- Loose or rusted flashing at walls, chimneys, skylights or vent pipes
- Soft spots, sagging or daylight showing in the attic
- Shingle granules collecting in gutters and at downspouts
The work
How a roof repair usually goes
How independent roofing contractors typically approach it, so you know what to expect and what to ask.
- 01
Find the source
Water often runs along the deck or rafters before it shows on a ceiling, so a roofer checks the roof above the stain and the attic below it, including flashing, valleys and pipe boots.
- 02
Check what's underneath
Damaged shingles or tiles come off so the underlayment and wood deck can be seen. Soft or rotted decking is replaced before anything goes back on.
- 03
Repair and seal
New underlayment, matching shingles or tiles, and new or resealed flashing go in, installed to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 04
Document the work
Ask for photos of the damage and the finished repair. Keep them with your roof records and any insurance paperwork.
Options
Common roof repairs
- Leak repair
- Tracing and fixing the entry point, which is often flashing, a pipe boot or a valley rather than the open field of the roof.
- Storm and wind damage
- Replacing blown-off or creased shingles, broken tiles and damaged ridge caps, and securing any exposed deck.
- Flashing and penetrations
- Resealing or replacing the metal flashing where the roof meets walls, chimneys, skylights and vents.
- Temporary emergency patch
- A tarp or temporary cover over an opening to keep rain out until a permanent repair can be made.
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.
- How many areas are damaged and how easy they are to reach
- Roof type, and whether matching shingles or tiles are available
- Whether the underlayment or wood deck underneath needs replacing
- Flashing, vents or skylights involved in the leak
- Roof pitch and height, which set the safety equipment needed
- Whether the scope of work needs a building permit
Fit check
Is this the right call?
- You own the home or building, and it's in a covered Tampa ZIP code
- Water is coming in, or you can see damage after a storm
- You want the damage inspected and fixed, not only a price over the phone
Renting? Please ask your landlord or property manager to call.
Call (813) 574-5946Request a quote
Request a roof repair 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 Repair questions
Should I repair my roof or replace it?
It depends on how widespread the damage is and how much life the rest of the roof has left. A single leak or a few storm-damaged shingles on a sound roof is usually a repair. Damage across large areas, a deck that's soft in several places, or a roof near the end of its service life points toward replacement. Florida changed the rule in 2022. If your roof was built, repaired or replaced under the 2007 Florida Building Code or a later edition, repairing 25% or more of it only requires the repaired section to meet the current code, not the whole roof (section 553.844, Florida Statutes).
What should I do about a leak before a roofer arrives?
Move furniture and electronics away from the drip and catch the water in a bucket. If a ceiling is bulging with water, keep people out from under it. Stay off the roof, especially when it's wet or windy, and take photos of the damage inside and out.
Can a repair match my existing shingles or tiles?
Often, but not always. Shingle colors fade and some tile profiles are discontinued, so an exact match isn't certain. Ask the contractor to show you the replacement material before the work starts.
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 repair
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