South · Florida
Roofing help in Florida
Florida has the strictest roofing environment in the country. Hurricanes, intense sun, heavy summer rain and an insurance market focused on roof age and condition shape every decision. Shingle, tile and metal roofs are all common, and Florida's building code sets detailed wind requirements.
- Same-day inspections when a roofer is available
- 1,304 ZIP codes in our network
- Free to request
What roofs face in Florida
- Hurricanes & tropical storms
- High wind & severe storms
- Heat & intense sun
- Heavy rain & moss
Hurricane wind requirements
The Florida Building Code sets wind design requirements statewide, with the strictest rules in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, where roofing products need specific approvals.
Insurance and roof age
Insurers closely examine roof age and condition, and a wind mitigation inspection documenting features such as roof-to-wall connections and secondary water barriers can lower premiums.
Tile, metal and sun
Concrete and clay tile is common in South and Central Florida; its underlayment usually wears out first. Intense UV ages shingles faster than in northern states.
Licensing, permits and contracts in Florida
Florida requires roofing contractors to be licensed as a certified or registered roofing contractor through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Re-roofs need permits from the local building department and follow the Florida Building Code.
Roofing services Florida homeowners ask for most
Matched to the hazards above. Every service is available across our Florida network; each page explains signs, process and cost factors.
Where we connect homeowners in Florida
Our contractor network covers 1,304 ZIP codes in 464 communities across Florida. These are the places with the most covered ZIP codes; enter yours above to check a specific address.
- MiamiMiami-Dade County62 ZIPs
- OrlandoOrange County59 ZIPs
- TampaHillsborough County58 ZIPs
- JacksonvilleDuval County48 ZIPs
- Saint PetersburgPinellas County31 ZIPs
- Fort LauderdaleBroward County31 ZIPs
- PensacolaEscambia County23 ZIPs
- TallahasseeLeon County19 ZIPs
- SarasotaSarasota County18 ZIPs
- GainesvilleAlachua County17 ZIPs
- NaplesCollier County17 ZIPs
- Fort MyersLee County15 ZIPs
Florida roofing FAQ
How do I verify a Florida roofing contractor?
Look up the license on the DBPR website. Florida roofers must hold a certified or registered roofing contractor license.
What is a wind mitigation inspection?
An inspection that documents your home's wind-resistant features, such as roof deck attachment and roof-to-wall connections. Insurers use it to apply premium discounts.
Need a roofer in Florida?
Same-day inspections when a roofer is available. One call connects you with an independent roofer who serves your ZIP.