Architectural shingle
The most common re-roof in Tampa. Good value, wide color choice, rated for high wind when installed to the right nailing pattern.
Typical life: 15–25 years
Tampa Bay roofing contractor
Roofs built for Gulf weather
Shingle, metal and tile roofs replaced, repaired and storm-proofed across Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Every job starts with a free inspection and a photo report you keep.
- Free inspectionDated photo report within two business days
- Every Florida roofShingle, metal, tile and flat or low-slope
- Storm responseEmergency tarping after named storms
Roofing services
Roof replacement
Tear-off to the deck, new underlayment and a roof fastened to current Florida wind code.
Replacement
Roof repair
Leaks, lifted shingles, cracked tiles and tired flashing, found at the source and fixed properly.
Repair
Storm damage
Fast tarping, dated photos for your insurer, then a permanent repair once the claim is settled.
Storm helpHow we work
No ladder-top quotes. We inspect, photograph and explain before we price anything.
Inspection
A roofer walks every slope, checks the attic where it can be reached and measures the roof. It is free and takes about an hour.
Photo report
Within two business days you get dated photos, marked-up problem areas and a plain-English summary of what we found.
Written options
Repair or replace, with materials, timeline and a fixed written price. If a repair will do the job, we say so.
Permit to final
We pull the permit, protect your yard, install, sweep for nails with magnets and book the final inspection.
Hurricane season · June 1 to November 30
When the Gulf turns, call before the water gets in
Tampa Bay sits in the path of Gulf storms. When a named storm is forecast we check in with customers whose roofs we know need attention, and once it passes we tarp open roofs first and document the rest.
- Emergency tarping to stop water entering
- Dated photos and measurements for your insurer
- We never ask you to sign over your insurance benefits
- Permanent repair once the claim is settled
Projects
Slide to see the difference
An illustrated sample project: a South Tampa bungalow with worn shingles and a storm tarp, re-roofed with architectural shingles, new drip edge and a new gutter line.
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Roof types
Every roof Tampa Bay is built with
The four roof systems on Bay-area homes. Lifespans are general Florida estimates; heat, salt air and installation matter as much as the material.
Standing-seam metal
Concealed fasteners and continuous panels that shed rain fast. Higher cost up front, very long service life, cooler with light finishes.
Typical life: 40+ yearsConcrete and clay tile
Heavy, durable and right at home on Mediterranean-style houses. The tiles last for decades; the underlayment beneath them sets the clock.
Underlayment: 20–30 yearsFlat and low-slope
Modified bitumen and single-ply membranes for porches, additions and mid-century homes, with careful attention to drainage.
Typical life: 12–20 years
Built to code
The parts a storm finds first
Florida's building code sets how a roof must resist wind uplift, and local permit offices check the work. We fasten to the nailing pattern the code and the manufacturer call for, install the secondary water barrier current code requires, and fit new drip edge and flashing on every replacement.
How a replacement worksService area
Where we work
- Tampa
- St. Petersburg
- Clearwater
- Brandon
- Riverview
- Wesley Chapel
- Largo
- Palm Harbor
- Temple Terrace
- Lutz
Hillsborough, Pinellas and southern Pasco counties, on both sides of the bay. Not sure if your street is in range? Add your ZIP code to the inspection request and we will tell you the same day.
What customers say
Sample reviews
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“Two companies wanted to replace the whole roof. Gulfcrest found the leak at a failed pipe boot in twenty minutes, and the repair has held through a full summer of afternoon storms.”
“The photo report made the insurance conversation simple. Every photo was dated and labelled, and the adjuster had what he needed on the first visit.”
“The crew started at seven, the old roof was off by lunch, and the driveway was cleaner at the end of day two than before they arrived.”
Questions
Roofing questions we hear every week
Still unsure? Call (813) 555-0147 and a roofer, not a call center, will answer.
Repair or full replacement: how do I know?
Age is only part of it. We look at how much of the roof is failing, the condition of the decking and whether Florida's rules let that section be repaired. If a repair will buy you years, the report says so in writing.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most single-family shingle roofs take one to three working days on site. Metal and tile take longer. Permits and material delivery usually add one to three weeks before work starts.
Will you work with my insurance company?
We give you dated photos, measurements and a written scope that you can share with your insurer or adjuster. We do not act as a public adjuster, and we never ask you to sign over your benefits.
Book a free roof inspection
Tell us about the roof, add a few photos if you have them, and pick a time that suits you. We reply within one business day.