How Much For A New Roof in Florida?

How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Ormond Beach?

If this is the year for your home to get a new roof, you may wonder what the cost will be. If your shingled roof is over ten years old, you may be aware it needs replacing. Your insurance company may even remind you! A new roof nationally averages $21,400, depending on size, materials, and location, according to This Old House. The state average cost range for replacing a roof in Florida ranges from $11,000 to $30,000. While the Florida state average gives you a general idea, you'll have to contact some local professional roofing companies for more specific quotes. It depends on the size of your home, the dimensions of your roof, and the materials you choose.

Finding a skilled local roofer to determine the correct estimate and costs is critical when replacing your roof. You may find many of the prices come very close to matching each other. So the deciding factor could be who you trust for a quality roof installation. Our father and son team is ready to provide you with a competitive quote!

What Affects the Cost of a New Roof?

The design of your home's roof and roofing materials will factor into the cost. Here are some other considerations:

• Your roof size and shape - it's bigger than you think!

• Is the roof flat or low slope?

• The roof pitch (steepness)

• Cost of materials, including metal roofing, and asphalt shingles

• Repairing any existing roof leaks or roof deck damage

• Waste removal costs - dumpsters and fees

• Old roof removal - tearing off more than one layer

• Chimney and skylights issues

Cost to Re-shingle Your Roof

Asphalt roof shingles can come in many different materials, styles, and colors. Obviously, you want something that looks great on your home. However, with higher roofing costs in Florida, your budget may be a deciding factor. When it comes to roof replacement, Triangle Roofing offers asphalt shingles, metal panels, and flat roofing options. Each type of roofing shingle has a different level of protection and life expectancy. The average is $-$8 per sq.ft. installed for architectural shingles. It gets more complicated when you look at the different grades that CertainTeed, GAF and Owens Corning roofing offer.

Some materials are better suited for Florida wind and weather. Impact-resistant roofing, like metal panels such as GALVALUME, are known to have increased energy efficiency too. This is something you should discuss with a professional roofer when discussing your roofing project. You may want to choose a metal roof if you live on the coast in Daytona Beach Shores or Ponce Inlet. If you live inland in Port Orange or DeLand the weather conditions could be slightly different, at least in terms of wind and salt corrosion.

When considering a full replacement of your Florida roof, it’s expected that you will have to pay more than you would for a partial roof repair. It's because the old roofing material must be removed and disposed of, therefore using more labor.

Why do you have to remove the old roof?

Removing old roofing lifted shingles, and other materials before installing a new roof is a crucial step for several reasons:

1. Inspection of Substrate: By tearing off the old roofing materials, reputable roofing contractors can inspect the underlying roof deck. This allows us to identify any structural issues, rot, or damage that may have occurred over time. Fixing these problems before installing a new roof ensures a solid foundation for the new roofing materials; and the shingle manufacturer may require it.

2. Identifying and Addressing Issues: Old roofs may need some wood decking removed and replaced. Make sure you have this included in your contract. An experienced roofing contractor will know what to look for!

3. Ensuring Proper Installation: Installing a new roof over old materials can create an uneven surface and affect the quality of the installation. This might affect how the shingles stick to your roof deck. They need a flat surface.

4. Reducing Weight: Two layers of roofing materials can add weight to your property's structrure. Building codes often specify the maximum load that a roof can support. Removing the old roofing materials helps control the weight, making your home safer.

5. Improving Ventilation: Good ventilation is essential for a long-lasting roof. Tearing off old roofing materials provides an opportunity to assess your ventilation system. Proper ventilation helps prevent moisture buildup.

Using a Cost of New Roof Florida Calculator

There are a few online tools to help you get a rough senses of what it might cost for a new roof near you. One tool is Roofing Calculator, or you can use Angi, but you may end up with a lot of spam calls from roofers you don't know anything about. The best thing to do is research online, ask your neighbors and make a call to the roofing companies that interest you. When you're ready for a detailed quote, contact Joe at Triangle Roofing for our father and son roofing service! We serve Volusia, Flagler and St. Johns counties. Joe.delia@triangleroofingusa.com