Tile Roofing in Fort Myers, Lee & Collier

Florida's heat, UV exposure, humidity and storms are hard on roofs, so they typically wear faster here than in milder climates. Shingle roofs have the shortest service life of the common options. Tile and metal last longer, but on tile roofs the underlayment beneath the tiles usually wears out before the tiles do, which is why tile re-roofs often reuse the design but replace everything underneath. Regular inspections, especially after storm season, are the best way to know where your roof stands.

Many communities in Estero, Naples, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers require architectural review approval before a re-roof, often including the material, profile and color. Check your HOA documents early. We provide the product and color details an application usually asks for, so approval does not hold up your project.

Repair makes sense when the damage is limited to one area and the rest of the roof still has good life left: a few missing shingles, a cracked tile section, a failed pipe boot or loose flashing. Replacement usually makes more sense when leaks keep coming back in different places, the decking is soft in several areas, the underlayment has reached the end of its life, or the roof is old enough that your insurer is asking about it. After the free inspection we tell you which one we would choose if it were our house.

For years, the Florida Building Code required that if more than 25% of a roof section was repaired or replaced within 12 months, the whole section had to be brought up to the current code. A 2022 change in state law (section 553.844, Florida Statutes) created an exception: if the existing roof was built, repaired or replaced under the 2007 Florida Building Code or later, only the portion being repaired or replaced must meet current code. Older roofs can still trigger full replacement. We check which rule applies to your roof during the inspection.