Architectural shingle roofs, installed fast and to code
Shingle is the most affordable roof to install and the fastest to turn around. Done to Florida’s wind code, it is a solid roof for the money.
Architectural (dimensional) shingles are thicker and better at holding down in wind than the old three-tab kind. Installed with the enhanced nailing pattern, a sealed deck and ridge ventilation, they hold up well to South Florida weather.
What's in a shingle re-roof
- Tear-off to the deck and replacement of any rotted plywood.
- Secondary water barrier and underlayment, inspected at dry-in.
- Wind-rated shingles with the nailing pattern the product approval requires.
- Ridge vents, drip edge and new flashing at every wall and penetration.
Shingle roofs and insurance
Many Florida insurers ask for a roof inspection, or a newer roof, once a shingle roof passes about 15 years. A new roof with a wind-mitigation report can also lower your premium.
Most shingle re-roofs take one to three days on the roof once the crew starts.
How a shingle roofing job runs
The same six steps on every PSR roof. Permit and inspections handled by us.
- 1Free roof inspectionWe get up on the roof, photograph what we find and walk you through it.
- 2Written estimateMaterial options, price and schedule in writing. Storm damage? We document it for your insurer.
- 3Permit pulledWe file the re-roof permit with your city or county and book the crew.
- 4Tear-off & dry-inOld roof off, damaged decking replaced, underlayment down and inspected.
- 5New roof installedTile, metal, shingle or flat, installed to Florida Building Code wind requirements.
- 6Final inspection & cleanupFinal inspection passed, yard swept for nails, every piece of debris hauled away.
Shingle roofing questions
How long does a shingle roof last in Florida?
Roughly 15 to 20 years in South Florida sun, depending on ventilation and maintenance.
Can you go over my old shingles?
We tear off to the deck. It lets us find and replace rotted wood and is what the code expects in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.
Ready to price your shingle roofing?
Book a free roof inspection and get a written estimate. We answer the phone.