Roofing in Jacksonville, FL

Roofing in Jacksonville means working across a lot of ground. The city covers most of Duval County, so in one week we might be on a 1920s home in Riverside, a block ranch in Arlington and a two-story build off Baymeadows that’s barely ten years old. Each one has its own weak points, and the first job on any visit is working out which roof we’re dealing with.

Older neighborhoods near the river

Riverside, Avondale, Springfield and San Marco are full of homes built long before current wind codes. Many have been reroofed several times, and some still have the original plank decking under newer layers. Porches, sunrooms and additions often have low-slope sections that need a different material than the main roof. These houses reward a careful inspection, because the surprises are usually under the surface.

Mature oaks are part of the charm in these neighborhoods, and part of the risk. Branches rub on shingles, leaves pack gutters and valleys, and a heavy limb in a storm can go straight through a roof.

Mid-century ranches

Arlington, the Westside and parts of Mandarin have a lot of concrete block and frame ranch homes with simple gable or hip roofs. They’re usually straightforward to reroof, but the roof-to-wall connections and the edges are worth a close look. That’s where older homes most often fall short of what the current code expects, and where wind gets its first grip.

Newer subdivisions

The Southside and the developments off the Beltway are mostly architectural shingle on younger roofs. Work there is more often repair and storm inspection than full replacement, though roofs installed in the building boom of the early 2000s are now reaching the age where insurers start asking questions.

Weather that tests a roof

Jacksonville gets a bit of everything. Summer brings near-daily afternoon storms and long humid stretches. Tropical systems can bring wind and rain from June through November. Nor’easters, especially in the fall and winter, can drive onshore wind and rain along the coast and up the St. Johns River for days. Sun dries out sealants and pipe boots, rain finds every gap, and wind works at the edges.

Our services in Jacksonville

• Roof replacement. Full tear-off, decking repaired where needed, new underlayment and roof covering, with the permit and inspections handled.
• Roof repair. Leaks traced to the source, flashing, pipe boots, lifted shingles and fasteners, with photos and a written price.
• Storm damage roof repair. Inspections after a blow, temporary covers and repairs once the damage is documented.
• Roof insurance claims. Dated photos, a written report and an itemized estimate for your claim.

Booking a look

Every job starts with a free inspection and a report you can keep. We also cover roofing in Orange Park to the south and roofing in Jacksonville Beach on the coast.