A new roof built to last decades in Florida.

What Roof Replacement Is and Who Needs It

Roof replacement means tearing off the existing roof down to the wood deck, replacing any rotted or damaged wood, and installing a new shingle, tile or metal roof built to Florida code. This is not a repair or overlay. The old roof comes off completely so the new one sits on sound structure and lasts as long as the manufacturer rates it.

Homeowners across Tampa and Hillsborough County need a replacement when the roof has reached the end of its rated life, when a storm has damaged a large portion of the surface, or when leaks have spread beyond what a repair can fix. If your insurer is requiring a new roof to renew your policy, this is the service that satisfies that requirement. Replacement is also chosen when switching from one material to another, such as moving from asphalt shingle to metal or tile.

Signs You Need a Roof Replacement Now

You see large areas of missing, cracked or curling shingles, especially after a storm. The roof is older than the rated life of the material, usually 20 to 25 years for asphalt shingle in Florida. You have had multiple leaks in different parts of the house, and repairs have not stopped new ones from appearing. Your insurance company has sent a notice that your policy will not renew unless the roof is replaced.

You notice daylight coming through the roof boards when you are in the attic. The roof deck feels soft or spongy when you walk on it, or you see sagging sections from the ground. Granules from asphalt shingles are filling your gutters or washing down the driveway after rain. The flashing around chimneys, vents and skylights is rusted, cracked or pulling away from the surface. You are preparing to sell the house and the inspection report lists the roof as a problem that will cost you the sale or reduce the offer.

What the Job Includes and What It Does Not

Roof replacement includes tearing off all existing roofing material down to the wood deck, removing it from the property in a dumpster or dump trailer, and running a magnetic sweep for nails every evening. We replace any rotted or damaged wood decking, which is priced per sheet in the written quote. We install new underlayment, drip edge, starter strip, the roofing material you chose, ridge cap, and all flashing around chimneys, vents, skylights and walls. We pull the permit, pay for it as part of the job, schedule the county inspections, and pass the final so your warranty is registered. The price includes labor, materials, dump fees, permit fees and cleanup.

Roof replacement does not include repairs to fascia, soffit or gutters unless those items are listed separately in the quote. It does not include painting, insulation work, or any interior drywall repair caused by old leaks. If you want gutters replaced or a different fascia installed, ask during the inspection and it will be added as a line item. The job does not include tree trimming, and we ask that branches within six feet of the roof be cut back before we start. If your home has solar panels, removal and reinstallation is a separate line item and requires coordination with your solar contractor.

How Roof Replacement Runs on Your Property

The inspection, quoting and scheduling process is described on the home page. Once the permit is approved and materials are delivered, the crew arrives the morning of your start date, usually between 7:00 and 7:30. They cover landscaping, pool areas and anything under the roof edge with tarps, then set up the dumpster or dump trailer close to the house.

The crew tears off the old roof down to the wood deck and loads all old material into the dumpster the same day. Marcus or the crew chief inspects the exposed deck, marks any wood that needs replacing, and calls you if the amount is more than the quote estimated. New wood goes on before the end of the day, and a tarp covers the roof if the job will run into a second day. On the second day, underlayment, drip edge and the new roofing material go on. Flashing is installed around all penetrations. The crew runs a magnetic sweep for nails at the end of each day and hauls away all debris.

Once the roof is complete, the county inspector visits for the final inspection. We schedule that, meet the inspector on site, and make any adjustments the inspector requires. When the final inspection passes, we hand you the signed permit card, the inspection report, and the warranty registration. Most homes are done in one to three days on the roof.

Proof We Do This Work at Volume

Bayline Roofing has completed 1,840 roofs across Hillsborough County since Marcus Delgado started the company in 2011. The company holds Florida certification CCC1331842, is bonded and insured, and maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. We are a GAF Master Elite contractor and an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, which are designations given only to roofers who meet training, volume and warranty claim standards. Marcus does every inspection and quote himself, and the company uses four trained crews, all employed by Bayline, with no subcontractors on any job.

Questions Asked About Roof Replacement

How much does a roof replacement cost? Most shingle roofs on a typical Tampa home run $12,000 to $22,000. Tile and metal cost more. The exact price depends on size, pitch and how much wood needs replacing, which is why every quote is written and itemised after an inspection.

How long does a replacement take? Most replacements take one to three days on the roof. From signed contract to start date is usually two to three weeks, depending on permit approval and material delivery.

Do I need a permit? Yes. Florida requires a permit for roof replacement. We pull it, pay for it as part of the job, and schedule the inspections.

Will the crew damage my yard? We cover landscaping and the pool with tarps, use a dumpster or dump trailer for all old material, and run a magnetic sweep for nails every evening.

What does the warranty cover? Our 10-year workmanship warranty covers any leak caused by our installation. The manufacturer's warranty covers the materials for up to 50 years. Both are registered in your name and transfer to the next owner if you sell.