Florida Roofing Resource Center
Everything A Central Florida Homeowner Needs To Know About Their Roof.
Inspection paths, insurance law, recertification, replacement materials, hurricane prep, storm chaser warnings, and the playbooks for every situation Florida homeowners actually run into. One page. All the links.
Start Here — The Flagship Path
If you only read one thing on this site, read this. The single decision that drives every other roofing decision in Florida.
How Old Is Your Roof?
The single page that shows you which path your Florida roof actually belongs on: maintenance, recertification, or replacement. Built around the real Florida insurance landscape.
The Four Quick Paths
Free Roof Inspection
No-cost walkover. Photos. Written findings. No pressure pitch.
Non-Renewal Help
HB 1611 playbook. Don't replace a roof you don't have to.
Pre-Listing Inspection
Contractor-grade inspection. Fast turnaround for closing.
Roofing The Villages
ARC paperwork handled. Direct, no high-pressure pitch.
Florida Roofing Law & Carrier Reality
HB 1611 Homeowner Playbook
The law most homeowners don't know exists. Six-step legal response.
Decode A Non-Renewal Notice
Line-by-line walk through what the carrier letter actually means.
Carrier Forcing Replacement?
Your legal rights when a carrier demands a new roof.
Roof Age Insurance Rules
The 15-year and 20-year carrier scrutiny thresholds, plainly stated.
Signs Your Carrier Will Drop You
Warning signs that come before the non-renewal notice.
Storm Damage & Your Carrier
What to do (and what to NEVER do) after named-storm damage.
Inspections & Documentation
Wind Mitigation Inspection
OIR-B1-1802 form. Documents carrier credits.
4-Point Inspection
Roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC. Required for many Florida policies.
Wind Mitigation Explained
What the seven categories mean and how they affect your credits.
5-Year Roof Recertification
Documents 5-year RUL. Carrier-ready paperwork.
Replacement Materials & Systems
Replacement Overview
The three systems Sarge installs and when each makes sense.
TAMKO Titan XT 160 MPH
SBS-modified asphalt. 160 MPH warranty. Best Florida shingle value.
Metal Roof Systems
Standing seam and 5V crimp. 35-70+ year service life in Florida.
TPO / Flat Roof
Commercial-grade flat roof systems for porches, additions, low-slope.
Metal vs Shingle Cost
Full cost-of-ownership math. Decades comparison for Florida.
Maintenance Program
Annual and bi-annual tune-ups that extend roof life.
Hurricane & Storm Resources
2026 Hurricane Season Prep
Eight-step playbook to run before June 1.
Hurricane Preparation
Pre-storm checklist and during-storm safety.
Storm Chaser Scams
How to spot the post-storm door-knockers and what to do.
Emergency Roof Tarping
Immediate damage mitigation while you wait for permanent repair.
Roof Leak Repair
Find the leak. Fix the leak. Document the fix for the carrier.
Hurricane Damage Claim Guide
Documentation, deductibles, and what to expect from the adjuster.
Still Have Questions? Ask Sarge Directly.
Dual-licensed CCC1334499 + CRC1335172. Veteran-owned. 36 years roofing Florida.
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What Happens After You Send It
- Sarge calls you back personally — usually same day, no gatekeeper, no call center.
- He pulls your roof age, your carrier's 15-year clock, and your MSFH grant eligibility before he ever rings your bell.
- He walks the roof himself. No salesman. No subcontractor knock-and-talk.
- You get a straight answer: keep it, certify it, or replace it. He'll tell you which one even if it costs him the job.
Got neighbors asking the same question? When Sarge is already on your street, the truck's already there — tell him who else on the block wants a walk and he'll work it into the same trip.