What Roof Replacement Includes
A full replacement is a sequence, not a single day's work.
- Roof inspection and roof estimate, including decking condition and attic ventilation
- Tear-off of shingle, felt, and any failed flashing down to the roof deck
- Decking repair or replacement of plywood or OSB where it has softened
- Synthetic underlayment plus ice-and-water shield at valleys and eaves
- New drip edge, pipe flashing, step flashing, and chimney flashing
- Ridge vent, soffit vent balance, and a final magnetic sweep for nails
Cleanup matters as much as install. A dumpster sits on site, debris leaves daily, and gutters get cleared before we walk away.
Quality & Materials Standards
Material choice follows pitch, substrate, and exposure. Architectural shingle handles most Sharpes gables well. Standing-seam panel and corrugated panel last longer against salt air.
Where a low-slope section exists, membrane options include TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen over a proper substrate.
Work is permitted under Florida building code, which governs fastener pattern, underlayment, and wind uplift for this county.
Correct ventilation — ridge vent paired with soffit vent, sometimes an attic fan — prevents the blistering and premature cure that shorten roof life in high humidity.
On storm damage, you handle the insurance claim, not the roofer.
We document wind damage and hail damage, meet the adjuster on the roof, and provide claim documentation and a scope of work.
Know your deductible, policy coverage, and replacement cost before you sign anything. A supplement is normal when hidden decking damage surfaces.
Local Service Areas
Downtown Sharpes
The older core near the Sharpes Avenue corridor, where roofs have seen decades of salt air and storm cycles.
- 1950s–1970s ranch homes with three-tab shingle at or past end of life
- Rusted pipe boots and corroded flashing around vents and chimneys
- Soft plywood sheathing at eaves from long-term moisture
- Gutters and downspouts clogged by granule loss and debris
North Sharpes
River-facing blocks where wind exposure is highest and salt corrosion works fastest.
- Lifted ridge cap and ridge vent damage after named storms
- Corroded nails and fasteners weakening the whole roof deck attachment
- Metal panel roofs showing seam corrosion near the eave
- Failing sealant and caulk at step flashing and counter-flashing
South Sharpes
Quieter residential streets with a mix of original roofs and mid-life replacements.
- Blistering and cracking on sun-baked south and west slopes
- Wood shake or cedar shake roofs drying out and splitting
- Valley flashing worn through, letting water reach the underlayment
- Sagging rooflines hinting at rafter or truss moisture damage
East Sharpes
Close to the Indian River and the Florida Tech campus proximity, with steady humidity year-round.
- Tile and clay tile roofs with cracked or slipped units after storms
- Deteriorated tar paper and felt under older tile installations
- Moss and algae growth holding moisture against the roof deck
- Poor attic ventilation driving condensation and wood rot
West Sharpes
Inland edges near the St. Johns Heritage Preserve, wetter and more shaded than the river side.
- Manufactured and mobile homes with thin, aging metal panel roofs
- Corrugated panel seams leaking after years of thermal movement
- Tree-limb impact and abrasion on shingle and metal alike
- Persistent shade keeping the roof wet longer, feeding mildew and rot
Rural Sharpes
Larger lots and outbuildings where roofs go uninspected for years at a time.
- Detached structures and canopies with failing modified bitumen
- Standing-seam panel on barns and shops with fastener back-out
- Overhanging trees dropping debris and scuffing the roof surface
- Long-neglected gutters causing fascia and soffit rot
