Roofing Contractor in New Tampa, FL

Stretching northeast along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, New Tampa is known for its golf course communities, gated neighborhoods, and homes bordering nature preserves.

With communities like Tampa Palms, Hunter’s Green, Cory Lake Isles, Pebble Creek, and Heritage Isles, New Tampa features large two-story homes with steep roof slopes, dormer windows, valleys, and decorative peaks. Roofing these large homes requires careful flashing around every corner and experience with local permitting rules.

City vs. County Permitting in New Tampa

One unique detail about New Tampa is that different neighborhoods fall under different local building departments:

• City of Tampa: Southern neighborhoods like Tampa Palms are part of the City of Tampa, meaning permits go through the City Construction Services Center on North Boulevard.
• Hillsborough County: Northern communities like Hunter’s Green, Pebble Creek, and Cory Lake Isles are in unincorporated Hillsborough County, using the county building department.

Filing a permit with the wrong office causes delays. We look up your exact address in county records before applying, making sure your permit is filed correctly from day one under our Florida license #CCC1331824.

Managing Heavy Rain on Large, Steep Roofs

New Tampa homes often have 3,500 to 6,000 square feet of roof area with multiple peaks and valleys. During afternoon summer thunderstorms, huge amounts of water pour down these steep roof sections:

1. Extra-Wide Valley Channels: Where two roof slopes meet, water flows fast and heavy. We install rust-free metal valley liners backed by a thick waterproof membrane so rainwater flows safely into gutters without backing up under shingles.
2. Dormer and Wall Flashing: Where walls meet the roof, we install custom-bent metal flashings tucked neatly under each shingle course to keep wind-driven rain out of your walls.
3. Chimney Diverters (Crickets): For wide chimneys, Florida building code requires a small peaked wood structure (called a cricket) built behind the chimney. This splits the water flow and diverts it around the sides so puddles can’t pool behind the chimney.

Tile Roof “Lift-and-Reset” in Tampa Palms & Cory Lake Isles

Many homes in Tampa Palms and Cory Lake Isles have concrete barrel tile roofs installed in the 1990s and early 2000s. Today, many homeowners find leaks even though the tiles on top look fine.

The reason is simple: the concrete tiles can last 50+ years, but the old paper underlayment beneath wore out after 20 years in Florida’s heat.

With our Tile Lift-and-Reset service:

• We carefully lift and stack your existing roof tiles.
• We remove the old, brittle paper down to the wood deck.
• We replace damaged wood boards and re-nail the deck to meet modern hurricane codes.
• We seal the entire roof with a heavy-duty waterproof membrane rated for high heat.
• We reinstall your original tiles using expanding hurricane foam adhesive.

This gives your home a fresh 30+ year waterproof roof and saves you 30% to 40% compared to buying all-new tiles.

Protecting Against Summer Hail and High Winds

Because New Tampa sits inland from the bay breezes, summer storm clouds often build up into intense thunderstorms with lightning, 60+ MPH winds, and hail. Hailstones can bruise shingles and chip tile edges.

We offer Class 4 Impact-Resistant Shingles made with flexible rubberized layers that absorb hail impacts without cracking. In addition to lasting longer, impact-resistant shingles often qualify you for extra discounts on your Florida home insurance.