- Roof and attic assessment
- Written scope and material options
- Orange County permit application
- Scheduled tear-off
- Deck inspection and repair
- Underlayment, flashing, new covering
- Magnetic nail sweep and final walkthrough
Permits and Orange County
Apopka sits in Orange County, and residential re-roofs require a permit and a final inspection against current Florida Building Code wind standards. We pull that permit as the contractor of record. Keep the closed-out paperwork: insurers ask for it, wind mitigation credits depend on it, and buyers request it at closing. A roof installed without a permit can genuinely complicate a future home sale.
A Realistic Timeline
Most single-family Apopka re-roofs are a two-to-four day install. The longer part is what comes before: assessment, material selection, permit issuance, and material delivery, which together typically span a couple of weeks. Summer afternoon storms also mean crews sometimes stop early to keep an open deck dry — that is good practice, not a delay to be frustrated by.
What Actually Moves Your Price
Square footage matters least among the variables people expect. Roof pitch, the number of valleys and penetrations, how many existing layers must come off, whether the deck has soft spots, and your material choice move a number far more. That is why we do not quote Apopka roofs over the phone — a guess helps neither of us.
Protecting Your Property
Before tear-off we tarp landscaping, cover pool cages and screen enclosures where present, and keep driveway access planned around the dump trailer. Apopka lots often have mature plantings close to the house, so we walk the perimeter with you first and agree on what needs protecting.
Questions to Ask Before You Sign Anything
Who is the license holder on the permit? Is the deck repair allowance in writing? What underlayment is specified, by name? Who handles the final inspection? What does the workmanship warranty cover, separately from the manufacturer warranty? Any contractor worth hiring — us included — answers all five without hesitation.