The calendar
Storm season on the Gulf Coast
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
- Before the season
Before June 1
A ground walk, a roof walk and the attic: lifted or missing shingles, sealant, flashing, vents. Spring is easier to book than August.
- The season
June to November
Small things get fixed between storms: a lifted ridge cap, a loose vent, a cracked pipe boot.
- Peak
Around September 10
The season's statistical peak. Crews are busy, and tarps go on before repairs.
- After the season
December
The season is over. We walk the roof again for what winter will find.
Order of things
When wind has passed
- 01
Step 1: Stay off the roof
Wet roofs are slick and loose shingles slide. Look from the ground.
- 02
Step 2: Look from the ground
Shingles in the yard, a sag at the ridge, flashing hanging, a bare spot. Photograph the roof for your own records.
- 03
Step 3: Keep water out
If rain is coming and the roof is open, a tarp is the fix. Don't climb up to nail one down in wind.
- 04
Step 4: Ask for a roof inspection
We walk the roof and the attic and write down what we find.
- 05
Step 5: Take your time
A repair can wait a few days. A signature on the day isn't required.
Plainly
Where we stand
We repair roofs
We don't act as public adjusters or negotiate with anyone's insurer.
The deductible is yours
No roofer can cover or waive it, and we won't offer to.
No gifts for a signature
No gift cards, coupons or discounts tied to an inspection.
Storm questions
Should I tarp the roof myself?
Only from the ground or a ladder you can reach safely, and never in wind. A roof with an open spot needs a pro on it, tied off.
How do I know a roofer at my door is local?
Ask for the Florida license number and look it up on the state's DBPR site. Ask for a local address and for the contract in writing, and take your time before signing.
Do you have crews waiting after a storm?
No. We are a family firm, and our schedule fills quickly after any storm. We answer in the order people call.
Have the roof looked at before the season
An inspection takes a morning and gives you photos.