Line by line, what you are paying for
A roof proposal that says "new roof, one price" leaves room for surprises. Ours lists each step, so you can hold it up against any other bid:
- Permit and inspections. We file with your city or county and schedule the in-progress and final inspections.
- Full tear-off. Everything comes off down to the plywood. We do not lay new shingles over old ones.
- Deck repair. Soft or rotten sheets get replaced, and the whole deck is re-nailed to current code. Your proposal shows a per-sheet price for any plywood we swap.
- Sealed deck. Self-adhered underlayment goes down as a secondary barrier, so the house stays dry if wind strips the top layer.
- New metal. Flashing, vents and drip edge are replaced, never reused.
- The roof covering. Shingle, metal or tile, installed to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Magnetic sweep and walkthrough. We run a magnet over the yard and driveway, then walk the job with you.
Current ranges by material are on our roof replacement cost page. If your gutters leak or sag, we can price gutter installation on the same proposal.
Picking a material for a Central Florida house
| Material | Typical Florida lifespan | Wind rating | Who picks it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingle | 15 to 22 years | Class F and H, accepted to 150 mph; Owens Corning Duration warranted to 160 mph with conditions | Most homeowners, best upfront value |
| Standing seam metal | 40 to 60 years | 140 mph and up | Owners staying for decades |
| Concrete tile | 30 to 50 years (underlayment 20 to 25) | 150 mph and up when properly fastened | Tile-required HOAs, Mediterranean styles |
Our shingle vs metal vs tile guide goes deeper on each. Low-slope porch and addition roofs take a membrane, explained on the flat roofing page. Offices, retail and condo buildings are covered under commercial roofing.
What you get back after the job
Replacement day ends with paperwork as well as a roof. You get photos of the deck before it was covered, the passed permit, the registered manufacturer warranty where it applies, and the wind mitigation inspection we set up for your insurer at no charge. Assure-U has replaced roofs from East Orlando since 2004 with its own crews, and an owner checks each job in person.
The four stages
- Free inspection. We photograph the roof, the attic and the decking and walk you through it.
- Written proposal. Line-item price, material choices and a schedule.
- Install. Tear-off and new roof, usually one to three days for shingles.
- Closeout. Final inspection passed, site cleaned and warranty registered.
