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Comments on: Shingle Roof Estimates & Average Pricing in Florida http://www.djrroofing.com/2009/04/average-pricing-for-a-new-shingle-roof/ Roofing | Roof Repairs | Roof Leak Repairs | Construction Services | Home Remodeling Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:04:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: admin http://www.djrroofing.com/2009/04/average-pricing-for-a-new-shingle-roof/comment-page-1/#comment-481 admin Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:04:51 +0000 http://www.djrroofing.com/?p=122#comment-481 Yes it might be double compared to a less expensive type of shingle, Are you considering that these are the average prices for a 30 year shingle roof replacement with the <strong>old roof being completely torn off</strong>. We do not go the route of some of the crappy contractors and lay the new shingles over the old shingle just to appear to save the homeowner money. These are prices in 2009, not 2001 or even early 2004 before all the hurricanes hit. Prices vary from area to area based on permit fees and expertise, We never said we were the cheapest nor did we say we were the most expensive but we get the job done and we do not have a single complaint filed against us in over 30 years of being in business. If you are looking for a roof estimate you need to look at all the facts when getting a offer from a local roofing contractor. What Type of Shingle are they quoting for the job, 20yr,30yr or even better?? Are they tearing up the old roof or laying the shingles over the existing?? ( This is the Kicker ) Permits, Is this job being done Legit or Not, Some Contractors will try to get around this Do You Live in a Coastal Community or More Inland In Florida Laws Have Changes Since 2007 Read The Article Below Beginning October 1, the costs to replace a roof in Florida are expected to rise by at least 25% - and even more if you live in a coastal community. The increase in cost is due to a new law the state Legislature passed in May that increases the building code requirements to help strengthen homes against hurricanes. Experts agree that adding such new protections can only help, but builders, consumers and insurance companies are seeking clarity. Liability issues and insurance discounts top the lists of concerns. In addition, some of the new requirements are structural in nature and most roofing companies are not certified to perform those types of changes. They will require the hiring of a general contractor and that is sure to drive the costs up even more. While the goal of the new law was to have all roofs in Florida meet the new standards over the next 15 years, the process and the associated costs were basically left to chance. In essence, it looks again as though the folks in Tallahassee wanted to show their constituents they were making an effort to change things for the better without taking into consideration the consequences of what they were imposing in the process. Under the new law's requirements, roofers must ensure the following: * <strong>Roof deck attachments</strong> and <strong>fasteners</strong> must be strengthened and/or corrected. * Secondary water barriers are now required. * If the insured value of the house is $300K and it is in a coastal wind-borne debris region, roof to wall connections must be enhanced. Estimated costs are an additional 15% above the re-roof price. I do agree as well that I have seen prices vary dramatically over the last few years but we have seen prices go crazy do to cost since the hurricanes of 2004, prices went sky high then came back down. Everything went up in price, Plywood, Shingles, Nails, Fasteners, Permits, and these factors all add up in the end which raises the total prices to replace a new roof anywhere. No remember when anyone is reading this article or post about the average price of a new Shingle Roof in Florida you need to look at all the factors, This is just the average cost in our area based of what it will cost to <strong>replace your roof the proper way</strong> and <strong>not the cheaper way</strong> to save a few bucks. Get estimates from multiple contractors and check there license front to back and make sure you are dealing with a license Florida Roofing Contractor and not just some local Handyman who is not licensed in the state of Florida to perform work on your roof. Yes it might be double compared to a less expensive type of shingle, Are you considering that these are the average prices for a 30 year shingle roof replacement with the old roof being completely torn off. We do not go the route of some of the crappy contractors and lay the new shingles over the old shingle just to appear to save the homeowner money.

These are prices in 2009, not 2001 or even early 2004 before all the hurricanes hit. Prices vary from area to area based on permit fees and expertise, We never said we were the cheapest nor did we say we were the most expensive but we get the job done and we do not have a single complaint filed against us in over 30 years of being in business.

If you are looking for a roof estimate you need to look at all the facts when getting a offer from a local roofing contractor.

What Type of Shingle are they quoting for the job, 20yr,30yr or even better??

Are they tearing up the old roof or laying the shingles over the existing?? ( This is the Kicker )

Permits, Is this job being done Legit or Not, Some Contractors will try to get around this

Do You Live in a Coastal Community or More Inland In Florida

Laws Have Changes Since 2007 Read The Article Below

Beginning October 1, the costs to replace a roof in Florida are expected to rise by at least 25% – and even more if you live in a coastal community. The increase in cost is due to a new law the state Legislature passed in May that increases the building code requirements to help strengthen homes against hurricanes.

Experts agree that adding such new protections can only help, but builders, consumers and insurance companies are seeking clarity. Liability issues and insurance discounts top the lists of concerns. In addition, some of the new requirements are structural in nature and most roofing companies are not certified to perform those types of changes. They will require the hiring of a general contractor and that is sure to drive the costs up even more. While the goal of the new law was to have all roofs in Florida meet the new standards over the next 15 years, the process and the associated costs were basically left to chance. In essence, it looks again as though the folks in Tallahassee wanted to show their constituents they were making an effort to change things for the better without taking into consideration the consequences of what they were imposing in the process.

Under the new law’s requirements, roofers must ensure the following:

* Roof deck attachments and fasteners must be strengthened and/or corrected.
* Secondary water barriers are now required.
* If the insured value of the house is $300K and it is in a coastal wind-borne debris region, roof to wall connections must be enhanced. Estimated costs are an additional 15% above the re-roof price.

I do agree as well that I have seen prices vary dramatically over the last few years but we have seen prices go crazy do to cost since the hurricanes of 2004, prices went sky high then came back down. Everything went up in price, Plywood, Shingles, Nails, Fasteners, Permits, and these factors all add up in the end which raises the total prices to replace a new roof anywhere.

No remember when anyone is reading this article or post about the average price of a new Shingle Roof in Florida you need to look at all the factors, This is just the average cost in our area based of what it will cost to replace your roof the proper way and not the cheaper way to save a few bucks.

Get estimates from multiple contractors and check there license front to back and make sure you are dealing with a license Florida Roofing Contractor and not just some local Handyman who is not licensed in the state of Florida to perform work on your roof.

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