Frequently Asked Questions

It starts with a free inspection of your existing roof, attic ventilation, and flashing. We then give you a written itemized estimate covering materials, labor, permits, and cleanup. Once approved, we schedule a start date and arrive inside the window we gave. The typical Tampa roof replacement takes one to three days for a standard shingle roof, depending on size and complexity. We tear off the old roof, install new underlayment and shingles, replace flashing as needed, and haul everything away. Final step is a walkaround inspection with you.

It's helpful if you're around at the start and end, but not required. The crew works outside, and we'll coordinate access to power if needed. Some Tampa homeowners prefer to be home on day one to meet the foreman and confirm the plan. Others give us a gate code and go about their day. Either way, you'll get a call when the work is done and before we do the final walkaround. If a question comes up mid-job, we call before making any decision that affects price or scope.

A standard asphalt shingle roof on a typical Tampa single-family home takes one to three days from tear-off to final cleanup. Tile and metal roofs take longer, often four to seven days depending on the profile and underlayment system. Weather plays a role here. Tampa's summer afternoon thunderstorms can pause work for a couple hours, though our crews plan around the forecast. We'll give you a clear timeline in writing before we start, and we work to hold it.

Roof tear-off creates debris, nails, and dust. We take that seriously. The crew lays tarps over landscaping, moves patio furniture if it's near the drip line, and runs magnetic sweepers over the yard and driveway at the end of every day and again after final cleanup. We also tarp the exposed deck overnight if we don't finish in one day. Leaving the site clean and squared away is part of The Garrison Code. In Valrico and East Lake, where yards tend to be tight against the house, this matters a lot.

Yes. Roof replacement in Tampa and Hillsborough County requires a permit, and we handle the paperwork, scheduling, and inspections. Reroofing in Pinellas County, including Pinellas Park, has its own requirements as well. The permit process is built into your written estimate, so there's no hidden fee later. When the job's done, the inspector confirms the work meets code. Doing the job by the book, the first time, is exactly what The Garrison Code demands.

We install shingles from manufacturers like Atlas, IKO, and Boral, selected based on the home's roof pitch, sun exposure, and the homeowner's budget. Tampa's UV load is punishing, so we favor products with strong warranties against granule loss and wind uplift. We'll walk you through the differences between architectural and three-tab, and which brand makes sense for your situation. The choice is yours; we bring the trade's real knowledge to the table so you can make an informed call.

We install synthetic underlayment on most Tampa reroofs. It's stronger, lighter, and more tear-resistant than the old felt paper, and it holds up better during Florida's afternoon downpours. For tile and metal roofs, we follow the manufacturer's underlayment specification, which often includes a high-temperature peel-and-stick product around eaves and valleys. The underlayment matters as much as the shingle, because it's the last line of defense when wind-driven rain gets under the outer layer.

In most cases, yes. We can match the color and profile of common shingle lines from Atlas and IKO, though older roofs may require a close-enough match if the exact color has been discontinued. Sun fading is a factor here. A roof that's five years old won't look identical to a freshly installed patch regardless. If you're repairing a section and care about appearance, we'll bring sample board options before any work begins so you see exactly what the patch will look like before we install it.

Metal roofs cost more upfront, usually $14,000 to $25,000 on a typical Tampa home, but they hold up exceptionally well against high winds, heavy rain, and the intense sun that eats asphalt shingles. A standing seam metal roof can last 40 to 60 years with minimal maintenance, and it reflects heat better than shingles, which can lower cooling costs. The trade-off is cost and installer skill. Metal requires precise flashing and fastener work. If you're staying in the home long-term, metal often pays for itself.

Every job we take in Tampa is performed by a roofing contractor who is required to hold the state license and insurance Florida requires. That means workers' compensation and general liability coverage are in place before a crew touches your roof. Travis Oakley, who leads our Tampa branch, makes sure every job meets that standard. We're happy to provide documentation when you request your estimate. A homeowner should never let anyone on their roof without verified insurance. It's non-negotiable.

Look for a contractor who gives you a written price before starting, pulls permits, carries workers' compensation insurance, and has a physical presence or established reputation in the Tampa area. Ask who the foreman will be and how cleanup is handled. If a roofer won't put a number in writing or avoids the permit question, that's your answer. We hold ourselves to The Garrison Code: show up inside the window we gave, price in writing first, do it by the book, leave the site clean, and stand behind the work for a full year.

We work with crews who operate under our direction and to our standard. What we can tell you plainly is this: every crew working under our name is required to carry the licensing and insurance the state of Florida mandates, and every job goes through inspection before we call it done. You'll meet the foreman before work starts, and you'll have a direct line to our Tampa team throughout the job. No anonymous crews, no disappearing after the check clears.

First, contain the water. Put a bucket under the leak, move furniture out of the way, and if water is pooling in the ceiling, poke a small hole with a screwdriver to let it drain rather than spread across the drywall. Then call us at (850) 750-9193. Our Tampa team works Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We'll inspect the damage, tarp the exposed area if needed, and give you a written repair quote. Quick containment beats a bigger repair every time.

We handle storm and leak response during our business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. If a tree limb punctures your roof or wind tears shingles off, call (850) 750-9193. We'll assess the damage and get the opening protected to stop water from doing more harm. Tampa's summer storms come fast and hard, and a properly secured tarp buys you time to make a repair decision without water climbing through your ceiling.

If you call during our open hours, Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, our Tampa team will get you scheduled for an inspection as soon as possible based on crew availability. After a major storm, demand is heavy across Hillsborough and Pinellas alike, so calling early helps. We triage by severity. An active leak gets priority over cosmetic shingle loss. When you call (850) 750-9193, a live coordinator will take your information and connect you with the local team.

Every roof we install in Tampa is covered by our written one-year workmanship guarantee. If something fails in that year because of how we installed it, we come back and make it right at no charge. The shingle manufacturer's warranty runs on top of that, typically 25 years to lifetime depending on the product, covering manufacturing defects. Travis Oakley and the Tampa team stand behind every job the same way: a written promise, a full year, and a crew that answers the phone when you call.

You can, but be careful. Walkable pitch with minor shingle repair is one thing. Anything involving steep slopes, two-story eaves, or roof structure damage is genuinely dangerous, not worth the risk. Stepping off a ladder or slipping on a wet shingle causes serious injuries every year. Beyond safety, DIY repairs that aren't done right can void the shingle manufacturer's warranty and lead to a much bigger leak. Most Tampa homeowners call us because they'd rather have a crew that does this every week, with insurance and fall protection, than spend their Saturday on a hot roof.

The Garrison Code is the five-point standard every Brennan Roofing location works under: show up inside the window we gave, put the price in writing before any work starts, do the job by the book the first time, leave the site clean and squared away, and stand behind the work for a full year. It's a discipline, not a slogan. Travis Oakley runs the Tampa branch to that code, and the crews know it's how we're judged. If the work fails in that year, we come back and fix it free. Period.

A lower bid often means thinner materials, skipped permits, or a crew without insurance, and any of those can cost you far more than the difference in price when something goes wrong. We don't compete to be the cheapest roofer in Tampa. We compete to be the one that shows up on time, prices honestly in writing, does the work correctly, and backs it for a year. Homeowners across Clearwater, Riverview, Temple Terrace, and Egypt Lake-Leto call us because they're done with no-shows and changing prices. If that sounds like you, call (850) 750-9193 for a free written estimate.

Written by Travis Oakley, Owner at Brennan Roofing Co Tampa, serving the greater Tampa area since 2000.