How to Prepare Your Roof for Hurricane Season in Florida

In Southwest Florida, hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and your roof is your home's first line of defense. A little preparation before a storm is on the radar can be the difference between a roof that holds and one that fails when you need it most. Here is how to get ready.

Start with a pre-season inspection

The best time to find a weak spot is before the wind does. A professional inspection catches loose or missing shingles and tiles, worn flashing, cracked vent boots, and aging underlayment, the small problems that storms turn into big ones. We offer free inspections, and there is no better time than early summer.

Secure the vulnerable spots

Wind gets under loose edges and lifts from there. Re-securing loose shingles or tiles, resealing flashing around vents, chimneys, and skylights, and checking that soffit and fascia are sound all close the gaps a storm looks for. On metal roofs, make sure fasteners are tight and washers are intact.

Clear gutters and trim back trees

Clogged gutters send water backing up under the roof edge during heavy rain. Clear them out. And trim any branches that overhang or could fall on the roof, a leading cause of storm roof damage in our area.

Document your roof now

Take dated photos of your roof and attic while everything is intact. If a storm does cause damage, having a clear "before" record makes any conversation, with us or anyone else, faster and cleaner.

Know your roof's age and condition

If your roof is near the end of its life, or an inspection turns up real problems, it is far better to replace it before the season than to gamble on it. A new, properly installed, wind-rated roof is built for exactly the weather we get here.

Get ahead of it

Roofers get slammed the moment a storm threatens. Booking an inspection or repair early in the season means you are ready, not waiting in line. Call us or get a free instant quote to see where you stand.