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New construction roofing in Bloomingdale, FL
Only 6.6 percent of homes in Bloomingdale were built in 2010 or later, so most roofing work here touches older construction. New roofs on new homes follow a different set of rules, and the schedule matters. Here is how those rules apply in this town.
Updated October 2026
Code and permits
Which code edition new Bloomingdale roofs must meet
Bloomingdale sits in unincorporated Hillsborough County, so the county building office issues roof permits. A permit submitted before December 31, 2026 falls under the 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition. Permits submitted on or after that date must follow the Ninth Edition, so the submission date decides which rules your roof must meet.
New homes in this county are often built on dry, flat lots near the Alafia River, where the roof deck and underlayment carry the weight of wet season rain. The code sets deck and underlayment choices that the inspector checks before shingles or tile go on. Ask your builder to name the dry-in option on the permit set.
Materials and approval
Roof decking, underlayment and product sign-off for a new roof
- Roof sheathing fastened with ring shank nails of the size the code lists, checked at the sheathing inspection.
- Dry-in covered by one of three underlayment methods, with the strip or felt layers shown on the permit.
- Drip edge at eaves and gables, nailed closer together where design wind speeds run high.
- Product approval numbers listed on the permit application for each roofing product.
Statewide product approval covers roofing, and a product cannot be advertised as wind or debris protection unless it is approved. Check the Florida Building Commission product approval search by FL number before the product is ordered. The search lets you filter by code version from 2001 through 2023.
Inspection timing
Coordinating the roof work alongside the build and its required inspections
The code lists inspections in order: foundation, framing, sheathing, exterior coverings, roofing, and final. Inspectors check dry-in, insulation, roof coverings and flashing during the roofing inspection. A roof that is not dry-in cannot pass the roofing step, so the sheathing inspection needs to happen before shingles or tile are set.
A builder that offers a one year warranty on a new home must cover defects in material or workmanship that break the Florida Building Code. Normal wear and tear and damage from a natural disaster are excluded, so the roof deck and underlayment should be documented before closing.
Questions
New construction roofing in Bloomingdale: questions
What is the new law in Florida about roofs?
The most recent change for new homes is Fla. Stat. 553.837, which took effect July 1, 2025. It requires a builder to warrant a newly built home for one year against code defects in equipment, material or workmanship. Normal wear and tear, settling and damage from a natural disaster are excluded. In Bloomingdale, where only 6.6 percent of homes were built in 2010 or later, most owners will not be covered by that rule. Confirm specifics with your insurer or agent and with the Hillsborough County building office.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024), table B25034, via Census Reporter API, read Oct 5, 2026
Which code edition applies to my new roof in Bloomingdale?
The edition depends on the date the permit application is submitted. Applications before December 31, 2026 use the 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition. Applications on or after that date must follow the Ninth Edition. Permits in unincorporated Bloomingdale go through the Hillsborough County building office, so confirm the current edition there before your plans are finalized.
Source: Hillsborough County - Building Permits & Records (unincorporated Hillsborough County), read Oct 5, 2026
Do I need a licensed roofing contractor for a new home in Bloomingdale?
A general contractor may install asphalt or fiberglass shingles on a new building of its own construction, but tile, metal and membrane roofing must go to a certified or registered roofing contractor. Any general contractor certified after 1973 has to hold that certification before marketing themselves as a roofer. Bloomingdale's housing stock is fairly established, with a median build year of 1989, so the rules here matter most for new construction. Check the Florida DBPR license lookup before signing. This rule changes who may do the work on a new Bloomingdale home, not who should be hired.
Source: Florida Statutes, section 489.113 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026
How do gutters and downspouts work on new homes here?
Gutters with downspouts are required when eaves project less than 6 inches, except at gable end rakes or where a roof sits above another roof. Downspouts need to empty at least 1 foot away from the wall. Bloomingdale sits near the Alafia River, so water moved away from the foundation matters. Review this on the plans before framing starts.
Source: Wikipedia, "Bloomingdale, Florida" (secondary source), read Oct 5, 2026
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