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Roofing in Edgewood, Florida

Edgewood issues its own permits, but the Orange County Building Department processes them. If your roof is being replaced here, the permit paperwork runs through that partnership, so start there. The city has about 2,685 residents and roughly 1,239 housing units, and many of those homes were built long before modern roofing rules.

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Updated October 2026

View from a roof ridge over dark gray architectural shingles toward the street, with two workers beside a black pickup and a gray roll-off container at the curb.

At a glance

Edgewood homes at a glance

People (2020 Census)
2,685
Median year homes were built
1978
Share of homes built before 1980
57%
Share of homes built 2010 or later
6.9%
Owner-occupied share of occupied homes
76.9%

Census figures; each one is listed in the sources at the end of this page.

Roof age here

Edgewood houses and their roof systems tend to vary widely in age

Most homes in this area date back to around 1978. Just over half of Edgewood's housing units, 57 percent, were built before 1980. Countywide, the median year is 1994, and only 26.1 percent of homes predate 1980. That gap matters for a roof.

A roof on a 1978 home has been in service for decades, so the covering is very likely past its original life. For shingle roofs past 25 years old, Citizens Property Insurance wants proof that at least five years of useful life remain. Confirm with your insurer and the building office what applies to your roof.

Permits and code

Permits, reroofing and the 25 percent rule

Edgewood's roof permits begin with the City of Edgewood Building & Permitting office, which works with the Orange County Building Department. Orange County's Division of Building Safety asks that permit applications and inspection requests go through its online Fast Track portal.

Florida's 25 percent rule limits how much of a roof can be repaired or replaced in a 12-month period before the full roof system must be brought up to code. An exception applies when the existing roof already met the 2007 Florida Building Code or later. A city or county cannot override that rule through its own ordinance.

Building permits

City of Edgewood Building & Permitting (partnered with the Orange County Building Department)

Official building page

Office names and links only. Fees, forms and timing change; check the official page.

Weather here

Storms and rain that reach Edgewood

Hurricane Matthew in 2016 brought tropical-storm winds to Orlando for several hours, with a peak gust of 61 mph at Orlando International. Local damage was mainly from falling branches and trees. Hurricane Irma in 2017 produced a 69-knot gust at Orlando International and led to flood rescues by fire crews and the National Guard.

Rain is heavy here. Orlando International averages 51.45 inches a year, and about 45 percent falls in June through August. A 1-hour rain in a 10-year storm falls at 2.92 inches an hour, and a 24-hour 10-year storm brings 6.15 inches. Water covers 19 percent of Edgewood's total area, far above the county's 10 percent, so drainage around the roof edge deserves attention.

Local record

On record for Edgewood

  • Edgewood permits start with the city, which has partnered with the Orange County Building Department to process them.
  • Water is 19.0% of the place's total area.
  • 57.0% of housing units were built before 1980.

Services

Roofing services in Edgewood

Questions

Edgewood roofing questions

How long will a shingle roof last in Florida?

The answer depends on the roof's age and how it was installed. Edgewood's median home was built in 1978, so many roofs here have already passed the typical life of older coverings. Shingle roofs over 25 years old need documented evidence of five or more years of remaining useful life to satisfy Citizens Property Insurance. Ask a licensed inspector to assess your roof and confirm with your insurer what documentation they need.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API, table B25035, read Oct 5, 2026

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Who issues roof permits in Edgewood?

The City of Edgewood Building & Permitting office issues roof permits, and the city has partnered with the Orange County Building Department to process them. Orange County asks that applications and inspection requests go through its online Fast Track portal. Confirm the current process with the building office before you start.

Source: City of Edgewood Building & Permitting (partnered with the Orange County Building Department), read Oct 5, 2026

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Does replacing part of my roof require a full new roof?

Florida's 25 percent rule applies. Not more than 25 percent of the roof area can be repaired or replaced in 12 months unless the entire roof system is replaced. When the current roof was constructed or fixed under the 2007 Florida Building Code or newer, just the portion that was repaired has to comply with present code. Confirm how this applies to your roof with the building office.

Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 15 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026

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How much rain should a roof in Edgewood handle?

Orlando International averages 51.45 inches of rain a year, and a 10-year storm can drop 2.92 inches in one hour. Water covers 19 percent of Edgewood's total area. Gutters, drains and flashing near the roof edge should be checked before the rainy season.

Source: NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (annual/seasonal), access-data API, read Oct 5, 2026

Related: Gutters

Do I need a roofing contractor's license for my job?

Florida law says a general or residential contractor who is not a roofing contractor must subcontract roofing work unless that contractor is certified or registered as a roofing contractor. Check a contractor's status with the state before you sign. Homes in Edgewood were mostly built around 1978, so older roofs are common here and a licensed roofer can assess yours carefully. Confirm permits with the Edgewood building office before work begins.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 489.113 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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Sources for this page(27)
  1. 1.Median year homes were built: 1978. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  2. 2.Share of homes built before 1980: 57%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  3. 3.U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API, table B25035. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  4. 4.U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API, table B25034. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  5. 5.U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API, tables B25034/B25035. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  6. 6.Permit office: City of Edgewood Building & Permitting (partnered with the Orange County Building Department). City of Edgewood Building & Permitting (partnered with the Orange County Building Department). Read Oct 10, 2026.
  7. 7.City of Edgewood, Building & Permitting. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  8. 8.Orange County Government, Division of Building Safety. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  9. 9.Hurricane Matthew (2016). NWS Melbourne, Post Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Matthew (2016). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  10. 10.Hurricane Irma (2017). NWS Melbourne, Post Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Irma (2017). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  11. 11.NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (annual/seasonal), access-data API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  12. 12.Water share of total area: 19%. U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (TIGERweb tigerWMS_Census2020 MapServer: POP100, HU100, AREALAND, AREAWATER). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  13. 13.U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (TIGERweb tigerWMS_Census2020 MapServer: POP100, HU100, AREALAND, AREAWATER). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  14. 14.U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (TIGERweb tigerWMS_Census2020 MapServer: POP100, HU100, AREALAND, AREAWATER). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  15. 15.People (2020 Census): 2,685. U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (TIGERweb tigerWMS_Census2020 MapServer: POP100, HU100, AREALAND, AREAWATER) (2020 Census count). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  16. 16.Housing units (ACS 5-year): 1,239. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  17. 17.Share of homes built 2010 or later: 6.9%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  18. 18.Owner-occupied share of occupied homes: 76.9%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  19. 19.Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, inspections FAQ (updated 2026-03-17), Citizens Property Insurance. Read Oct 4, 2026.
  20. 20.City of Edgewood Building & Permitting (partnered with the Orange County Building Department), City of Edgewood Building & Permitting. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  21. 21.2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 15 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), UpCodes (Florida Building Code transcription). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  22. 22.2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 1 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), UpCodes (Florida Building Code transcription). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  23. 23.NWS Melbourne, Post Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Matthew (2016), National Weather Service. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  24. 24.NWS Melbourne, Post Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Irma (2017), National Weather Service. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  25. 25.NOAA Atlas 14 Volume 9 version 2, partial-duration intensity estimates at the Edgewood 2020 Census internal point (28.4815, -81.3701), NOAA Hydrometeorological Design Studies Center. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  26. 26.NOAA Atlas 14 Volume 9 version 2, partial-duration 24-hour depth estimates at the Edgewood 2020 Census internal point (28.4815, -81.3701), NOAA Hydrometeorological Design Studies Center. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  27. 27.Florida Statutes, section 489.113 (2026), Florida Legislature. Read Oct 5, 2026.

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