Roof repair in Englewood, FL

Florida's code caps repairs at 25 percent of a roof or roof section within any 12-month period. Beyond that limit, the entire roof section has to be replaced or recovered. Should your roof have been built, repaired or replaced under the 2007 Florida Building Code or a later edition, current code applies only to the part being repaired.

With a median build year of 1982 for Englewood homes, many roofs here have been replaced since. That is only a guess about the homes. Your permit records show which code your roof was built to.

Roof permits in unincorporated Sarasota County go through Sarasota County Planning and Development Services. Small repairs may be handled as ordinary minor repairs at the building official's discretion. Before work begins, check with the building office to confirm what applies. The county also offers virtual inspections for re-roof permits through VuSpex.

• Stay off a wet or damaged roof. Look from the ground.
• Photograph missing shingles, exposed felt, bent vents and any attic leaks.
• Place a tarp only if you can do it from a ladder at the eave, never on the slope.
• Keep receipts for temporary repairs.

The season for hurricanes stretches from June 1 through November 30, with activity peaking near September 10. Helene and Milton both came in that window. Sarasota County also saw Ian's record Myakka River flooding in 2022.

When your roof is 15 years old or more, your insurer must allow an authorized inspector to examine it, and you cover the cost. What your policy says is something your insurer or agent can confirm for you. Under Florida law a contractor may not advise you on coverage or solicit a claim.