St. Petersburg Florida Roofing Contractor

It would be impossible for me to give you an exact price without knowing all of the factors that determine the final cost, so we will provide you with the average cost of a typical home in St. Petersburg, Florida with one of the most popular roof materials.

Most homeowners can expect the cost of their roof to average between $11,200 to $17,100. This price is based on a typical 3 to 4 bedroom house, 2 to 3 baths and a standard 2 car garage.

For a more in-depth answer regarding the cost of a new roof, check out our article all about the cost of each type of roof.

Repairing the roofing system is costly enough as it is. However, if you start a DIY repairing project independently, that could potentially cost you a lot more. You could end up buying expensive but useless materials and tools and run the risk of damaging the roof further. The cost of the damage after your attempt typically will be much higher than it initially was, so we recommend you do not attempt a DIY project.

If not taken care of by a professional roofing contractor, the damage to your roof could get worse in the near future. In addition to increasing the overall cost of the roof repair, you might end up needing a total roof replacement of the roof. So, to avoid any mishaps, it’s important to hire a local professional roofing contractor in St. Petersburg, Florida for help.

Here are a few things you can do to ensure the roof on your St. Petersburg's home lives up to its average lifespan:

• Install proper ventilation systems
• Make sure the deck of the roof is strong enough to hold the roofing materials
• Schedule cleaning and maintenance of the roof with a local professional roofer
• Install and maintain a proper gutter to get rid of water and other debris
• Schedule annual inspections 

The ballpark prices for different types of roof leaks commonly found are:

Leaky pipe collars or pipe flashing around your plumbing pipes or other pipe vent penetrations. The average cost to repair is $550-$1,150.

Leaky valleys or roof pitch transitions. The average cost to repair is $1,225-$2,500.

Leaky chimneys or skylights. The average cost to repair is $1,450-$3,800.

Leaky roof to wall flashings. The average cost to repair is $1,350-$2,850.

Leaky roof due to improper nailing during the original installation. The average cost to repair this could be as low as $550 if it is minimal. Typically these have low nails or nails backing out through the face of the shingles or in the worse case, whatever a complete roof replacement cost would be for your home, unfortunately, we have had to do roof replacements with newer roofs on many homes due to faulty installation.

Shingles are the outer layer of a roof structure, used as a cover for the underlayment which stands as a barrier to water intrusion. If your roof in St. Petersburg, FL has a missing shingle, simply taking a look at your roof will indicate it.

This is also the best tip for preventing further damage. A damaged or missing shingle exposes your roof to external elements. It also causes air to find its way into the ventilation part of your roof.

You might have noticed after a night of heavy storms a few shingles or their pieces scattered across your yard. Bad weather conditions, especially thunderstorms and hurricanes, can cause these materials to come loose and fall off your roof.

Read our article "What happens when a roof leaks" for more reasons your roof may be leaking.