Heat and sun
Long, hot summers and strong UV dry out shingles and the rubber on pipe boots. Shingles lose granules, sealant strips weaken and tabs start to lift, which is when wind gets underneath.
Longwood, Florida · Seminole County
Roof repair in Longwood, FL
Quick answer
Roof It is based in Longwood. We repair leaks, storm damage and worn flashing on shingle, tile, metal and flat roofs across the city and the surrounding parts of Seminole County, and we inspect roofs for homeowners deciding whether to repair or replace. Call (321) 352-3177 for a free estimate.
What Longwood weather does to a roof
Roofs here wear out from three directions at once: sun, rain and wind. Knowing which one you are dealing with is the first step in a good repair.
Afternoon storms
From roughly June through September, short, heavy afternoon thunderstorms are a near-daily pattern in Central Florida. Wind-driven rain finds every weak spot in flashing, valleys and skylights.
Hurricane season
Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Seminole County has felt several named storms in the past two decades, including Charley, Frances and Jeanne in 2004, Irma in 2017, Ian in 2022 and Milton in 2024.
Longwood homes and their roofs
Much of Longwood’s housing is single-family homes built from the 1970s through the 2000s: concrete block ranch homes with hip or gable shingle roofs, and newer neighborhoods where tile is common. Many homes also have a screened lanai, Florida room, porch or carport tied in under a low-slope roof, and those transitions are a frequent leak point.
A lot of roofs across Central Florida were replaced after the 2004 hurricanes. Many of those shingle roofs are now around 20 years old, the age when Florida shingle roofs commonly reach the end of their service life. If your roof dates from that wave, an inspection before the next storm season is a good idea.
Common Longwood roof problems
- Leaks at pipe boots whose rubber has cracked in the sun
- Lifted or missing shingles after summer storms
- Failed flashing where a porch or Florida room roof meets the house
- Cracked or slipped tile, often from foot traffic or debris
- Ponding and blistering on flat and low-slope sections
- Soft decking from slow, long-running leaks
- Damage from oak limbs and other tree debris
Permits in Longwood: city or county?
A Longwood mailing address does not always mean the City of Longwood. Some addresses with a Longwood ZIP code are in unincorporated Seminole County, so the permit for a reroof or a larger repair goes to whichever building department covers your property. We confirm the right jurisdiction before we file.
- Reroofs need a permit and inspections. Very small repairs may not, depending on the department’s threshold.
- Many neighborhoods have an HOA with rules on roof color or material. Check with your HOA before you choose a new roof.
- Larger jobs can also involve a Notice of Commencement under Florida’s construction lien law. We explain when it applies.
- Florida’s code limits how much of an older roof can be repaired before that section must be brought up to current code. We tell you if your repair is near that line.
We do not guess at permit fees or timelines in advance. The building department sets them, and they can change. Your proposal shows the permit as its own line.
Roof services in Longwood
Leak repair
Finding where water actually gets in and fixing the cause.
Storm damage repair
Wind, rain and debris damage after summer storms and hurricanes.
Roof inspections
A clear condition report for repair-or-replace decisions, home sales and insurance renewals.
Roof replacement
When repairs stop making sense: full reroofs in shingle, tile, metal or low-slope.
Longwood job photos
Longwood roof repair questions
Do you work outside the Longwood city limits?
Yes. We are based in Longwood and work across Seminole County and nearby communities, including Lake Mary, Sanford, Winter Springs, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Oviedo and Heathrow. See the service area.
My insurer wants a roof inspection because of the roof’s age. Can you help?
We can inspect the roof and give you a written condition report with photos. Some insurers ask for a specific form completed by a specific kind of inspector, such as a wind mitigation or four-point inspection, so ask your agent exactly what they need first.
Is it worth repairing a 20-year-old shingle roof?
Sometimes. If the leak is isolated and the shingles are still flexible and holding their granules, a repair can buy real time. If the roof is worn across the board, repair money is often better spent toward a replacement. We show you what we see and let you decide.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Florida?
Yes. A reroof in Florida needs a building permit from the local building department, and the work is inspected. Small repairs may fall under a size threshold set by the local department. Whether your home is inside the City of Longwood or in unincorporated Seminole County decides which office issues the permit. As a licensed roofing contractor, we pull the permit for the work we do.
Need a roofer in Longwood?
Call Roof It at (321) 352-3177. We are local, we will come look at it, and you will get a straight answer and a written price.