Roofing Contractor in Melbourne, FL
Florida Roofing and Renovations Inc. is a roofing contractor in Melbourne, FL. We replace, repair, and inspect roofs across Melbourne. We have worked on Florida’s Space Coast roofs since 1980. Our shop is 12 miles south in Palm Bay, about 15 minutes from Downtown Melbourne.
Your Local Melbourne Roofer
Hurricane Frances hit Melbourne on September 5, 2004. Hurricane Jeanne followed 21 days later. Between them they damaged 14,207 homes in Brevard County and destroyed 892, according to the National Weather Service office here on Croton Road.
Thousands of Melbourne roofs were replaced after those storms. Those shingles were built to last about 20 years. That time is up, so a lot of Melbourne roofs are due at once.
Michael Smith has worked Florida homes since 1980. We know this city: the older homes near the river, the block homes off Sarno and Croton, and the newer streets along Wickham Road.
Our Services in Melbourne
What a Melbourne roofing contractor does for you
We handle roof replacement, roof repair, and roof inspection for Melbourne homes. We also do light commercial roofing and exterior renovations. Every job is documented with photos before, during, and after, so you can see what happened on your roof.
Residential Roofing
Roof replacement, repair, and inspection for Melbourne homes. Atlas shingles with 3M Scotchgard and Owens Corning systems, full peel-and-stick underlayment, and a 10-15 years workmanship warranty. Every replacement passes the 4-point inspection buyers and insurers ask for.
Commercial Roofing
Light commercial roofing up to three stories for the shops, condos, churches, and assisted living buildings along US-1, New Haven Avenue, and the Eau Gallie Arts District. Metal, flat, TPO, coatings, and tapered systems that put drainage back into a flat roof.
Home Renovations
Exterior renovations beyond the roof, including soffit and fascia, siding, stucco, windows and doors, porches and additions, and structural repair. We hold a general contractor license as well as a roofing license.
Signs You Need a New Roof
How do you know your Melbourne roof needs replacing?
Look for three things. Any one of them is worth a free estimate.
- Shingle granules collecting in your gutters
- Shingles that are curling, buckling, or missing
- A roof over 20 years old
Two more signs are specific to Melbourne. If your roof went on in 2005 or 2006 after Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, those shingles were built to last about 20 years and that window has closed. And if your insurer has sent a letter about roof age, Florida law gives you options.
Roof Cost in Melbourne
How much does a roof cost in Melbourne, FL?
$400 to $550 per square
Standard shingle roof replacement. A square is a 10 foot by 10 foot area, or 100 square feet. A 2,000 square foot roof is 20 squares.
Four things move that number.
| What moves the price | Why |
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| Roof size | Priced per square, so a bigger roof costs more |
| Roof pitch | Steeper roofs take longer and need more safety equipment. Steep pitches are common in the newer Suntree subdivisions |
| Material | Tile and metal cost more than shingle. Tile also costs more to tear off than shingle |
| Rotten decking | Found only once the old roof comes off |
What is included, and what is not
Our proposal covers a complete replacement: tear-off, disposal, decking re-nail, underlayment, the roofing system, permit, and cleanup. The one possible add-on is damaged wood decking. We include one to two sheets of plywood in most proposals. If we expect more than that, we tell you before we start work, not after.
Discounts
We apply a 10 percent military discount for active-duty and retired service members. We also offer a senior citizen discount and a defense contractor discount. Melbourne is home to the L3Harris Technologies headquarters and the Northrop Grumman campus by the airport, so the defense discount applies to a lot of our Melbourne neighbors. Ask when you request your estimate.
Payment
We take all major credit cards with no convenience fee. Financing is available.
What to Expect
How long does a roof replacement take in Melbourne?
Most Melbourne roof replacements take two to five days. Weather can add a day, because we will not open a roof with a storm coming. Any roofer promising a single day is telling you something about the quality you will get.
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Inspection
We look at the roof and give you a straight answer: repair or replace.
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Free estimate
Detailed, listing what is included and what is not. No pressure to sign.
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Paperwork and permit
We handle the contract, notice of commencement, and permit under our own state certification.
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Scheduling
You get the start date, the expected length, and what happens each day.
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Work, one section at a time
We cover your plants, bushes, and air conditioning unit. We strip one section, dry it in watertight, then move to the next. We work from the back of the house to the front so old material is never dragged across new underlayment.
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Cleanup and handover
Final nail sweep with rolling magnets across the whole yard, then your signed inspections, job photos, and warranty.
Materials for Melbourne
Which roofing materials work best in Melbourne?
Architectural shingles are the most common choice in Melbourne and suit most homes here. They cost more than the old 3-tab shingle many homes still have, but they carry better wind ratings. Metal and tile cost more again and last longer. Flat and low-slope systems suit Florida rooms, lanais, and small commercial buildings.
| Material | Typical life | Best for in Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingle | 20 to 30 years | Most homes across all four Melbourne ZIP codes |
| Tile | 30 years plus | Suntree, Baytree, and the gated communities off Wickham Road |
| Metal | 40 years plus | Riverfront homes and custom builds |
| Flat, TPO, or coating | Varies by system | Florida rooms, lanais, and small commercial buildings |
The shingle we install
We use Atlas shingles with 3M Scotchgard protection and Owens Corning systems. The Scotchgard granules contain copper, which slows the black algae streaking that makes a Florida roof look old within a few years.
Metal choices near the water
On homes close to the Indian River Lagoon we use aluminum instead of galvanized metal, right down to the drip edge, because galvanized rusts in salt air. We also use stainless fasteners, because two different metals touching in salt air cause corrosion called electrolysis.
Melbourne Roofing Conditions
What does a Melbourne roof have to handle?
Melbourne roofs face four things: strong sun, about 50 inches of rain a year, hurricane wind, and salt air near the lagoon. Melbourne sits on the mainland side of the Indian River Lagoon, so conditions here differ from the barrier island four miles east.
Sun and attic heat
Melbourne summers run near 90 degrees for months. A hot attic cooks shingles from underneath and shortens their life. Shingle manufacturers also require proper attic ventilation to keep their warranty valid. We install as much ridge vent as the roof design allows on every replacement.
Rain
Melbourne gets around 50 inches of rain a year, against a national average near 38 inches. Most of it falls between June and September. A dry roof starts under the shingles, so we bond self-adhered peel-and-stick underlayment across the entire wood deck. Many roofers only tape the seams.
Wind and code
Mainland Melbourne sits in a design wind zone of roughly 130 to 140 mph. The barrier island across the lagoon runs higher and falls inside what the Florida Building Code calls the wind-borne debris region. Most mainland Melbourne addresses do not. We fit the correct roof-to-wall connection for your roof shape and wall type, meaning hurricane straps or hurricane clips.
Salt air, even on the mainland
The eastern edge of Melbourne sits directly on the Indian River Lagoon, which is tidal and salty. Riverfront homes in Eau Gallie and along Pineapple Avenue get corrosion exposure that homes off Wickham Road do not. Those roofs need aluminum and stainless fasteners rather than galvanized metal.
Homes and Roofs in Melbourne
The homes and roof types we know here
Melbourne has a real mix of housing, and each needs a different plan. The median home here was built in 1988, before Florida’s statewide building code took effect in 2002. We work on all of it.
- Pre-1960 homes downtown and in Eau Gallie, many on tongue and groove decking rather than plywood
- 1990s to 2000s homes in Suntree and Baytree with steeper hip roofs and a higher share of tile
- Small commercial buildings along US-1, New Haven Avenue, and through the Eau Gallie Arts District
We match the roof to the home: shingle, tile, metal, or flat, with the right pitch and detailing for its age and style. If you are in a deed-restricted community like Suntree or Baytree, we work within your HOA color and material rules. If your home is a designated historic property downtown or in Olde Eau Gallie, we prepare the review board submission with you.
Recent Melbourne Projects
Roofs we have completed in Melbourne
Real jobs in Melbourne, with the neighborhood, roof type, and materials we used.
Roof Replacement
Roof Check
Roof Inspection
Where We Work in Melbourne
Melbourne areas and streets we serve
We work across Melbourne in ZIP codes 32901, 32934, 32935, and 32940, from the river to the west side of Wickham Road.
Melbourne ZIP codes
- 32901
- 32934
- 32935
- 32940
Areas and communities
- Downtown Melbourne
- Eau Gallie
- Eau Gallie Arts District
- Suntree
- Baytree
Main roads and corridors
- Wickham Road
- US-1
- New Haven Avenue
- Eau Gallie Boulevard
- Sarno Road
- Babcock Street
We serve all of Melbourne and the surrounding places
Melbourne at a Glance
4 ZIP codes
Since 1980
15 minutes
What Melbourne Homeowners Say
Trusted across Melbourne and Brevard County
Most of our work comes from referrals, meaning neighbors telling neighbors. That is the reputation we have spent more than 40 years earning on the Florida’s Space Coast.
Nearby Service Areas
We also roof across Brevard County
Melbourne is our closest city, and we roof across Brevard County. Choose a nearby city for local details.
Melbourne Roofing FAQ
Local questions we hear in Melbourne
How much does a new roof cost in Melbourne, FL?
A standard shingle roof replacement in Melbourne costs about $400 to $550 per roofing square. A square is a 10 foot by 10 foot area. Price depends on roof size, pitch, material, and any rotten decking found during tear-off. Tile costs more to remove than shingle.
How long does a roof replacement take in Melbourne?
Most Melbourne roof replacements take two to five days. The exact time depends on the size of the roof and how many valleys, hips, and penetrations it has. Weather can add a day, because we will not open a roof with a storm coming.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Melbourne?
Yes. Every roof replacement in Melbourne needs a building permit. Inside Melbourne city limits, it goes through the City of Melbourne Building Section and its EnerGov portal, working from the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition. In Suntree, Baytree, and other Melbourne-mailing addresses outside city limits, the permit goes through Brevard County. Florida Roofing and Renovations Inc. pulls the permit under its own state certification and meets the dry-in and final inspections for you.
Will a new roof lower my home insurance in Melbourne?
It can. Florida Statute 627.0629 requires insurers to discount the windstorm portion of your premium based on your wind mitigation report, filed on state form OIR-B1-1802 and valid for five years. Two credits on that form come from work we do on every roof: roof deck attachment, earned by 8d ring shank nails every 6 inches, and secondary water resistance, earned by self-adhered peel-and-stick underlayment bonded to the deck. What your carrier credits you depends on your policy, so ask your agent.
My Melbourne home was built in the 1970s. Does the roof need special work?
Usually yes. Homes from that era sit on original or older decking and predate the current Florida Building Code. We inspect the deck, re-nail it to code with 8-penny ring shank nails, and replace rotten plywood with CDX before the new roof goes on. We photograph the bare deck first, so you can see what was under your roof.
My home is in the Olde Eau Gallie or Downtown Melbourne historic district. Does that change anything?
Yes. A roof replacement on a designated or contributing property needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the city’s Historic and Architectural Review Board before the permit is issued. The board reviews material, color, and profile, and meets monthly, so plan for extra weeks. What triggers it is the designation on your address, not the age of the house.
Will you remove the old roof or go over it?
We always remove it. Roofing over an old roof buries decking problems you cannot see and shortens the life of your new roof. Home inspectors will not approve a roof-over for resale. If another roofer offered you an overlay to save money, that is what the saving costs you.
Do you work on tile and metal roofs in Melbourne?
Yes. We install and service shingle, tile, metal, and flat roofs. Tile is common in Suntree, Baytree, and the gated communities off Wickham Road. Metal suits riverfront homes well. Near the Indian River Lagoon we use aluminum and stainless fasteners rather than galvanized metal, which rusts in salt air.
Do you do commercial roofing in Melbourne?
Yes, on buildings up to three stories. That covers the small commercial properties along US-1, New Haven Avenue, and through the Eau Gallie Arts District, plus condominiums, churches, and assisted living buildings. We install metal, flat, TPO, coatings, and tapered systems that restore drainage on flat roofs.