North Merritt Island Roofing Company
Roof replacement, leak repair, and roof inspections for homes on North Merritt Island, from the Canaveral Barge Canal up to the Wildlife Refuge. We build roofs for river salt, open-field wind, and big oak trees, and we pull every permit with Brevard County under our own state license.
A different kind of North Merritt Island neighborhood
North Merritt Island is the open, green end of Merritt Island, with about 8,566 residents (2020 Census). South of the Barge Canal you find tight subdivisions. North of it, homes spread out along North Courtenay Parkway (SR 3) on lots from a third of an acre to 5 acres. There are old citrus groves and horse pasture, and the Indian River and Banana River are on either side.
That layout changes how a roof ages and how a roof job runs. Homes here sit in the open with few neighbors to block the wind, under oaks that drop leaves into the valleys all year, and a few feet above sea level. Many lots are zoned agricultural, so a crew has to protect pasture, gardens, and animals as well as the house.
Why roofs wear out faster here
Four things that shorten roof life on North Merritt Island
Most roof problems on North Merritt Island trace back to one of these four local conditions.
River salt on both sides
North Merritt Island has river water to the east and west, so salty air reaches homes well away from the shoreline. Salt eats nail heads, drip edge, and the metal collars around plumbing vents. On riverfront homes we use stainless fasteners, because mixing metals near salt water causes electrolysis, a slow corrosion that loosens the roof from the inside.
Wind across open land
A home on a 2-acre lot next to a pasture has nothing to break the wind. Gusts hit the roof edge at full strength and create uplift, the force that peels shingles and tiles upward. We re-nail the deck to Florida Building Code and pay extra attention to eaves, rakes, and hurricane straps on these exposed homes.
Live oaks and pine straw
Mature live oaks and pines shade many North Merritt Island homes. They also fill roof valleys and gutters with leaves and pine needles that stay wet for days. Wet debris rots fascia boards and pushes water under the roof edge. Our inspections here always include the valleys and the fascia.
Low ground and summer downpours
Much of North Merritt Island sits about 3 feet above sea level. Afternoon storms from June to September can drop inches of rain in an hour. We tear off and dry in one roof section at a time, so an open roof never meets a Merritt Island thunderstorm.
Our North Merritt Island service area
From the Barge Canal to the Refuge gate
We cover every home and business in ZIP 32953 north of the Canaveral Barge Canal. That includes gated communities, homes on acreage, and houses on the Indian River and Banana River.
Communities
- Sunset Lakes
- Pine Island Lakes
- Indian River shoreline
- Banana River shoreline
- Barge Canal north bank
Roads we work on most
- N Courtenay Pkwy (SR 3)
- Hall Road
- Pine Island Road
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N Tropical Trail
North Merritt Island homes
What we find on North Merritt Island roofs
Each type of home here has its own weak spot. These are the ones we see most.
- Sunset Lakes tile roofs. Built from 1993 to 2004, these Mediterranean-style homes mostly have concrete tile. The tile often looks fine, but the underlayment under it is 20 to 30 years old and starting to fail. The first sign is usually a ceiling stain.
- Ranch homes on acreage. Shingle hip and gable roofs with long eaves that take the full wind. Common problems are lifted shingle edges and worn pipe boots.
- Riverfront homes. The most salt exposure on the island. Rusted flashing and corroded fasteners usually fail before the roof covering does.
- Barns, shops, and Parkway businesses. Metal and low-slope roofs where rusted screws and failed seams let water in.
In Sunset Lakes and other HOA communities, we check your association’s approved colors and materials before we order anything.
North Merritt Island roofing services
Roof work we do most on North Merritt Island
Tile Roof Underlayment Replacement
For Sunset Lakes and other 1990s tile homes. We lift the tile, replace the worn underlayment with peel-and-stick, and reset the tile, or we switch to a new roof type if the tile is past saving.
Leak Repair on Exposed Homes
We trace leaks on homes that take the full wind and salt: rusted flashing, cracked pipe boots, lifted shingle edges, and valleys packed with oak leaves. If a repair will hold, we repair instead of selling a new roof.
Metal Roofs for Barns and Businesses
Metal and flat roofing for shops, storage buildings, and barns on North Courtenay Parkway and on agricultural lots, with stainless fasteners suited to river salt.
Roof cost in North Merritt Island
How much does a new roof cost in North Merritt Island?
$400 to $550 per square
Four things move a North Merritt Island roof up or down inside that range.
| What moves the price | Effect | Why, on North Merritt Island |
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| Squares of roof | Sets the base | Homes on acreage off North Courtenay Parkway and Hall Road often have long, wide ranch roofs with deep overhangs, so they measure more squares than a subdivision home with the same living space. |
| Roof type | Changes the whole price | The $400 to $550 range is for shingle. Sunset Lakes tile roofs and metal roofs on barns and shops are priced per job on your written estimate. |
| Decking condition | Unknown until tear-off | Valleys packed with wet oak leaves and pine needles often rot the plywood under them. Most proposals include 1 to 2 sheets. If we find more, you see photos before any added charge. |
| Salt-air hardware | Small add on riverfront homes | Homes on the Indian River and Banana River get stainless fasteners and corrosion-resistant flashing, which cost more than standard steel but last in salt air. |
Discounts on North Merritt Island. 10 percent off for active-duty and retired military, with senior and defense-contractor discounts as well. More than one in four North Merritt Island residents is 65 or older (2020 Census), and many families here work near Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, so a lot of callers qualify for one of the three. Ask when you book your free estimate.
Payment. All major credit cards, no convenience fee. Financing available.
What to Expect
How we run a roof job on North Merritt Island
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Brevard County permit
North Merritt Island is unincorporated, so the permit comes from the Brevard County Building Code Division, not a city. We file it under our own license.
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HOA approval first
In gated communities like Sunset Lakes, we get the HOA's material and color approval and arrange gate access before the start date.
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Dumpster placement on long driveways
We plan the dumpster and delivery trucks so they don't rut your lawn, septic field, or pasture.
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Protecting animals and pasture
On agricultural lots we ask where horses, chickens, and pets will be, and we keep roofing debris out of fenced areas.
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Working around afternoon storms
In summer we start early and dry in each section before the afternoon storms that roll across the island.
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Magnet sweep of the whole lot
On a 1 to 5 acre property, we sweep the driveway, yard, and pasture edge for nails, not just the ground next to the house.
North Merritt Island by the numbers
Local roofing facts
1993–2004
~3 ft
10–15 years
What North Merritt Island Homeowners Say
Trusted across North Merritt Island and Brevard County
Referrals are how most of this work arrives, one neighbor telling the next. Forty years on the Florida Space Coast is a long time to keep that going, and it only works if the last job was right.
Nearby Service Areas
We also roof across Brevard County
We roof across Brevard County. Choose a nearby city for local details.
North Merritt Island roofing questions
North Merritt Island roofing FAQ
Who issues roof permits in North Merritt Island?
The Brevard County Building Code Division. North Merritt Island is unincorporated Brevard County, so there is no city building department. Florida Roofing & Renovations pulls the county permit under state license CCC1331836 and schedules the county inspections.
My Sunset Lakes tile roof looks fine. Does it need work?
Possibly. Sunset Lakes homes were built from 1993 to 2004, so most tile roofs there have underlayment that is 20 to 30 years old. The tile can look fine while the layer under it leaks. An inspection shows the real condition before a ceiling stain appears.
Is a metal roof a good choice on North Merritt Island?
Often, yes, especially for barns, shops, and open homes that take the full wind. On riverfront properties, the fasteners and trim have to hold up to salt. We use stainless fasteners near the water and explain the cost difference against shingle and tile.
Do you work on homes with horses or livestock?
Yes. Many North Merritt Island lots are zoned agricultural. Before the job starts, we plan where animals will be kept, keep debris out of fenced areas, and sweep pasture edges with rolling magnets when we finish.
Do you really come to North Merritt Island from Palm Bay?
Yes. We serve all of Brevard County from Palm Bay, and North Merritt Island is part of our regular service area. Michael Smith looks at every North Merritt Island roof himself before writing an estimate.
How much does a new roof cost in North Merritt Island?
A shingle roof replacement in North Merritt Island costs about $400 to $550 per square, where a square is 100 square feet of roof. A 25-square roof runs about $10,000 to $13,750 installed. Tile and metal roofs are priced per job. Roof size, decking condition, and salt-air hardware move the final price.
Is the estimate free? Is the roof inspection free?
Estimates for roof replacement and roof repair are free. A roof inspection with a written condition report, used for insurance renewals, home sales, or 4-point inspections, is a paid service. Call 321-914-3360 for the current inspection price.
Do you offer a discount for families working near Kennedy Space Center?
We offer a defense contractor discount, and many North Merritt Island families work at aerospace and defense companies near Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Ask whether your employer qualifies. We also offer a 10% military discount and a senior discount.
Get a free roofing estimate in North Merritt Island
Estimates for roof replacement and repair are free. Michael will look at your roof, show you photos of what he finds, and give you a written estimate for your North Merritt Island home.
Need a roof inspection report for insurance, a home sale, or a 4-point inspection? That is a paid service. Call us for the current price.
Florida Roofing & Renovations Inc. roofs homes and businesses across North Merritt Island, FL 32953. Florida State Certified Roofing Contractor #CCC1331836. Nearby: Merritt Island, Cocoa, Cape Canaveral.