Florida Hurricane Roofing Resource Center
Roofing guidance for Florida homeowners before, during & after a storm
Hurricane season can put even a well maintained roof under tremendous stress. Use these resources to prepare, protect your home, and know exactly what to do if storm damage happens.
Before the Storm
Prepare your roof and know what to check before a hurricane threatens.
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During the Storm
What to do if your roof leaks and how to protect your family.
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After the Storm
Document damage, tarp safely, and take the right first steps.
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Protect Yourself
Avoid roofing scams and choose a trustworthy, local roofing contractor.
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Seven guides written by the crew that has repaired Pasco County roofs since 2003. No fluff, no scare tactics, and an honest note in every one about when not to spend money.
01 Before the Storm How to Prepare Your Roof for Hurricane Season in Florida
Practical steps homeowners can take now to get their roof ready.
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02 Before the Storm What to Check on Your Roof Before a Hurricane
Spot warning signs early and address problems before severe weather arrives.
Read More 03 During the Storm What to Do If Your Roof Leaks During a Hurricane
Safety first. Learn how to respond if water starts entering your home.
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04 After the Storm Roof Damage: What Florida Homeowners Should Photograph After a Storm
A guide to taking clear photos that help support your claim.
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05 After the Storm How to Document Roof Damage for Insurance
Keep the right records, receipts, and photos to help expedite your claim.
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06 After the Storm Emergency Roof Tarping: What Homeowners Need to Know
Understand temporary tarping, safety precautions, and what to do next.
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07 Protect Yourself How to Avoid Roofing Scams After a Florida Hurricane
Red flags to watch for and tips to hire a reputable, licensed contractor.
Read MoreBefore the Storm
Almost every roof we repair after a named storm had a visible problem before it. A lifted shingle, a loose edge, a cracked pipe boot. Wind finds the weak spot first. These guides cover the season long work and the seventy two hour scramble once a storm has a name.
Read the full Before the Storm guideDuring the Storm
Nobody belongs on a roof during a hurricane. Not you, and not us. What you can do is limit the damage inside, keep everyone away from the parts of the house taking water, and start the record your claim will rest on.
Read the full During the Storm guideAfter the Storm
The first seventy two hours after a storm shape how the whole claim goes. Photograph before you clean up anything, dry the inside out, get a real tarp over anything open, and keep every receipt you generate.
Read the full After the Storm guide- 04 Roof Damage: What Florida Homeowners Should Photograph After a Storm A guide to taking clear photos that help support your claim.
- 05 How to Document Roof Damage for Insurance Keep the right records, receipts, and photos to help expedite your claim.
- 06 Emergency Roof Tarping: What Homeowners Need to Know Understand temporary tarping, safety precautions, and what to do next.
Protect Yourself
Out of state crews follow storm tracks into Pasco County every year. Some are fine. Many are not licensed in Florida, will not be here in the spring, and are breaking state law before they finish the pitch in your driveway.
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This Resource Center provides general educational information for Florida homeowners. It is not legal, insurance, engineering, or emergency management advice. Always follow instructions from local emergency management officials, and contact your insurance carrier with questions about your individual policy or claim.
For official storm information and evacuation orders, see the National Hurricane Center, Florida Division of Emergency Management, and Pasco County Emergency Management.