Hammerhead Roofing

There is no straight answer to this question. It depends on the type of roof (shingle, tile/metal/flat).

Metal roofs are the most expensive, but you get the bang for your buck- they last up to 50 years, and are the most hurricane resistant. Tile roofs are the next most expensive, and fare greater with foam adhesive than nailed-on or screwed-on tile. Followed by shingle & flat roofs which are the least expensive.

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Honesty, not much once the hurricane has arrived. You should be looking at preventative maintenance. You should know how old your roof is. A metal roof is a 50 year roof, tile is 25-30, shingle roofs last 17-20 years, and flat roofs, if maintained every 5 years like recommended, should be good for 20+ years. 

That being said, you should get a certified roofing contractor out before hurricane season to check the life expectancy on your roof, and let you know if they find any problematic areas that should be addressed.

Metal roofs, by far. They are a 50 year roof and are the most hurricane resistant.

Do your research. Don’t hire out-of-state roofers who are here because there was a bad storm/hurricane and they came to make a quick buck. 

Hire local, make sure the contractor is licensed & insured, ask neighbors, check different neighborhood apps to see who is saying what about your local contractors, check reviews. If all else fails, you can always call your local building department and ask them who they recommend.

The building department/inspectors will know who the reputable roofers are.

Any good reputable roofer will give a 5-10 year workmanship guarantee on new roofs, and up to 20 years manufacturer’s warranty. Repairs are complicated to warrantee, it’s like trying to put a guarantee on a used tire, you just can’t. 

Usually repairs are good for up to 1 year. You’ll know if the repair was done correctly after the first heavy downpour that comes. If the repaired area doesn’t leak, it likely will not again.

You want to get several quotes when shopping for a new roof. Then you should compare apples to apples. What is included in the quotes? Does the description of work look vague on one proposal, & specific on another? What materials are they using, and did they provide the manufacturer’s product data sheets so you can see exactly what you’re buying? Is one contractor way high and one way low? 

The market is the same for all contractors, so the prices should be fairly the same. If you have several that are the same and one is way lower, throw that one out, something is wrong, they’re cutting corners in one way or another. Never a good idea to go with the lowest price, like everything in life, you get what you pay for. 

Once you have eliminated the quotes that seem off, default on good ole instincts. Go with who you feel comfortable with, trust the second brain, your gut.