✓Milton's wind in 2024When Hurricane Milton came through on October 9, 2024, the National Weather Service measured a gust of 88 knots (about 101 mph) at Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg and 83 knots (about 96 mph) at Tampa International Airport. Wind like that peels roof edges, flashing and rooftop equipment first.weather.gov
✓Milton's rainThe same storm dropped 18.88 inches of rain at Albert Whitted Airport and 16.51 inches at a gauge in South Tampa, according to the National Weather Service. A flat roof with a clogged drain or a weak seam cannot hold off that much water.weather.gov
✓Helene's record surgeTwo weeks before Milton, Hurricane Helene pushed water at the East Bay tide gauge in Tampa to 7.2 feet above normal high tide, and 6.83 feet at Old Port Tampa. The National Hurricane Center called it the highest storm surge ever recorded in the Tampa Bay region.weather.gov
✓Summer heat and daily stormsNormal highs at Tampa reach about 91 degrees in July and August. June through September brings about 30 of the city's 49.5 inches of yearly rain, according to the National Weather Service. Sun bakes the roof every day, then a storm soaks it.weather.gov
✓Florida's 25 percent roof ruleUnder Florida law, if a roof was built to the 2007 Florida Building Code or later and 25 percent or more of it is being repaired or replaced, only the part being worked on has to meet today's code. Older roofs can fall under stricter rules. Your contractor checks which applies to your building.m.flsenate.gov
What it costs
Typical published ranges for Tampa. The contractor's written estimate is the price, and the inspection is free.
Work
Typical range
Roof inspection and written estimate for repair or replacementScheduled the day you call
Free
Most flat roof repairs
$300 to $1,100per repair
TPO roof, new (over sound insulation to full tear-off)
$415 to $1,465per square (100 sq ft)
EPDM roof, new (over sound insulation to full tear-off)
$440 to $1,495per square (100 sq ft)
PVC roof, new (over sound insulation to full tear-off)
Water is dripping onto the warehouse floor. A tenant just sent a photo of a brown ceiling tile. You called three roofers after the last storm, and one called back a week later.
That is the problem this service fixes. Call (656) 233-6113 or send the short form. We call you back and get your roof inspection and written estimate on the calendar the same day you reach us. A licensed local commercial roofing contractor walks the roof, finds the cause, and gives you a written report with photos and a price before any work starts.
You deal with one contractor, not six. You get the price in writing. You decide.
What property managers in Tampa call about
These are the problems we hear about most from Tampa property and facility managers. You do not need the right roofing words. Just tell us what you see.
"The roof leaks over the warehouse floor every time it rains." Drips at the same spot, wet ceiling tiles, stained walls. See flat roof repair.
"Water sits on the roof for days after a storm." Ponding water, clogged drains and scuppers, low spots.
"The white roof is splitting at the seams." Open seams and loose edges on single-ply roofs. See TPO roofing.
"Our old black rubber roof is shrinking and pulling away." Seams, corners and flashing on rubber roofs. See EPDM roofing.
"The metal roof leaks at the screws and it is rusting." Loose or rusted fasteners, leaking laps, rust near the coast. See metal roofing.
"Can we coat it instead of tearing it off?" A coating can add years to a roof that is still dry underneath. See roof coatings.
"A hurricane came through. Did it hurt the roof?" Wind and water checks after storms, with dated photos for your insurance claim. See commercial roof inspection.
"I am tired of paying for surprise leaks." Scheduled checkups and small fixes before they turn into big ones. See roof maintenance programs.
"The roof is done. What will a new one cost?" Full replacement with TPO, PVC, EPDM, metal or another system. See commercial roofing.
How it works
Call or send the form. Tell us the building address, the building type and what is going on. It takes about a minute.
Your inspection gets scheduled the same day. We call you back the day you reach us and book a time with a local commercial roofing contractor.
The roof gets checked. The inspector walks the whole roof. They look at seams, flashing, drains, edges and rooftop units, and check for wet insulation.
You get a written report and estimate. The report shows each problem with a photo. The estimate lists each repair, or each part of a new roof, with its own price. There is no pressure and no obligation.
The work gets done. If you hire the contractor, they pull the permit, do the work and give you the warranty in writing.
Keep it that way. Ask about a maintenance plan so the roof gets checked every year and after big storms.
Why Tampa roofs take a beating
Hurricanes. Tampa sat in the path of three big storms in three years. Hurricane Ian in 2022 forced evacuation orders across Tampa Bay. Helene and Milton hit back to back in the fall of 2024. Wind lifts roof edges and corners first, then rain gets under the loose parts.
Sun and heat, every day. A flat roof in Tampa sits in strong sun most of the year. Heat dries out older roofs, and the daily heat and cool cycle pulls at seams and flashing. Cracks start small and grow.
Summer storms. Most summer afternoons bring a downpour. A small opening at a seam or a pipe boot lets water into the insulation under the roof. Wet insulation stays wet in humid air, and the leak you see inside is often far from where the water got in.
A lot of flat roofs. Port Tampa Bay alone covers about 5,000 acres, and warehouses and distribution buildings line I-4 and I-75. Westshore is Florida's largest office submarket. Add the strip centers, medical offices, schools and churches, and Tampa has a lot of low-slope roofs that drain slowly and need regular care.
About these prices
The price table on this page shows typical ranges from published national cost guides by Fixr, Roof Observations and Angi, not a quote for your building.
Repair, coat or replace
Most owners want to know one thing: can I get more years out of this roof? The honest answer depends on what is under the top layer.
Repair makes sense when the roof is mostly sound and the problems are in a few spots, like one seam, a drain or a strip of flashing.
Coating makes sense when the top layer is old but the insulation is still dry. It can add years for much less than a new roof.
Replacement makes sense when large areas are wet, the roof has failed in many places, or storm damage is widespread.
A good inspection shows you which areas are wet before anyone gives you a price. If the inspector cannot show you where the water is, ask how they know.
Who we connect you with
Tampa Commercial Roofing Co is a lead referral service. We are not a roofing company. We connect you with one independent local commercial roofing contractor who works in your part of Tampa Bay.
Florida requires a state roofing contractor licence for this work. Ask any contractor for their licence number and proof of insurance, and check the licence yourself on the Florida DBPR website.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can someone look at my roof?
Call (656) 233-6113 or send the form. We call you back and get your inspection and written estimate on the calendar the same day you reach us. If water is coming in right now, say so on the call.
Do you do the roofing work yourselves?
No. Tampa Commercial Roofing Co is a referral service. We connect you with one independent, licensed local commercial roofing contractor. That contractor inspects the roof, writes the estimate and does the work if you hire them.
What will I get after the inspection?
Ask for a written report with photos of each problem the inspector finds, plus a written estimate with a price on each line. You can send the report to your owner, your board or your insurance carrier.
What does a commercial roof cost in Tampa?
Published national guides put a new single-ply roof like TPO at about $415 to $1,465 per square (100 square feet), and a silicone coating at about $150 to $450 per square. Your written estimate gives the real price for your building. See the cost guide.
Do I need a whole new roof after a storm?
Often not. Many flat roofs can be repaired or coated if the insulation under them is still dry. The inspection shows which areas are wet and which are sound, so you only pay to fix what failed.
Does the roofer need a Florida licence?
Yes. Florida licenses roofing contractors through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. A certified roofing contractor can work anywhere in the state. Ask for the licence number and check it on the state's licence lookup.
What happens after the repair?
Most owners move to a maintenance plan. The roof gets checked on a schedule and after big storms, and small problems get fixed before they turn into leaks. See roof maintenance programs.
Who is this for?
Property managers, facility managers and building owners with flat, low-slope or metal roofs. That includes warehouses, offices, retail centers, medical buildings, churches, schools and apartment buildings.