- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 6
- In business
- 57 yrs
- TAMKO
FEMA rates hurricane risk in Escambia County Very High, and NOAA recorded 35 reports of thunderstorm wind of 58 mph or more there in the five years through June 2026. Most homes in Pensacola (65%) were built before 1980.
Compare the 31 roofing contractors ARCO lists in Pensacola on their public records: half have been in business 8 years or more and 15 hold a roofing manufacturer certification.
A listing isn't an endorsement. ARCO accredited contractors are marked.
Profiles with contact details on file
Half have been in business at least this long; 27 with recorded dates
Mean of 22 contractor ratings; unrated profiles excluded
Accredited first, then customer rating and years in business.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year.
Most recent large hail: March 16, 2026 (1-inch)
Reported to NOAA, July 2021 through June 2026. Counts are reports, so they also reflect how many people live nearby; most wind speeds are estimated. Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database.
FEMA National Risk Index ratings compare this county with other U.S. counties. This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Risk Index dataset API or downloadable datasets but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s). National Risk Index v1.20.0 (December 2025), retrieved October 15, 2026.
Permit required
When a permit is needed: Roofing work over 100 square feet
Roofing repairs under 100 square feet are exempt; reroofs need a permit. Roofers can submit an inspection affidavit with photos in place of the in-progress inspection. Owners can pull their own permit if they will live in the home for at least a year.
Roofers must register with the city. Contractors must file their license and insurance with City of Pensacola Building Inspections before any permit application is processed.
City of Pensacola Building Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions
Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the city before work starts.
Florida licenses roofing contractors through the DBPR. A state-certified roofer (license number starting CCC) can work anywhere in Florida; a registered roofer (starting RC) only where they hold local competency. Look up the license number before you sign.
Florida DBPR: Construction Industry Licensing
Verified October 2026
Roofers can't offer gifts, cash or to waive your deductible for an inspection or insurance claim. After a declared state of emergency, you can cancel a roof contract signed within 180 days of the event, without penalty, within 10 days or before work starts.
Florida Statutes s. 489.147 (Florida Senate)
Verified October 2026
If your roof was built or last replaced under the 2007 Florida Building Code or later, repairing or replacing 25% or more of it only requires the repaired part to meet current code, not the whole roof. Older roofs may still need full replacement to current code.
Florida Statutes s. 553.844 (Florida Senate)
Verified October 2026
Yes. Pensacola requires a permit for roofing work over 100 square feet. Roofing repairs under 100 square feet are exempt; reroofs need a permit. Roofers can submit an inspection affidavit with photos in place of the in-progress inspection. Owners can pull their own permit if they will live in the home for at least a year. Rules change, so confirm with the city before work starts.
Florida licenses roofing contractors through the DBPR. A state-certified roofer (license number starting CCC) can work anywhere in Florida; a registered roofer (starting RC) only where they hold local competency. Look up the license number before you sign. Source: Florida DBPR: Construction Industry Licensing, verified October 2026.
NOAA received 12 reports of hail 1 inch or larger in Escambia County from July 2021 through June 2026. The most recent was on March 16, 2026 (1-inch hail). Counts are reports, so they also reflect how many people live in the area.
The median home in Pensacola was built in 1972, and 64.5% of homes were built before 1980 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year).
Half of the 27 Pensacola contractors with a recorded founding date have been in business 8 years or more. 12 have at least 10 years of history and 9 have at least 20. The longest-running is Wright Roofing Co., at 57 years. Founding dates come from state filings or the Better Business Bureau.
15 of the 31 Pensacola contractors ARCO lists hold at least one: GAF (7), Owens Corning (4), CertainTeed (2), TAMKO (2), and Atlas (1). Manufacturer programs can extend warranty coverage, so ask which program and warranty apply to your roof.
22 of the 31 contractors have public customer ratings, with a median of 4.8 out of 5. 5 have 100 or more reviews. Ratings are combined across review sites and weighted by review count.