- Rating
- 4.7
- Reviews
- 369
- In business
- 22 yrs
- Owens Corning
FEMA rates hurricane risk in Hillsborough County Very High. The median home in Tampa was built in 1985.
Compare the 50 roofing contractors ARCO lists in Tampa on their public records: half have been in business 13 years or more and 31 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; 44 with recorded dates
Mean of 38 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: June 2, 2025 (1.5-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: Reroofing more than 500 square feet
Tear-off and reroof jobs over 500 square feet need a roofing trade permit; no plans are required. Inspections are done virtually. A dry-in inspection is required for tile roofs and homeowner permits, while contractors on other roofs can file an attestation instead.
Roofers must register with the city. Contractors must register their state license and workers' comp coverage with the City of Tampa Construction Services Division to pull permits.
City of Tampa Construction Services: How to Select a Permit Application Type
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. Tampa requires a permit for reroofing more than 500 square feet. Tear-off and reroof jobs over 500 square feet need a roofing trade permit; no plans are required. Inspections are done virtually. A dry-in inspection is required for tile roofs and homeowner permits, while contractors on other roofs can file an attestation instead. 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 6 reports of hail 1 inch or larger in Hillsborough County from July 2021 through June 2026. The most recent was on June 2, 2025 (1.5-inch hail). Counts are reports, so they also reflect how many people live in the area.
The median home in Tampa was built in 1985, and 44.5% of homes were built before 1980 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year).
Half of the 44 Tampa contractors with a recorded founding date have been in business 13 years or more. 27 have at least 10 years of history and 11 have at least 20. The longest-running is Bill Shields Roofing, at 76 years. Founding dates come from state filings or the Better Business Bureau.
31 of the 50 Tampa contractors ARCO lists hold at least one: GAF (23), Owens Corning (14), TAMKO (12), CertainTeed (5), and IKO (1). Manufacturer programs can extend warranty coverage, so ask which program and warranty apply to your roof.
38 of the 50 contractors have public customer ratings, with a median of 4.8 out of 5. 21 have 100 or more reviews. Ratings are combined across review sites and weighted by review count.