Central Florida Roofing FAQ

At Sun State, our team brings decades of hands-on industry experience to every project, residential or commercial. We are owner-operated by Joe McKenna, a born-and-raised Central Floridian — you talk directly with the person responsible for your roof, not a call center. Combined with state certification (CCC1334700), full insurance, and a BuildZoom-verified track record of 50+ permitted projects, our customers know they are in good hands from quote to completion.

We serve all of Central Florida — Seminole, Orange, Volusia, and Lake counties. Cities we regularly work in include Sanford, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Casselberry, Longwood, Heathrow, Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka, Maitland, Ocoee, Windermere, Dr. Phillips, DeBary, DeLand, Deltona, Mount Dora, and Eustis. Because our license is a Florida Certified Roofing Contractor license, we are authorized statewide — call us even if your project is outside our usual service area.

Residential and commercial. On the residential side we handle single-family homes, townhomes, and luxury estate properties — asphalt shingle, tile (clay and concrete), metal roofing, and skylight installation. On the commercial side we handle TPO, modified bitumen, BUR flat roofs, commercial metal, and large-scale repair and maintenance for offices, retail, warehouses, and industrial facilities.

Call us at (321) 419-1532, email joe@sunstatesolarandroofing.com, or use our online quote form. We answer calls during normal business hours and offer 24/7 emergency response for active leaks, storm damage, and other roofing emergencies.

Yes — and this is one of the things we are most known for. Florida insurance is uniquely complicated, especially after storm events. We work directly with your insurance company, document damage with photos at every stage, and handle the back-and-forth so you do not have to. Several of our customers have specifically thanked us for taking the insurance burden off their shoulders.

Most residential roof replacements take 1-2 days, depending on size and complexity. A standard asphalt shingle reroof on a 2,000 sq ft home is often a one-day job with our crews. Tile and metal roofs take longer — typically 3-5 days. Commercial flat roofs vary widely based on square footage and system. We give you a realistic timeline at the quote stage, not after we have started.

Pricing depends on roof size, slope, material, decking condition, and removal needs. Realistic ranges: asphalt shingle reroof $9,000-$18,000 for a typical home, metal roofing $20,000-$45,000, clay or concrete tile $25,000-$55,000. Commercial flat roof pricing is quoted per square foot. Every quote we provide is detailed and itemized — no surprise charges, no high-pressure upsells.

Florida's climate — sun, heat, humidity, hurricanes — drives the answer. Architectural asphalt shingles (with a wind rating of at least 130 mph) are the most popular choice because they balance cost, durability, and storm resistance. Metal roofing is the longest-lasting option (50+ years) and reflects heat well, lowering AC costs. Clay and concrete tile are common on Mediterranean-style and luxury homes — they are beautiful and last decades, but cost more.

Yes. We hold Florida State Certified Roofing Contractor License #CCC1334700, which authorizes work anywhere in Florida. We carry full general liability and workers' compensation insurance. We can provide license and insurance documentation before any work begins — we encourage every Florida homeowner to verify any roofer's license at myfloridalicense.com before signing.

Yes — financing is available through our partner network for qualified homeowners. We can walk you through your options at the quote stage. Many of our customers also use insurance proceeds for storm-related replacements, which we help facilitate.

Our workmanship warranty is included on every installation. Material warranties depend on the manufacturer and product line — premium architectural shingles often carry 30-50 year manufacturer warranties, and high-end metal roofing carries 40+ year warranties. We give you all warranty details in writing before you sign.

Yes — every quote is free, with no obligation. We come out, climb the roof, document the condition with photos, walk you through what we found, and provide a detailed written estimate. No high-pressure sales, no "today only" pricing.

A few signals point to replacement vs. repair: (a) your roof is approaching the end of its expected lifespan (15-25 years for shingle, 40+ for metal, 50+ for tile), (b) you see widespread granule loss in gutters, curling shingles, or visible deck sagging, (c) you've had multiple leaks in different areas, or (d) your insurance company is non-renewing because of roof age. Repair makes sense for isolated damage on an otherwise-healthy roof.

Call us at (321) 419-1532 — we offer 24/7 emergency response. In the meantime: (a) move valuables and electronics away from the affected area, (b) place a bucket under the leak, (c) if water is pooling on a ceiling, poke a small hole in the drywall to let it drain in a controlled way (counterintuitive but prevents a full collapse), and (d) take photos for your insurance claim. We will come out fast, tarp the active leak, and schedule the permanent repair.

Yes. Joe is a certified solar consultant through the Powur platform, which gives our customers access to top-tier solar equipment, financing, and warranties. Our team handles the roofing side of every solar install — most solar warranty disputes come down to how the panels were attached to the roof, so having one accountable contractor for both sides is a real advantage.