Residential Roof Installation in Central Florida
New construction and full installation across all material types — state-certified workmanship, fully insured, manufacturer-spec install.
New Roof Installation Across Central Florida
Whether you're building a new home, adding a major addition, or replacing a roof at the end of its life, Sun State Solar and Roofing handles full installation across every Florida-suitable system — architectural asphalt shingle, clay and concrete tile, standing-seam and stamped metal, and skylights. State-certified, fully insured, owner-operated by Joe McKenna.
The biggest determinant of long-term roof performance isn't the brand of shingle — it's the quality of the install underneath. Underlayment selection, ice-and-water shield placement, drip edge detail, valley flashing, step flashing around walls and chimneys, ventilation balance, fastener pattern: get any of these wrong and even the best material fails early. We install to manufacturer specification on every job, document the work with photos, and back it with our workmanship warranty.
What's Included in a Sun State Installation
- Permitting and inspection coordination
- Decking inspection and replacement of damaged plywood
- Synthetic underlayment (upgraded over standard felt)
- Ice-and-water shield in valleys and around all penetrations
- New metal drip edge on all eaves and rakes
- Step flashing, valley flashing, and pipe boots
- Premium roofing material installed to manufacturer spec
- Ridge ventilation balanced to home size
- Magnetic nail sweep, landscape protection, full debris removal
- Workmanship warranty + manufacturer material warranty
Choosing the Right Material
Material selection depends on home style, budget, and how long you plan to own the property:
- Asphalt shingle — best value, 20-25 year lifespan, fits most home styles. Learn more →
- Metal — longest lifespan (50+ years), reflective for energy savings, premium upfront cost. Learn more →
- Clay or concrete tile — Mediterranean and luxury aesthetic, 50+ year material life, premium pricing. Learn more →
How a Roof Installation Comes Together
On new construction, the roof goes on once the trusses and decking are up. We work to the builder's sequence and inspection schedule, and the priority is getting the house dried in quickly, which matters in a Florida summer when afternoon storms roll through most days. Then the finished roof system, flashing and ventilation go on, followed by final inspection.
On an existing home, a roof installation starts with tear-off and a decking inspection. Our roof replacement page covers that process in detail, including insurance claims for storm-damaged roofs.
What a New Roof Installation Costs
Material sets most of the price. For a typical Central Florida home our realistic ranges are asphalt shingle $9,000-$18,000, metal $20,000-$45,000, and clay or concrete tile $25,000-$55,000. Within those ranges, roof size, pitch, the number of valleys and penetrations, and any HOA product requirements move the number. Every estimate is free, with detailed scope and itemized pricing.
Florida Code and Wind Ratings
Central Florida roofs are built to the Florida Building Code wind requirements for your county, which govern fastener patterns, underlayment and edge details. That's why our standard shingle is a premium architectural shingle rated for 130+ mph winds, tile is foam-set or screwed per code for the wind zone, and every metal system goes on to manufacturer specification. If you're planning solar panels, tell us at the start so the layout, vents and material choice work with the array later. Building a commercial property instead? See commercial roof installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Installation typically refers to a brand-new roof on new construction or a major addition. Replacement is removing an existing roof and installing a new one. The work is similar but installation often involves more coordination with builders and other trades.
All Florida-suitable systems — architectural asphalt shingle, clay and concrete tile, standing-seam and stamped metal, and skylights.
Yes. We coordinate with general contractors, architects, and project managers on new construction. We understand build schedules and inspection sequences.
Asphalt shingle installs typically take 1-2 days. Tile and metal installs run 3-5 days. Schedule depends on weather, material delivery, and the rest of the build sequence.
Yes — Florida State Certified Roofing Contractor License CCC1334700 covers all residential and commercial roofing statewide, including new construction.
Yes — every estimate is free, with detailed scope, materials specifications, and itemized pricing.
For a typical Central Florida home, asphalt shingle runs $9,000-$18,000, metal $20,000-$45,000, and clay or concrete tile $25,000-$55,000. Roof size, pitch, decking condition, the number of valleys and penetrations, and HOA requirements decide where you land in that range. Every estimate is free, with itemized pricing and detailed scope.
Roofers, or roofing contractors. In Florida, anyone contracting roofing work needs either a state-certified or a locally registered roofing contractor license, and you can look one up at myfloridalicense.com. Sun State holds Florida State Certified Roofing Contractor license CCC1334700, which covers residential and commercial roofing statewide.
"Joe is very helpful and knowledgeable about his business."
"Sun State Solar and Roofing made the entire roofing replacement process incredibly smooth and stress-free. They handled everything — inspections, insurance, and all the details. They sent pictures at each stage and kept me updated on every step, which gave me peace of mind. If you're in Central Florida and looking for top-notch roofing, I highly recommend them."
"Joe and his team did a great job on our roof and chimney project. He provided excellent and timely communication at all stages. He also worked on my neighbor's roof, who were very satisfied as well. Highly recommended!"