Roofing in Fruitland Park, FL
Roofing in Fruitland Park, between Leesburg and The Villages on US 27/441: repairs, reroofs and metal roofs, from an owner-operated, state-certified roofer, priced in writing.
Roof Work in a Small City That Keeps Growing
Fruitland Park was incorporated in 1927 and for most of its history was a small town along US 27/441, which is still the only major road through the city. That changed after The Villages bought land inside the city limits in 2013 and began building homes there, and the population roughly doubled between the 2010 and 2020 censuses to about 9,000 today.
So a roofer here sees two very different housing stocks: older houses on the original town streets and around the small lakes, and much younger homes in the newer sections. Sun State Solar and Roofing is based in Longwood, close to an hour's drive south, and we make that trip for estimates and jobs across north Lake County.
- Owner-operated by Joe McKenna, with a direct line to the owner
- Florida State Certified Roofing Contractor, license CCC1334700
- Liability and workers' comp coverage on every job
- Photo updates from tear-off to final
- Emergency line open 24/7 for active leaks
Roofing in Fruitland Park
Our residential work here covers architectural shingle, concrete and clay tile, standing-seam and stamped metal, skylights and roof inspections. We also install and replace skylights: a new skylight is flashed into the roof deck, and an old leaking one is usually best replaced during a reroof rather than resealed. Our residential roofing page lists each system.
Permits come from the city's Community Development and Building Department. Its re-roof checklist asks for a roof plan with the pitch, the product approval number for the roof covering, a recorded notice of commencement on jobs over $2,500 and, where it applies, a copy of the architectural review or HOA approval. Inspections cover roof nailing, dry-in and flashing, and a final. We prepare that paperwork and book those inspections for you.
Roof Repair in Fruitland Park
The repairs we see most on north Lake County homes are worn pipe boots, failed flashing at walls and chimneys, shingles lifted along ridges and edges by summer storms, and the occasional limb strike from a big oak. Tree cover is part of life here, and Lake Griffin State Park, just inside the city on US 441, is known for one of the largest live oaks in Florida.
A typical repair costs $300-$1,500. We trace the leak to its source, show you photos of it, and write the price down before touching anything. If water is coming through the ceiling, call (321) 419-1532 day or night and we will tarp it and schedule the repair. More on our process is on the roof repair page.
Roof Replacement in Fruitland Park
On the older homes in town, a replacement often means stripping more than one layer and repairing board decking that has softened over the years. On the newer homes the decks are usually sound, and the question is more often insurance: Florida carriers look closely at roof age, and a shingle roof past about 15 years can bring an inspection request or a non-renewal letter.
The process is the same either way: permit, full tear-off, decking repairs, new underlayment and flashing, then the new roof. Shingle work typically takes 1-2 days, tile and metal 3-5. Typical ranges are $9,000-$18,000 for shingle, $20,000-$45,000 for metal and $25,000-$55,000 for clay or concrete tile, priced on your roof and in writing.
Inland Lake County is outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which covers only Miami-Dade and Broward, but every roof still has to meet the state code's wind rating. You get a manufacturer warranty and our workmanship warranty, both in writing before you sign. See roof replacement for the full breakdown.
Commercial Roofing in Fruitland Park
Commercial property in Fruitland Park lines US 27/441, from small retail strips to service businesses and offices. Low-slope roofs on those buildings take TPO, modified bitumen or built-up (BUR) systems, and steeper commercial roofs often go to metal.
We inspect, repair and replace each of those, document the condition with photos, and work the scope with the insurer when storm damage is involved. Details are on our commercial roofing page. If solar is on your list, our Powur partnership lets us plan the panels and the roof as one project.
Other Lake County Towns We Cover
Driving down from Fruitland Park toward Orlando, we also serve Eustis, Mount Dora and Apopka. The complete list is on our service areas page.
Roofing Services for Fruitland Park Homes & Businesses
Residential, commercial and solar-ready roofing from one licensed contractor.
Residential Roofing
New roofs and reroofs in shingle, tile or metal, plus skylight work.
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Commercial Roofing
Low-slope TPO, mod bit and BUR, and metal for buildings along US 27/441.
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Roof Inspection
A documented look at the whole roof before you buy, sell or file a claim.
Inspection →Why Fruitland Park Calls Sun State
Owner-Operated
The owner, Joe McKenna, manages each project personally.
Photo Updates
Progress photos at every stage, useful for you and for your insurer.
Claims Support
We photograph the damage, help file the claim and work the scope with the carrier.
Site Cleanup
Landscaping protected during the job and the yard swept with magnets after.
Licensed Statewide
Florida certified roofing license CCC1334700, with liability and workers' comp.
Around-the-Clock Help
Leak in Fruitland Park after hours? We tarp it and set up the permanent fix.
Frequently Asked Questions: Fruitland Park Roofing
Several costs stack up. The Florida Building Code requires wind-rated materials and fastening patterns, a reroof needs a permit and inspections, and most Florida roofs come off all the way to the deck, which often turns up decking that has to be replaced. Material prices and insurer pressure to replace older roofs add to it. A written estimate lets you see where the money goes.
Ranking lists of national roofing companies will not tell you much about who should work on your house. Verify the contractor's Florida license, ask for proof of liability and workers' comp, and insist on a written estimate that names the material, the underlayment and the warranty. Sun State is owner-operated, so Joe McKenna is the person you talk to from the estimate to the final inspection.
An inspection for an estimate costs nothing with us: we come out, get on the roof, photograph what we find and give you a written estimate with no obligation. Insurance forms such as a four-point or wind mitigation report are a separate service, and pricing for those varies by inspector, so ask before you book. If your insurer has asked for an update on your roof, call (321) 419-1532 and we can talk through what you need.
On exposed-fastener panels, the screws are the weak point: their rubber washers age in the Florida sun and can start to leak years before the metal itself wears out. Standing-seam metal hides the fasteners under the seams and avoids most of that, at a higher price. Noise and lightning are common worries but rarely an issue with a properly installed roof over solid decking and underlayment. We install both standing-seam and stamped metal and will explain the trade-off on your house.
Most shingle reroofs on a typical home land in the $9,000-$18,000 range, and a house around 1,500 square feet usually sits toward the lower part of that. Roof pitch, the number of layers to remove and decking repairs move the number. Metal runs $20,000-$45,000 and tile $25,000-$55,000. We price it on your roof, in writing.
Ask for the license number and check it with the state, ask who pulls the permit, and ask what happens if the crew finds rotted decking once the old roof is off. Ask which manufacturer warranty you get and what the workmanship warranty covers, in writing. If your home is in a community with an architectural review committee, ask whether the roofer will work from the approved color and material.
"The level of professionalism and care that Joe McKenna and his team provided me was extraordinary! I know my roof install was done properly and will last me for many years to come. If I ever have the need for roof repair or replacement again, I know I will call Sun State Solar and Roofing first!"
"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."