Roof Repair in Orlando, FL
Roof repair in Orlando from a state-certified, owner-operated roofer based in Longwood. Leaks, storm damage, wind-lifted shingles and cracked tile, with 24/7 emergency response for active leaks.
Roof Repair Orlando Homeowners Can Count On
If you need roof repair in Orlando, start with a phone call: (321) 419-1532. Sun State Solar and Roofing is owner-operated by Joe McKenna, an Orlando native and Bishop Moore alum who runs the business from a home base in Longwood. We hold Florida State Certified Roofing Contractor License #CCC1334700. Every repair starts with a free on-site look, photos of what we find and a written scope, so you can see the problem yourself before you decide anything.
This page is about repair work inside Orlando: the roofs on the city’s older and newer homes, what the weather here does to them, and how the paperwork splits between the City of Orlando and Orange County. For the full list of repairs we handle anywhere in Central Florida, see our residential roof repair services. For everything else we do in town, from tile to metal to commercial, see our Orlando roofing contractor page.
- Owner-operated by Joe McKenna, with a direct line on every repair
- FL State Certified Roofing Contractor License #CCC1334700
- Free, photo-documented estimates with a written scope
- 24/7 emergency response for active leaks and storm damage
Roof Leak Repair in Orlando
A stain on the ceiling rarely sits right under the hole. Water gets in at a flashing, a pipe boot or a valley, runs along the decking or a rafter, and drips wherever gravity takes it. Good roof leak repair means tracing the water back to where it enters, not smearing sealant over the first suspicious spot.
On Orlando homes the usual entry points are the same handful: rubber pipe boots that crack in the sun (a common Florida leak source after 8-12 years), flashing at walls, chimneys and skylights, valleys where two roof planes meet, wind-lifted shingles, and cracked or slipped tile. We check the attic side where there is access, then the roof itself, and photograph both. You get a written scope that says what failed, what we will replace and what it costs.
If the leak is coming from something that will keep failing, like a shingle roof that has lost most of its granules, we say so rather than patch it and come back next season.
Emergency Roof Repair in Orlando, Day or Night
Orlando’s summer storms tend to build in the afternoon, drop a lot of rain in a short time and move on. That is often when a small leak turns into water coming through a light fixture. We offer 24/7 emergency response for active leaks and storm damage across Orlando and Orange County. Call (321) 419-1532 any time.
An emergency visit is about stopping the water. That usually means a tarp or a temporary patch over the damaged area, photos for your records and your insurer, and a permanent repair scheduled once the weather allows. A tarp is not a fix, and one left on for months in Florida sun breaks down, so the permanent repair should follow as soon as it can.
While you wait, move furniture and electronics away from the drip, put a bucket under it, and if water is pooling in a ceiling bulge, keep people out from under it. Please do not climb onto a wet roof in a storm. No leak is worth a fall.
Storm Damage Roof Repair After Hurricanes and Summer Storms
Orlando sits inland, but that has not kept it out of hurricane paths. Charley crossed the city in 2004, and Ian in 2022 and Milton in 2024 brought hours of wind and heavy rain to Orange County. Between named storms, the summer thunderstorm season brings gusty wind, lightning and the occasional hail often enough to wear a roof down year after year.
Storm damage roof repair starts with finding everything the storm did, not just the obvious missing shingles. Wind can lift shingle tabs and break the seal strip without tearing them off, which looks fine from the driveway and leaks months later. Tile cracks under flying debris and falling limbs, and Orlando’s big live oaks drop plenty of limbs. Metal panels can loosen at the fasteners.
We walk the whole roof, photograph each item and give you documentation your insurance adjuster can use. If a claim makes sense, we meet the adjuster on site with you.
How Orlando’s Older and Newer Homes Fail Differently
Orlando’s housing stock spans roughly a century, and the age of a home changes what a repair looks like.
Older neighborhoods: College Park, Colonialtown, Audubon Park
College Park and Colonialtown have many bungalows and cottages from the 1920s through the 1940s, and Audubon Park is largely mid-century ranch homes. These houses often have low-slope porch roofs, added-on Florida rooms, chimneys and several roof lines meeting at odd angles. Every one of those junctions is flashing, and old flashing is where they leak. Older homes can also have board decking under the shingles rather than plywood, which changes how a repair is fastened. Some sit inside City of Orlando historic districts, where exterior changes can need review before work starts, so check before changing materials.
Newer subdivisions and master-planned communities
Baldwin Park, Avalon Park, Lake Nona and the other subdivisions built from the 1990s on are mostly architectural shingle or concrete tile. A shingle roof put on in the early 2000s is already past 20 years old, inside the 15-25 year range we give for shingle in Florida, so repairs there are often wind damage, pipe boots and ridge vents rather than old flashing. Most of these communities have HOAs, and if a repair means replacing a section with a different product or colour, the association may need to approve it first.
What Roof Repair Costs in Orlando
Repair prices depend on access, roof pitch, material and how much is damaged. Our Central Florida ranges: single-spot repairs typically run $300-$1,500. Larger repairs spanning multiple roof areas can run $2,000-$6,000. Tile repairs also depend on whether matching tile can be found. Every estimate is free and itemized, so you can see what each line covers.
Two things push a repair toward the top of the range: hidden water damage in the decking or fascia once the old material comes off, and two-story or steep roofs that need extra safety setup. If rotten decking turns up, we photograph it and show you before it is replaced.
Repair or Replace? A Straight Answer
Repair is cheaper than replacement almost every time on the day you pay for it. The real question is whether the repair will hold. A shingle roof near the end of its 15-25 year life, with heavy granule loss and leaks in more than one place, can soak up repair money for a few years and then need replacing anyway. We do not patch roofs we know will fail in another season, and we do not push replacements you don’t need.
If the inspection says your roof is past repair, our page on roof replacement in Orlando covers costs, timelines, permits and HOA approval for a full reroof.
Permits and Insurance Paperwork in Orlando
Plenty of homes with an Orlando mailing address are not inside the City of Orlando. Homes inside city limits are permitted through the City of Orlando, while much of the surrounding area, including Pine Hills, Dr. Phillips and parts of Conway, falls under Orange County. A full reroof needs a permit in Florida; whether a smaller repair does depends on its scope. We check which office covers your address before the work is scheduled.
For storm-related repairs we document the damage with photos, attend the adjuster meeting with you and file supplemental documentation for items missed in the original scope. Your policy has a deadline for reporting storm damage, so it pays to get the roof looked at soon after a storm, even if nothing is dripping yet. A free post-storm roof inspection is the simplest way to find out where you stand.
Roof Repair Questions from Orlando Homeowners
Most single-spot leak repairs, like a cracked pipe boot, a lifted shingle or a short run of failed flashing, typically run $300-$1,500 depending on access and material. Larger repairs spanning multiple roof areas can run $2,000-$6,000. Water damage to the decking or fascia adds to the cost. Every estimate is free and itemized, so you see what each item costs before you agree to anything.
On the day you pay, repair is almost always cheaper. Over a few years it may not be. If your roof has life left, a repair is the right call and we will tell you so. If it is near the end of its expected life, with leaks in more than one place, replacing it can cost less than paying for repair after repair.
It depends on your policy and on what caused the damage. Sudden damage from wind, hail or a falling limb is often covered, minus your deductible. Wear and tear from age usually is not. We document the damage with photos, attend the adjuster meeting with you and help with the claim paperwork, but your insurer makes the coverage decision.
Often, yes. A single-spot repair such as a pipe boot, a few wind-lifted shingles or a short section of flashing is usually a one-day job once the material is on hand. Larger storm repairs, tile work that needs matching tile, or repairs that uncover rotten decking can take longer. Your written scope gives you a realistic timeline before work starts.
From inside the house, you mostly limit the damage: move furniture and electronics, catch the drip in a bucket, and keep people out from under a sagging ceiling. Do not climb onto a wet roof during a storm. Call (321) 419-1532 any time. We offer 24/7 emergency response and can tarp the damaged area until a permanent repair can be made.
Yes. Most repairs replace only the damaged shingles, tiles, panels or flashing. The hard part is matching: older shingle colours and tile profiles are sometimes discontinued, and in an HOA community a visible mismatch may need the association's approval. We look for the closest match and explain the options before any work starts.
"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!"