Roofing in Tavares, FL
Roofing in Tavares, the Lake County seat between Lake Eustis and Lake Dora, from a state-certified, owner-operated contractor who puts the price in writing.
A Roofer for America's Seaplane City
Tavares has been the seat of Lake County since 1887, and the city sits on a strip of land with Lake Eustis to the north, Lake Dora to the south and Lake Harris off to the west. Water on three sides means steady humidity, afternoon storms that build quickly over open lake, and wind with nothing to slow it down before it reaches the shoreline houses.
Sun State Solar and Roofing works out of Longwood in Seminole County, roughly 40 minutes from downtown Tavares. When you call, you reach Joe McKenna, the owner.
- Florida State Certified Roofing Contractor, license CCC1334700
- General liability and workers' comp on every job
- Written estimates with photos of what we found
- Manufacturer warranty plus workmanship warranty, in writing before you sign
- 24/7 emergency line for active leaks: (321) 419-1532
Roofing in Tavares
Homes in Tavares range from older houses near the historic core and the Lake Dora waterfront to subdivisions spread out along US 441 and State Road 19. That spread shows up on the roofs: some are on their second or third reroof, others are still on the shingles the builder installed. A roof on a lot facing open water also takes more wind-driven rain than one tucked behind a tree line a few blocks inland.
We install and replace architectural shingle, concrete and clay tile, standing-seam and stamped metal, and skylights, and we handle skylight repair and replacement on existing roofs. Each system is installed to the manufacturer's spec so the material warranty holds. The full lineup is on our residential roofing page.
Permits for addresses inside city limits go through the City of Tavares, which publishes its own roofing permit packet, while unincorporated addresses with a Tavares mailing address go through Lake County. We confirm which office covers your property and pull the permit before tear-off.
Roof Repair in Tavares
Most leaks we get called about trace back to a short list of causes: a cracked rubber pipe boot, flashing that has pulled away from a wall or chimney, wind-lifted shingles at a ridge or rake edge, or a tile that slipped and opened a gap in the underlayment. Storms that build over the lakes tend to find those weak points first.
A typical repair runs $300-$1,500. We find the source rather than patching the stain on the ceiling, photograph it, and give you the price in writing. If water is coming in right now, call (321) 419-1532 any hour: we tarp the roof and schedule the repair. Our roof repair page explains what we check on every visit.
If the damage came from a named storm or a hailstorm, we document it with photos, help you file the claim and work the scope with your insurer.
Roof Replacement in Tavares
A replacement is the right call when leaks keep returning, the shingles have gone brittle across every slope, or an insurer has started asking about the roof's age. The job starts with a free inspection, then the permit, a full tear-off to the deck, replacement of any soft or rotted decking, new underlayment and flashing, and the finished roof.
Shingle replacements usually take 1-2 days and tile or metal 3-5. Typical ranges, priced on your roof and in writing: shingle reroofs $9,000-$18,000, metal $20,000-$45,000, and clay or concrete tile $25,000-$55,000. Lake County is inland, outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone that applies only to Miami-Dade and Broward, but every material still has to meet the Florida Building Code wind rating for the area.
You get photo updates at every stage, and the crew finishes with a magnetic sweep for nails and protection for your landscaping. Details on materials and the process are on our roof replacement page.
Commercial Roofing in Tavares
As the county seat, Tavares is home to Lake County's government offices, and the law and professional offices that cluster around them, plus retail along the main highways. Flat and low-slope roofs on those buildings need a different system than a house: TPO, modified bitumen, built-up (BUR), or metal on steeper commercial slopes.
We inspect, repair and replace all four. On a building whose roof history is unknown, a commercial roof inspection is the sensible first step. See our commercial roofing page for each system.
Thinking about solar too? Through our Powur partnership we coordinate solar with the roof so the panels go onto a roof that will outlast them.
Nearby Lake County Towns
Tavares sits between two other towns we cover. On the far shore of Lake Eustis is Eustis, and on the other side of Lake Dora is Mount Dora. Heading back toward Orlando, US 441 takes you to Apopka. Every town we serve is on our service areas page.
Roofing Services for Tavares Homes & Businesses
Every roofing system suited to the Florida climate, from one contractor.
Residential Roofing
Shingle, tile, metal and skylights for Tavares houses, installed to manufacturer spec.
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Commercial Roofing
TPO, mod bit, BUR and metal for offices and shops near the county seat.
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Roof Replacement
Tear-off to the deck, new underlayment and flashing, photos at each step.
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What Tavares Owners Get With Sun State
Owner-Operated
Your questions go straight to Joe McKenna, not a sales desk.
Photo Updates
Pictures from tear-off through the final shingle or tile, sent as the job moves.
Insurance Claims
Damage documented with photos, the claim filed, and the scope worked with your insurer.
Clean Finish
Plants covered during tear-off and a magnetic sweep of the yard and driveway.
State-Certified
License CCC1334700 is valid statewide, backed by liability and workers' comp.
24/7 Emergency
Storm opened the roof in Tavares? Call any hour and we tarp it, then book the repair.
Frequently Asked Questions: Tavares Roofing
A bond is a guarantee from a surety company that pays out if a contractor fails to finish a job or meet the terms of the contract. It is different from insurance, which covers injuries and property damage while the work is going on. Before you hire anyone in Tavares, look up the license on the Florida DBPR site and ask for proof of general liability and workers' comp. Sun State holds Florida State Certified Roofing Contractor license CCC1334700 and carries both policies.
Most roof repairs we price fall between $300 and $1,500. Where yours lands depends on what is actually causing the leak: a cracked pipe boot or a few lifted shingles sits at the low end, while rotted decking under a failed valley costs more. We get on the roof, photograph the problem and give you the price in writing before any work starts.
Under the Florida Building Code, if more than 25% of a roof section is repaired or replaced within 12 months, the whole section has historically had to be brought up to current code. A 2022 change means that when the existing roof was installed under the 2007 code or later, only the repaired part has to meet current code. It matters in Tavares because insurers and permit reviewers both ask about it after a storm, so the roof's permit history is worth knowing before a large repair.
Judge each roofer on the same few checks. Check that the Florida license is active, ask for proof of liability and workers' comp, and get the estimate in writing with the material and the warranty spelled out. With Sun State you deal with the owner, Joe McKenna, from the first call to the final inspection.
It depends on the material. For an asphalt shingle reroof on a typical home, $30,000 would be high: shingle work usually runs $9,000-$18,000. For standing-seam metal ($20,000-$45,000) or clay or concrete tile ($25,000-$55,000), $30,000 can be a fair number. Ask any roofer to break the price down by material, decking and flashing so you can compare quotes line by line.
A repair is almost always cheaper today, and on a roof with life left it is the right call. Replacement starts to make sense when leaks keep coming back, the shingles are brittle across the whole roof, or your insurer is asking about roof age. After the inspection we show you photos of what we found, and the estimate is free.
"Sun State Solar and Roofing did an absolutely amazing job on my roof. Joe made sure to communicate from start to finish. They knew I had small children and dogs, so they did an extra sweep to be sure no nails got left behind. If you need a new roof, these are your people. Professional and proficient."
"Highly recommend Sun State Solar & Roofing. Professional and excellent service from initial quote to finished roof. The crew took care to protect landscaping and outside areas while removing the existing roof. They did a great job of cleaning up around the house. My neighbors gave me so many compliments — they said it looks like a new house!"
"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!"