Full tear-off and replacement. The only way to reset your roof clock — and the only way to qualify for the GAF Golden Pledge warranty.
When it is time to replace
- Your roof is 20+ years old
- Multiple leaks or repairs in the last year
- Visible shingle curling, granule loss, or exposed nail heads
- Storm damage beyond a spot repair
- You are selling the house and want to max value
What a full replacement includes
A real replacement is a tear-off, not a layover. We strip the old system down to bare decking, then inspect every sheet of plywood before anything new goes on. Rotten or delaminated decking gets replaced — in Florida humidity that is common enough that we price for it honestly up front rather than surprising you mid-job.
- Complete tear-off and disposal of the existing roof
- Deck inspection, re-nailing to current code, and replacement of damaged sheathing
- Secondary water barrier and premium synthetic underlayment
- New flashing, pipe boots, drip edge, and valley metal — never reused
- Balanced ridge and soffit ventilation
- Magnet sweep of the entire property, twice
How long it takes
Most single-family Tampa Bay homes are a one to three day job once the crew is on site, weather permitting. Tile and stone-coated metal take longer than asphalt. The longer part is usually permitting and inspection scheduling with the county, which we handle and keep you updated on.
What it costs
Cost depends on square footage, pitch, how many layers are coming off, decking condition, and material. Rather than a made-up number, we wrote a full breakdown of Tampa Bay pricing: the complete guide to roof replacement costs in Tampa. If the number is the obstacle, we also offer financing. And if you are weighing asphalt against metal, the roof cost per year calculator compares them on cost per year rather than sticker price, which is usually the comparison that changes the answer.
Choosing your material
Architectural asphalt shingle is the default and it is a good roof when installed correctly. But if you plan to stay in the house, look hard at stone-coated metal, which carries far better wind performance and can outlive two asphalt roofs, or concrete and clay tile if that is the look your neighborhood calls for.
Why replace with Allstar
As a GAF Master Elite contractor, we can offer the full Golden Pledge® warranty as an upgrade on a replacement. On Timberline HDZ shingles that means 25 years of workmanship coverage: we handle anything in the first two years, GAF covers it after that, and if we ever disappear, GAF steps in.
Not sure you need a full replacement yet? A repair may be the right answer, and we will say so if it is.
Recent Roof Replacement Projects Across Tampa Bay
Full Roof Replacement Completed in Polk County
This older home in Polk County needed a full roof replacement, and our crew handled it from tear-off to final cleanup. We stripped the old roofing down to the deck, checked the sheathing, and installed a new system built to hold up through Florida weather. Jobs like this give homeowners a clean start and one less thing to worry about for years to come.
Plant City Home Gets New Roof From Top to Bottom
This Plant City job called for a complete roof replacement, so our crew stripped the old shingles off, inspected the decking, and rebuilt with fresh underlayment and new shingles. We worked in sections to keep the house protected throughout the tear-off and install. Before wrapping up, the crew did a final walk of the property and hauled off all the old material, leaving a clean site and a solid new roof overhead.
Hillsborough County Homeowner Gets New Roof Top to Bottom
This roof replacement in Hillsborough County was a full tear-off job, not a layer-over. Once the decking was exposed, our crew checked it before laying underlayment, flashing, and ventilation components. Roofing material went on next, with drip edge and ridge lines squared away as we closed it out. The homeowner is left with one complete system, built in the right order from the deck up.
Full Roof Replacement for a St. Petersburg Home
Our crew took on a full roof replacement for this St. Petersburg property, tearing off the old roofing down to the deck. We check the decking for soft spots or damage before moving forward, then layer in new underlayment, flashing, and roofing material. Every job wraps with a thorough cleanup, magnet sweep for nails, and hauling off the old debris so the property is left clear.
Roof Replacement Completed in Lutz, FL
Our crew handled a full roof replacement for this Lutz homeowner, stripping the old roofing down to the deck and inspecting it before installing new underlayment and shingles. We worked through flashing, ventilation, and edge details so the whole system ties together properly. Jobs like this give the homeowner a fresh, watertight roof built to handle Tampa Bay weather for years to come.
Pinellas County Home Gets a Full Roof Replacement
Our crew handled this roof replacement for a Pinellas County homeowner from the ground up. We pulled the old materials off, gave the deck a look before covering it with new underlayment, then worked our way across the roof laying shingles in sections. Debris stayed contained the whole time. The homeowner ended up with a solid, tight roof ready for whatever Florida throws at it.
St. Petersburg Homeowner Gets a New Roof System
For this St. Petersburg home, our crew stripped the old roofing down to bare deck and went section by section looking for anything that needed attention before we closed it back up. Once the deck checked out, we set new underlayment, flashing, and roofing material in place. Before we pulled off site, we ran a magnet sweep and cleared away every bit of tear-off debris.
A Fresh Start: Roof Replacement in Pinellas County
For this Pinellas County home, our crew tore the old roofing off down to the deck, checked the sheathing, and rebuilt the system with new underlayment and shingles. We worked section by section to keep the site clean and the debris contained throughout the job. By the time the last course went down, the homeowner had a tight, weather-ready roof built to handle Florida's storms.