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.
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
We are one of the only Master Elite contractors in Tampa Bay who can offer the full Golden Pledge® warranty. That means 25 years of workmanship coverage — and if we ever disappear, GAF guarantees it.
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
Lutz, FL Roof Replacement Done Right in August
August brought this Lutz roof replacement to a close. Rather than leading with tear-off details, it helps to note how the work builds: deck inspection first, then underlayment, flashing, and shingles laid course by course, with ridge and eave ventilation checked along the way. Every layer ties into the next before cleanup. The homeowner ends up with a complete roofing system ready for whatever weather rolls through Tampa Bay.
August Roof Replacement Job in St. Petersburg
A St. Petersburg homeowner called us in August for a full roof replacement, and our crew got straight to work stripping the old material down to the deck. From there we checked the sheathing, made any needed repairs, and layered in fresh underlayment and flashing before the new roofing system went on. We swept up every nail before leaving, so the property was as clean as the roof was solid.
July Roof Replacement Job Completed in Polk County
This July job in Polk County had our crew tackling a full roof replacement start to finish. We tore off the old roofing, checked the deck underneath, and got a new system installed before clearing the site of debris. Jobs like this let homeowners stop patching old problems and start fresh with a roof built to handle what Florida throws at it.
New Roof Replacement Wraps Up in Brandon, FL
By the time we finished this Brandon roof replacement in July, the old shingles were long gone and a new system was locked down from ridge to eave. Our crew handled the tear-off, checked the deck, and installed roofing built to handle the heat and storms this area sees. We kept the yard swept clear each day and closed out with a walkthrough so the homeowner could see the finished work firsthand.
May Roof Replacement Completed in St. Petersburg
This May, our crew tackled a full roof replacement in St. Petersburg. After stripping off the old roofing, we checked the deck for problem spots, then layered in new underlayment and flashing before setting the finished roofing system. Every job wraps with a full cleanup, nails and debris cleared, so the property was ready to go and the homeowner had a solid, weathertight roof overhead.
Full Roof Replacement Completed in Hillsborough County
For this residential job in Hillsborough County, our crew stripped the old roof down to bare deck and rebuilt it layer by layer. We laid new underlayment, set flashing at the transitions, and squared up drip edge before running shingles across the field. Ventilation gets checked along the way so the finished roof performs the way it should once we're off the job.
Full Roof Replacement Completed in Hillsborough County
This Hillsborough County home got a complete roof replacement this May. Our crew stripped the old system off, inspected the deck, then rebuilt with new underlayment, flashing, and shingles laid section by section. Ventilation and drip edge got squared away as part of the process, not tacked on at the end. The homeowner is left with a roof system built correctly from the deck up.
Riverview Roof Replacement Job Completed in May
This Riverview property needed a complete roof replacement, and our crew handled it from the ground up. We pulled the old roofing off down to the decking, inspected the sheathing, then set new underlayment and flashing before laying the new roofing system across the deck. With the last course secured, we swept the yard clear of debris and walked the roof with the homeowner before closing out the job.
Lutz, FL · August 2024
