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
Complete Roof Replacement Finished for Hillsborough County Home
This residential job in Hillsborough County called for a complete tear-off and rebuild rather than a patch or overlay. Our crew pulled the old roofing down to bare decking, checked it before laying new underlayment, flashing, and ventilation, then set the new roofing material with attention to drip edge and ridge detail. The result is a full system built from the ground up, not a temporary fix.
Full Roof Replacement Completed in Clearwater, FL
Our crew handled this roof replacement in Clearwater from tear-off through final cleanup. Jobs like this start with stripping the old roofing down to the deck, checking the substrate, and installing new underlayment before the new roofing system goes on. We worked the property in sections to keep debris contained and finished with a walk-through so the homeowner knew exactly what was done.
Clearwater Home Gets Full Roof Replacement
A full roof replacement starts at the decking and builds up from there. On this Clearwater home, our crew pulled off the old roofing, checked the deck for soundness, rolled out new underlayment, and installed the new roofing system section by section. We kept the yard clear of debris as we worked and closed out with a walk-through so the homeowner could see the finished roof firsthand.
Lutz Homeowner Chooses Full Roof Replacement
This Lutz property needed a complete roof replacement, and our crew got to work removing every layer of the old system before it went back together. We paid close attention to flashing points and ventilation as we built the new roof, then rolled out underlayment and shingles across the field. The result is a tightly sealed roof designed to hold up under Tampa Bay's rain and heat.
New Roof Replacement Installed in Valrico
Our crew started this Valrico job with a full inspection before stripping the existing roofing off entirely. Any decking that didn't hold up got replaced, then we rolled out underlayment and installed new shingles across the field. Flashing, vents, and ridge caps were set as we closed things out. The homeowner ends up with a complete, weather-ready roof system.
New Roof Installed on a St. Petersburg Home
A full tear-off was the starting point for this St. Petersburg roof replacement. Once the old material was stripped away, we inspected the deck and made repairs where needed before laying new underlayment, flashing, and roofing material across the whole structure. We finished by clearing all debris and running a magnet sweep for stray nails, leaving the homeowner with a tight, weathertight roof.
St. Petersburg Roof Replacement Wraps Up Clean
Our crew handled a full roof replacement on this St. Petersburg home, starting with a complete tear-off down to the deck. From there we inspected for any problem areas, then built back up with new underlayment, flashing, and roofing material laid section by section. We closed out with a full site cleanup and a magnet sweep, leaving the property free of debris and ready for the new roof to do its job.
New Roof Installed on This Riverview Property
This Riverview property needed a full roof replacement, and our crew got to work tearing off the old materials down to the decking. After checking the sheathing for soundness, we rolled out fresh underlayment, set flashing at the valleys and edges, and installed the new roofing system course by course. A thorough cleanup followed, leaving the homeowner with a tight, weathertight roof.
Hillsborough County, FL · June 2025
