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
Insurance Roof Replacement Finished in Pinellas County
This May we completed an insurance roof replacement for a homeowner in Pinellas County. Working through an insurance claim means coordinating scope and documentation alongside the actual tear-off and rebuild, from stripping old roofing to setting new underlayment and shingles. Our crew keeps the process organized on both ends so the homeowner is left with a new roof system and a straightforward paper trail.
Clearwater Home Gets Full Roof Replacement in May
In May we completed a roof replacement on a home in Clearwater. Work like this starts with removing the old roofing material, checking the deck, and rolling out fresh underlayment before the new system goes down. Our crew moved section by section to keep the yard clear of debris, then closed out the job with a walkthrough so the homeowner could see the finished roof firsthand.
May Roof Replacement Job Complete in St. Petersburg
In May, our crew pulled onto a St. Petersburg property to swap out an aging roof for a new one. The old material came off down to the deck, we checked the boards for any trouble spots, then built back up with fresh underlayment, flashing, and shingles set to spec. Once the last nail was in, we cleared the yard of debris and left the homeowner with a solid, sealed roof.
April Roof Replacement Wraps Up in Hillsborough County
This Hillsborough County home got a full roof replacement in April, done from the deck up. We stripped the old system off, checked the decking, and rebuilt with new underlayment, flashing, and ventilation before shingling. Our crew moves section by section, keeping drip edge and ridge lines square so the finished roof sheds water and holds together the way it should.
Pinellas County, FL · May 2021
