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
Pasco County Roof Replacement Wraps Up Right
Tear-off comes first on every roof replacement, and this Pasco County home was no exception. Our crew cleared the old roofing, checked the deck, and rolled out new underlayment before setting a full shingle system built for Florida weather. Flashing went in at the valleys and penetrations, and we swept the property clean ahead of the final walkthrough. The homeowner ends up with a roof ready to handle whatever comes next.
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.
Pinellas County Home Gets a Full Roof Replacement
On this Pinellas County property, our crew handled the full tear-off and rebuild, stripping the old shingles down to bare deck before our guys got to work. Once the sheathing checked out, we rolled new underlayment and installed shingles section by section. Cleanup went alongside the work the whole way through, and the homeowner ended up with a roof built to handle whatever Florida throws at it.
St. Petersburg Roof Replacement Completed Start to Finish
This St. Petersburg property needed a full roof replacement, and that meant stripping everything down to the deck before any new material went on. Our crew examined the exposed deck for problem areas and addressed what needed fixing, then installed new underlayment, flashing, and roofing on top. We wrapped the job with a nail sweep and hauled off every scrap of old material.
Hillsborough County Roof Replacement, Start to Finish
This Hillsborough County property needed more than a patch job, so we tore the old roof down to bare decking and started fresh. Our crew checked the deck, then layered new underlayment, flashing, and ventilation before setting the new roofing material, squaring up ridge lines and drip edge along the way. What the homeowner ends up with is a roof built as one system, not pieced together.
St. Petersburg Roof Replacement, Start to Finish
This St. Petersburg home needed a complete roof replacement, so we started by pulling the old roofing off down to the deck. From there our crew went over the decking, addressed any problem areas, and installed new underlayment, flashing, and roofing material. Cleanup included a full nail sweep and haul-away of the old material, leaving a solid new roof in place.
Full Roof Replacement Completed for a Riverview Home
This job called for a complete roof replacement, so our crew started by stripping the old roofing down to the decking. From there we inspected the deck, laid new underlayment, and set flashing at the valleys and edges before installing the new roofing system. We finished with a full site cleanup, leaving the homeowner with a tight, finished roof and no debris left behind.
Full Roof Replacement Completed in Hillsborough County
For this residential job in Hillsborough County, our crew stripped the existing roof down to the deck and rebuilt it layer by layer. We laid new underlayment, set flashing around penetrations, and squared up drip edge before shingles went down. Ventilation gets checked along the way too. The homeowner ends up with a roofing system installed the right way, start to finish.
Pasco County, FL · May 2024
