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
Hillsborough County Homeowner Gets New Roof Top to Bottom
This Hillsborough County property needed more than a patch, so our crew tore the old roofing off down to the decking and started fresh. We laid new underlayment, flashing, and ventilation before setting the new roofing material, squaring up ridge lines and drip edge along the way. Each step gets checked before we move to the next, so the homeowner ends up with one complete, properly built system instead of pieces stacked on old problems.
Hillsborough County Homeowner Gets New Roof Top to Bottom
This Hillsborough County property needed its roof taken down to the decking rather than patched over. Our crew cleared the old material, checked the deck, then layered in new underlayment, flashing, and ventilation before setting the new roofing. We squared up ridge lines and drip edge as we closed it out, leaving the homeowner with a roof built as one complete system.
Hillsborough County Home Gets Full Roof Replacement
Once a roof's past patching, a full replacement is the only way to get it right. Our crew tore this Hillsborough County home down to bare decking, checked the boards, then rebuilt with new underlayment, flashing, and ventilation. Ridge lines and drip edge were squared up before the new roofing went on, leaving the home with a tight, properly built system from the ground up.
Polk County Homeowner Gets a Full Roof Replacement
This Polk County roof replacement started with tear-off, clearing away the old material so our crew could get a good look at the deck before anything new went on. From there we worked section by section, fastening and sealing as we went, then walked the property to clear off debris. The homeowner ends up with a new roof and a clean yard to match.
Carrollwood Roofing Crew Finishes New Roof Install
For this Carrollwood property, our crew worked from the deck up, pulling every layer of old material before inspecting the plywood underneath. Once we confirmed the base was sound, we laid fresh underlayment, set flashing at every transition, and ran shingles across the field to spec. Cleanup stayed ongoing throughout the day, and we closed out with a final walkthrough so the homeowner could see the finished roof firsthand.
Polk County Homeowner Gets a Complete Roof Replacement
For this Polk County property, our crew handled a full roof replacement from start to finish. Old material came off first, giving us a chance to look over the deck before the new system went down section by section. Fasteners and seals were checked along the way, and once the install was done we cleared the site of debris and scrap. The homeowner ends up with a new roof and a clean yard.
Full Roof Replacement Completed in Tampa Bay
This Tampa Bay home needed a full roof replacement, and our crew handled it top to bottom. Old shingles come off, the deck gets inspected, then we build back up with fresh underlayment and new shingles installed to spec. We keep vehicles and plants covered while we work and run a nail sweep before wrapping up. End result is a solid new roof and a tidy yard.
Polk County Roof Replacement, Start to Finish
On this Polk County home we worked through the full replacement process, pulling the old roofing off before checking the deck for any issues that needed addressing. From there our crew laid down the new roofing system, making sure each layer was fastened and sealed correctly. Once the install was done, we cleared the yard of debris and left the homeowner with a roof ready for years ahead.
Hillsborough County, FL · March 2023
