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Roof replacement in Fort Myers Shores typically runs $8,000 to $20,000 on a standard concrete block ranch, while roof repair usually lands between $400 and $1,800 depending on what we find once we open things up. The single most important number in this ZIP code is 50%: if Hurricane Ian’s damage or a history of patch jobs has compromised more than half your home’s pre-storm assessed value, Lee County’s substantial damage rule kicks in and your simple re-roof becomes a flood-zone compliance project. We’ve been navigating that exact situation since September 2022, and we’ll tell you on the first visit whether your job is a straightforward replacement or a permit-triggered rebuild. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and we’ll walk your roof with you before quoting anything.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Fort Myers Shores’s Preferred Roofing Company
Fort Myers Shores is not a place where you want a contractor learning the rules on your dime. Since Ian tore through the Orange River corridor, we’ve watched too many homeowners get quoted a $10,000 roof and then handed a change order for $28,000 because nobody checked the county’s updated flood map. That’s the avoidable mistake we exist to prevent. Tom Barrett started this company in 1998 as an owner-operated outfit, and his sons run the crews that work Fort Myers Shores today. The same people who quote your roof are the ones tearing it off and nailing the new one down.
We answer our own phone, 24 hours a day, and a live person picks up. Not an answering service. We carry every eligible job through Lee County permits and inspections, because too many Fort Myers Shores residents learned after Ian that a contractor who says permits are optional is a contractor leaving you uninsurable. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise is printed on every contract. One call brings Tom back if something isn’t right. That promise means more here than it does in drier, higher ZIP codes, because a roof in Fort Myers Shores has to hold against wind-driven rain, river backflow, and whatever September sends next.
Our Roofing Services in Fort Myers Shores
Roof Replacement & Installation
A full roof replacement in Fort Myers Shores starts with a tear-off that usually reveals what Ian left behind: delaminated sheathing, undersized trusses, and underlayment that gave up at the eaves years ago. On a 1962 ranch off Orange River Blvd, our crew pulled back a roof patched twice after the storm and found original 2×4 trusses that were never built for current wind loads. We wrote a change order for truss reinforcement and full peel-and-stick underlayment before closing up, pulled the permit through Lee County, got the rough-in signed off, and handed the homeowner a punch list to sign before we left. That’s how every replacement here should go. No surprises, because we write them down and get your approval first.
Roof Repair
Not every Fort Myers Shores roof needs full replacement. Sometimes it’s a failed flashing detail at the carport, a ponding low-slope section over an addition, or wind-lifted shingles that let water under the underlayment during an afternoon storm. We repair what actually needs repair. But we also tell you honestly when a repair is a band-aid on a roof that’s already past 20 years and spent a hurricane season under water. Roof repair in Fort Myers Shores runs $400 to $1,800 for typical work. If we find structural rot or termite damage once we open it up, we stop, show you, and give you a written change order before another nail moves.
Metal Roofing
Given what Fort Myers Shores sits in, a standing seam metal roof is one of the smartest long-term moves you can make. It handles wind better than shingles, sheds water fast when the Orange River overflows its banks, and stands up to the afternoon lightning storms that roll through from May through October. Metal roof installation in this market runs $15,000 to $40,000 depending on roof complexity and whether we’re doing a straight replacement or stripping down to the deck. The higher upfront cost pays back here specifically because the flood plain and hurricane exposure mean your roof is doing more work per square foot than a roof almost anywhere else in Lee County.
Tile Roofing
Plenty of homes in Fort Myers Shores still carry their original barrel tile profile from the 1970s and 1980s, and many homeowners want to keep that look. We match existing tile profiles where possible, and we’re honest when a full tile replacement makes more sense than repairing cracked or missing tile. Tile roof repair in Fort Myers Shores typically runs $600 to $2,500. If Ian left you with scattered cracked tiles and water staining on the underlayment, we’ll open up a test section before quoting so you’re not paying for a patch that hides what’s rotted underneath.
What happens when you call
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fort Myers Shores
We install and repair GAF and CertainTeed roofing systems, and we can source matching barrel tile profiles for older Fort Myers Shores ranches. Where it matters for flood-zone performance, we recommend products we’d put on our own homes, and we stock common parts locally so we’re not waiting on a truck from Orlando when your roof is open. For the hardscape and driveway work that often accompanies a flood-plain rebuild, we carry Belgard and Techo-Bloc products. You can look up every brand we install before you sign anything. That’s intentional.
Common Roofing Problems We See in Fort Myers Shores Homes
- Delaminated sheathing on 1950s to 1980s block ranches. The original OSB or plywood decking on these homes has been through decades of summer humidity and at least one catastrophic hurricane. A shingle overlay hides the rot. A tear-off reveals it. We budget for sheathing replacement in our quotes so you’re not shocked mid-job.
- Skipped freeboard on post-Ian re-roofs. Some contractors rushed through 2023 and 2024 without pulling Lee County permits, leaving homes out of compliance and uninsurable. We pull every permit and bring the work to current flood-zone standards, because an unpermitted roof in the 33905 flood plain is a liability, not a savings.
- Ponding water on low-slope carport and addition roofs. River-front lots off Orange River Blvd deal with flat sections that hold water through summer storms. That standing water accelerates membrane failure and grows mold on the underside of the subfloor. We correct the slope and replace the underlayment.
- Eave and drip-edge failures that let wind-driven rain behind the fascia. Ian exposed how many older roofs in Fort Myers Shores were flashed wrong from day one. We replace drip edge and re-flash every penetration, not just the ones that look bad from the street.
Pricing for Roofing in Fort Myers Shores, FL
Here’s what you can expect to budget for roof work in the 33905 area. These ranges reflect what we’re actually quoting right now on Fort Myers Shores homes.
| Service | Typical Range in Fort Myers Shores |
|---|---|
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 - $20,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400 - $1,800 |
| Metal Roof Installation | $15,000 - $40,000 |
| Tile Roof Repair | $600 - $2,500 |
| Standing Seam Metal Roof | $15,000 - $40,000 |
What moves the price in Fort Myers Shores specifically? Whether your roof sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, which triggers Lee County’s base flood elevation and freeboard requirements. The age of your sheathing. Whether your trusses were undersized from the start. And whether a prior contractor skipped permits. All of that gets written into a line-item quote before work starts. Estimates are free, and there’s no trip charge inside the county. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a walk-through.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Myers Shores
Our crews work the whole Lee County corridor, including Fort Myers Shores, Gateway, North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and Fort Myers. If you’re a few minutes outside the 33905 line, the same pricing, the same written change orders, and the same 90-Day Done Right Promise apply. Our Roofing team travels to you, not the other way around.
Serving Fort Myers Shores, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Myers Shores area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Roofing in Fort Myers Shores
Yes, if the cumulative damage exceeds 50% of your home’s pre-storm assessed value, Lee County requires the structure be brought into full current flood-zone compliance, which can mean elevating the home 2 to 4 feet. A roof replacement alone does not typically trigger 50% by itself, but if you’re doing structural work alongside it and the math crosses that threshold, the elevation requirement applies. We’ll review your property’s damage history and Lee County’s records before quoting so you know where you stand. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through your specific situation.
Fort Myers Shores is unincorporated, so there’s no city building department. Everything pulls through Lee County, which post-Ian fast-tracked updated flood map revisions and stricter substantial-improvement thresholds. A contractor who worked in Fort Myers proper five years ago can miss the elevated BFE and freeboard requirements that now apply in the 33905 footprint. We pull Lee County permits on every eligible job and carry the inspection sign-off through to completion.
In many cases, yes. We can match existing barrel tile profiles for spot repairs and partial replacements. The question is the underlayment underneath. If Ian’s wind-driven rain got past the tile and soaked the original felt, patching visible tile hides the rot. We’ll open a test section before quoting so you’re paying for what’s actually broken, not what’s visible from the driveway. Tile roof repair here runs $600 to $2,500 when the decking is sound.
We stop. We show you. We document it. Then we write a change order for the replacement or reinforcement, you approve it, and only then does the work continue. Roofs on 1950s to 1980s concrete block ranches in Fort Myers Shores often have original 2×4 rafters that were never sized for current wind loads. If the damage is structural, the permit and inspection process through Lee County ensures the fix meets code, not just our say-so. No surprise invoices, because the change order is on paper before the new lumber arrives.
For most Fort Myers Shores homes, yes. A standing seam metal roof handles hurricane-force wind better than shingles, sheds water faster during river backflow and summer storms, and typically outlasts asphalt by decades. The upfront cost is higher, $15,000 to $40,000, but in a flood plain that gets hit hard every few years, the per-year cost of metal usually beats replacing shingles twice. We’ll give you an honest comparison on your specific roof, including what your insurance company may recognize as wind-mitigation savings. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a free estimate and we’ll show you the numbers side by side.
Get Your Free Roofing Estimate in Fort Myers Shores
If you live in the 33905 ZIP code and need a roofer who knows the difference between a simple re-roof and a Lee County flood-zone compliance job, call us. We’ll walk your roof with you, explain what we’re seeing, and hand you a written line-item quote before any work begins. No trip charge inside the county. Free second opinion on any written estimate, including a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. Call (877) 610-1318 today and ask for Tom.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Fort Myers Shores and Lee County since 1998.