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AfterFast, Reliable Roofing Across Fort Myers
Roofing in Fort Myers, FL comes with demands you won’t find twenty miles inland. Between the salt air off the Caloosahatchee, the June-to-October afternoon downpours, and the rebuild pressure still working through Lee County after Ian, your roof is doing more than keeping rain out. It’s holding up to wind-uplift codes that changed, flood maps that got redrawn, and humidity that never lets up. Barrett & Sons Construction has been putting roofs on Florida homes since 1998, and we approach every Fort Myers job with a simple rule: scope it in writing, pull the permit, and stand behind the work for 90 days. If you’re pricing a repair or full replacement, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk the roof with you before quoting a dollar.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Fort Myers’s Preferred Roofing Company
Tom Barrett put his name on the truck in 1998, and his sons run the crews. That’s not marketing language. When we show up to a roof in Fort Myers, the person walking your ridge line answers to the same name that’s on the estimate. We don’t dispatch strangers from an out-of-state office. We pull permits and get inspections signed on every eligible roofing job, because after Ian, half the roofs we strip in Fort Myers were put on by contractors who told the homeowner permits were optional. We publish Tom’s name, address, and license number. Look it up before you sign anything.
Our Roofing team works Fort Myers from Gateway down to Iona, and we know the local inspection pipeline. Right now, Lee County’s permitting backlog means a roof replacement that used to take two weeks from signed contract to dried-in roof can stretch. We scope it honestly from the start and keep you informed. No surprise invoices at the end. Every price change, every allowance, every unforeseen deck or fascia issue arrives as a written change order before we touch it.
Customers in Fort Myers consistently tell us the same thing: the last company quoted one number on the phone and handed them a different bill at the door. We don’t work that way. The 90-Day Done Right Promise goes on every contract in writing. If something’s not right, one call brings Tom back. And a live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Not a voicemail box.
Our Roofing Services in Fort Myers
Roof Replacement & Installation
A full roof replacement in Fort Myers runs $8,000 to $20,000 for most homes, and the spread comes down to deck condition, code upgrades, and whether your lot sits in a revised flood zone. On older CBS ranches off McGregor Boulevard, we regularly find water-damaged OSB and missing hurricane clips once we strip the shingles. That’s not a problem we bury in the final bill. We photograph it, write the change order, and get your sign-off before we proceed. Post-Ian, Lee County inspectors are strict about uplift fastening on replacement roofs. We document nail patterns and truss fastening so inspection day isn’t a scramble.
Tile Roofing
Fort Myers has thousands of tile-roof homes in Gateway and the planned communities built from the 2000s onward. Tile roofs look durable from the street, and the tile itself often is. What fails first in this climate is the underlayment. Our wet season humidity and daily UV breaks down the membrane under the tile years before the tile shows cracks. Barrel tile and flat tile both need underlayment replacement on a schedule that’s shorter here than in Sarasota or Naples. Tile roof repair in Fort Myers typically runs $600 to $2,500, and we stock matching tile profiles for the common Fort Myers tract home styles.
Metal Roofing
Standing seam metal roofing handles Fort Myers thunderstorms better than just about anything else we install. The interlocking seams shed water fast, and the profile doesn’t give wind a lip to catch. A metal roof installation in Fort Myers runs $15,000 to $40,000 depending on roof complexity, seam profile, and whether we’re tearing off existing shingles. For homeowners rebuilding after Ian, metal is worth a serious look. It carries a longer service life than asphalt in a coastal humidity environment, and the uplift ratings meet current Lee County code without retrofitting trusses.
Emergency & Storm Damage
When a summer squall tears shingles off near Villas or a tree limb punctures a roof in Cypress Lake, we get a tarp on fast. Storm damage is one of the few times we’ll move quickly on a schedule, because leaving a deck exposed in Fort Myers’s wet season turns a $400 repair into a mold and insulation problem inside a week. We document storm damage thoroughly for insurance, and if your claim involves wind-lifted shingles on a pre-Ian roof, we flag code compliance issues the adjuster may not be looking for.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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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
We install and repair roofing systems from manufacturers you can look up. On the window and door side of storm hardening, we carry Simonton and PGT impact-rated products, and PGT’s Fort Myers-area manufacturing presence means replacement lead times are shorter than most. On the roof itself, we stand behind the material warranties the manufacturer provides, and we stock common flashing, underlayment, and fastener specs for Fort Myers’s housing stock. That means fewer week-long waits for parts when your roof is already open.
Common Roofing Problems We See in Fort Myers Homes
- Wind-lifted shingles with missing hurricane clips. Pre-Ian roofs often lack continuous sheathing nailing. When we strip to the deck, undersized fasteners and absent clips surface, and Lee County code requires them corrections before we dry in.
- Low-slope built-up roofs that pond water. Older Fort Myers homes, especially in 33905 and the downtown-adjacent corridor, have nearly flat roofs. During the wet season, water sits against the membrane, causing blistering and leaks at drain scuppers.
- Tile underlayment degradation. The tile can look fine from the driveway while the underlayment beneath has turned to paper from UV and humidity exposure. Ceiling stains are usually the first sign the water already got through.
- Fastener corrosion from salt air. Homes near the river mouth and coastal reaches of 33919 live with salt-laden air that eats standard fasteners. We use corrosion-resistant fasteners on every Fort Myers roof, not just the ones within sight of the water.
Pricing for Roofing in Fort Myers, FL
Roof pricing in Fort Myers moved upward after Ian, and it wasn’t just material costs. The code realities changed under us. Here’s where our pricing lands for the most common Fort Myers roofing scopes:
| Roofing Scope | Fort Myers Price Range |
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| Roof Replacement | $8,000 - $20,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400 - $1,800 |
| Tile Roof Repair | $600 - $2,500 |
| Metal Roof Installation | $15,000 - $40,000 |
What moves a Fort Myers roof into the upper end of those ranges? Deck replacement after water damage. Hurricane clip retrofits. Elevation certificate requirements on lots reclassified to Zone AE. We walk the roof and check the permit history before we quote, so the number you sign is the number you pay. Free estimates, and we also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll schedule it.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Myers
Barrett & Sons Construction handles Roofing in Fort Myers and the surrounding communities, including Villas, Cypress Lake, McGregor, and Iona. If you’re just outside the city line in Lee County, the same crews, the same written change-order policy, and the same 90-day promise apply. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our South Florida office, but the crews you’ll see are local to Southwest Florida.
Serving Fort Myers, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Myers 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
Yes, in most cases. When you replace the roof covering on a pre-Ian home in Fort Myers, Lee County requires the new installation to meet current Florida Building Code uplift standards. That means continuous sheathing nailing patterns, hurricane clips at truss-to-wall connections, and documented fastener schedules. You don’t get grandfathered on wind uplift just because the existing roof was built in 1974. We scope these code upgrades in writing before we start, so there’s no surprise on inspection day. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll explain exactly what applies to your roof.
A straightforward shingle replacement on a home in south Fort Myers or Iona that’s been reclassified to Zone AE typically does not require an elevation certificate, because you’re not changing the structure’s finished floor height. But if the scope grows into substantial improvement territory, which Lee County defines as work valued at 50% or more of the structure’s market value, base flood elevation compliance can enter the picture. The reclassification also affects insurance premiums, which some homeowners offset by hardening the roof and documenting it properly. For an exact answer on your parcel, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll review the current FEMA panel for your address.
Because the underlayment is the waterproofing layer, not the tile. Fort Myers’s combination of 75%+ year-round humidity, intense UV, and daily wet-season rain degrades the membrane under the tile on a faster cycle than the tile itself. We see homes in Gateway where the barrel tile looks showroom-new but the mortar is cracked and the underlayment underneath has turned brittle and torn. You replace the underlayment by lifting the tile, replacing or reusing tile as condition allows, and laying new membrane. Tile roof repair for underlayment issues in Fort Myers runs $600 to $2,500 depending on field size. Call us for a roof assessment before the next wet season.
Yes. Standing seam metal sheds water faster than shingles because the vertical seam profile gives water a continuous downhill path with no exposed fasteners or horizontal laps for wind to peel. In Fort Myers’s wet season, when an inch of rain can fall in under an hour, that matters. Metal also carries higher wind-uplift ratings, which aligns with the post-Ian code environment. The tradeoff is upfront cost: $15,000 to $40,000 for most Fort Myers homes. We’ll show you both options with written line-item pricing before you decide. Call (877) 610-1318 for a quote.
Plan on two to four weeks for a roof replacement permit to clear Lee County review, depending on the product and whether any zoning or flood zone checks trigger. Straight re-roofs with no structural changes move faster. Anything involving truss repair, sheathing replacement at scale, or elevation documentation takes longer. We file the permit paperwork as part of every eligible job, and we don’t start until it’s issued. A roof installed without a permit in Fort Myers complicates your insurance claim later. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a realistic timeline for your specific roof and neighborhood.
Key Takeaways for Fort Myers Homeowners
- Roof replacement in Fort Myers runs $8,000 to $20,000; roof repair runs $400 to $1,800.
- Post-Ian wind-uplift codes and Zone AE flood reclassifications affect many Fort Myers roofs, especially in 33908 and older neighborhoods.
- Tile underlayment fails before tile in this climate. Don’t wait for ceiling stains.
- Every price change arrives as a written change order. Every eligible job gets permits pulled and inspections signed.
- The 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract. One call brings Tom back.
On a 1980s CBS ranch off McGregor Boulevard in 33905, our roofing crew replaced a wind-lifted asphalt shingle roof after Ian. The scope included removing water-damaged OSB sheathing, refastening trusses to meet current uplift codes, and documenting nail patterns for the county inspection sign-off before the new peel-and-stick underlayment and architectural shingles went down. That’s the standard we bring to every Fort Myers roof. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate, and we’ll walk the roof with you before we quote a dollar.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Fort Myers, FL since 1998.