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Roof replacement in Iona typically runs $8,000 to $20,000, while roof repair lands between $400 and $1,800. But the real story in Iona isn’t the starting price, it’s what Lee County’s post-Ian enforcement now requires once a permit gets pulled. If your home is one of the concrete block ranch houses built between the 1960s and 1980s, a simple re-roof here often triggers structural upgrades that wouldn’t apply in a neighboring city. That’s the honest reality we walk Iona homeowners through before any work starts. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll explain exactly what your roof needs and what it’ll cost.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Iona’s Preferred Roofing Company
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998 and put his name on the truck. His sons run the crews. When we show up at a home off McGregor Boulevard or along the Gladiolus corridor, the people doing the work answer to the man whose name is on the contract. That matters in Iona, where the post-Ian reconstruction wave brought a flood of out-of-town contractors who quoted one number on the phone and handed over a different invoice after tear-off.
We carry GAF products on our Iona roofing jobs because we know Lee County inspectors, specifically after Ian, are looking for manufacturer-specified installation. No mystery brands off a van. Every roof we install in the 33906 zip code comes with a written scope, permits pulled, and inspection sign-off before we call the job done. And every completed job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract. If something isn’t right, one call brings Tom back.
Our knowledge of Roofing isn’t theoretical. We’ve worked through the exact conditions Iona throws at a roof: storm surge from the bay side, riverine flooding from the Caloosahatchee, and wind loads that Lee County now enforces at 130+ mph design speeds. That local experience changes how we bid and how we build.
Our Roofing Services in Iona
Roof Repair
Roof repair in Iona runs $400 to $1,800 for most jobs. The catch here is that post-Ian inspections frequently uncover prior unpermitted reroofs with missing drip edge or undersized fasteners. Lee County inspectors now flag and force open those deficiencies as part of the same permit. We’ll show you what’s there before we touch it, and if an inspector would flag it, we write it into the scope up front.
Roof Replacement & Installation
Full roof replacement in Iona lands between $8,000 and $20,000. That range accounts for the concrete block ranch homes that dominate this area, many of which sit at grades now below the revised FEMA AE-zone flood elevations. When your home sits that low, eave heights and drainage patterns often need reworking to meet elevation repair standards, not just roofing code. We factor that into the estimate before you ever sign.
Metal Roofing
Metal roof installation in Iona runs $15,000 to $40,000. Standing seam metal holds up better under the salt air and storm cycles common between the Caloosahatchee River and San Carlos Bay. And with Lee County’s post-Ian wind corridor requirements, a properly installed metal roof with engineered roof-to-wall connections often satisfies the uplift demands without the extra structural work a shingle roof would trigger.
Tile Roofing
Tile roof repair in Iona costs $600 to $2,500. Barrel tile is common on the higher-end homes near the water, and Ian was not kind to it. Loose or cracked tiles let water into the underlayment, and once that underlayment goes, the concrete block walls below start holding moisture. We repair the tile and replace the underlayment where needed, with the inspection sign-off to prove it.
What happens when you call
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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 Iona
We install GAF roofing systems on most Iona replacements because their wind-rated shingle lines match what Lee County inspectors are enforcing along this corridor. For metal roofs, we work with standing seam panels that carry Miami-Dade approval, which exceeds what’s required here in most cases. We keep common GAF accessories and fasteners stocked for quick turnaround on repair work throughout the 33906 area. You should be able to look up every material going onto your roof.
Common Roofing Problems We See in Iona Homes
- Shallow or corroded anchor bolts at the top plate. The 1960s through 1980s concrete block homes around Iona were built long before modern wind codes. New roof uplift loads often fail the connection at the top plate before the roof itself fails, and inspectors now test for exactly that on any permitted job.
- Rotted decking around chimneys and penetrations. Ian’s storm surge and the months of humidity that followed accelerated rot in plywood decking, especially around chimney chases. We’ve opened roofs where the deck was soft enough to push a screwdriver through by hand.
- Previous unpermitted reroofs. A surprising number of Iona homes have old reroofs done without permits, missing drip edge and using undersized fasteners. Lee County inspectors now flag these once a new permit opens, forcing remedial work mid-project.
- Drainage tied to flood elevation. Homes sitting below revised FEMA AE-zone flood elevations often have eave heights and drainage slopes that don’t meet the combined flood and roofing code. A straightforward shingle replacement can become an elevation repair once the inspector reviews the drawings.
Pricing for Roofing in Iona, FL
Here are the real numbers for Iona, not a national average. These ranges reflect what we see on concrete block ranch homes in the 33906 zip, including the post-Ian structural and inspection requirements that neighboring cities don’t always hit.
| Service | Iona Price Range |
|---|---|
| Roof Replacement | $8,000-$20,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400-$1,800 |
| Metal Roof Installation | $15,000-$40,000 |
| Tile Roof Repair | $600-$2,500 |
What moves your number within those ranges? The age of your anchor bolts, the condition of your decking, whether your home sits below current flood elevation, and what the inspector requires once the permit opens. We handle all of it with written change orders before any scope change touches the job. No surprise invoices at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and we’ll give you a line-item scope in writing.
We Also Serve Cities Near Iona
Barrett & Sons Construction works throughout the corridor around Iona, including Cypress Lake, McGregor, Fort Myers Beach, and Villas. If you’re in one of those communities and need a roof looked at, the same crew that works in Iona will handle your job. Same written pricing, same permits pulled, same 90-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving Iona, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Iona 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 Iona
Yes, in most cases. Iona homes from the 1960s through 1980s typically have toe-nailed trusses or shallow anchor bolts at the top plate, and Lee County’s post-Ian enforcement now requires roof-to-wall connections engineered for 130+ mph loads on any permitted roof job. That means hurricane clips or straps get added before the new roof goes on. We include that in our initial scope so it’s priced up front, not discovered mid-tear-off. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through what your specific home will need.
FEMA’s substantial improvement rule applies when any renovation exceeds 50% of the structure’s pre-improvement market value, and if triggered, requires bringing the entire structure up to current flood elevation code. Ian-era damage assessments have already pushed many Iona parcels close to that limit, so a roof replacement combined with prior insurance repair work can cross the threshold. The key is knowing your home’s pre-Ian assessed value and current improvement total before you start. We help Iona homeowners calculate that before permitting, so there are no surprises mid-project. Call (877) 610-1318 for help with the math.
Metal roofs often become the smarter choice in Iona when flood-zone revisions demand higher eave heights or reworked drainage, because a standing seam metal roof can be engineered with higher uplift ratings without adding structural bulk. Shingle roofs can work, but they may require additional roof-to-wall connection work that narrows the price gap. We price both options for Iona homeowners so you can compare the real numbers. Free estimates either way, call (877) 610-1318.
Lee County inspectors check the roof-to-wall connections, the decking condition, the underlayment, the drip edge, and the fastener pattern, all against the manufacturer’s installation spec and current wind code. If previous unpermitted work is uncovered, the inspector will force it open as part of the same permit. Our crews in Iona work with the inspector, not against him. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, that’s why we like him. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll explain what your roof will need before the inspector ever shows up.
Because what’s under the shingles is usually worse than expected on Iona’s concrete block ranches. Rotted decking around chimneys, corroded anchor bolts, missing drip edge from old unpermitted work, all of it hides until the old roof comes off. We handle this differently than the national outfits. We do an attic inspection before we write the estimate, we build allowances into the contract for the problems we can’t see from below, and any change comes as a written change order before we touch a single rafter. If it’s not on paper, it doesn’t happen. For an exact quote on your Iona roof, call (877) 610-1318, estimates are free.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Iona and the surrounding southwest Florida communities since 1998.
Ready for a roof that’s done right and priced in writing? Call (877) 610-1318 today to schedule your free estimate. We serve all of Iona including the neighborhoods off McGregor Boulevard and throughout the 33906 zip code. A live person answers the phone, 24/7.