Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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Roof work in Lehigh Acres means dealing with a 96-square-mile grid of scattered lots, older CBS homes, and post-Ian code requirements most roofing companies never mention. Our crews know the difference between a 1968 block home off Joel Boulevard and a 2006 production build near Mirror Lakes, and we price accordingly. If you need a roof repair, a full replacement, or tile work in the 33936, 33973, 33974, or 33976 zip codes, call (877) 610-1318. We’ll send someone who actually knows Lehigh Acres, not a rotating crew that’s never seen the eastern grid.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Lehigh Acres’s Preferred Roofing Company
We’re an owner-operated shop, which matters when you’re signing a contract for a roof that has to survive the next hurricane season. Tom Barrett’s sons run the crews, and Tom himself is on-site most days. That’s not a marketing line. It’s why we publish our name, address, and license number, and why we answer the phone with a live person 24/7, not a voicemail box.
Lehigh Acres homeowners call us because we do the unglamorous work before the first shingle comes off: checking whether the trusses are strapped to the block, verifying decking isn’t rotted from a decade of vacancy, and pulling the actual permit before starting. The permit inspector works for you, not for me - that’s why I like him. If you want a second opinion on any written estimate, bring it to us. That service is free, along with no trip charge inside Lee County.
Our full Roofing process in Lehigh Acres looks like this:
- Written scope before anything starts. No verbal allowances. No handshake surprises.
- Permits pulled on every eligible job. Lee County requires it, and we don’t skip it.
- Change orders in writing. If we find bad strapping during tear-off, you’ll see the price on paper before we touch it.
- 90-Day Done Right Promise. Written on every contract. If it’s not right, Barrett & Sons comes back and fixes it.
We’ve been in business since 1998 and have served Lehigh Acres long enough to know this market’s quirks. Our Roofing in Lehigh Acres team includes background-checked, uniformed crew members who carry the Barrett name. Ask anyone on your street - or look up the license number yourself.
Our Roofing Services in Lehigh Acres
Roof Repair
Roof repair in Lehigh Acres runs $400-$1,800 for typical jobs: missing shingles, small leaks around vents, flashing that pulled loose, or tile cracks from post-storm debris. We inspect the entire roof before quoting, because a small leak near a gable often traces back to failed underlayment underneath a valley. That’s especially common in the 1960s and 1970s CBS homes across the original grid, where original felt paper has outlived its useful life.
Roof Replacement & Installation
A full roof replacement in Lehigh Acres runs $8,000-$20,000 depending on square footage, pitch, and what we find during tear-off. Homes in the lower eastern sections near the drainage canal network often need decking patches from years of humidity exposure. We replace rotted decking rather than nailing shingles over it, because shingles over bad decking means blow-offs during the first severe storm. The written quote covers everything, and if we find strapping or framing issues once the old roof is off, you get a written change order before we proceed.
Metal Roofing
Metal roof installation in Lehigh Acres runs $15,000-$40,000, with standing seam panels being the most popular option for homeowners who want a roof that’ll last through multiple hurricane seasons without repeated repairs. Metal is genuinely smart here: the inland heat bakes asphalt shingles faster than coastal properties experience, and a properly installed metal roof with reflective coating reduces attic temperatures. We install GAF and CertainTeed products across our roofing trade, and we’ll walk you through metal versus shingle before you sign anything.
Tile Roofing
Tile roof repair in Lehigh Acres runs $600-$2,500, depending on how many tiles cracked and whether the underlayment underneath took water. Barrel tile is common on higher-end Lehigh Acres homes, and it requires a roofer who knows how to match tile profiles rather than slapping down whatever’s in the truck. After Hurricane Ian, we saw hundreds of tile roofs where cosmetic patches hid failed underlayment; we’ll always check what’s underneath before quoting a repair.
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 Lehigh Acres
We install GAF asphalt shingle systems and carry the underlayments and accessories that meet Lee County wind load requirements. We also stock tile profiles and metal panel systems so Lehigh Acres customers aren’t waiting weeks for materials to arrive from out of state. When you call for roof service, we’ll tell you exactly what material we’re proposing and why it fits your house and this inland climate. No mystery brands off a van. No “whatever’s cheapest.” You’ll recognize the names on the contract.
Common Roofing Problems We See in Lehigh Acres Homes
- Missing or undersized truss strapping on pre-1975 CBS homes. The original block homes from the 1960s and 1970s often have roof trusses simply resting on the walls. Hurricane Ian exposed thousands of these. Current code requires Simpson H2.5A connectors or similar at every bearing point. We check this before we quote any reroof.
- Rotted decking on mid-2000s foreclosed homes. Lehigh Acres got hit hard by the 2008 crash. Homes sat empty for years, water-damaged, then got cosmetic repairs. If your roof was “fixed” around 2009-2011, there’s a good chance the decking wasn’t addressed. We’ll spot it during inspection.
- Elevation and flood-plain complications in the eastern grid. Much of Lehigh Acres sits low and flat with a high water table. After a flood or insurance claim, you may need an elevation certificate before the roof permit moves. We coordinate that with Lee County from the start.
- Utility uncertainty on vacant infill lots. If you own one of the thousands of unbuilt grid lots and you’re adding a structure, water and sewer stubs may not exist. We flag this before you sign a roofing contract, because it changes the timeline. A pre-permit site survey is standard practice for us out here.
Pricing for Roofing in Lehigh Acres, FL
Here are the line-item ranges we gave Lehigh Acres homeowners before we ever sign a contract. These are honest ranges, and the quote you get in writing will stay in writing unless you approve a change order.
| Service | Lehigh Acres 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 the price: square footage, roof pitch, the number of penetrations, whether the decking needs replacement, and whether we need to add strapping to meet current code. Lehigh Acres’ inland heat means we schedule tear-offs early in the day and follow OSHA heat protocols, which keeps the crew safe and doesn’t add to your bill. Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives in writing before work happens. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and ask about the 10% Senior & Veteran discount if it applies to you.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lehigh Acres
Our Lehigh Acres roofing crews also cover Gateway, Fort Myers Shores, Fort Myers, and San Carlos Park. If you’re just across the county line from the 33936 grid, the same rules apply: written scope, permits pulled, and a real person who answers when you call.
Serving Lehigh Acres, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres
Yes. Lee County requires a roofing permit even when you’re replacing like-for-like materials, and the county verifies that the new roof meets current wind uplift requirements. The permit also triggers an inspection, which is your protection. If a contractor tells you a permit isn’t necessary, walk away. Lee County Contractor Licensing makes the rules clear. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll handle the permit paperwork start to finish.
Because we can’t see what’s under the old roof until it’s off. On pre-1975 CBS homes, original trusses often aren’t strapped to the block walls, which current code requires. When we find that, we issue a written change order with the exact cost of the strapping retrofit before we touch it. That’s the Barrett & Sons way: every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives in writing. You’ll never get a surprise invoice at the end.
In Lehigh Acres, homes that flooded during Hurricane Ian or sit in flood zones often need to meet Lee County’s minimum finished floor elevation requirements before a roof permit gets approved. You can check your property on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center. The elevation requirement triggers coordination between the roofing contractor, the engineer, and the county, which adds time but not mystery. We handle all of it, and we tell you about it before you sign a contract.
Most tear-offs and re-roofs in Lehigh Acres take 3 to 7 working days, depending on size and complexity. In the summer, we adjust our schedule: crews start at dawn, take the hottest midday hours off when the heat index passes 105°F, and resume in the late afternoon. It slows us down slightly, but it’s the right way to work in this inland heat. Safety is part of doing it right, and we’ll tell you the expected timeline in your written estimate.
It can. Many of the original grid lots in Lehigh Acres were platted decades before utilities reached them. If you’re building on a vacant lot or adding a structure, and there’s no water meter or sewer stub, the roofing permit can stall while Lee County requires coordination for well, septic, or underground electric service. We do a pre-permit site survey before we quote, specifically so we don’t find this out halfway through. It’s the kind of thing a generic roofing company won’t check.
Call (877) 610-1318 today to schedule your free roofing estimate in Lehigh Acres. We’ll scope it in writing, price it in writing, and stand behind it with the 90-Day Done Right Promise. Tom Barrett’s name is on the truck and on the contract. That means something in this business.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Lehigh Acres and Lee County since 1998.