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Roof replacement in North Fort Myers typically runs $8,000-$20,000, while targeted roof repair usually falls between $400 and $1,800. We finish most replacements in three to six working days once permits clear. If you’re looking at a storm-damaged roof in the 33903, 33917, or 33918 ZIP codes, call us at (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate. We answer the phone with a live person, not a voicemail tree.
We’ve been working in North Fort Myers long enough to know the difference between a roof that just needs new shingles and a roof that has to be rebuilt from the decking up. The post-Ian rebuild cycle changed how every roof on the north bank of the Caloosahatchee has to be approached. We know what Lee County inspectors are looking for now, and we don’t quote a job without checking the flood zone first.
Our Roofing team has spent the last few years replacing and re-engineering roofs across North Fort Myers, from the manufactured-home communities off Pine Island Road to the concrete-block neighborhoods around Bayshore Road.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is North Fort Myers’s Preferred Roofing Company
Homeowners in North Fort Myers have gotten more careful about who they let on their roof since Ian. Too many people got burned by out-of-town crews that pulled permits late, quoted low, and disappeared when the inspection failed. We’re not that outfit.
Barrett & Sons Construction is owner-operated. Tom Barrett founded it in 1998, and his sons run the crews. When we say a price, it’s a number on paper, not a guess. When a scope changes mid-job, you get a written change order before we pick up another nail. That’s not a marketing line. That’s how every roof we install in North Fort Myers gets built.
Every roof replacement we take on in North Fort Myers is treated as a post-Ian rebuild until proven otherwise. We check the FEMA flood map before we write the estimate. We pull the permit. We coordinate the elevation certificate when the structure requires it. And we don’t surprise you at the end with a bill that doesn’t match the contract.
Our L.O.C.A.L. values keep us honest: Local roots, On time, Community first, Accountable, and Loyal. Tom lives close enough to North Fort Myers that if something isn’t right, he’ll hear about it at the hardware store on Saturday. That’s motivation no national franchise will ever have.
Our Roofing Services in North Fort Myers
Roof Replacement & Installation
Most full replacements in North Fort Myers range from $8,000 to $20,000, depending on square footage, tear-off scope, and whether the structure’s post-Ian flood zone status changed. Many homes here lost substantial portions of their roofs in September 2022, and a large share of the stock is 1960s-1980s concrete-block or manufactured housing. That means our crews frequently strip rotted decking, replace strapping, and bring the roof assembly up to current Lee County wind codes before the first shingle or panel goes down.
Metal Roofing
Standing seam metal is the best answer for a lot of North Fort Myers homes. It handles hurricane-force wind better than shingle, it sheds rain fast, and it drops the re-roof interval dramatically. We install bare and coated standing seam systems, and we’ve used them on post-Ian rebuilds in the 33917 ZIP where the structure had to be raised to meet Base Flood Elevation requirements. Metal roof installation here typically runs $15,000 to $40,000.
Emergency & Storm Damage
When a summer storm or a late-season hurricane tears a section of roof off, you can’t wait a week for someone to come look. We respond to emergency calls across North Fort Myers, tarp the open area same day when safe to do so, and get the permanent repair scheduled as soon as the permit clears. We carry materials that match the established look of most Lee County homes, so a patched section doesn’t stand out for the wrong reason.
Tile Roofing
Barrel tile and flat tile roofs are common on North Fort Myers houses built in the 1970s and 1980s. Tile failures here usually show up after wind lifts the tiles or after years of water intrusion rots the underlayment below. Tile roof repair in North Fort Myers ranges from $600 to $2,500 depending on the extent of damage. When the underlayment is shot, we strip and reset rather than patching over a failing base.
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 North Fort Myers
We install what we’d put on our own homes. On the roofing side, that includes GAF asphalt systems and standing seam metal we order in from manufacturers we’ve worked with for years, not mystery stock off a van. The materials we quote are brands you can look up. If you have a preference, tell us up front and we’ll price it. The same applies to kitchens and baths if a storm pushes you into a broader rebuild: KraftMaid and Cambria on cabinets and counters, Schluter and Sterling in showers.
Common Roofing Problems We See in North Fort Myers Homes
- Hurricane tie-down failure on manufactured homes. Many 55+ park homes in North Fort Myers were built before modern tie-down codes. A simple re-roof over the existing structure can void the park’s master wind mitigation credits, so the attachment has to be checked and upgraded before any new material goes on.
- Rotted sheathing from slow leaks. North Fort Myers sits low and wet. A small leak left unaddressed through a summer rainy season can rot the decking underneath before you ever see a ceiling stain. By the time we find it, the repair often includes sheathing replacement, not just shingles.
- Post-Ian permitting complications. Homes that crossed the 50% substantial damage threshold lost their pre-FIRM grandfathering. That means a roof replacement can trigger a requirement for an elevation certificate and foundation work. Out-of-area roofers miss this constantly. We don’t.
- Flashings failing at roof-to-wall connections. Older concrete-block homes settle. The intersection where the roof meets the block wall is the first place water finds its way in. On Ian-damaged rebuilds especially, we make sure the new roof ties into the raised foundation with proper flashing, not just caulk.
Pricing for Roofing in North Fort Myers, FL
Here’s what you can expect to pay in North Fort Myers for the most common roofing jobs. These are straight numbers, not teaser rates.
| Service | Typical Range in North Fort Myers |
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| Roof Repair | $400 - $1,800 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 - $20,000 |
| Metal Roof Installation | $15,000 - $40,000 |
| Tile Roof Repair | $600 - $2,500 |
What moves the number: square footage, how many layers we’re tearing off, whether the decking underneath is shot, and whether the structure sits in a post-Ian AE or VE flood zone that requires an elevation certificate or raised foundation tie-in. We give you a written line-item quote before work starts. No allowances that aren’t on paper. No prices that change when the crew shows up. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near North Fort Myers
If you’re across the bridge or a few minutes down the road, we cover the surrounding area too. We replace and repair roofs in Fort Myers Shores, Cape Coral, Villas, and Fort Myers proper. The same crews, the same written pricing, and the same 90-Day Done Right Promise apply. If you’re in North Fort Myers or anywhere nearby, call us first.
Serving North Fort Myers, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North 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 North Fort Myers
Yes, if your home sustained substantial damage under FEMA’s 50% rule and lost its pre-FIRM grandfathered status, Lee County will likely require an elevation certificate before the roof permit can close. The threshold is set by comparing repair costs to the structure’s pre-storm market value. Many North Fort Myers parcels in the 33903 and 33917 ZIP codes crossed that line after Ian. We handle the elevation certificate coordination as part of the permit process. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll check your parcel before you spend a dollar.
In most cases, yes, but the park’s engineering review has to come first. Many older manufactured homes in North Fort Myers’s 55+ parks lack current hurricane tie-downs, and the roof has to be tied to the frame correctly or the park’s master wind mitigation credits can be voided. We’ve done standing seam metal on manufactured homes here. The structural attachment is the part that gets ignored by crews that don’t know this market. We don’t skip it. For a specific answer on your park, call (877) 610-1318.
The 50% rule means that if repair costs after Hurricane Ian exceeded 50% of your home’s pre-storm market value, Lee County now requires the rebuild to meet current flood plain standards, including an elevated Base Flood Elevation. In practical terms, a simple roof replacement can turn into a roof-plus-foundation project with an elevation certificate, more engineering, and a higher permit fee. This is the single biggest reason North Fort Myers roof quotes vary from contractor to contractor. Ours are based on the actual flood map, not a guess. Call (877) 610-1318 for a straight read on your property.
We’re seeing Lee County permit review times for roof replacements run anywhere from two to six weeks depending on the parcel’s post-Ian flood zone reclassification and whether an elevation certificate is required. Parcels in revised AE or VE zones take longer because of the additional documentation. We submit permit packages that are complete the first time, so you’re not waiting on review cycles caused by missing paperwork. It’s part of why we pull the permit on every eligible job, even when a homeowner tells us they’d rather skip it. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a realistic timeline for your address.
Metal usually wins. Standing seam metal is lighter than tile, it ties down better, and it handles high wind without cracking. Tile looks great on the right house, but it’s heavier and can fail at the underlayment long before the tile itself shows damage. If your home is in a reclassified AE or VE zone, weight and wind-uplift performance matter more than they did before Ian. We’ll show you both price points and tell you which one holds up better on your specific street. Estimates are free. Call (877) 610-1318.
What North Fort Myers’s Rebuild Cycle Means for Your Roof
There’s a story we tell North Fort Myers homeowners that most roofers never bring up. When Ian’s storm surge pushed up the Caloosahatchee River corridor, it destroyed or condemned thousands of structures, including a huge number of the manufactured-home communities this part of Lee County has always had. Then FEMA reissued the flood maps. Parcels that had been in X zones for decades suddenly found themselves in AE or VE zones, with Base Flood Elevation requirements three to four feet above the original slab.
That changes the roofing job before we ever touch a shingle. If your home crossed the 50% substantial damage threshold, the county now demands that the rebuilt structure meet the new flood plain standard. Your roof isn’t just a roof anymore. It’s part of a structure that has to tie into a raised foundation, often on piers or significant fill, and the roof-to-wall flashing has to be engineered for that condition. Out-of-area roofers miss this. They quote the roof as if it’s sitting on the old slab. The permit gets rejected, the work stops, and the homeowner is stuck with a tarp and a half-written contract. We see it on jobs we get called in to fix.
We recently replaced a storm-damaged roof on a 1970s concrete-block home in the 33917 ZIP, where the original gable roof had been partially torn off by Ian. Because the structure had lost its pre-FIRM grandfathered status, our crew had to coordinate an elevation certificate and design the new standing seam metal roof to tie into the raised foundation. That required a permit revision and a change order for additional roof-to-wall flashing. The homeowner got the change order in writing before we did the work. The final price matched the revised scope. That’s how it should work, and it’s how we work in North Fort Myers every time.
Get Your Free Roof Estimate in North Fort Myers
If you’re looking at a roof in North Fort Myers, start with a real number from a company that knows this market. We inspect, we check the flood zone, and we give you a written line-item estimate you can take to the bank. We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you already have, plus a permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount and $40 off any repair over $200.
The 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract. If it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right with one call. No hoops. No fine print arguments. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free roofing estimate in North Fort Myers.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving North Fort Myers and surrounding Lee County communities.