Roof Replacement Costs After a Hurricane: A Jacksonville Homeowner's Guide
The Sunshine State
Florida is a great place to live. People from across the country come to Florida to seek refuge from the northern winters and to enjoy our many natural offerings like rivers, lakes, springs, and beaches as well as the vibrant housing and job markets. It's no wonder Florida is the number 1 fastest-growing state in the United States.
However, it's not always sunshine and rainbows in the Sunshine State – we are well known for our powerful weather systems, including hurricanes. In just the last five years, Floridians have been through 6 major hurricanes:
Hurricane Idalia, Category 3, August 30, 2023
Hurricane Ian, Category 4, September 28, 2022
Hurricane Nicole, Category 1, November 10, 2022
Hurricane Elsa, Category 1, July 7, 2021
Hurricane Eta, Category 1, November 12, 2020
Hurricane Sally, Category 2, September 16, 2020
Storm Damage
With these many storms, homeowners are no stranger to the costs associated with getting their homes restored. Unfortunately, in recent years it's been tougher to work with insurance carriers who have been stretched by the number and extent of the damaged homes in the Sunshine State.
At NexGen Roofing we consistently get questions about what the costs associated with a new roof or repair. "How much does a roof cost?" The honest answer is that there are many variables that go into determining exactly what the costs are going to be for your specific roofing system.
Some variables that affect your price:
Roofing material (asphalt shingle, metal, tile, slate, low-slope roofing systems)
The number of stories of your home
The pitch/slope of your roof
The number of layers of roofing material on your roof
The complexity of your roofing system
Roof access – if the roof cannot be loaded by the supplier trucks, it will have to be hand loaded which is a labor premium
The point here is that it is impossible to answer this question without doing at least a little investigation. This is not what homeowners want to hear. As a homeowner, they want to understand what a "ballpark number" or cost for a roof is based on the square footage of their house. Unfortunately, this isn't always an accurate indicator of what your roofing system will be. For instance, a 5000 sf three story house may only have a roofing surface area of 1500 sf whereas a 1500 sf single story home may have a larger surface area.
Luckily at NexGen Roofing we use digital tools to answer these questions instantaneously. All you need to do is click a button on our website to get an instant roof quote and within seconds you can get a "ballpark quote" for a roof replacement - absolutely free. This is specific to roof replacements in the Northeast Florida region so you know that you're getting an accurate quote for your specific home every time.
Take the guess work out of a roof replacement or repair cost in Jacksonville, FL. At NexGen Roofing we use technology to get you answers to the questions you need – FAST. Contact us today for your free roof replacement estimate.
