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Fast, Reliable Roof Installation Across Orlando
A full roof installation in Orlando typically costs between $9,500 and $18,000 for a standard single-family home, with architectural shingles running $4.50 to $7.00 per square foot installed. Most Orlando homeowners need a complete tear-off and replacement rather than an overlay because pre-2002 homes often lack the secondary water barrier that Florida code now requires. We work throughout Orlando, from Conway to Lake Nona to College Park, and we know exactly what your roof is up against here: hurricane-force wind ratings, brutal UV exposure, and insurance companies that want documentation of every fastener. Call (850) 757-3564 for a free estimate, and we’ll send you the name and photo of your technician before they ever knock on your door.
Grant Whitlock leads our Orlando team, and he’s built this crew around one idea: you should know exactly who’s on your property and exactly what you’re paying before any work begins. That’s how we’ve operated since 2000, and it’s how we handle every Roof Installation job in this city.
Why Mercer Roofing Co Orlando Is Orlando’s Preferred Roof Installation Company
Orlando homeowners call us because we send every technician’s name and photo to their phone before the visit. When that technician arrives at your door in Baldwin Park or Thornton Park, they’re in a clean, marked uniform, holding a photo ID badge up to the peephole. That’s the Threshold Standard, and every Mercer location is contractually held to it. No exceptions.
We’ve built our Orlando reputation on written pricing. You get a line-item quote before a single nail is driven, and the price on that quote is the price on your invoice. Every repair and installation includes our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if the work isn’t right within a year, we return and make it right at no charge.
Local knowledge matters here. Orlando’s building codes changed significantly after the 2002 Florida Building Code went into effect, and again after Hurricanes Charley, Irma, and Ian exposed the weaknesses in older fastening methods. Our crews know which neighborhoods still have four-nail shingles, which subdivisions have missing drip edge, and which insurance carriers are demanding wind mitigation documentation before they’ll renew a policy. That’s not generic roofing knowledge. That’s Orlando-specific, and it’s why homeowners in Pineloch and Rosemont call us first.
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TPO Roofing Installation in Orlando
TPO Roofing Installation in Orlando is the standard choice for the flat and low-slope sections found on many mid-century homes and commercial-residential buildings in neighborhoods like Colonialtown and Winter Park-adjacent areas. TPO, or thermoplastic polyolefin, is a white single-ply membrane that reflects UV radiation, which matters a great deal in Orlando’s subtropical climate. A TPO installation on an Orlando home typically runs $6.50 to $9.00 per square foot, depending on insulation requirements and whether the existing roof is being torn off or covered.
The process starts with removing old roofing material down to the decking. Then we install insulation board, fasten it to meet wind uplift ratings, and heat-weld the TPO membrane at the seams. Heat-welded seams are the critical difference: those welded joints won’t fail the way taped or glued seams do after Orlando’s afternoon thunderstorms and summer humidity cycles.
When TPO Is the Right Call
Flat roofs in Orlando absorb brutal sun, and older materials break down fast. If your existing flat roof is showing cracks, ponding water after rain, or visible membrane seams pulling apart, TPO is usually the strongest replacement option. It’s also a smart choice if your insurance carrier is pushing for a wind-rated assembly on a low-slope section.
What TPO Costs on a Typical Orlando Home
The flat section on a mid-century Orlando home is often 800 to 1,500 square feet. At $6.50 to $9.00 per square foot, you’re looking at $5,200 to $13,500 for a full TPO installation, including tear-off, insulation, and membrane. We write that price down before work starts, and it doesn’t move unless we find something underneath that needs attention, which we’ll document and bring to you for written approval.
Shingle Roof in Orlando
Shingle Roof installation in Orlando is the most common full replacement we handle, and it starts at $4.50 to $7.00 per square foot for architectural asphalt shingles from GAF, CertainTeed, or Owens Corning. A typical 2,000-square-foot Orlando home needs around 25 to 30 squares of shingles, which puts most full replacements in the $9,000 to $18,000 range. That price includes tear-off, decking inspection, underlayment, drip edge, and new fasteners installed to meet the 130 mph wind rating that Orlando’s code now requires for most homes.
We don’t install shingles over existing shingles in Orlando. The code allows it in some cases, but it hides the problems underneath and shortens the life of the new roof. Tear-off is the only way to inspect the decking and replace the fastening pattern, both of which are non-negotiable in a climate where wind-driven rain and hurricane seasons are part of life.
Why Tear-Off Matters Here
Older Orlando homes often have original decking that’s never been seen since the day it was nailed down. Until that shingle layer comes off, nobody knows if the plywood or OSB is rotten from decades of wind-driven moisture wicking under the eaves. We inspect every sheet after tear-off and replace damaged decking at a per-sheet price that’s already written into your contract.
Wind Rating and Insurance Requirements
Orlando homeowners regularly ask us this: after we finish a roof, can they take our documentation to their insurer for a discount? The answer is often yes. We photograph the roof-to-wall connections, document the fastener pattern, and provide a written record of the materials and installation method. Many carriers in Florida want this for wind mitigation credits. We make sure you have it.
Trusted Brands We Service in Orlando
We install and repair shingle brands including GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning, and we stock common accessories locally so Orlando homeowners aren’t waiting on a shipment from out of state. GAF Timberline HDZ and CertainTeed Landmark are the two architectural shingles we install most often in Orlando, chosen for their sealant strength under UV exposure and their performance in wind-driven rain. For TPO installations, we work with manufacturer-recognized membranes and follow their installation specs exactly. If your insurance company has a specific brand or rating requirement, tell us on the phone and we’ll confirm before we quote.
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AfterCommon Roof Installation Problems We See in Orlando Homes
- Missing secondary water barrier: In Orlando’s older neighborhoods like Conway and Pine Castle, roofs installed before the 2002 Florida Building Code often lack a secondary water barrier. After a heavy storm, wind-driven rain wicks under the shingles at the eaves, and you’ll see entire sections replaced where the sheathing has rotted out.
- Outdated fastening patterns: Many pre-2002 Orlando roofs have as few as four nails per shingle. In 60 mph gusts, those shingles peel back like pages in a book, and once that starts, a full replacement is cheaper than chasing repairs on every section.
- UV-burned underlayment: Intense UV exposure through failed valleys breaks down old underlayment until it’s brittle and cracked. When we tear off shingles, the underlayment often crumbles in our hands, which is why we always quote new synthetic underlayment on every Orlando installation.
- Rotted decking at the eaves: Orlando’s afternoon thunderstorms hit eaves and valleys first. Without drip edge and a proper water barrier, that water soaks the decking edges for years. We replace rotted sheets at the written per-sheet price, not as a surprise change order.
Pricing for Roof Installation in Orlando, FL
Here’s what you should expect for a full roof installation in Orlando. Architectural shingle roofs run $4.50 to $7.00 per square foot installed, which lands most single-family homes between $9,000 and $18,000. TPO on flat or low-slope sections runs $6.50 to $9.00 per square foot. The main variables are roof pitch, the number of penetrations like vents and skylights, the condition of the existing decking, and whether your home needs code upgrades like a secondary water barrier or improved roof-to-wall connections. Steep roofs with multiple valleys cost more per square foot than simple gable roofs. We quote it all in writing before work starts. Call (850) 757-3564 to schedule your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Orlando
Our crews work throughout Orlando and regularly handle Roof Installation in nearby communities including Goldenrod, Ocoee, Lake Mary, and Oviedo. Same written pricing, same technician photo before arrival, same 365-Day Done Right Promise no matter which side of the city line you’re on.
Serving Orlando, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Orlando 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 About Roof Installation in Orlando
When you pull a permit for a full roof replacement in Orlando, the city requires the new roof to meet current Florida Building Code, which typically means secondary water barrier at the eaves, improved fastening patterns, and documented roof-to-wall connections. We handle the permit, plan for those upgrades in your written quote, and document everything your insurer wants to see. Call (850) 757-3564 for an exact assessment of your roof.
Most of Orlando is in a wind-borne debris region that requires roofs to be installed to meet a 130 mph or higher wind rating, depending on your exact location and home height. We install to the rating your permit requires, which for most Orlando single-family homes is 130 mph. If your insurer is asking for a different rating, tell us and we’ll verify code before we quote.
A secondary water barrier is a self-adhering membrane installed along the eaves and valleys under your shingles, and it’s required by the current Florida Building Code. Older Orlando homes in neighborhoods like Conway and Pine Castle often lack it, which is why wind-driven rain wicks under shingles and rots the decking. We include it on every full installation in Orlando. Call (850) 757-3564 to confirm what your current roof has and what it needs.
A typical Orlando single-family home needs between 25 and 35 squares of roofing material, which is 2,500 to 3,500 square feet of roof surface. Homes in larger planned communities like Lake Nona tend toward the higher end, while older bungalows in College Park or Colonialtown often run smaller. Your written quote will show the exact square count for your roof.
Yes, and it’s often the smartest upgrade for the flat sections of an Orlando home. TPO reflects UV radiation and handles ponding water far better than aging shingles on a low-slope section. We’ll write the TPO scope into your original quote so there’s no mid-job repricing. Call (850) 757-3564 for a free estimate on converting your flat roof.
Written by Grant Whitlock, Owner at Mercer Roofing Co Orlando, serving Orlando since 2000.