Roofing Contractor in Jacksonville, Florida
Roofing Services Across Duval County
Shingle replacement is our volume work in Jacksonville, but we run metal on the Westside and Northside where lots are open, tile through the older river neighborhoods, and TPO across the commercial corridors. We also handle roof repair, storm damage, inspections, new construction, and seamless gutters. A contractor who installs only one system will always find a reason your house needs that system. Every job is permitted, inspected, and warrantied through us rather than a subcontractor.
Some of our Roofing Services:
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off and replacement in shingle, metal, or tile. We pull the City of Jacksonville permit, replace damaged decking at a rate quoted up front, and correct attic ventilation while the roof is open. Most Duval homes fall in a 120 to 130 mph design wind zone, which sets the nailing pattern and underlayment we install.
Roof Repair
Leaks in Jacksonville usually trace to a pipe boot, a valley termination, a skylight curb, or a failed ridge vent seal rather than the shingle field. We find the actual entry point instead of patching where the ceiling stain appeared, and we will tell you plainly when a repair beats a replacement.
Commercial and TPO Roofing
Heat-welded TPO for low-slope buildings across the Jacksonville commercial corridors, plus recover and full tear-off work. We core test before recommending either, since recovering over wet insulation traps moisture and shortens the new system dramatically. Drainage correction is part of the scope, not an afterthought.
Why Jacksonville Homeowners Call Us Back
We get a steady stream of second-opinion calls from homeowners told they needed a full replacement when a pipe boot or a valley termination was the real problem. We will tell you when a repair is the right answer and put the reasoning in writing. We inspect the attic, not just the surface, and our quotes are itemized so nothing turns into a change order halfway through.
Why you should choose Brannan Roofing
A Jacksonville Roofer With a Jacksonville Address
Brannan Roofing has operated out of the same Westside yard for over 30 years. Ronnie Brannan started this as a family business and it has stayed one, which means the person who quotes your roof is accountable for it. We are licensed, insured, and we pull our own permits through the City of Jacksonville. No magnet signs, no out-of-state call center, no crew that disappears after hurricane season.
FAQs
How much does a roof replacement cost in Jacksonville?
It depends on square footage, pitch, material, and how much decking needs replacing underneath. Anyone quoting a price over the phone before seeing your roof is guessing. We inspect, measure, check the attic, and give you an itemized number that does not change unless we find something and tell you first.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Jacksonville?
Yes. Roof replacement in Duval County requires a permit through the City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division, plus a final inspection. We pull the permit under our license and handle the inspection. If a contractor asks you to pull an owner-builder permit for them, that is a warning sign.
My insurance company says my roof is too old. Is that legal?
Unfortunately yes. Florida carriers can decline to renew based on roof age even when the roof is functioning. A documented inspection sometimes buys you time by showing actual condition rather than just a date. We will tell you honestly whether your roof has a case or whether it is genuinely time.
How long does a shingle roof last in Northeast Florida?
Shorter than the warranty suggests. Heat, UV, and humidity mean most architectural shingle roofs here realistically run 18 to 22 years, and builder-grade three-tab often less. Ventilation is the biggest variable. An under-ventilated attic cooks shingles from below and can cut years off the life of the roof.
How do I avoid storm-chasing roofing contractors?
Check for a permanent local address and a Florida license you can verify, not just a magnet sign and an out-of-state phone number. Ask how long they have been at that address. We have operated out of the same Westside yard for decades, and you can drive by it.
