Frequently Asked QuestionsHow far are you from Brandon?Our shop is at 12933 Thonotosassa Road in Dover, which puts us just a few miles west of Brandon via SR-60. We work in Brandon regularly and can schedule both repair and replacement jobs throughout the area. Call or submit an estimate request and well confirm availability for your address. My neighborhood has a lot of older homes. How do I know if my roof is still in good shape?Brandon has a large number of homes built in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, many of which have original or once-replaced shingle roofs that are now 20-plus years old. In Floridas climate, shingle roofs rarely make it past 25 years, and many show significant deterioration before that particularly if the attic has poor ventilation, which is common in older ranch-style construction. Signs to watch for include granule loss in gutters or on the ground below downspouts, dark streaking or staining on roof planes, lifted or curling shingles at edges, and any soft spots or daylight visible in the attic. An inspection will tell you where things actually stand. We get bad storms in Brandon every summer. What should I check after a major storm?After a significant storm, walk the perimeter of your home and look for shingles or granules on the ground, dented or displaced ridge cap, and any debris resting on the roof surface. Check your gutters for granule buildup, which indicates shingle wear from impact. Indoors, look for new water stains on ceilings, especially near exterior walls, skylights, or chimneys. If you see anything suspicious, call us for an inspection before the next rain event. Catching storm damage early almost always keeps repair costs lower. What should I do if my roof is leaking?Protect the interior first buckets and tarps where needed. Note where you see the drip, but keep in mind that water travels along rafters and sheathing before it shows up, so the entry point on the roof is often several feet away from where it appears inside. Call us and well schedule an inspection to find the actual source and assess what it takes to fix it properly rather than just treating the visible symptom. Do you work on roofs with skylights or solar panels?Skylights are one of the most common leak sources we see, usually due to failed flashing or degraded seals rather than the skylight itself. We work around existing skylights on both repair and replacement jobs. For homes with solar panels, we coordinate the panel removal and reinstall process as part of a full replacement ask us about this when you request your estimate so we can account for it in the scope. Do you provide written estimates?Yes. After reviewing your roof we provide a written estimate that clearly outlines scope and materials. Well walk through the line items with you so you understand exactly whats included and why before any work starts. How can I request an estimate in Brandon?Call (813) 982-0218 or use the estimate form on our site. Well ask a few questions about your roof and property and get a time scheduled that works for you. Are you licensed in Florida and why does that matter?Yes. Buddys Roofing holds Florida Roofing Contractor License #CCC1325993, issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. You can verify it directly on the state website at any time and we encourage you to. Licensing matters more than many homeowners realize. Florida law requires roofing contractors to hold a state-issued license to perform roofing work legally. Hiring an unlicensed contractor can leave you with no recourse if the work is defective and more critically, it can create serious problems with your homeowners insurance. Some insurers will deny claims or void coverage entirely if unlicensed work contributed to a roof failure. A properly licensed contractor has passed a state examination, carries required insurance, and is accountable to a regulatory body. If something goes wrong, you have a clear path to file a complaint. With an unlicensed contractor those protections typically dont exist. In addition to our state license, Buddys Roofing is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and has maintained a strong record of 5-star Google reviews. We are a family-owned, local operation and our reputation in this community is something we take seriously. We stand behind our work. |
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