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Roofing

Your roof: when it pays to upgrade and when it doesn’t.

The roof is the structure that holds any solar system and what protects your home in hurricane season. Installing panels on a roof that needs replacing in 3 years means paying twice.

Inspector checking the shingles of a roof on a Florida home

The uncomfortable truth

Many solar proposals ignore the roof because it complicates the sale. We check it first: if it needs replacement, we tell you and show you how to combine it, or how to postpone solar.

What we check

What we look at in your home

01

Age and material

Shingle, tile and metal age differently under Florida sun and rain. Remaining life decides everything.

02

Actual condition

Lifted shingles, leaks, ventilation. What an inspector sees and a satellite photo doesn’t.

03

Solar compatibility

Which materials complicate installation and what happens to the roof warranty when it is penetrated.

04

Programs and insurance

Wind mitigation inspections and state programs that can lower your insurance premium.

+ When it makes sense

  • Your roof is 15+ years old or has visible damage
  • You are evaluating solar: the roof is checked first
  • You want to lower your insurance premium with wind mitigation

— When it doesn’t

  • Recent roof in good condition
  • You only need a spot repair
  • Today’s budget covers one thing: we help you prioritize

How we solve it

From diagnosis to result

  1. Roof review

    With your information and, when needed, a physical inspection by a partner.

  2. Recommendation

    Repair, replace, combine with solar or wait. In the right order.

  3. Verified partner

    When there is a match, we connect you with a roofing contractor with a track record.

Learn

Guides on this topic

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Frequently asked questions

Can panels go on tile or metal?
Yes, with the right mounting system. Each material has its details and cost. Some solar subscription options don’t accept tile or metal; we clarify it in the diagnosis.
What happens to the panels if the roof needs replacing later?
They must be removed and reinstalled, and that costs money. That is why we check roof life before recommending solar.
Is there roof assistance in Florida?
There are state wind-mitigation programs with inspections and, in some periods, grants. They change with the state budget; the guide explains how to check current status.

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What about your home?

We look at the real numbers of your home and tell you what makes sense, and what doesn’t. You leave the conversation knowing what to do, whether you move forward or not.