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Insurance rules, roof costs and repair decisions, explained in plain English and checked against official Florida sources.
Guide4 min readMy Safe Florida Home: The Free Inspection and Roof Grant, ExplainedFlorida's My Safe Florida Home program offers a free wind mitigation inspection and up to $10,000 toward a stronger roof, impact windows and doors. Here is who qualifies, what it pays for and how to apply.Read the Guide
Guide4 min readWhat Is a Wind Mitigation Inspection, and Is It Worth It?A wind mitigation inspection documents the features that help your home resist hurricane winds. Florida insurers are required to offer discounts for them, so a single inspection can lower your premium for up to five years.Read the Guide
Guide5 min readLeaking Roof in Florida: Repair It or Replace It?Most roof leaks can be repaired. The age of your roof, how much of it is damaged and what your insurer requires decide when a repair stops making sense. Here is how to tell, including Florida's 25% rule.Read the Guide
Guide4 min readHow Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost in Florida?A full roof replacement on a typical Florida home usually costs about $12,000 to $30,000 or more, depending on size, material and where you live. Here is what drives the price, what each material costs and how to keep the bill fair.Read the Guide
Guide4 min readFlorida Roof Age Rules for Home Insurance and the 4-Point InspectionFlorida law limits when an insurer can turn you down because of your roof's age, and most insurers ask older homes for a 4-point inspection. Here is what the law says, what Citizens requires and what to do if your insurer says your roof is too old.Read the Guide
Guide4 min readMetal Roof vs Shingles in Florida: Cost, Lifespan and InsuranceShingles cost less today. Metal usually lasts two to three times as long, handles Florida wind and heat better and can keep you insurable for decades longer. Here is how the two compare on cost, lifespan, storms and insurance.Read the Guide
Original ResearchFlorida's Invisible Roofers: Who Google Maps Shows, and Who It HidesWe ran 420 Google Maps searches across 28 Florida cities and found 1,472 roofing companies rated 4.5 stars or higher with at least 20 reviews. 1,177 of them, 80%, never appeared in the map's top 3 in a single search. They were not worse companies. They were farther away.3,854companies studiedRead the Study