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What Florida homeowners need to know about roofs, storms and insurance

September 27, 2026 · Shingle brands

Best roofing shingles for Florida: the six brands compared

Wind warranties, Class 4 options and the fine print for six major shingle brands sold in Florida.

September 27, 2026 · Atlas Roofing

Atlas shingles in Florida: what to know before you choose

Pinnacle Pristine, Pinnacle Impact and StormMaster Shake: wind ratings, algae protection and Florida approvals.

September 27, 2026 · Insurance claims

Florida roof claim deadlines after a hurricane

You have 1 year to file a new claim and 18 months for a supplemental one. Here’s how the clock works.

September 27, 2026 · Consumer protection

Florida’s roofer solicitation law: what contractors can’t offer you

Deductible waivers, gift cards and free-roof pitches are banned. Here’s how to spot them.

September 27, 2026 · Hiring a roofer

How to check a roofer’s license in Florida

Two minutes on the state site tells you if a roofer can legally take your job. Here’s what to look for.

September 27, 2026 · Storm prep

Florida hurricane season roof checklist

What to check, photograph and fix before a storm, plus NOAA’s 2026 outlook.

September 27, 2026 · Lake County

Half of Clermont’s roofing companies got their license since 2022

State license data for Clermont and Lake County roofers, and six checks before you sign a contract.

September 27, 2026 · Orange County

Nearly half of Orange County’s roofing companies were licensed since 2022

State license data for Orlando and Orange County roofers, and six checks before you sign a contract.

September 27, 2026 · Hillsborough County

41% of Hillsborough County’s roofing companies were licensed since 2022

State license data for Tampa and Hillsborough County roofers, and six checks before you sign a contract.

September 27, 2026 · Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade has 1,048 roofing companies. 479 were licensed since 2022

State license data for Miami-Dade roofers, the county’s stricter roof rules, and six checks before you sign.

September 27, 2026 · New licenses

48 new roofing companies got a Florida license in September 2026

Every roofing company first licensed in Florida in September 2026, by county, from state records.

Looking for the basics? Read our Florida roof guides.