Typical Live Oak price: about $10,500 to $16,500 for architectural shingles on about 2,000 square feet of roof surface. Measure your roof for a number based on its real size.
Roofing in Live Oak
North Central Florida and the Big Bend are mostly inland and rural, with lower design wind speeds than the coast in most areas. Hurricane Idalia (2023) and Helene (2024) both made landfall in the Big Bend, so coastal parts of the region carry real storm risk.
- Rural properties often have barns, carports or detached garages. Tell your roofer if you want those priced too, since the calculator measures the main building.
- Heavy tree cover is common around Gainesville and in rural areas and can make satellite measurements run low.
- Travel time for crews to remote properties can add to quotes.
Live Oak is outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which covers only Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Live Oak roof prices by material
| Material | Per square installed | 22-square roof | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingle | $475 – $750 | $10,500 – $16,500 | 20–25 yrs |
| Impact-resistant shingle | $600 – $925 | $13,000 – $20,500 | 20–30 yrs |
| Metal, exposed fastener (5V) | $800 – $1,200 | $17,500 – $26,500 | 30–40 yrs |
| Metal, standing seam | $1,000 – $1,800 | $22,000 – $39,500 | 40–60 yrs |
| Concrete tile | $1,000 – $1,900 | $22,000 – $42,000 | 40–50 yrs |
| Flat roof (TPO / modified) | $600 – $1,100 | $13,000 – $24,000 | 15–25 yrs |
Licensed roofing companies in Live Oak
6 roofing companies with a current, active Florida roofing license are based in Live Oak. Here are the longest-licensed. Always check a license yourself before you sign.
| Company | City | License | Licensed since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Sullivan Construction Inc | Live Oak | Certified | 2005 |
| Ben's Barns and Roofs LLC | Live Oak | Certified | 2007 |
| Ogles Roofing & Construction, L.L.C. | Live Oak | Certified | 2008 |
| Rwe, LLC | Live Oak | Certified | 2009 |
| Florida Roof Masters, LLC | Live Oak | Certified | 2018 |
| 3 D Builders Inc | Live Oak | Certified | 2024 |
See all 6 roofing companies in Live Oak →
Before you hire a roofer in Live Oak
- Get at least three written quotes that use the same square count.
- Confirm who issues the permit: the city for addresses inside city limits, Suwannee County for unincorporated areas.
- Check the roofer’s license at MyFloridaLicense.com.
- If your insurer sent a roof letter, read what Florida law allows first.
- Update your wind mitigation report after the job.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a new roof cost in Live Oak, FL?
For about 2,000 square feet of roof surface (22 squares with waste), architectural shingles run roughly $10,500 to $16,500 in Live Oak. Standing seam metal and concrete tile run about $22,000 to $42,000. Measure your roof by address for a number based on its real size.
How many roofing companies are in Live Oak?
As of September 27, 2026, 6 roofing companies with a current, active Florida roofing license list a business address in Live Oak. Certified roofers based elsewhere can also work there.
Who issues roof permits in Live Oak?
If the home is inside city limits, the city’s building department usually issues the reroof permit. Otherwise Suwannee County does. Your roofer normally pulls it.