If you are getting a new roof in Jacksonville, two decisions do most of the work: what material goes on, and who installs it. Duval County’s heat, humidity, summer rain and hurricane-season wind loads mean the installation details — fastening pattern, underlayment, flashing, ventilation — matter as much as the shingle you pick. Bigfoot Roofing & Construction has installed and replaced roofs across the First Coast since 2011, licensed and insured as a Florida Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC1329769) and Owens Corning Platinum Preferred certified.
Bigfoot Roofing & Construction installs and replaces roofs throughout Jacksonville, FL. Contact us for a free inspection and written estimate.
This page covers the job itself — materials, scope, cost drivers and timeline. If you are specifically weighing a single-family home replacement and want the warranty detail, see residential roof replacement in Jacksonville.
Choosing a Roofing Material in Jacksonville
Jacksonville spans conditions that genuinely change the answer. An inland Mandarin or Baymeadows home faces heat and UV; a home nearer the Intracoastal or the beaches adds salt air, which corrodes metal components — fasteners, flashing, drip edge — long before it touches the roof surface.
Architectural Asphalt Shingle
The most common choice in Jacksonville and the right one for most homes. Architectural shingle carries substantially better wind ratings than old three-tab, is the least expensive option to install, and is the easiest and cheapest to repair after a storm. Realistically it gives 16 to 20 years in Florida. We install Owens Corning Duration® on most shingle replacements; its fabric-reinforced nailing zone improves fastener holding power, which is the failure point that matters in a wind event.
Metal
Standing seam and exposed-fastener metal both perform well here, and metal handles wind better than anything else at comparable cost while reflecting solar heat rather than absorbing it. Service life runs 25 to 70 years depending on the system. For homes near the water, specify the coating and fastener metallurgy for salt exposure — that single detail separates a metal roof that lasts from one that does not.
Tile
Less common in Duval County than further south, but excellent in Florida conditions where the architecture and structure suit it. The point homeowners miss: the tile outlives the underlayment beneath it. Tile can go 40 years or more while its waterproofing membrane gives 15 to 25, which is why many tile projects are underlayment replacements with the sound tile lifted and relaid rather than full tear-offs.
For a fuller comparison against Florida conditions specifically, see the best roofing material for Florida homes.
What a New Roof Costs in Jacksonville
We do not publish a price list, because a real number requires measuring the roof. What we can tell you is what moves it:
- Roof size and pitch. A 2,000 square foot house does not have a 2,000 square foot roof — pitch and overhangs typically make the roof surface 10 to 30 percent larger than the floor plan.
- Existing layers. Florida code limits stacking. Two layers means twice the tear-off labor and twice the disposal weight.
- Decking condition. The real unknown, and it cannot be assessed accurately until the old roof is off. Our estimates state a per-sheet price for replacement decking up front, so there is no surprise mid-job.
- City of Jacksonville permit and inspection fees. Not optional, and they belong on the estimate.
- Wind-uplift requirements. Florida Building Code drives fastening patterns, secondary water barriers and edge-metal detail, and coastal exposure requires more.
- Complexity. Valleys, hips, dormers, skylights and chimneys all add labor and flashing detail.
- Material. The largest single lever.
What a new roof costs in Florida breaks the ranges down by material. Financing is available from $149 per month on approved credit.
What the Installation Includes
Every replacement follows the same scope, because the parts homeowners cannot see are the parts that decide how long the roof lasts.
Full Tear-Off and Deck Inspection
We tear off to the deck. Layering new material over old hides deck damage, adds weight, and voids manufacturer warranties. With the deck exposed we check every board for soft spots and rot, and any damaged decking is replaced before new material goes down — documented and inside the permitted scope.
Complete System Installation
We install complete systems rather than mixing manufacturer components: high-performance underlayment, water barrier at vulnerable areas, new flashing at every penetration, drip edge, and ridge cap. As an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor — an invitation-only tier held by roughly the top 1% of contractors nationwide — we can offer warranty coverage that non-certified installers cannot, including limited-lifetime material coverage and lifetime Platinum Protection workmanship coverage — full for the first 25 years — backed by Owens Corning directly.
New Flashing and Corrected Ventilation
Flashing at chimneys, skylights, dormers and plumbing penetrations is replaced with new material. Reusing old flashing on a new roof is a shortcut we do not take. Attic ventilation is corrected as part of the job — intake and exhaust have to be balanced, and adding exhaust without adequate soffit intake makes things worse rather than better.
Timeline and Permitting
Most single-family shingle replacements in Jacksonville are a one to two day install once materials are on site. Tile and metal take longer, and a large or complex roof can run several days. Permitting and inspection scheduling usually add more calendar time than the installation itself — we pull permits with the City of Jacksonville before any work starts and handle inspection scheduling and final closeout as part of standard scope. Unpermitted roofing work creates real problems for homeowners at resale.
Schedule a Free Roof Inspection in Jacksonville, FL
Our Jacksonville office is at 2929 Edison Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254 — (904) 984-7816. We serve Duval County and the First Coast: Riverside, Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Southside, Arlington, Baymeadows and the beaches.
Call or request an estimate online to schedule your free inspection in Jacksonville, FL.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a new roof cost in Jacksonville, FL?
It depends on size, pitch, material and what the tear-off reveals. Architectural shingle is the least expensive option and tile and metal sit well above it. Rather than quote a range that may not apply to your house, we measure the roof and give you a written estimate with good, better and best options. Financing is available from $149 per month on approved credit.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most single-family shingle roofs are installed in one to two days once materials are delivered. Metal and tile take longer, as do complex roofs and any project needing significant decking replacement. Permits and inspection scheduling generally add more time to the calendar than the install does.
Do you pull permits for roof replacements in Jacksonville?
Always, on every project. We submit with the City of Jacksonville before work begins, schedule the required inspections, and handle final closeout. Unpermitted roofing work can create liability at resale and complicate future insurance matters, so it is not something to trade away for a lower price.
What is the best roofing material for a Jacksonville home?
For most homes, architectural asphalt shingle gives the best balance of cost, wind rating, service life and repairability. Metal is the stronger choice for long-term ownership and for wind performance, and it is worth serious consideration near the water — provided the coating and fasteners are specified for salt exposure. We will walk through the tradeoffs against your specific roof during the inspection.
Can you install a new roof over the existing one?
We do not, and we would advise against anyone who offers to. Roofing over an existing layer conceals decking damage, adds dead load to the structure, shortens the life of the new material, and voids manufacturer warranty coverage. Every replacement we do is a full tear-off to the deck.