EMAIL US
Lloyd Roofing logo with mark in grey and black with tagline that reads roofing done right

Blog

Contract and Pen

Take it or leave it: Evaluating a roofing contract

A roofing contract is a legally binding document that spells out every detail of a roof repair or replacement. Once you sign on the dotted line, it’s difficult to go back. Although Florida has a three-day “cooling-off rule,” the law contains many complicated legal provisions. Certainly, a roofing contract protects the contractor, ensuring the company …

Take it or leave it: Evaluating a roofing contract Read More »

Roofers working on a roof blog image

Roofing red flags: Know the warning signs

Recognizing roofing red flags is incredibly important when searching for a roofing contractor. Certain red flags appear no matter if it’s a residential or commercial roof repair or replacement of shingles, tile, metal or flat roofing. Across Florida, there are many reliable, trustworthy roofing contractors. Not every roofing company earns five-star reviews, though. Roofing red …

Roofing red flags: Know the warning signs Read More »

Person working on a roof after the hurricane

How long will it take to get my roof fixed after Hurricane Ian?

Hurricane Ian damaged thousands of roofs across Southwest Florida and Central Florida. Single-family homes, condominiums, apartment buildings, high-rises, retail centers, government buildings, churches and other types of buildings all suffered roof damage. All those property owners need their roofs repaired or replaced, preferably as soon as possible. How long will it take to get a …

How long will it take to get my roof fixed after Hurricane Ian? Read More »

Roof Protection

If properly installed, do blue tarps offer temporary roof protection?

The blue tarp is a common sight on roofs after hurricanes and tropical storms, especially in Florida. How blue tarps are installed might indicate whether they will even be effective in repelling rainwater.  It often surprises people that professional roofing contractors install tarps on roofs. It is, of course, a temporary measure installed out of …

If properly installed, do blue tarps offer temporary roof protection? Read More »

Statute of Limitations

Statute of limitations for hurricane damage in Florida now two years

The statute of limitations to file insurance claims for hurricane damage used to be three years in Florida. It’s now just two years from the date of loss. Twenty-four months seems like a long time, but it’s not. Tropical storms and hurricanes have the power to rip off roof tiles, shred shingles and destroy entire …

Statute of limitations for hurricane damage in Florida now two years Read More »

How to find reputable roofers after hurricanes and tropical storms

Shortly after hurricanes and tropical storms make landfall in Florida, reputable roofers activate their emergency response teams and spring into action. Emergency roof repairs, much like restoring electricity and cellular service, are critical to the region’s post-storm recovery. Florida roofs take a beating under normal weather conditions, and thankfully, the state boasts numerous reputable roofers. …

How to find reputable roofers after hurricanes and tropical storms Read More »