Roofing Contractor in Fort Myers
O'Brien Contracting is a licensed Florida roofing contractor (License CCC1335947) working in Fort Myers, Florida, Lee County. Fort Myers has roughly 95,000 residents and dates to 1866, with a median home value near $380,000. The Caloosahatchee River proximity means humidity challenges, while Hurricane Ian (2022) demonstrated the need for impact-rated roofing systems. We handle roof repair, full replacement, inspections, leak detection, emergency tarping and storm damage documentation on shingle, metal, tile and low-slope systems.
Roofing permits in Lee County
Roof work in Fort Myers is permitted through Lee County. We pull the permit, submit the product approval documentation and meet the inspector on site — homeowners do not file anything themselves.
- Permits are issued by the Lee County Department of Community Development — (239) 533-8585
- Typical roofing permit fee: $150-500
- Typical review time: 3-5 business days
- Inspections required on a re-roof: 2
- Notice of Commencement required for jobs over $2,500
- Contractor license verification
- Product approval documentation
- Express permitting available for re-roofs with no structural changes
Wind, code and weather in Fort Myers
Fort Myers is outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, but roofs here are still designed to Florida Building Code wind requirements, with product approval, nailing schedule and secondary water barrier all verified at inspection. Local designation: Wind Zone 3 (120+ mph). Fort Myers averages about 55 inches of rain a year, most of it in the summer storm season, which is why flashing and valley detail matters more here than roof covering alone.
Common roof types in Fort Myers
The roofs we see most in Fort Myers are Shingle, Metal and Tile.
- Architectural asphalt shingle: the practical checks are sealant strip bonding, nailing pattern and how the field held up after the last wind event.
- Metal: standing seam and exposed-fastener panels last well here, but fastener gaskets, panel end laps and flashing details are what determine service life.
- Concrete and clay tile: most failures here are underlayment, not the tile itself, so a tile roof can often be re-underlaid with the original tile re-set.
Where we work in Fort Myers
- ZIP codes: 33901, 33905, 33907, 33908, 33912, 33913, 33916, 33919
- Also serving Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach
- Neighborhoods in Fort Myers: McGregor Boulevard, Gateway, Fort Myers Beach, Lehigh Acres, Sanibel, Pine Island, North Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club, The Brooks, Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club and Fiddlesticks Country Club
Storm damage and insurance documentation in Fort Myers
After a storm we inspect, photograph conditions, install temporary protection where it is needed, and organize the documentation so you can present it to your insurer. We cannot promise that a carrier will approve or pay a claim, and we do not offer to absorb deductibles.
Licensed and insured
O'Brien Contracting holds Florida roofing contractor license CCC1335947 and carries liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. Installations carry our lifetime workmanship guarantee. Call (239) 919-4485 to schedule an inspection in Fort Myers.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Fort Myers?
Yes. A re-roof in Lee County is permitted through the Lee County Department of Community Development. Typical permit fees run $150-500, review usually takes 3-5 business days, and 2 inspections are required. We pull the permit and handle the inspections.
What wind rating does a new roof in Fort Myers need?
Fort Myers follows Florida Building Code wind design outside the HVHZ. The required rating depends on your address, roof height and exposure category, and we confirm it against the approved product documentation before installation rather than quoting a rating from memory.
What roofing material works best in Fort Myers?
Most homes here run Shingle, Metal and Tile. The right answer depends on the existing deck, the roof pitch, and how long you plan to keep the home. We walk through the trade-offs after the inspection instead of pushing one system.
Do you serve Fort Myers?
Yes. O'Brien Contracting works throughout Fort Myers, Florida, including ZIP 33901, 33905, 33907, 33908. Call (239) 919-4485 to confirm scheduling for your address.
Can you inspect a roof after a storm?
Yes. We inspect, photograph the conditions and can install emergency tarping to help limit further interior damage while a permanent repair is scheduled.
O'Brien Contracting — Florida roofing contractor, license CCC1335947. Call (239) 919-4485.
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