Roofing Contractor Serving Lee County
O'Brien Contracting is a licensed Florida roofing contractor (License CCC1335947) working in Lee County. Lee County has roughly 800,000 residents, with a median home value near $395,000. Hurricane Ian (2022) caused catastrophic damage across Lee County. Thousands of roofs still need replacement, and code requirements have tightened. 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 Lee County 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 Lee County
Lee County 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). Lee County 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 Lee County
The roofs we see most in Lee County 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 Lee County
- Also serving Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs and Sanibel
Storm damage and insurance documentation in Lee County
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 Lee County.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Lee County?
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 Lee County need?
Lee County 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 Lee County?
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 Lee County?
Yes. O'Brien Contracting works throughout Lee County. 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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