Roofing Contractor in Sanibel

O'Brien Contracting is a licensed Florida roofing contractor (License CCC1335947) working in Sanibel, Florida, Lee County. Barrier island devastated by Hurricane Ian. Complete rebuilding with HVHZ-compliant materials and elevated construction techniques. 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 Sanibel 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.

Wind, code and weather in Sanibel

Sanibel 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. Direct coastal exposure means salt-laden air, wind-driven rain and higher design wind pressures. Fasteners, flashing metal and vent hardware corrode faster here than a few miles inland, so material selection matters more than it does elsewhere.

Common roof types in Sanibel

The roofs we see most in Sanibel are Metal and Tile.

HOA and architectural approval in Sanibel

Sanibel enforces architectural standards on roofing. Before work starts we put the proposed material, profile and color in writing so it can go through the association's review alongside the permit application, which avoids a stop-work order or a forced re-do after installation.

Where we work in Sanibel

Storm damage and insurance documentation in Sanibel

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 Sanibel.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Sanibel?

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 Sanibel need?

Sanibel 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 Sanibel?

Most homes here run Metal and Tile. The right answer depends on the existing deck, the roof pitch, the association’s approved list, 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 Sanibel?

Yes. O'Brien Contracting works throughout Sanibel, Florida, including ZIP 33957. 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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