Roofing Contractor in Tampa
O'Brien Contracting is a licensed Florida roofing contractor (License CCC1335947) working in Tampa, Florida, Hillsborough County. Tampa has roughly 400,000 residents and dates to 1849, with a median home value near $425,000. Tampa Bay's unique geography creates microclimates. Historic Ybor City and Hyde Park require period-appropriate materials while meeting modern codes. 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 Hillsborough County
Roof work in Tampa is permitted through Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County Building Services — (813) 272-5600
- Typical roofing permit fee: $150-400
- Typical review time: 2-5 business days
- Inspections required on a re-roof: 2
Wind, code and weather in Tampa
Tampa 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 2 (110-120 mph). Tampa averages about 46 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 Tampa
The roofs we see most in Tampa are Shingle, Metal and Flat/TPO.
- 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.
- Low-slope TPO, PVC and modified bitumen: ponding, seam integrity and terminations at parapets and drains drive nearly every leak call.
Where we work in Tampa
- ZIP codes: 33602, 33603, 33604, 33605, 33606, 33607, 33609, 33610, 33611, 33612, 33613, 33614, 33615, 33616, 33617, 33618, 33619, 33620, 33621, 33624, 33625, 33626, 33629, 33634, 33635, 33647
- Also serving St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon and Temple Terrace
- Neighborhoods in Tampa: Westchase, Carrollwood, New Tampa, Riverview, Brandon, South Tampa, Hyde Park, Channelside, Lutz, Plant City, Valrico and Temple Terrace
Storm damage and insurance documentation in Tampa
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 Tampa.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Tampa?
Yes. A re-roof in Hillsborough County is permitted through the Hillsborough County Building Services. Typical permit fees run $150-400, review usually takes 2-5 business days, and 2 inspections are required. We pull the permit and handle the inspections.
What wind rating does a new roof in Tampa need?
Tampa 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 Tampa?
Most homes here run Shingle, Metal and Flat/TPO. 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 Tampa?
Yes. O'Brien Contracting works throughout Tampa, Florida, including ZIP 33602, 33603, 33604, 33605. 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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