New Look Roofers
- Roofing Contractor serving Gainesville, Florida — based at 1615 NW 3rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603.
- Work covered: emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Looking up New Look Roofers in Florida
Florida roofing contractors hold a DBPR license — Certified or Registered Roofing Contractor — and DBPR's own license search covers both types Official lookup: Florida DBPR license lookup.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Storm history for Gainesville, Alachua County
Since 2017, NOAA has logged 19 hail reports in Alachua County. Quarter-size stones or larger were logged on 5 days. 3 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 2.5 inches, about a tennis ball. Golf-ball hail last appears in the record in 2025.
Within 25 miles of Gainesville, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 78 percent from April to July, 37 percent in April. In 6 months of the year, hail is close to absent in the record.
3 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF0.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 81 mph.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask New Look Roofers, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 19 |
| Top gust, mph | 81 |
| Top month | April |
| Tornadoes on file | 3 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 5 |
The record's top day is April 11, 2025: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Phifer.
| Year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0.88 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Gainesville was built in 1983, so the typical house is 43 years old. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 2 cycles at 25 years apiece. 44.5 percent of homes in Gainesville were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,611 |
| Typical year built | 1983 |
| Owner-occupied | 38.5% |
| Typical home value | $235,000 |
| Detached and attached houses | 42.8% |
What a new roof costs in Gainesville
The Gainesville multiplier is below 1, about 10 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,300 to $13,950 for asphalt shingles. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Gainesville, FL Metro Area at $46,660. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Typical life | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $480 | $8,325 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $480 | $28,800 |
| Clay Tile | 50-100 yrs | $380 | $28,800 |
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $400 | $17,100 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $540 | $10,800 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $400 | $11,025 |
Common questions, Gainesville
- How much hail does Alachua County see?
- 19 reports since 2017, 5 days at 1 inch or larger, and the busiest month is April.
- Is Gainesville an older housing market?
- The median home was built in 1983, so it is 43 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Has Alachua County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. 3 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- Can I confirm New Look Roofers is licensed?
- Use the steps above with the Florida registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- When is hail season in Gainesville?
- 78 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April alone has 37 percent.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
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