Gopher Roofing
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- License # CCC1330887
- Status Current, Active
- Expires 2028-08-31
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Sarasota, Florida — based at 8225 Blaikie Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240.
- Work covered: roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof repair, emergency repair.
- State license #CCC1330887 (Current, Active), expires 2028-08-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
Services Offered
Looking up Gopher Roofing in Florida
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- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Registry last checked October 2026; the license on file shows an expiration of 2028-08-31. A badge covers the license match only, not insurance or workmanship.
Storm history for Sarasota and Sarasota County
NOAA's storm database lists 1 hail reports for Sarasota County since 2017. On 0 of these days, stones came in at 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Stones stayed under golf-ball size, with 0.88 inches as the biggest, about a nickel.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 75 mph.
9 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Gopher Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Within 25 miles of Sarasota, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
Florida ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Sarasota County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest gust, mph | 75 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 0.88 |
| Hail reports, all years | 3 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 1 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 0 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 33% |
The single largest day was March 29, 2016: a 1-inch stone, about the size of a quarter, reported near Englewood.
| Calendar year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0.88 |
The housing stock in Sarasota
The median home in Sarasota went up in 1976, so the typical house is 50 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $11,812 equals 3 percent of the median home value of $409,700. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 48.5% |
| Median household income | $70,065 |
| Total housing units | 32,123 |
| Owner-occupied | 55.7% |
| Median home value | $409,700 |
What a new roof costs in Sarasota
No big local premium or discount applies in Sarasota: asphalt shingles are $7,350 to $16,275. For the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $48,860 a year. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Lifespan | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $560 | $33,600 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $470 | $12,862 |
| Clay Tile | 50-100 yrs | $450 | $33,600 |
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $490 | $22,050 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $840 | $21,000 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $450 | $24,675 |
The numbers behind this listing
Expiry on file is 2028-08-31, roughly 22 months out.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License on file | CCC1330887 |
| License status on file | Current, Active |
| Expires | 2028-08-31 (22 months) |
Common questions, Sarasota
- How often does hail hit Sarasota?
- The county file counts 1 hail reports since 2017. 0 of those days reached 1 inch, and March leads the calendar.
- Has Sarasota County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 0.88 inches, about the size of a nickel. 0 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- How do I check Gopher Roofing's license?
- The Florida lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Which months bring hail to Sarasota County?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 33 percent of entries come between April and July, March first at 33 percent.
- What does a new roof cost in Sarasota?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $7,350 to $16,275 in Sarasota, and the middle of that range is $11,812. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
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