Roofers in Cape Coral, Florida

22 roofing companies are listed for Cape Coral, and 11 of them are verified against a public registry. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.

Short answer: To find a roofer near you in Cape Coral, FL, start with the 11 below whose license we matched on Florida DBPR license lookup; they are listed first. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Cape Coral home runs $7,350–$16,275 at the local 1.05× cost index, and a metal roof $17,850–$42,000. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 1.5 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.

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A new asphalt roof in Cape Coral runs $7,350 to $16,275

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Cape Coral prices. Source and share of home value below.

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Roofers in Cape Coral, FL

22 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

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Who you can hire in Cape Coral

A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.

The Cape Coral roster, checked

  • Listed22
  • Licence number on file16
  • Matched in the state registry11

16 of 22 listed firms have a licence number on file (72.7%). 11 were matched in the official state registry, which is what the Verified badge means; 101 of the 206 cities in the directory have at least one firm matched so far. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.

Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01

Roofers at work around Cape Coral

1,900 roofers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 1,900 people working as roofers in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Metro Area, 8.1% of the 23,550 in Florida.

That counts workers, not companies, and it includes crews who work for a single firm. It is the size of the local trade, not a list of who to call.

Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Where the roofers for Cape Coral are based

Every listed firm is based in Cape Coral; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city.

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Cape Coral ring = 25 miles.

Listed roofers by home town

Roofers listed for Cape Coral by the town they are based in
Based inMiles awayListedChecked
Cape Coral, FLin town2211

Nearby city pages

The Storm Prediction Center logged no hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days.

Cape Coral in numbers

Source under each figure.

  • #202of 209Share of homes built before 1980 (low end): Cape Coral ranks #202 of 209.
  • #202of 209Freeze-thaw days (low end): Cape Coral ranks #202 of 209.
  • #196of 209Largest hailstone on record (low end): Cape Coral ranks #196 of 209.
  • #190of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end): Cape Coral ranks #190 of 209.

Costliest storm day on record

Jan 16, 2022

3 reports that day (2 tornado, 1 wind); reported property damage $10,000,500; county FIPS 12071, 2014–June 2026

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Cape Coral

  • 123 county firms with payroll, about 3,118 workers; 50% under 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $46,890 a year (Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

When hail hits Cape Coral

Lee County, 2014 to 2025: NOAA hail reports.

Reports by month

Jan: 0 reports Jan Feb: 0 reports Feb Mar: 2 reports 2 Mar Apr: 1 reports 1 Apr May: 5 reports 5 May Jun: 3 reports 3 Jun Jul: 7 reports 7 Jul Aug: 0 reports Aug Sep: 0 reports Sep Oct: 0 reports Oct Nov: 0 reports Nov Dec: 0 reports Dec

July is the heaviest month in Lee County: 7 of 18 hail reports (39%). May to July holds 83%; the other nine months split 17%.

Worst full year: 2015, with 6 reports and a top stone of 1.5 in; 133% over the 3-report mean.

2014 to 2025: no 1.75-inch hail; biggest stone 1.5 in (2015).

Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year

Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Lee County 0 2014 0 2015 0 2017 0 2018 0 2020 0 2022 0 2025
Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Lee County
20140
20150
20170
20180
20200
20220
20250

Year by year

Hail in Lee County by year: reports, days with hail of 1 inch or more, days with 1.75 inch or more, largest stone
YearReportsDays 1″+Days 1.75″+Largest
20141000.75″
2015 (worst full year)6301.5″
20172101″
20182000.88″
20202101″
20222201″
20253301″

Shaded: worst full year.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to 2025

Cape Coral storm record: Lee County

NWS reports for Lee County, 2014–2026.

  • 1957Founded
  • 7 ft (2 m)Elevation

Reported hail locations, Lee County

1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1.25 in hail1.5 in hail Cape Coral
  • 101 to 1.74 in
  • 01.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 1.5 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

10 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
July 1, 2015 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball 3 Southwest International Airport
May 31, 2015 1.25 in, about the size of a half dollar 1 Lehigh Acres
March 1, 2017 1 in, about the size of a quarter 2 Cape Coral
“A TV station located near Gateway reported hail falling. Some of the hail was a large as ping pong balls.”
National Weather Service report, July 1, 2015
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Strongest tornado

EF2 · October 9, 2024

It stayed on the ground for 16.29 miles and was up to 500 yards wide. The tornado began just north of US Hwy 41 and just south of Gladiolus Drive with|some minor roof damage.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

81 mph · January 15, 2016

An NWS and Lee County Emergency Management storm survey found numerous homes that sustained straight-line wind damage. Damage included roof damage, fascia and pieces of lanai and pool screen enclosures being ripped from houses. Storm survey estimates winds were near 80 mph.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

Cape Coral, Florida: Cape Coral, Florida
Cape Coral, FL. Photo: David Wilson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Lee County fact sheet for Cape Coral homeowners

Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.

How old are the roofs? Homes in Lee County by decade built

Share of Lee County homes by decade built, percent 0.6% pre-1940 0.4% 1940s 1.8% 1950s 5.0% 1960s 12.9% 1970s 20.5% 1980s 16.2% 1990s 29.2% 2000s 11.4% 2010s 1.9% 2020+
Share of Lee County homes by decade built, percent
pre-19400.6%
1940s0.4%
1950s1.8%
1960s5.0%
1970s12.9%
1980s20.5%
1990s16.2%
2000s29.2%
2010s11.4%
2020+1.9%

430,243 homes, median built in 1995. 20.7% date from before 1980 and 13.4% from 2010 on; 74.0% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 2000s.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-year

Insurance claim clocks in Florida

WhoWhat has to happenTime limitStatute
InsurerAcknowledge any communication about your claim7 calendar daysFla. Stat. §627.70131(1)(a)
InsurerPay the claim or deny it in whole or in part60 daysFla. Stat. §627.70131(7)(a)

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Roofing services in Cape Coral

One page per job, each opening with a Cape Coral figure.

  • Roof Repair

    Median home built 1999; 0 freeze-thaw days a year, so sun and hail do the aging.

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Top stone 1.5 in, 10 days of 1 in+ hail; bruises shingles unseen.

  • Emergency Roof Repair

    20 days at 58+ mph, top gust 81 mph; tarping crews still book up.

  • Roof Inspection

    15.9% of homes predate 1980; 77.7% are owner-occupied, so confirm the warranty clock.

  • Metal Roofing

    Median home $339,200; golf-ball hail on 0 days, so style and cost lead.

  • Flat Roof

    Ponding risk: 6.3 days a year with 1 in of rain, 55.7 in a year in total.

  • Commercial Roofing

    18% of units are multi-unit; 123 roofing firms with payroll in the county.

What a new roof costs in Cape Coral

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Cape Coral prices.

That typical price is about 3.5% of the median Cape Coral home value ($339,200).

Source: Census ACS (Cape Coral city) · data as of 2019–2023

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Roofing in Cape Coral: local conditions

Cape Coral sits in a high hurricane exposure zone, with the Atlantic hurricane season running June 1 through November. On September 28, 2022, the city suffered major damage when Hurricane Ian made landfall nearby, the kind of major-storm wind event that drives roof replacement demand. The city receives about 56 inches of rain each year, the majority of which falls from June to September, putting sustained moisture load on roofing through the wet months, while the area averages 355 days of sunshine per year for prolonged UV exposure.

Cape Coral has a large and growing residential base, with the 2020 Census recording 194,016 residents (up 26 percent from 154,309 in 2010) and a 2024 estimate of 233,025, ranking it the 99th most populous U.S. city. In 2016 the city's top five employers were Lee Memorial Hospital, the Lee County School System, Publix Super Markets, the City of Cape Coral, and Walmart, anchoring a steady local economy and housing stock that sustains roofing demand.

Roofing in Cape Coral: questions

How much does roof replacement cost in Cape Coral, FL?
$7,350 to $16,275 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 sq ft house in Cape Coral, typically $11,800, after a 1.05× local index. That is 3.5% of a $339,200 median home.
How do I find a reliable roofer in Cape Coral?
22 roofers are listed for Cape Coral, 11 checked against the state registry. The Census counts 123 roofing firms with payroll in the county. A roofer's median pay is $46,890 a year.
How long does a roof replacement take in Cape Coral?
A Cape Coral asphalt re-roof takes 1 to 3 days. Storm weeks in Cape Coral can affect scheduling; confirm timing with the contractor.
When is the best time to replace a roof in Cape Coral?
July is the busiest hail month in Cape Coral, 39% of the county's 18 hail reports. Reports run March to July. Booking before it gives Cape Coral homeowners open crew dates.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Cape Coral, FL?
Florida jurisdictions require one for a re-roof. In Cape Coral, ask the city building office; your Cape Coral contractor pulls it.
Will homeowners insurance cover roof damage in Cape Coral?
Insurance in Cape Coral covers sudden damage from hail, wind or a fallen tree, not age or wear. NOAA lists 11 county hail reports in 5 years. The risk here is rated high. File within a year of the storm.
How do I spot hail damage on a Cape Coral roof?
Cape Coral's county logged 10 days with hail of 1 inch or larger, the largest 1.5 inches. After one, check gutters for granules, dented vents and lifted shingles; a Cape Coral roofer can document it for a claim.
What weather conditions most stress roofs in Cape Coral, FL?
Cape Coral sits in a high hurricane exposure zone, with the Atlantic hurricane season running June 1 through November. On September 28, 2022, the city suffered major damage when Hurricane Ian made landfall nearby, the kind of major-storm wind event that drives roof replacement demand. Even moderate hail events can accelerate granule loss on aging shingles, while high winds and storm-driven rain test flashing seals and ridge caps. An annual post-storm inspection helps catch damage before it becomes a leak.
Does FL require roofing contractors to be licensed?
Florida Certified or Registered Roofing Contractor license required. This means you can verify a contractor's license before signing any contract — ask for their license number and check it with the relevant state board. Beyond state licensing, always confirm the contractor carries general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage specifically for roofing work. An uninsured crew working on your roof creates personal liability exposure that homeowners often overlook. Written contracts specifying materials, labor warranty terms, and cleanup responsibilities are standard practice for reputable Cape Coral contractors.
Are impact-resistant shingles worth the cost in Cape Coral, FL?
In Cape Coral's high storm environment, impact-resistant shingles are a clear yes. Class 4 products — rated to withstand a 2-inch steel ball drop at 70 mph — hold up better when 2 hail days per year expose standard shingles to cumulative granule loss. Check with your insurer before selecting materials: some FL carriers reduce annual premiums by 5–20% for Class 4 installations, which can improve the payback calculation.
How should Cape Coral homeowners prepare their roofs before hurricane season?
In Cape Coral, pre-hurricane prep starts before June. Have a licensed contractor inspect the roof in April or May, checking shingle tab adhesion, flashing integrity, and soffit/ridge vent screens. Balanced attic ventilation — clear soffits and functioning ridge vents — reduces wind uplift pressure during storm passage. Know your policy's wind-and-hail deductible before a storm hits; many FL policies carry a separate 1–2% deductible on top of the standard dwelling deductible.

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