Jacksonville, FL · Roof Repair

Roof Repair Contractors in Jacksonville, Florida

Leak or damaged shingles? Request a quote and confirm availability with the roofer. 13 local roofers listed, 13 verified.

Short answer: Small roof repairs (a few shingles, flashing, a patch) usually cost $300–$1,000, and larger sections $1,500–$4,500; if the roof is over 20 years old or repairs pass half the price of a new roof, replacing costs less in the long run. These are national ranges, not Jacksonville quotes. In Jacksonville: 1986 median year homes were built. 13 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

Get a free quote See Jacksonville in numbers
  • 1986median year homes were built
  • 40.6%of homes built before 1980
  • 8freeze-thaw days a year
  • 22hail days (1 inch+), 2014–2026

How much life is left in my Jacksonville roof?

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Jacksonville in numbers

Public records for Jacksonville and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

  • #13of 212Jacksonville ranks #13 of the 212 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
  • #186of 213Jacksonville ranks #186 of the 213 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026* 17 2017 4 2018 5 2019 12 2020 3 2021 4 2022 4 2023 2 2024 2 2025 0 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
201717
20184
20195
202012
20213
20224
20234
20242
20252
2026*0

53 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 5.9 per represented full year. 2017 had the most events among represented full years: 17.

2026 covers only January to June: NOAA's file ends there, so it is not counted as the worst year or in the yearly average.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*

When storms hit Jacksonville

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 6 Jan 2 Feb 3 Mar 10 Apr 24 May 9 Jun 13 Jul 13 Aug 1 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 1 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan6
Feb2
Mar3
Apr10
May24
Jun9
Jul13
Aug13
Sep1
Oct0
Nov0
Dec1

Most hail reports come in May; the season runs January to August. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.

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

Roofing trade around Jacksonville

  • 104 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 1,255 people; 43% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $47,520 a year (Jacksonville, FL Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Jacksonville storm record: Duval County

What the National Weather Service logged in Duval County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.

  • 1791Founded
  • 36 ft (11 m)Elevation
  • Andrew JacksonNamed after

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  • 391 to 1.74 in
  • 81.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 12.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

48 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
May 31, 2017 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball 11 Jacksonville Beach
August 4, 2020 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 9 Herlong Arpt
July 12, 2016 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 6 Arlington
“Golfball size hail was reported along Emerson Street in Jacksonville.”
National Weather Service report, July 12, 2016
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

August 4, 2020

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 4 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF1 · June 6, 2016

It stayed on the ground for 3.89 miles and was up to 180 yards wide. The tornado touched down near Normandy Blvd and Blair Road around 3:25 pm local time. Damage in this area was minor EF0 damage with some fencing blown down and trees damaged. From there to Interstate 10, EF1 damage was observed.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

81 mph · November 17, 2014

What it means for roof repair

Hail up to 2.75 inches has been reported in Duval County. Hail bruises and cracked shingles often show up weeks later as leaks, so a repair quote here should start with an inspection of the whole slope, not only the spot that drips.

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

What it costs in Jacksonville

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Jacksonville labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.

That typical price is about 4.0% of the median Jacksonville home value ($266,100).

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

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What Jacksonville's climate means for roof repair

  • Wind-driven rain in Jacksonville finds weak flashing first; re-sealing penetrations and ridges heads off the leaks that follow every storm season.

Roofers in Jacksonville, FL

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

This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm roof repair experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.

Roof Repair in Jacksonville: questions

How do I find a roof repair company in Jacksonville?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Jacksonville, FL. This is a general roofing directory; confirm roof repair experience and availability with each company. A Verified badge describes a separate registry check, not a confirmed service specialty or insurance check. Confirm scope, insurance and availability directly. Requests go to one contractor at a time, with up to three attempts; a response or start date is not guaranteed. Free for homeowners.
Should I repair or fully re-roof in Jacksonville?
Ask a roofer to document the damage and compare a written repair scope with a replacement estimate. Roof condition, remaining life, materials and the extent of damage affect the decision. Confirm any inspection fee before booking.
How old are the homes in Jacksonville, and does it matter for the roof?
In the city of Jacksonville, the median home was built in 1986, and 40.6% of homes date from before 1980 (Census ACS). A roof on a home that old has often been re-covered at least once, so ask the roofer whether there is a second layer underneath: it changes the tear-off cost.
What does roofing cost in Jacksonville?
For an average 2,000 sq ft home we model asphalt-shingle re-roof at $6,650 to $14,725 in Jacksonville, around $10,700 in the middle. That is about 4% of the median home value of $266,100. Your quote moves with roof size, pitch and how many layers come off.
When is hail season in Jacksonville?
May is the worst month: 29% of the 82 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. 98% of reports fall from January to August; the other 2 come in September (1), December (1). The hail record does not say when crews are free, so ask each roofer for its current start date.
How many roofing companies work around Jacksonville?
The Census Bureau counts 104 roofing companies with payroll in Duval County, employing about 1,255 people. 43.3% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $47,520 a year (BLS).
How big does hail get near Jacksonville?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Jacksonville measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 22 days in the same record. The biggest day was May 31, 2017, with 11 reports. The National Weather Service calls hail of 1 inch or larger severe; the bigger the stone, the more likely it is to crack a shingle.
Do I need a permit for roof repair in Florida?
Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.

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Figures above: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail, wind, tornado; county of the city, 2014–2026), U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing), NASA POWER (temperature and rain, 2014–2023). Prices: our published price method. How we collect data.