Roofers in Ocala, Florida

29 roofing companies are listed for Ocala, and 16 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 Ocala, FL, start with the 16 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 Ocala home runs $6,300–$13,950 at the local 0.90× cost index, and a metal roof $15,300–$36,000. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 3 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.

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A new asphalt roof in Ocala runs $6,300 to $13,950

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

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Roofers in Ocala, FL

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

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Who you can hire in Ocala

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

The Ocala roster, checked

  • Listed29
  • Licence number on file17
  • Matched in the state registry16

17 of 29 listed firms have a licence number on file (58.6%). 16 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 Ocala

480 roofers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 480 people working as roofers in the Ocala, FL Metro Area, 2.0% 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 Ocala are based

Every listed firm is based in Ocala; 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, Ocala ring = 25 miles.

Listed roofers by home town

Roofers listed for Ocala by the town they are based in
Based inMiles awayListedChecked
Ocala, FLin town2916

Nearby city pages

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

Ocala in numbers

Source under each figure.

  • #192of 209Freeze-thaw days (low end): Ocala ranks #192 of 209.
  • #190of 209Hail days of 1 inch or more (low end): Ocala ranks #190 of 209.
  • #45of 209Largest hailstone on record: Ocala ranks #45 of 209.
  • #48of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days: Ocala ranks #48 of 209.

Roofing trade around Ocala

  • 39 county firms with payroll, about 617 workers; 46% under 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $45,130 a year (Ocala, FL Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

When hail hits Ocala

Marion County, 2014 to 2025: NOAA hail reports.

Reports by month

Jan: 0 reports Jan Feb: 2 reports 2 Feb Mar: 0 reports Mar Apr: 9 reports 9 Apr May: 4 reports 4 May Jun: 4 reports 4 Jun Jul: 0 reports Jul Aug: 0 reports Aug Sep: 0 reports Sep Oct: 0 reports Oct Nov: 0 reports Nov Dec: 0 reports Dec

April is the heaviest month in Marion County: 9 of 19 hail reports (47%). April to June holds 89%; the other nine months split 11%.

Worst full year: 2023, with 5 reports and 1 day of 1.75 in hail or larger; 137% over the 2-report mean.

1 day of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 1 of 9 full years; last one 2023.

Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year

Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Marion County 0 2014 0 2015 0 2017 0 2018 0 2019 0 2020 1 2023 0 2024 0 2025
Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Marion County
20140
20150
20170
20180
20190
20200
20231
20240
20250

Year by year

Hail in Marion 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
20141101″
20152101″
20171000.88″
20182101″
20193101″
20202101″
2023 (worst full year)5113″
20242000.88″
20251000.75″

Shaded: worst full year.

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

Ocala storm record: Marion County

NWS reports for Marion County, 2014–2026.

  • 1845Founded
  • 105 ft (32 m)Elevation

Reported hail locations, Marion County

1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1.25 in hail1.75 in hail1.75 in hail3 in hail Ocala
  • 81 to 1.74 in
  • 21.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 12.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 3 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

11 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
April 26, 2023 3 in, about the size of a teacup 5 Anthony
April 6, 2019 1 in, about the size of a quarter 3 Ocala Arpt
June 3, 2018 1 in, about the size of a quarter 2 Flemington
“Large hail between 2 and 3 inches in diameter was observed in Anthony.”
National Weather Service report, April 26, 2023
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last hail of 1.75 in or more

April 26, 2023

1 day like it since 2014.

Strongest tornado

EF1 · March 12, 2022

It stayed on the ground for 26.65 miles and was up to 65 yards wide. A tornado touched down in Dunnellon where a large billboard was knocked over and siding was peeled off of a small professional building. Trees were damaged, snapped and uprooted.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

75 mph · April 3, 2024

The EM relayed widespread wind damage along NW 80th Ave near NW Highway 225A including a snapped water oak tree and a flipped horse trailer. Severe thunderstorm winds of 70-80 mph removed a roof and lofted it onto the other side of the building.

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

Ocala, Florida: Ocala square 2011
Ocala, FL. Photo: Luv24jmg, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Marion County fact sheet for Ocala 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 Marion County by decade built

Share of Marion County homes by decade built, percent 1.3% pre-1940 1.1% 1940s 2.9% 1950s 5.7% 1960s 13.7% 1970s 21.6% 1980s 18.6% 1990s 24.6% 2000s 8.2% 2010s 2.3% 2020+
Share of Marion County homes by decade built, percent
pre-19401.3%
1940s1.1%
1950s2.9%
1960s5.7%
1970s13.7%
1980s21.6%
1990s18.6%
2000s24.6%
2010s8.2%
2020+2.3%

183,453 homes, median built in 1992. 24.8% date from before 1980 and 10.4% from 2010 on; 76.7% 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 Ocala

One page per job, each opening with a Ocala figure.

  • Roof Repair

    Median home built 1983; 3 freeze-thaw days a year, so sun and hail do the aging.

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Top stone 3 in, 6 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.

  • Emergency Roof Repair

    73 days at 58+ mph, top gust 75 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.

  • Roof Inspection

    44.2% of homes predate 1980; 50.4% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.

  • Metal Roofing

    Median home $219,900; golf-ball hail on 1 days, so style and cost lead.

  • Flat Roof

    Ponding risk: 5.7 days a year with 1 in of rain, 48.6 in a year in total.

  • Commercial Roofing

    44% of units are multi-unit; 39 roofing firms with payroll in the county.

What a new roof costs in Ocala

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

That typical price is about 4.6% of the median Ocala home value ($219,900).

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

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Roofing in Ocala: local conditions

Ocala's north-central Florida position makes it vulnerable to both Atlantic and Gulf storm tracks while also sitting in Florida's peak lightning corridor. The city was impacted by Hurricane Irma in 2017, which tracked directly up the Florida peninsula and produced tropical-storm-force winds in Marion County, damaging tree-exposed roofs across the area's heavily forested horse country neighborhoods.

Ocala's equestrian industry — home to more horses than any other US county — creates a robust market for large agricultural and barn metal roofing alongside residential work. The retirement community sector is large and active, and many local contractors have cultivated relationships with HOA property managers who oversee high-density retirement developments that require coordinated roof replacement programs.

Roofing in Ocala: questions

How much does roof replacement cost in Ocala, FL?
$6,300 to $13,950 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 sq ft house in Ocala, typically $10,100, after a 0.90× local index. That is 4.6% of a $219,900 median home.
How do I find a reliable roofer in Ocala?
29 roofers are listed for Ocala, 16 checked against the state registry. The Census counts 39 roofing firms with payroll in the county. A roofer's median pay is $45,130 a year.
How long does a roof replacement take in Ocala?
A Ocala asphalt re-roof takes 1 to 3 days. Storm weeks in Ocala can affect scheduling; confirm timing with the contractor.
When is the best time to replace a roof in Ocala?
April is the busiest hail month in Ocala, 47% of the county's 19 hail reports. Reports run February to June. Booking before it gives Ocala homeowners open crew dates.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Ocala, FL?
Florida jurisdictions require one for a re-roof. In Ocala, ask the city building office; your Ocala contractor pulls it.
Will homeowners insurance cover roof damage in Ocala?
Insurance in Ocala covers sudden damage from hail, wind or a fallen tree, not age or wear. NOAA lists 16 county hail reports in 7 years. The risk here is rated high. File within a year of the storm.
How do I spot hail damage on a Ocala roof?
Ocala's county logged 6 days with hail of 1 inch or larger, the largest 3 inches. After one, check gutters for granules, dented vents and lifted shingles; a Ocala roofer can document it for a claim.
What weather conditions most stress roofs in Ocala, FL?
Ocala's north-central Florida position makes it vulnerable to both Atlantic and Gulf storm tracks while also sitting in Florida's peak lightning corridor. The city was impacted by Hurricane Irma in 2017, which tracked directly up the Florida peninsula and produced tropical-storm-force winds in Mario 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 Ocala contractors.
Are impact-resistant shingles worth the cost in Ocala, FL?
Impact resistance matters most where hail is frequent. Ocala averages 1 hail day per year, which is high enough to make Class 4 shingles a practical choice. Beyond shingles, ask contractors about impact-rated underlayment and sealed roof deck options — a layered system performs better than shingle selection alone when severe storms hit Ocala.
How should Ocala homeowners prepare their roofs before hurricane season?
Before hurricane season opens in Ocala, confirm your roof is in the best condition possible for what's coming. A spring inspection catches deferred maintenance items — cracked caulk at pipe boots, loose step flashing, lifted ridge caps — while there's time to fix them without emergency pricing. Check your homeowners policy for exclusions and the wind-hail deductible structure now, not after the storm. Keep the roof inspection report on file; adjusters use pre-loss documentation to anchor claim settlements.

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