Roofers in Sarasota, Florida

30 roofing companies are listed for Sarasota, and 21 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 Sarasota, FL, start with the 21 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 Sarasota 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 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.

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

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

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Roofers in Sarasota, FL

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Who you can hire in Sarasota

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

The Sarasota roster, checked

  • Listed30
  • Licence number on file27
  • Matched in the state registry21

27 of 30 listed firms have a licence number on file (90%). 21 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 Sarasota

1,990 roofers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 1,990 people working as roofers in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Metro Area, 8.5% 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 Sarasota are based

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

Listed roofers by home town

Roofers listed for Sarasota by the town they are based in
Based inMiles awayListedChecked
Sarasota, FLin town3021

Nearby city pages

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

Sarasota in numbers

Source under each figure.

  • #206of 209Hail days of 1 inch or more (low end): Sarasota ranks #206 of 209.
  • #205of 209Largest hailstone on record (low end): Sarasota ranks #205 of 209.
  • #204of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end): Sarasota ranks #204 of 209.
  • #202of 209Freeze-thaw days (low end): Sarasota ranks #202 of 209.

Roofing trade around Sarasota

  • 53 county firms with payroll, about 1,378 workers; 53% under 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $48,860 a year (North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Sarasota storm record: Sarasota County

NWS reports for Sarasota County, 2014–2026.

  • 1763Founded
  • 23 ft (7 m)Elevation

Reported hail locations, Sarasota County

1 in hail Sarasota
  • 11 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 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

1 report 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
March 29, 2016 1 in, about the size of a quarter 1 Englewood
October 2, 2016 0.88 in, about the size of a nickel 1 Bee Ridge
July 11, 2017 0.88 in, about the size of a nickel 1 Manasota Gardens
“A caller reported nickel sized hail falling near I-75 and Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota.”
National Weather Service report, October 2, 2016
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Strongest tornado

EF2 · January 17, 2016

It stayed on the ground for 1.15 miles and was up to 350 yards wide. An NWS Storm Survey crew found damage to multiple homes and structures along the path of the tornado. The tornado was 350 yards wide as it came ashore on Siesta Key before narrowing to around 100 yards wide as it crossed the intercoastal waterways.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

75 mph · January 9, 2024

Several communities just north of Fruitville Road in the Sarasota area experienced a significant straight-line wind event with maximum estimated winds around 75 mph.

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

Sarasota, Florida: Sarasota Skyline
Sarasota, FL. Photo: Cullen Morgan, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Sarasota County fact sheet for Sarasota 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 Sarasota County by decade built

Share of Sarasota County homes by decade built, percent 1.3% pre-1940 1.0% 1940s 6.1% 1950s 8.7% 1960s 19.6% 1970s 18.9% 1980s 13.4% 1990s 17.8% 2000s 10.7% 2010s 2.4% 2020+
Share of Sarasota County homes by decade built, percent
pre-19401.3%
1940s1.0%
1950s6.1%
1960s8.7%
1970s19.6%
1980s18.9%
1990s13.4%
2000s17.8%
2010s10.7%
2020+2.4%

260,272 homes, median built in 1987. 36.7% date from before 1980 and 13.2% from 2010 on; 76.3% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 1970s.

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 Sarasota

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

  • Roof Repair

    Median home built 1976; 0 freeze-thaw days a year, so sun and hail do the aging.

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Top stone 1 in, 1 days of 1 in+ hail; mostly small, wind still lifts shingles.

  • Emergency Roof Repair

    8 days at 58+ mph, top gust 75 mph; tarping crews still book up.

  • Roof Inspection

    60.1% of homes predate 1980; 55.7% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.

  • Metal Roofing

    Median home $409,700; golf-ball hail on 0 days, so style and cost lead.

  • Flat Roof

    Ponding risk: 6.1 days a year with 1 in of rain, 53.7 in a year in total.

  • Commercial Roofing

    52% of units are multi-unit; 53 roofing firms with payroll in the county.

What a new roof costs in Sarasota

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

That typical price is about 2.9% of the median Sarasota home value ($409,700).

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

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Roofing in Sarasota: local conditions

Sarasota sits on Florida's Gulf Coast with a humid subtropical climate that brings 49.1 inches of rain annually across roughly 112 rain days per year. The rainy season runs from March through November, delivering intense afternoon thunderstorms that produce the wind gusts, driving rain, and occasional hail that degrade flat and low-slope roofing membranes and asphalt shingles alike. The recorded high is 101 F and the recorded low is 20 F. Sustained UV exposure from nearly year-round sunshine accelerates asphalt aging and membrane oxidation. Florida's Gulf Coast position also puts Sarasota in the hurricane threat zone each summer and fall, making impact-rated roofing materials and proper flashing installation critical for wind-driven rain resistance.

Sarasota's 2020 census population was 54,842. The city's economy is built on tourism, healthcare, education, and real estate, sectors that support a large and diverse commercial roofing market alongside strong residential demand. Seasonal population swings from snowbird influx drive renovation cycles and new construction each winter. The concentration of waterfront condominiums, resort hotels, and medical facilities means commercial roofing contractors serving Sarasota manage a varied portfolio of flat-roof and tile-roof systems in a corrosive coastal salt-air environment.

Roofing in Sarasota: questions

How much does roof replacement cost in Sarasota, FL?
$7,350 to $16,275 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 sq ft house in Sarasota, typically $11,800, after a 1.05× local index. That is 2.9% of a $409,700 median home.
How do I find a reliable roofer in Sarasota?
30 roofers are listed for Sarasota, 21 checked against the state registry. The Census counts 53 roofing firms with payroll in the county. A roofer's median pay is $48,860 a year.
How long does a roof replacement take in Sarasota?
A Sarasota asphalt re-roof takes 1 to 3 days.
When is the best time to replace a roof in Sarasota?
Sarasota is rated high for storms, so late fall through early spring is simpler to book.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Sarasota, FL?
Florida jurisdictions require one for a re-roof. In Sarasota, ask the city building office; your Sarasota contractor pulls it.
Will homeowners insurance cover roof damage in Sarasota?
Insurance in Sarasota covers sudden damage from hail, wind or a fallen tree, not age or wear. The risk here is rated high. File within a year of the storm.
How do I spot hail damage on a Sarasota roof?
Sarasota's county logged 1 days with hail of 1 inch or larger, the largest 1 inches. After one, check gutters for granules, dented vents and lifted shingles; a Sarasota roofer can document it for a claim.
What weather conditions most stress roofs in Sarasota, FL?
Sarasota sits on Florida's Gulf Coast with a humid subtropical climate that brings 49.1 inches of rain annually across roughly 112 rain days per year. The rainy season runs from March through November, delivering intense afternoon thunderstorms that produce wind gusts and driving rain. 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 Sarasota contractors.
Are impact-resistant shingles worth the cost in Sarasota, FL?
In Sarasota'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 Sarasota homeowners prepare their roofs before hurricane season?
Sarasota sits on Florida's Gulf Coast with a humid subtropical climate that brings 49.1 inches of rain annually. Against that backdrop, pre-season preparation is practical insurance. A May inspection covers shingle adhesion, flashing seals, and deck integrity before storm season peaks. Homes in Siesta Key and similar areas with mature tree canopy should prioritize trimming limbs within fall range of the roof — secondary limb damage accounts for a large share of claims each hurricane season.

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