Roofing — Florida homeowner answers

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Licensing in Florida

Florida licenses this trade at the STATE level (DBPR / CILB (CCC)). Hiring unlicensed for this work is illegal for the contractor — and risky for you: no permit rights, no insurance backing, no recourse.

Basis: FL Stat. 489 (DBPR state licensing)

Typical Florida costs (curated 2026 estimates — not bids)

Asphalt shingle roof replacement: $9,000–$18,000

Metal roof (standing seam): $18,000–$36,000

Roof leak / minor repair: $400–$2,200

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