In roofing, timing is everything. Replacing a roof too early can be a waste of money. At the same time, waiting too long to get a new roof could put both your loved ones and your property at risk. Understandably, local homeowners worry about a hurricane striking during their roof replacement between June and November. So, should you get a roof replacement during hurricane season, or is it better to wait?
PITCH Roofing’s founding roofers come with a combined 60 years of local roofing experience. Over this time, they’ve helped countless Floridians with essential roofing services at every time of year. Today, we’re using that invaluable experience to help you plan your roof replacement during hurricane season!
The Dangers of a Roof Replacement During Hurricane Season
Ideally, you’ll be able to schedule your roof replacement for the cooler winter months. This is not only easier on the crew replacing your roof, but it minimizes the chance that a hurricane will land while contractors replace your roof. While tarping is a great solution for passing showers, it’s not strong enough to withstand a major hurricane. A poorly timed storm could damage your roof, leading to complications with your replacement.
There are other disadvantages to getting a roof replacement during hurricane season, including:
- Supply Chain Issues: During hurricane season, the demand for roofing services goes up dramatically, especially if our area has recently seen a major storm. This can slow down the timeline for your roof replacement and raise material costs.
- Crew Availability: In the same way that materials are in high demand during hurricane season, so are roofers. If our crews are out repairing damage from the last storm, it could take longer to schedule your roof replacement.
- Insurance Complications: If your roof replacement has to be paused or delayed because of an incoming storm, it could lead to friction with your homeowners insurance.
For all of these reasons, it’s best to get a roof replacement before hurricane season starts. That said, sometimes that simply isn’t an option. Now that we’ve covered the risks of getting a new roof during hurricane season, let’s talk about why that’s better than putting off your roof replacement.
Reasons Not to Put Off a Roof Replacement
With all of the reasons outlined above, it can be easy to think that you should put off a roof replacement during the summer months. But let us be clear: Getting a roof replacement during hurricane season is better than putting off a roof replacement through hurricane season.
There are a lot of reasons for this. For one thing, if your roof needs replacing, then that means it’s either old or damaged. In either case, you can’t count on it to hold up against severe weather conditions like a hurricane. Waiting to replace your roof just means that your property won’t have adequate protection for the length of hurricane season. On the other hand, getting a new roof during hurricane season only exposes your property to risk for a few days.
Moreover, roofing problems tend to get more expensive with time. Let’s say, for instance, that your old roof starts to leak. While you’re waiting for hurricane season to pass, that leak is going to worsen, and water damage will spread. As this hits your decking, the boards can start to rot and develop mold. This kind of damage is dangerous for your roof and the people living in your home. Repairing this extra damage and replacing damage will only increase your roof replacement costs.
Finally, there is a popular misconception that you can wait until a hurricane damages your roof to get it replaced because insurance will cover the costs. While homeowners insurance usually covers storm damage, this may not work the way that you think. Most homeowners insurance policies prorate your roof coverage to the age and materials of your roof. So if you have a brand new roof that gets destroyed in a hurricane, then yes, your insurance will likely pay for most or all of a replacement.
However, insurance won’t usually pay to replace an old, damaged roof, even one that needs replacing due to a hurricane. So by putting off a roof replacement until after hurricane season, you run all the risks with no real rewards. For our money, the best move is always to replace an old or damaged roof ASAP, regardless of the time of year.
Paying for a Roof Replacement During Hurricane Season
Roof replacements almost never come at a convenient time. But it can be twice as frustrating when you’re short on funds and need a roof replacement during hurricane season. Even in these cases, you shouldn’t put off a roof replacement. Instead, it may be time to explore your roof financing options.
At PITCH, we proudly offer 0% interest roof financing with no required payments for the first 12 months of your loan. This gives homeowners the chance to get the essential roofing services they need, even if it’s not a convenient time. While we can’t completely remove the risk of replacing a roof during hurricane season, we do everything in our power to make roofing easy and convenient.
You can click here to learn more about our roof financing program and fill out the easy form to apply. But if you want to get a roof replacement during hurricane season and don’t need financing, your next step is to sign up for a free, no-obligation roofing estimate!
Get a Free Roof Replacement Cost Estimate
No matter when you get a roof replacement, you should have a complete idea of what you’re paying for and how much it will cost before any work begins. That’s what we provide with our simple and easy roofing estimates. With an itemized quote in your hand, you’ll be able to make an informed decision for your property!
Reach out to our friendly customer service team to start your roof replacement. You can do that by calling us at 727-677-4824 or scheduling your estimate online. We’ll send out a friendly roofing pro to measure your roof and prepare a quote that’s customized to your property and your needs. Alternatively, you can sign up for an online-only estimate to speed up the process and skip the in-person roof inspection! Instead, we’ll use satellite images to measure your roof and prepare a quote.
No matter what roofing services you need or when you need them, count on our crew to come through. As veteran Florida roofers, we’ve replaced plenty of roofs during hurricane season. No matter when you need a roof replacement, count on us to get the job done. Reach out today to get help before the next big storm rolls in!
Heather Ware is an In-House Roofing Specialist at PITCH Roofing. Working daily alongside our internal roofing teams, she translates complex Florida building codes and roofing techniques into clear, actionable advice for homeowners. With 4 years of experience in the Florida roofing industry, her goal is to ensure property owners have the exact facts they need to protect their investments.
