Florida weather is infamously harsh on roofs, and 2024 has seen one of the state’s most active hurricane seasons in history. But our weather patterns are especially hard on mobile homes. This makes it all the more crucial that you get quality services when it comes to roofing for trailer homes.
We’re PITCH Roofing, and as your local roofing experts, we’re here to give you the complete rundown on trailer home roofing. That includes calculating the cost of a mobile home roof replacement, your warranty information, and your material options. Keep reading to prepare for your roof replacement!
Roofing Materials for Trailer Homes
When it comes to mobile home roofing materials, asphalt shingles are the gold standard. They’re affordable, durable, and readily available no matter where you are. Even when you stick with asphalt shingles, though, you still have options to consider when the time comes for your roof replacement.
3-Tab Shingles
For a long time, 3-tab shingles were the most popular roofing material in North America. Made using asphalt, fiberglass, and stone granules, these shingles are cheap to produce and easy to install. The simplicity of their design isn’t all positive, though.
The biggest issue with 3-tab shingles is that they don’t last for very long. In the best-case scenario, you’re not likely to get more than 15 years out of a 3-tab shingle roof in Florida. In the worst-case scenario, any storm with winds over 70 mph could seriously damage your 3-tab shingles.
For people who need the cheapest possible roof, though, 3-tab shingles are a solid option. In most cases, however, we recommend choosing roof financing over a low-quality roofing material. Nobody wants another monthly bill, but when it comes to roofing for trailer homes, it’s often better to have the best protection possible.
Architectural Shingles
The roofing scene changed drastically when architectural (dimensional) shingles hit the market in the 1970s. These are also asphalt shingles and they’re made using the same combination of materials as 3-tab shingles. What makes them different, however, is that they’re twice as thick as 3-tab shingles with more layers, which gives the shingle increased heft and weight.
You’d be surprised what a big difference that makes in roofing for trailer homes. Architectural shingles last 20-25 years on average, even in hurricane-prone Florida. This is in part thanks to their improved wind resistance, which allows them to withstand winds up to 130 mph. The added thickness also improves their water resistance and ability to resist rot!
It’s true that architectural shingles are a bit more expensive than 3-tab shingles. But for the increased longevity of your roof, we think they’re well worth the small price increase.
Roofing Warranties for Mobile Homes
When you’re getting a trailer home roof replacement, it’s important to make sure you’re getting high-quality warranties. This is part of why it’s important to carefully choose your roofers. Some roofers are able to offer much stronger warranties than others, and there are some simple ways to tell when you’ve found good contractors with great warranties.
For one thing, you want to have both material and workmanship warranties. In simple terms, material warranties cover roofing problems caused by defective materials — so if your shingles were damaged due to a flaw in the manufacturing, the manufacturer would have to pay to have them replaced.
Workmanship warranties, on the other hand, apply to the work done by contractors on your roof. For example, if your shingles were incorrectly installed, a workmanship warranty guarantees that your roofers have to cover the costs of fixing your roof installation. Keep in mind that for both of these warranties, acts of God are not covered. This means that if a hurricane tears your roof off your home, you will not have coverage because nobody can guarantee protection against a hurricane.
For all other scenarios, though, having strong warranties is a big help. When picking roofing contractors for trailer homes, look for special accreditations. For example, PITCH is a proud Owens Roofing Preferred Contractor. This means we can offer the strongest warranties on both materials and workmanship. Even better, our workmanship warranties are backed by Owens Corning themselves. So even if PITCH wasn’t around by the time you needed roofing help, your warranties would still be backed by Owens Corning!
Cost of Roofing for Trailer Homes
Everyone wants to know how much their new roof is going to cost. When talking about asphalt shingles, the good news is that these roofing materials are generally very affordable. Of course, your mileage will vary depending on if you get 3-tab or architectural shingles.
3-tab shingles cost between $3 and $6 per square foot. This reflects how quick and easy these are to manufacture and install. Since dimensional shingles are thicker and require more raw materials, architectural shingles cost $5 to $9 per square foot.
This is a substantial difference when calculating your total roof replacement costs. But in the vast majority of cases, we recommend choosing architectural shingles if at all possible. While they come with higher installation costs, these shingles are much better able to protect your home. We’re sensitive to financial concerns, though, which is why we offer roof financing!
PITCH proudly offers 0% roof financing for mobile home roof replacements. This way, you can get the roof you need right now without having to wait to save up the money. The next time a storm blows through your neighborhood, you’ll be glad you invested in higher-quality protection for your mobile home.
Get a Free Quote for a Trailer Home Roof Replacement
If you want to see exactly how much you’ll pay for a new mobile home roof, all you have to do is get a free roofing quote. And when you choose us as your roofers, you can count on the process being quick and easy. At PITCH, we provide comprehensive price estimates that come with no cost to you and no obligation to pick us as your roofers.
Sound good? For your free mobile home roofing estimate, call us at 727-677-4824 or schedule your estimate online. If you’d rather skip the in-person roof inspection, you can even sign up for an online-only estimate using satellite images of your home! Because as local roofers, we consider it our job to provide roofing services in whatever way is most convenient for you.
When it comes to roofing for trailer homes, you really can’t afford to pick unreliable roofers. That doesn’t mean you should rush and pick us as your contractors. But it does mean that it’s a good idea to collect multiple estimates and carefully choose your roofers. In our experience, Floridians tend to recognize the real deal when they see it!
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.
