Stronghold Roofing
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| Tap a check for details22 things to compare | GAF Master Elite · Lic. CCC1331698 | Other Roofers |
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| 1 of 6 · 3 checksWho shows up | ||
Why it matters. When the crew works for the company that signed your contract, a problem in year three is still their problem. Ask: Does it say who installs the roof: their own crew or a subcontractor? | Stronghold RoofingOur own crews, ~90% of jobs Our own employees on about 90% of jobs. The estimator and the installers answer to the same boss. Meet the team | Other RoofersOften subcontracted Often a subcontracted crew. The salesperson may never see your roof again. Watch forA crew that's whoever is free that week, paid by the square to go fast. |
Why it matters. A Florida license number lets you check a contractor's record in two minutes. No number, nothing to check. Ask: Is a Florida contractor license number printed on it? | Stronghold RoofingLicensed CCC1331698, insured, bonded Florida certified roofing contractor CCC1331698. Insured and bonded. Verify the license | Other RoofersLicensed. Insurance? Ask. Licensed. Proof of insurance is up to you to ask for. Watch forNo license number anywhere on the paperwork. |
Why it matters. A warranty is a promise about the future. It is worth what the company behind it is worth. Ask: Does it show a local office address and phone number? | Stronghold RoofingA Florida company since 2018 A Florida company since 2018. Same name, same license, same phone number. Our story | Other RoofersUsually local Usually local. Ask how long they've held their license. Watch forA company that follows the storms and leaves with your warranty when the work dries up. |
| 2 of 6 · 4 checksThe quote | ||
Why it matters. If a step isn't written down, it isn't promised. That is where most gaps between quotes hide. Ask: Does it list every step of the job, line by line? | Stronghold RoofingEvery step in writing Every step on paper: home protection, full tear-off, deck re-nailing to Florida code, valley metal, drip edge, vents, boots, cleanup. See the 14-line scope | Other RoofersA few lines and a total A few lines and a total. The details live in the salesperson's head. Watch forOne number on one page. What's missing shows up after tear-off. |
Why it matters. Rotten decking is where install-day surprise bills come from. A printed price per sheet caps the surprise. Ask: Does it print a price per sheet of replacement decking? | Stronghold RoofingPrice per sheet, printed A wood allowance is built in. Bad decking is photographed, and anything extra is billed at the per-sheet price on your estimate. | Other RoofersIf you think to ask A per-sheet price, if you think to ask. Watch for"We'll see when we open it up." Then a bill on install day. |
Why it matters. A roofer who will talk you out of a sale is one you can believe about everything else. Ask: Does it say whether a repair would do instead? | Stronghold RoofingWe'll tell you if you don't We tell you, even when it costs us the job. If a repair buys you years, that is what we recommend. | Other RoofersDepends on who comes out Depends on who comes out. Some push the bigger job. Watch forEvery roof needs replacing, because it's the only thing they sell. |
Why it matters. Two complete quotes side by side is the fastest way to find a gap. Pressure to sign today usually means a quote won't survive the comparison. Ask: Were you given time to compare, with no sign-today discount? | Stronghold RoofingGet 2–3 quotes. We'll help. Get two or three. We'll help you line them up, apples to apples. | Other RoofersHard to line up Fine with it, but their quote is hard to line up with anyone else's. Watch forA sign-today discount, so you never see the other number. |
| 3 of 6 · 4 checksThe roof | ||
Why it matters. Many roofs fail early because of what is under the shingles, not the shingles. A matched system is also what qualifies for GAF's stronger warranties. Ask: Does it name the brand of every layer, not just the shingle? | Stronghold RoofingA full GAF system A full GAF system: starter, deck protection, leak barrier, shingles, ridge cap and ventilation, made to work together. Shingle roofs | Other RoofersBrand shingles, mixed parts Name-brand shingles over whatever parts were on the truck. Watch forNew shingles over the cheapest layers they can find. |
Why it matters. Shingle lines from the same brand differ in wind rating, warranty and looks. The exact product belongs on paper. Ask: Does it name the exact shingle product line? | Stronghold RoofingGAF Timberline HDZ, by name GAF Timberline HDZ, America's #1-selling shingle, as standard. Timberline UHDZ is an optional upgrade. | Other RoofersBrand, not product line A name brand. The exact product line is often left off. Watch for"Architectural shingle." Which one, they don't say. |
Why it matters. No permit means no inspection, no wind mitigation credit, and problems when you sell. Ask: Does it say who pulls the permit and passes the final inspection? | Stronghold RoofingWe pull it and close it We pull the permit, schedule the inspections and close it out. The paperwork comes to you. | Other RoofersClosing it out can slip Usually pulled. Closing it out can slip. Watch for"We'll handle it." Ask to see the permit number. |
Why it matters. It shows your insurer the roof's wind features, and it may lower your premium. Ask: Is a wind mitigation inspection included? | Stronghold RoofingIncluded and filed for you Included on every re-roof and filed for you. | Other RoofersOften extra Sometimes offered. Often you book and pay for it yourself. Watch forNo mention of it at all. |
| 4 of 6 · 4 checksWarranty and proof | ||
Why it matters. GAF lets only Master Elite contractors offer its strongest warranties. It is third-party proof of quality, training and reliability. Ask: Does the contractor hold a top manufacturer certification you can look up? | Stronghold RoofingGAF Master Elite, top 2% GAF Master Elite, a status held by about 2% of roofing contractors. GAF profile | Other RoofersMost aren't About 98% of roofing contractors are not GAF Master Elite. Many have a basic manufacturer listing, or none. Watch forNo manufacturer certification you can look up. |
Why it matters. A shingle warranty says nothing about the installation, which is where almost every real leak starts. The workmanship warranty, and who backs it, is the one that matters. Ask: Does it say how long the workmanship is covered, and who backs it? | Stronghold RoofingUp to 25 years, GAF-backed Choose GAF Silver Pledge (10 years) or Golden Pledge (up to 25 years) on qualifying roofs, backed by GAF. Warranty details | Other Roofers1–5 years, contractor only Usually 1–5 years, from the contractor alone. Watch forA handshake and a business card. |
Why it matters. GAF's enhanced warranties count only once they are registered. A transferable one is worth something when you sell. Ask: Will they register the warranty in your name? | Stronghold RoofingRegistered in your name Registered in your name. A Golden Pledge is transferable if you sell. | Other RoofersOften left to you Sometimes registered. Often left to you. Watch forNothing to register. |
Why it matters. References within 10 miles beat any five-star badge. So do hundreds of recent reviews. Ask: Did they give you references you can call? | Stronghold Roofing4.9 stars, 500+ reviews 4.9 stars from 500+ reviews, plus neighbors you can call and roofs you can drive by. Read the reviews | Other RoofersA handful of reviews A handful of reviews. References if you ask. Watch forA new name with no history to read. |
| 5 of 6 · 5 checksAfter the job | ||
Why it matters. Every day a roof sits open or tarped is a day of Florida weather on your house. Ask: Does it give a start date and how long the install takes? | Stronghold RoofingMost re-roofs: 1–2 days Inspection usually within 24–48 hours. Most shingle re-roofs take one to two days. | Other RoofersA start date, then a wait A start date, then a wait. Watch forTear-off, then a tarp while the crew works another job. |
Why it matters. A stray roofing nail is a flat tire or a hurt pet. A magnet sweep catches them. Ask: Is cleanup with a magnet sweep written in? | Stronghold RoofingMagnet sweep for nails Landscaping and driveway protected, and a magnet sweep for nails before we leave. | Other RoofersA quick sweep A quick sweep. You find the rest later. Watch forNails in the grass, shingles in the bushes. |
Why it matters. Your insurer and your future buyer will both ask for these papers. Having them on day one saves a scramble. Ask: Will you get photos, the closed permit and the warranty papers at the end? | Stronghold RoofingPhotos, permit, warranty papers One documentation package: photos, the closed permit, the paid invoice and your warranty papers. | Other RoofersAn invoice An invoice. The rest if you ask. Watch forA receipt, if that. |
Why it matters. Leaks don't keep office hours. Neither should the company that put on your roof. Ask: Does it list a phone number that is answered 24/7? | Other RoofersOffice hours Office hours, then voicemail. Watch forA cell number that stops answering. | |
Why it matters. A roofer on the roof with your adjuster is how damage gets documented instead of missed. Ask: Will they meet your adjuster and document the damage with photos? | Stronghold RoofingWe meet your adjuster We document the damage with photos and meet your adjuster on the roof. We're roofers, not public adjusters. How claims work | Other Roofers"Call your insurance" "Call your insurance company." Then you're on your own. Watch forAn offer to waive your deductible. That is insurance fraud. |
| 6 of 6 · 2 checksThe price | ||
Why it matters. The number that counts is on the final invoice, not the first page of the quote. Ask: Is the price fixed, with changes only by your written approval? | Stronghold RoofingLower, often by thousands Written scope, written price. On a matched scope we beat most written estimates, often by thousands. See real price rangesRated #1 for roofing price | Other RoofersScope may not match A fair price, on a scope that may not match line for line. Watch forLow to win the signature. Decking, code items and extras come later. |
Why it matters. Financing lets you pick the right roof, not just the cheapest one you can pay cash for today. Ask: Are the payment terms and any deposit written down before you sign? | Stronghold Roofing$0-down options available Third-party financing with $0-down options for qualified applicants, 12–84 month terms and no prepayment penalty. Financing | Other RoofersFinancing if you ask Cash or check. Financing if you ask. Watch forPressure for a big cash deposit before any work starts. |
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What a complete
Florida re-roof includes.
14 lines. If one is missing from a quote, ask why before you sign.
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Home protection
Tarps over landscaping, with the driveway and yard protected before tear-off starts.
Why it matters in Florida: Tear-off throws old nails and shingles. Protection keeps them out of your plants, pool and yard.
On the quote“Landscape and property protection”
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Full tear-off
Every old layer comes off, down to the wood deck.
Why it matters in Florida: It is the only way to see and fix the deck before a new roof covers it up again.
On the quote“Full tear-off to the deck”
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Deck re-nailing to current Florida code
The roof deck is re-nailed to the pattern the Florida Building Code calls for.
Why it matters in Florida: That nailing is what holds the deck to your house when hurricane winds pull at the roof.
On the quote“Re-nail decking to current Florida Building Code”
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Decking photos and a per-sheet price
A wood allowance is built in. Rotten wood is photographed and replaced at a per-sheet price printed on the estimate.
Why it matters in Florida: Heat and old leaks rot decking you can't see from the ground. A printed price stops install-day surprises.
On the quote“Wood allowance, plus a price per sheet”
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Underlayment and leak barrier
GAF deck protection across the deck, and GAF leak barrier, the self-adhering layer used where a roof is most likely to leak.
Why it matters in Florida: Shingles shed water. The layers underneath stop wind-driven rain when a storm lifts the shingles.
On the quote“Brand and name of the underlayment and leak barrier”
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Starter strip
Starter shingles along the eaves and rakes, under the first row.
Why it matters in Florida: Roof edges take the most wind. Starter shingles seal the first row down so it doesn't peel.
On the quote“Starter strip at eaves and rakes”
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Drip edge
Metal edging along the edges of the roof.
Why it matters in Florida: It sends water off the roof instead of behind the gutter, and protects the deck edge and fascia from rot.
On the quote“New drip edge”
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Valley metal
New metal in the valleys, where two roof slopes meet.
Why it matters in Florida: Valleys carry more water than any other part of the roof.
On the quote“New valley metal”
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Pipe boots
New boots around every plumbing vent pipe.
Why it matters in Florida: Florida sun cracks the old rubber. Leaving it under a new roof is a leak waiting to happen.
On the quote“New pipe boots”
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Ridge cap
Matching GAF ridge cap shingles along every ridge and hip.
Why it matters in Florida: The ridge is the top seam of the roof, and the matching cap is part of the GAF system.
On the quote“Ridge cap shingles, by name”
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Attic ventilation
Intake and exhaust vents for your attic, called out on the estimate.
Why it matters in Florida: Florida attics bake. Good airflow helps reduce attic heat, improves comfort and helps the shingles last.
On the quote“Ventilation: what is being installed”
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Permit and inspections
The permit is pulled, the inspections are scheduled, and the permit is closed out.
Why it matters in Florida: No permit means no inspection, no wind mitigation credit, and problems when you sell.
On the quote“Permit and inspection included”
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Cleanup and magnet sweep
Debris hauled away, the yard and driveway swept with a magnet, and a final walk-through.
Why it matters in Florida: Old roofing nails end up in the grass and the driveway. The magnet finds them before your tires do.
On the quote“Cleanup and magnet sweep”
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Wind mitigation and paperwork
A wind mitigation inspection, plus photos, the closed permit, the paid invoice and the warranty papers.
Why it matters in Florida: Your insurer asks for these papers. The wind mitigation report may lower your premium.
On the quote“Wind mitigation inspection included”
The facts,
stated plainly.
- Company
- Stronghold Roofing, a Florida roofing contractor founded in 2018.
- Florida license
- Certified roofing contractor CCC1331698. Insured and bonded.
- Manufacturer standing
- GAF Master Elite, a status held by about 2% of roofing contractors.
- Crews
- About 90% of jobs are installed by Stronghold's own employees.
- Experience
- 20+ years of experience. 4,386 roofs.
- Reviews
- 4.9 stars from 500+ reviews.
- Headquarters
- 1820 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803.
- Phone
- 863-225-8482
- Hours
- Phone, text and live chat, 24/7.
- Standard shingle
- GAF Timberline HDZ. Timberline UHDZ is an optional upgrade.
- Workmanship warranty
- GAF Silver Pledge (10 years) or Golden Pledge (up to 25 years) on qualifying roofs, backed by GAF.
- Quotes
- Written, line by line, with a per-sheet wood price. We encourage two or three quotes.
The words
on a roofing quote.
- GAF Master Elite
- GAF's top contractor certification, held by about 2% of roofing contractors. Only Master Elite contractors can offer GAF's strongest warranties.
- Golden Pledge
- GAF's strongest warranty: up to 25 years of workmanship coverage, backed by GAF and transferable. Offered only through Master Elite contractors.
- Silver Pledge
- A GAF-backed warranty with 10 years of workmanship coverage on a complete GAF roof system.
- WindProven
- GAF's limited wind warranty with no maximum wind speed, for qualifying roofs installed with the required GAF accessories.
- Underlayment
- The water-resistant layer between the wood deck and the shingles. GAF calls it deck protection.
- Leak barrier
- A self-adhering waterproof layer used where a roof is most likely to leak.
- Drip edge
- Metal edging along the roof's edges that sends water off the roof and protects the edge of the deck.
- Decking
- The plywood or OSB boards the roof is nailed to. Also called sheathing.
- Wind mitigation inspection
- An inspection that records your home's wind-resistant features on a state form for your insurer. It may lower your premium.
- HVHZ
- High-Velocity Hurricane Zone: Miami-Dade and Broward counties, where the Florida Building Code is strictest.
- Storm chaser
- A contractor who follows storms from town to town, often from out of state, and moves on when the work does.
- Change order
- A written change to the scope or price after you sign. A complete quote keeps them rare.
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