Commercial Roofing · Tampa Bay
Commercial roofing in Tampa Bay
Commercial roofing is a logistics problem as much as a roofing one: tenants, parking, deliveries, HOA notice periods, and a building that has to keep operating while the roof comes off.
Step 1 of 2
Pricing your roof…
One momentGot it — an estimator will call.
They will want to walk the roof: the drainage, the access and the deck are what price a flat system, and none of it shows up from the air.
One contract, one company responsible — JAC is a licensed general contractor as well as a roofer.
Got it — we have your details.
You are outside Tampa Bay and Central Florida, so this is a call rather than a price. Someone will tell you straight whether we can get to you.
If we cannot, we will say so and point you at someone who can. A roofer who drives two hours to a job is a roofer who is not there when it leaks.
Got it — we have your details.
A roofer from the Tampa Bay office will call you to book your free inspection. You get the same written roof report, photographed slope by slope, and a fixed price once someone has actually been on the roof.
We do not show an instant price on the Gulf Coast. The aerial pricing tool only covers Central Florida, and a number we cannot stand behind is worse than no number at all.
- 1Drop in your address. Street and number is plenty.
- 2We call down the satellite. It photographs your roof from orbit while you wait.
- 3An estimator calls you with the price. Shingle, metal or flat — a real number for your roof, not a screen guess.
Nobody turns up unannounced. An estimator calls you at a time you agree to, with the price.
Commercial Roofing in Tampa Bay
Gulf Coast commercial work is low-slope membrane on buildings that are often close enough to the water to have taken surge as well as wind. Access and staging are tighter on the beach and island commercial stock than anywhere inland, and we phase so every unit is dried in before we leave each night.
The housing stock here
The Gulf Coast housing stock is old by Florida standards. Median build years across the towns we cover run from 1969 in St. Petersburg to the mid-eighties in Tampa, which means a great many of these roofs are on their second or third covering rather than their first.
What the code asks for
Most of this coast sits inside the wind-borne debris region. All of Pinellas County does, at a locally amended 145 mph countywide, and the line through Hillsborough runs just east of downtown Tampa. That changes the assembly, not just the shingle: secondary water barrier, the fastening schedule, and coastal-grade metal and fasteners within a mile or two of the water.
The storms this market is working through
Helene and Milton in 2024 are the events this market is still working through. Helene set all-time surge records at both the Clearwater Beach and St. Petersburg gauges, and Milton gusted to 96 mph at Tampa International. Surge and wind are different perils on a policy, and the distinction decides what a claim covers.
Typical Florida range: Modified bitumen $5–$9 per square foot installed, TPO $6–$11; phased multi-building work is quoted per building. A market range for comparison, not a quote — the free inspection produces your number.
Where we do this work
Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, Land O'Lakes, Odessa, New Port Richey, Spring Hill, Sarasota, Palmetto, Bradenton, Largo, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Lutz, Plant City, Palm Harbor, Zephyrhills
Tampa Bay is our Gulf Coast division, working out of 16921 Gunn Hwy A, Odessa, FL 33556 on (813) 920-9644, covering Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Manatee and Sarasota counties.
Not in Tampa Bay? Commercial Roofing in Greater Orlando, or see Commercial Roofing across Florida.
Commercial Roofing questions, answered
What commercial roof systems do you install?
Single-ply TPO, modified bitumen, metal, and tile or shingle on residential-style multi-family. The right system depends on slope, deck type, how much foot traffic the roof gets and what the mechanical layout looks like.
What does a commercial roof cost?
Modified bitumen typically runs $5–$9 per square foot installed and TPO $6–$11, with the range driven by insulation thickness, deck condition, tear-off versus recover, and how much mechanical equipment has to be worked around. Mod-bit is the cheaper of the two — worth knowing before anyone quotes you a single blended number. Multi-building work is priced per building.
Can you phase the work across a community?
Yes — that's the normal way we run condo and townhome projects. Building by building, with notice to residents, and every roof dried in before the crew leaves for the day.
Do you work with property managers and HOA boards?
Routinely. We'll walk the roofs, provide a written condition report per building, and give you a phased proposal with a schedule you can put in front of owners.
How long does a commercial flat roof last in Florida?
Less than the warranty suggests. A TPO membrane carries a 20–30 year warranty but realistically gives 15–20 years in Florida, and InterNACHI's Florida chart is harsher still at 10–12. Modified bitumen runs 10–20. UV is the limiting factor and reflective membranes hold up noticeably better.
Are you licensed and insured for commercial work?
Yes — JAC Builders holds a certified general contractor licence (CGC1531030) and a certified roofing licence (CCC1334352), both state-level certifications valid throughout Florida.
Questions people ask before they call
- What should I do first after hurricane roof damage?Make the house safe, stop further water entry, then document everything before it is disturbed. In that order.
- How does a roof insurance claim work in Florida?A Florida homeowner's policy covers sudden, accidental damage — a named storm, wind, hail, a tree — and does not cover age, wear or a roof that.
- How much does a roof replacement cost in Florida?Florida roofs are priced per square — 100 square feet of roof surface — and a single-storey 2,000 square foot home is usually 22–26 squares.
What Tampa Bay homeowners say
4.9 out of 5 from 294 Google reviews on our Tampa Bay profile, as of October 2026 — 439 across both divisions. Every review below is a real one.
“JAC set a whole new standard for contractor work! Their roof installation was remarkably fast, completely hassle-free, and top-tier quality from day one to completion. Working with Reggie was pure Joy and the final result is a beautiful roof that transformed our home. Couldn't be happier!”
“JAC replaced my roof in late June. The job they did was absolutely fantastic. Not just that, but they did the entire job, start to finish, in one day! The team was thorough, organized, professional and courteous. Their workmanship surpassed my expectations. Many thanks to JAC for a job well done.”
“I had an excellent experience with JAC Builders. Dylan Basalari walked me through the whole process and was very helpful in every aspect. And Alyson came to run the crew making sure everything was completed and picked up. After everything was approved, they were in and out and picked up in a day and a half. The roof turned out spectacular!! Thank you PAC Builders for doing an exceptional job!! I recommend them to anyone.”
“We had an excellent experience with this roofing company from start to finish. Reggie and Sonny were both a pleasure to work with, but I especially want to highlight how attentive and supportive Reggie was throughout the entire process. We were going through a significant life transition at the time, and his patience, understanding, and clear communication made everything so much easier for us. They also did an amazing job helping us navigate the insurance process, which can be overwhelming, but they guided us every step of the way and made sure everything stayed on track. The quality of the work on our new roof is outstanding, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. On top of that, the crew arrived and completed the entire job in just one day, which was incredibly impressive and convenient for our family. If you’re looking for a reliable, professional, and compassionate team, I highly recommend this company!”
“my wife and I are very happy with the roof replacement job done by the JAC builders inc . they are very responsible . punctual . had a great crew of roof installers . my wife and I did nothing toward the project . JAC builders and Mr Reggie Robinson took care of every aspect of the job . permissions materials . installation , cleaning and making shure that my solar cells were removed and reinstalled at the conclusion of the job . I recommend JAC Buiders inc to every homeowner that needs the roof replaced. Great Job Reggie and his crews 100% satisfied Juan and juanita homeowners”
Where we work
JAC Builders — Gulf Coast Division
- Tampa
- St. Petersburg
- Clearwater
- Brandon
- Riverview
- Wesley Chapel
- Land O'Lakes
- Odessa
- New Port Richey
- Spring Hill
- Sarasota
- Palmetto
- Bradenton
- Largo
- Apollo Beach
- Ruskin
- Lutz
- Plant City
- Palm Harbor
- Zephyrhills
Also serving Valrico, Trinity, Westchase, Dunedin, Seminole, Hudson, Brooksville.
Free roof inspection. Written report. No obligation.
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–12pm · storm and active-leak calls answered after hours. Call Tampa Bay on (813) 920-9644 — or send your address and we'll come and look at it.