Roofing Contractor in Lehigh Acres, FL
In Southwest Florida the roof is the part of the house doing the most work. It faces sun, wind-driven rain and hurricane season, and when it fails it takes the ceilings, insulation and drywall with it. DMG Builders LLC is a licensed general contractor (license CGC1537383) and we manage roof replacement and repair in Lehigh Acres and across Lee County, with the roofing installed by licensed roofing subcontractors under our contract.
Roof Systems We Install
- Architectural asphalt shingle — the most common residential choice, with wind ratings suited to the region.
- Standing seam and 5V metal — longer service life, better performance in wind, higher up-front cost.
- Concrete and clay tile — common on Mediterranean-style homes, heavier and requiring adequate structure.
- Flat and low-slope systems — for additions, lanais, porches and commercial buildings.
- Repairs — leak diagnosis, flashing, boots and localized replacement.
The 25 Percent Rule and Why Repairs Get Complicated
Florida code has long included a provision that when more than 25 percent of a roof section is repaired or replaced within a twelve-month period, the entire roof section has to be brought up to current code. The rules around it have been amended in recent years, including provisions that allow repair rather than full replacement where the existing roof was built to a more recent code edition. The practical effect is that the line between a repair and a full replacement is a code question, not just a budget question — and it is worth getting a straight answer before work starts rather than mid-project.
What a Proper Roof Replacement Involves
- Tear-off down to the deck, with the deck inspected for rot and damaged sheathing replaced.
- Re-nailing the deck to current fastening requirements, which is inspected.
- Secondary water barrier — sealed deck, required on replacements in this region.
- Underlayment rated for the system being installed.
- Flashing, drip edge, valleys and penetrations — where most leaks actually originate.
- Roof covering installed to the manufacturer’s Florida Product Approval, which the inspector will check.
- Inspections and permit closeout.
Product approval documentation matters more than homeowners expect. Every component has an approval number tied to a tested assembly, and installing outside that assembly voids both the approval and often the warranty. It is also what the inspector is looking at.
Insurance, Wind Mitigation and Permits
Roof age and construction drive homeowners insurance in Florida more than almost anything else. A completed replacement usually supports a wind mitigation inspection, which documents features such as roof deck attachment, roof-to-wall connections and secondary water barrier — the items carriers price against. Every replacement requires a Lee County permit and passes through in-progress and final inspections. We handle both.
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing scopes are performed by licensed specialty subcontractors working under our general contract, as Florida law requires. You still have one contract, one schedule and one point of contact — ours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most single-family homes are one to three days of tear-off and installation, with permitting and inspection scheduling around it. Tile and complex rooflines take longer.
Should I repair or replace?
It depends on the age of the roof, how widespread the damage is and what the 25 percent rule requires for your specific situation. We will tell you honestly when a repair is the right call.
Do you work with insurance claims?
We provide itemized scopes and documentation your adjuster needs and perform the repair work. We do not negotiate claims for you — that is a licensed public adjuster’s role.
Is metal worth the extra cost over shingle?
Often, if you are staying in the house. Metal costs more up front and generally lasts substantially longer with better wind performance. If you are selling in two years the math changes.
Do you re-roof in Fort Myers and Cape Coral?
Yes, throughout Lee County, plus Collier and Charlotte County.
We provide this service across Southwest Florida: Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Naples.
Free Estimates
Call (239) 295-3680.