Posts by Brandon Roofing
Hurricane Season Is Open: What to Do Right Now If Your Roof Is Over 15 Years Old
Published June 3, 2026 Hurricane season officially opened on June 1. And while NOAA’s 2026 forecast calls for a below-normal year — 8 to 14 named storms, with a developing El Niño expected to keep activity in check — any single storm that hits Hillsborough County can turn an aging roof into an emergency. If…
Read MoreWhat You Can Legally DIY on a Florida Roof
And What Requires a Permit Every weekend, homeowners across Brandon, Riverview, and Valrico climb ladders to look at loose shingles, sagging gutters, or storm damage — and ask the same question: Can I just fix this myself? The answer in Florida is surprisingly nuanced. State law does allow homeowners to do certain roofing work on…
Read MoreFlorida Building Code Update
Changes Affect Your Next Roof Replacement If you’re planning a roof replacement in Brandon, Riverview, or Valrico this year, the rules have changed — and not in small ways. The Florida Building Code 8th Edition, which took effect on December 31, 2023, introduced the most significant overhaul to residential roofing standards in over a decade.…
Read More30 Days to Hurricane Season:
Tampa Bay Homeowner’s Home Prep Checklist Hurricane season starts June 1 — exactly 19 days from now. If you’re a homeowner in Brandon, Riverview, or Valrico, you’ve probably seen the county emails and the news segments reminding you to stock up on water and batteries. That’s fine advice, but it barely scratches the surface. The…
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