Dec 02 2020

The Difference Between Cheap & Affordable Roofing

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We’re going to start this article off by admitting that we’re not the cheapest roofing company in Tampa. That’s intentional. Our goal is to offer quality, affordable roofing. We use quality products and do the job not only following state law, but also manufacturer and industry guidelines. That may mean that it takes a bit longer for us to properly install your roof than a budget roofer. However, it also means that your roof will last longer and look better.

Reasons for Variables in Roofing Estimates

A roof replacement estimate can vary by thousands of dollars. Some of that difference is in the type of roofing material. Most people know that metal and tile roofing cost more than asphalt shingles. Not everyone realizes that there are different types of asphalt shingles that have a difference in cost as well. A three-tab shingle installation is always cheaper than an architectural shingle roof replacement. Three-tab shingles are thinner, have less material in them and as a result have a shorter life expectancy. An architectural shingle will last as much as twice as long, with most including impact and wind resistant technology and some with stain resistant technology.

Proper Installation Costs More

No matter what roofing material you’ve chosen, you want it installed properly. That means you should insist upon a total tear off, which costs more than an overlay. Your roofing company should propose a synthetic underlayment. They should use roofing nails that resist rusting and are intended for your roofing material. If you are getting an asphalt roof, they should use a starter strip of shingles, not a standard sheet. All of these things make a difference in whether the manufacturer will honor their warranty should there be an issue with the product.

A Cheap Roof Doesn’t Last

Which is truly more affordable roofing? One that costs less to install today but requires constant repair and replacing sooner or a roof that is installed properly, using quality materials and lasts as long as it was designed to last? When you call Suncoast Roofing Solutions for your new roof, we’ll use the right installation method the manufacturer recommends. We always do things like using starter strips for and roofing nails and we’ll stand behind our work. A cheap roof will cost you more in the long run. Choose Suncoast Roofing Solutions for your roof replacement whether you want an asphalt, metal or tile roof. Reach us by calling (813) 283-2544 or filling out our contact form.

Suncoast Roofing Solutions

4.5

Neen James

11:51 19 Nov 19

Doug and Jay were responsive and quickly sent a team member to investigate our issue and schedule the repair - thank you for your timeliness and responsiveness to texts and emails. Highly recommend.

Greg Maurer

13:13 11 Nov 19

Jay and his team demonstrated exceptional professionalism while repairing my roof. Jay always made a point to keep me in the loop during the process, and I was always able to get ahold of him if I had questions. Jay gave a very fair price and finished the job quickly. I waited a few months to post this just to see how the repair would hold up with the rain...but we’re still high and dry over here! Would definitely recommend/rehire. Thanks Jay and the Suncoast Roofing team!

deanna fox

20:52 30 Sep 19

Tile roof that had a recurring leak was our issue when my husband contacted Jay. Jay cam down a few time to address the leak which was ultimately fixed by the fastidious work of Ivan on the roof. Fairly priced Easy to work with

Kristy Darragh

20:35 16 Sep 19

The best of the best! I have been referring Suncoast Roofing to all my clients for years. They offer great workmanship, complete their job as scheduled and stand behind their work. Would highly recommend them.

Greg Capone

18:43 01 Sep 19

This is the only roofing company I will ever use easy to do business with always on time very fair

Gary Burden

19:32 30 Aug 19

Amazing to find a company in the "Service" business that understands what Customer Service is all about. Fast response time, actually showed up on time and completed the work above and beyond our expectations. Well worth the price for quality workmanship. Thank you Doug and Jay!

Reception Desk

14:40 28 Aug 19

Honest opinion, excellent customer service and really good work! Jay was great to work with. Highly recommend.

Susanne Carter

02:18 16 Aug 19

We bought a house that needed several roofing repairs. Suncoast communicated well with us, gave us a reasonable estimate, and did a very thorough job. We were very pleased with their professionalism.

Fern McCubbins

17:53 30 May 19

Suncoast Roofing Solutions installed a new tile roof on my home a couple of years ago and did a perfect job. Recently I had a problem with my rusted chimney cap, Jay Henderson took care of having a new cap custom made and installed. Again, beautiful work and done in a timely manner!!!

Ralph Bahr

19:26 24 May 19

2-weeks & still no estimate, Doug Ford called 2 days ago ,leaves message ,the office people gave wrong phone # Has trouble finding G.C. for tear off & then they will put new roof on.Never dealt with or seen roofing company that doesn't do all work!Poor excuses and lame business practices,you could have come by and explained in person!Will never use or recommend to anyone! I don't call you,you respond by calling back until you reach me or you stop by if it was really true that your office girl gave you the wrong phone #,those excuses you give,when you finally gave,are "LAME" & "CHILDISH" You never even made an effort to see if you could do any repairs in the first place,again "LAME" You really do need to UP your business ethics and be more honest! You should have just came out and said, "You did not want to do the work or could not do the work" in the first place instead of making me wait 2 1/2 weeks (with a leaking roof)to finally get a response from you! SHAME ON YOU !

Christopher Smoak

02:11 28 Mar 19

Suncoast was prompt and got the job done. I searched multiple companies to fix my chimney cap. Unfortunately for me, not easy to find someone who can fabricate and install. Doug and Jay came out the next day to estimate. Each call and/or email was responded to same day. When’s the last time you had a roofing company with clear and professional communication! Great job gentlemen. Thank you for your service.

Thomas McDonald

23:00 06 Mar 19

Had a leak in 15yr old shingle roof on a 100yr old house. Prompt replies, great pricing, and expert repair job. No upselling and very informative on roof status. Will definitely return to them when we need a new roof, which will probably be soon. Followup. After the initial repair, it took a while to rain and when it did there was a leak in the same place. Suncoast came, re-examined, and did additional work to get it water-tight. This took 2 more times but they finally got it done. All at no additional charge! Really responsible service. I stay by my claim that when I need a new roof, Suncoast is the company to go with.

Bill Pecora

16:37 10 Oct 18

I very highly recommend Suncoast Roofing Solutions. They have replaced two tile roofs for me. Both jobs were done with the latest technology, with skilled crews and with proper cleanup at the end. They provided the extra touches that resulted in very high customer satisfaction.

Dan Reichmuth

16:42 08 Oct 18

Suncoast has been awesome! They did a great job with our tile roof replacement and helped when we renovated our pool cage!! David the sales rep is the best and really helped facilitate everything. They are the best!!!

Adam Nebrich

18:08 21 Sep 18

Highest possible recommendation for Suncoast Roofing Solutions. Every aspect of working with them exceeded my expectations. Clean, professional, and courteous, all coupled with workmanship that I haven't before experienced from a roofing contractor. I will never again use a different company for roof work in the Tampa Bay Area. Please feel free to contact me through google if you'd like details about my experience with them. Again, they have earned my highest recommendation.

William Prickett

23:21 12 Jul 17

Excellent job. Price competitively, on time and quality workmanship.

Steven Slivers

12:35 11 Jul 17

Start to finish in 2 days. Great job.

Donovan Myrie, Ph.D.

18:54 23 Feb 17

We were preparing to sell our home and needed a new roof; our realtor recommended Suncoast Roofing and we found some other roofers on our own. No comparison- Suncoast had a very competitive price, in fact they came in just a bit under their initial assessment. Our roof was in really good condition so we weren't hit with any surprises; Doug did explain to us not only the best case scenario, but what the associated costs could be with a worst case scenario. That's good to know in terms of budgeting. The work was done fast, the crew was courteous and neat, and the price was more than fair. Suncoast pulled all the permits and followed up with a final inspection with the city. Would I use them again- absolutely. Now if we could only get them to come up to Central Florida to put a roof on our new property. You know Doug, it's not too late to change your mind about that Orlando job... =)

Don Hamilton

12:55 23 Feb 17

Suncoast has replaced my tile roof. Their pricing was competitive, their work was excellent, they were very efficient. I highly recommend them

April Sumner

18:31 03 Nov 16

When I received an email from my Insurance Company, that I had some shingles that needed repair on my rental property asap, or they would cancel my insurance, I immediately started doing some research on the best company to do the job. Jay Henderson with Suncoast Roofing Solutions is the guy to call! Not only did he return my call right away, but he made himself readily available for my emergency problem. Although I received calls from other companies, I really liked that Jay assessed my problem right away, didn't try to sell me on anything else, and promised that the issue could be completed earlier than the time frame I gave him. He was very respectful of my tenants and even fixed a few other minor issues that he saw. He was great with his communication, contacting me through phone calls, text, and email. A few days later, I received the invoice and told to remit payment at my earliest convenience. I will definitely use them again, should I need any more repairs.

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The Difference Between Cheap & Affordable Roofing

Reasons for Variables in Roofing Estimates

Proper Installation Costs More

A Cheap Roof Doesn’t Last

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