You’ve decided the old roof has to go. Now the questions are practical ones. How long will the crew be at your house? What happens if they find rotten wood? Do you need to be home, and what about the car in the driveway and the boxes in the attic? Roof installation in Kissimmee doesn’t have to feel like a black box, and you should know what to expect before the first truck pulls up.
APC Roofing has installed roofs across Central Florida since 2017. We’re GAF Certified, licensed in Florida (CCC1337030) and insured, and your inspection and estimate are free. Call 407-270-1129 to have every slope measured.
Before installation day
A little preparation makes the day go smoother for you.
Clear the driveway and the edges of the house. Move cars out of the way, along with patio furniture, grills and potted plants near the walls.
Cover what’s in the attic. Tearing off an old roof shakes the whole house. Dust and bits of old roofing can fall through gaps in the attic boards, so cover anything stored up there or move it out.
Take down wall hangings. Pictures and shelves on top-floor walls can rattle loose from the vibration.
Plan for pets and kids. It’s loud, and there’s a lot of activity around the house. Many families keep pets inside a quiet room or with a friend for the day.
Think about the pool enclosure and landscaping. If you have a screened pool cage or delicate plants right under the roof edge, point them out during the estimate so the work can be planned around them.
Roof installation in Kissimmee, step by step
Every roof is a little different, but a sound shingle installation follows the same basic order.
1. Tear-off down to the deck
The old roofing comes off completely, down to the plywood or boards underneath. That’s the only way to see the condition of the wood the new roof will be fastened to.
2. Deck inspection and repair
Soft, rotted or delaminated boards get replaced. A nail driven into crumbling wood holds nothing, so this step decides how well the new roof stays on in a storm. Your estimate should explain how any decking replacement is handled and priced, so a surprise here doesn’t become a surprise on the bill.
3. Underlayment
A water-resistant underlayment goes over the whole deck. In valleys and around chimneys and walls, a self-adhering membrane adds extra protection where water runs heaviest. Synthetic underlayment has largely replaced old felt paper because it’s lighter and much harder to tear.
4. Metal edging and starter strip
Drip edge goes along the eaves and rakes so water sheds into the gutter instead of onto the fascia. A starter strip along the bottom edge puts a line of sealant right where wind tries to lift the first row of shingles.
5. Flashing and pipe boots
Wherever the roof meets a wall, a chimney or a pipe, new flashing and boots go in. Old flashing reused on a new roof is a common source of leaks a few years later.
6. Shingles
The shingles go on with the nailing pattern the manufacturer specifies, which matters a lot for wind resistance in hurricane country. Nails need to land in the marked zone on each shingle so they catch the layer below.
7. Ridge caps, cleanup and a final look
Matching cap shingles finish the ridges and hips. Then the site gets cleaned up and the roof gets a final check before the job is called done.
Shingles, metal, tile and flat sections
The steps above describe a shingle roof, the most common choice in Kissimmee. Our shingle roof installation in Kissimmee page covers shingle options in more detail.
Metal and tile installations follow the same idea of a sound deck, good underlayment and careful flashing, but the details differ, and tile roofs take longer. Low, nearly flat areas over porches and additions get a membrane such as TPO roofing, because shingles aren’t made for that little slope.
How long does it take?
Many residential shingle roofs are finished in a single day. Bigger homes, steep or complicated roofs, tile and metal jobs, and roofs with a lot of rotted decking take longer. Summer afternoon storms can also shift the schedule, since nobody should be installing a roof in a downpour. You’ll get a realistic timeline with your estimate.
Permits and paperwork
A full roof installation typically needs a permit and a final inspection. When it’s done, keep the permit record, the product information and your contract together. Insurers often ask for proof of a roof’s age, and buyers ask when you sell.
What a new roof won’t change
A new roof stops leaks and protects the structure. It won’t fix undersized gutters, old insulation or wiring in the attic. If any of those need attention, you’ll hear about it so you can plan for it separately. Gutters are something we install, and it often makes sense to do them right after the roof.
How it works
- Book your free inspection. Call 407-270-1129 or request a free online estimate.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. Photos, a recommendation with the reasons behind it and a written estimate that lists every part of the job.
- Your roof gets installed and the site gets cleaned up. Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
Still deciding whether you need a new roof at all? Start with our roof replacement in Kissimmee page.
Roof installation questions
Do I need to be home during the installation?
Not necessarily. Someone should be reachable by phone in case a question comes up, and the gates and driveway should be accessible.
Is it safe to stay in the house?
Yes, though it’s loud. Some people work from a room on the far side of the house or head out for the day.
What happens if storm damage is part of the job?
You file your own claim with your insurance company and pay your own deductible. We document the damage, provide the estimate and work with your adjuster.
A new roof you can stop thinking about
Call 407-270-1129 to book your free inspection. When the last truck leaves, you’ll have a solid deck, a sealed roof that’s ready for hurricane season and a clean yard, and you’ll know exactly what was done and why.
