Florida Roof Replacement Cost Guide (2025 Update)

Introduction

In this article, I’ll give you the typical costs for installing a new roof in Florida in 2025, for both residential and commercial buildings. I’ve spent decades researching roofing costs, and the roof cost estimates I provide here were produced by analyzing current material prices, Florida labor costs, and other relevant factors, including roofing project values from actual Florida building permit data (adjusted for the typical under-reporting). The roof systems covered here include asphalt shingles, metal roofing, slate, tile, synthetic composite, cedar shakes, and all of the common types of low-slope commercial roofing.

Florida’s climate, with its hot, humid conditions and high hurricane risk, has a significant impact on roofing choices and costs. Roof replacement costs can vary by region, with coastal areas often seeing higher prices due to stricter wind uplift requirements and installation standards. Construction costs in many parts of Florida tend to be close to the U.S. average, especially in hurricane-prone coastal regions, while some inland areas may have lower pricing.

Actual roof costs vary depending on roof size, slope, complexity, and of course the type of roof system selected. Asphalt shingles are the most popular residential roof covering in Florida, but standing seam metal roofing, clay or concrete tile, and synthetic composite shingles are also relatively common. Commercial “flat” (low-slope) roofs typically use single-ply membranes (EPDM, TPO, PVC) or modified bitumen.

On average, Florida residential roof replacement prices in 2025 range from about $5 per square foot for basic asphalt shingles to $30 per square foot for high-end copper roofing. This means a typical 1,700-square-foot pitched roof may cost between $8,500 and $51,000, depending on what type of material you’re using.

Commercial roofing costs are typically lower per square foot, with commercial roof replacement prices ranging, on average, from around $4 per square foot for a ballasted TPO overlay system with no insulation included to around $17 per square foot for a 3-ply modified bitumen system with enough insulation to meet the R-25 energy code requirement (for most of Florida) for roofs with above-deck insulation.

The tables below provide cost information for all roof types and systems.

Climate Considerations for Florida Roofs

Florida is large and spans climate zones 1 and 2. It’s tropical in the far south and the Florida Keys and humid–subtropical across the rest of the state. Summers are long, hot, and humid, with abundant sunshine and frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Many areas experience prolonged periods above 90°F with high UV exposure. Winters are generally mild throughout the state, with only occasional brief freezes in the far north. Severe weather, including hurricanes, tropical storms, high winds, and heavy rain, is a major roofing consideration in Florida. Hail is less common than in some states but can still occur, particularly in the northern half of the state. Annual precipitation is around 55 inches in Florida, but varies regionally.

Cooling degree days far exceed heating degree days across Florida. This makes reflective “cool” roofing materials especially beneficial for lowering cooling energy loads. In hurricane-prone areas, roofing systems must be designed and installed to meet stringent wind-uplift standards.

Given these conditions, homeowners and building owners in Florida should consider the following:

• Material selection for heat and weather: Light-colored, reflective asphalt shingles or cool-rated metal panels can help reduce attic temperatures in the hot, sunny climate. White PVC or TPO membranes are typically preferred over black EPDM for commercial single-ply roofs.
• Wind performance: Throughout Florida’s coastal and hurricane-exposed inland zones, roofing systems will need to meet high wind-uplift requirements with enhanced attachment methods. Corrosion-resistant materials are especially important near saltwater environments.
• Impact resistance: While hail is less frequent than in many other states, Class 4 impact-rated shingles, stone-coated metal, or other impact-resistant systems can offer extra protection, especially in the northern part of the state.
• Algae resistance: Algae-resistant shingles or metal panels with PVDF coatings can prevent discoloration in Florida’s humid climate.
• Ventilation and underlayment: Proper attic ventilation reduces heat buildup, and high-temperature synthetic underlayments are recommended for long-term durability in the intense Florida sun.
• Specialty materials: Tile, slate, and cedar can perform well but must be engineered for Florida’s wind loads and installed with appropriate fastening and flashing details. Class A fire-rated assemblies are still advisable in wildfire-exposed inland areas, although this is less of a concern than in many states.
• Insulation: Commercial buildings Florida must meet the Florida Building Code energy requirement of R-25 (climate zone 2) or R-20 (climate zone 1) for above-deck continuous insulation (unless performing a roof recover).

Things to Keep in Mind

These roof cost estimates should be fairly accurate; I make an effort to regularly update them using current material prices and local labor data. Keep in mind that the costs listed below are averages, and actual costs can vary significantly depending on the actual configuration, accessibility, and condition of your particular roof.

The residential roof cost estimates provided here are for roof replacements for roofs with a 6/12 pitch and include all standard roof components (underlayment, ice & water shield, fasteners, batten systems, flashing, etc.). Steeper roofs or roofs with complex designs can increase costs by up to 30%.

In Florida, removal of an existing commercial or residential roof typically adds between $1 to $3 per square foot, and $1.50 for removal has been included in all cost estimates.

Table 1: Residential Roof Costs in Florida

Table 2: Commercial Roof Costs in Florida

Florida spans two IECC commercial climate zones, Zone 1A in the far south and Zone 2A across most of the state. These zones have different above-deck continuous insulation requirements under the Florida Building Code:

• Zone 2A (majority of the state): Minimum R-25 ci for above-deck continuous insulation (unless recovering over an existing roof).
• Zone 1A (Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe): A slightly lower requirement of R-20 ci applies.

When performing a roof recover (installing a new roof over an existing one), these insulation mandates generally do not apply. Instead, most recover projects involve installing a cover board over the existing roof system to provide a suitable substrate, followed by the new membrane.

Subtract a dollar from the square foot prices for roofs in Zone 1 with above-deck insulation for the insulation decrease from R-25 to R-20.

Further Reading: Roof Cost Details by Roofing Type

• Asphalt Shingle Roof Cost Guide
• Cedar Shake & Shingle Roof Cost Guide
• Copper Roof Cost Guide
• EPDM Rubber Roof Cost Guide
• Metal Roof Cost Guide
• Modified Bitumen Roof Cost Guide
• PVC Membrane Roof Cost Guide
• Shingle Roof Cost Guide
• Single-Ply Roofing Cost Guide (EPDM, PVC, TPO)
• Slate Roof Cost Guide
• Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing Cost Guide
• Standing Seam Metal Roofing Cost Guide
• Tile Roof Cost Guide
• TPO Membrane Roof Cost Guide

About the Author

Jack Gray spent 20 years as a principal roof consultant with the Moriarty Corporation, an award-winning building enclosure consultant firm founded in 1967. Mr. Gray has worked in the roofing industry for over 25 years, with training and practical experience in roof installation, roof inspection, roof safety, roof condition assessment, construction estimating, roof design & specification, quality assurance, roof maintenance & repair, and roof asset management. He was awarded the Registered Roof Observer (RRO) professional credential in 2009. He also served as an infantry paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division and has a B.A. from Cornell University.