Mike McGilvary Roofing is featured in Realty Times on why preserving a serviceable tile roof is often the smarter decision — condition over age, and the documentation that supports it.
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Updated November 9, 2026. First published July 15, 2026. Did Florida pass a roof age law in 2026? No. None of the 2026 roof-age bills became law. HB 815, SB 808 and SB 128 all died in committee on March 13, 2026, and the 2026 edition of Florida Statute §627.7011 lists no 2026 amendment. The
ACV and roof depreciation in Florida aren’t based on age alone. Learn how roof condition documentation, remaining useful life, and roof inspections give a more accurate picture of a roof’s value — and protect homeowners.
’10 best roofer’ lists rank on reviews and years in business — not roof-age-law expertise, certifications, or repair-first evaluation. What West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County homeowners should look for instead.
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Florida’s HB 803 (effective July 1, 2026) exempts some minor residential work under $7,500 from permits — but roof repairs aren’t automatically exempt. What homeowners should know about permits, documentation, and repair-first roofing.
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Mike McGilvary Roofing is featured in Florida Construction News on how Florida’s Roof Age Law (Statute 627.7011) is driving a new era of roof certifications, remaining-useful-life evaluations, and condition-based roofing decisions.
Getting a letter from your insurance company saying your homeowner’s policy is being non-renewed or canceled because of your roof is stressful. For many Florida homeowners, it feels like there is only one option left: replace the entire roof and write a check for tens of thousands of dollars. Fortunately, that is not always true.
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Florida’s updated OIR-B1-1802 wind mitigation form took effect April 1, 2026. A practical, documentation-first checklist for homeowners, realtors, buyers, sellers, and insurance agents preparing for insurance renewals, home sales, refinancing, and roof certifications.
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In Florida, lenders, insurers, and buyers increasingly judge a roof by its condition, remaining useful life, and documentation, not its age. Here is what each party is looking at in 2026, and how roof certifications and wind mitigation reports fit in.
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