If you have read that Florida’s HB 815 took effect on July 1, 2026, and that it created new roof-inspection rights for homeowners — that is not correct. HB 815 and its identical Senate companion, SB 808, both died in committee on March 13, 2026. Neither became law. Nothing about Florida’s roof insurance rules changed […]
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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Across Florida, homeowners are increasingly hearing one phrase regarding their roof: “Your roof is too old.” However, age alone does not always tell the full story of a roofing system. Concrete tile roofing systems are complex assemblies designed to shed water across multiple elevations, transitions, valleys, penetrations, flashings, and drainage points. Over time, these systems
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What Happens When You Ignore a Small Roof Leak? A small water stain on your ceiling might seem like a minor inconvenience—something you’ll “get to eventually.
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Why Your Flat Roof Keeps Leaking (And How to Fix It) That ceiling stain is back.
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