Tallahassee and the Big Bend
Roof replacement and repair in Tallahassee, for houses with a long story
Roof replacement and repair in Tallahassee, Quincy and Crawfordville, for older homes under big oaks and roofs that have to see out every storm that crosses the Panhandle.
- We tell you when your roof doesn't need replacing
From start to finish
How a re-roof goes, day by day
No guessing about what happens when. This is the order a re-roof follows, from the permit to the last folder of papers.
Before the crew arrives
The permit is filed, the materials are delivered and the dumpster goes where you agreed. The estimator calls the day before with the start time and the forecast.
First day
Tarps go over the beds and shrubs and the tear-off starts. Every board of the deck is checked, soft ones are shown to you and replaced at the price on the estimate, and every slope stripped that day is dried in before the crew leaves.
Middle days
Underlayment, drip edge and new flashing at the walls, chimney and valleys, then the shingles or metal panels. Vents go in where the attic needs them.
Last day
Ridge caps and vents finish the roof. The gutters are cleared of debris, the yard and driveway get a magnet sweep, and you walk the job with the estimator.
After the job
The final inspection is booked and passed, then you get one folder with the closed permit, the photos of every slope and the warranty papers.
A word before you call
Sample letterMost of the roofs we look at sit on houses older than the people who live in them. They have board decking, a chimney or two, a porch somebody added later and a tree that has grown a long way since the house went up. A roof like that deserves someone who will slow down and look.
So we keep the work simple. The person who inspects your roof writes the price, and the price lists every part of the job, including what a rotten board costs before anyone knows how many there are. If the roof has years left, we say so. If it doesn't, you see the photos that show why.
We would rather lose a job by being honest about it than win one by leaving something out. That's the whole of our approach, and every page of this site is written the same way.
The Fairhaven estimating team
About us
How Fairhaven Roofing works
One estimator sees your roof from the first visit to the last walk-round. What they find goes in writing with photos, and nothing gets added to the price once you've agreed to it.
- Every limb that hangs over the roof looked at on the inspection
- Old plank decking checked and re-nailed, never buried under new shingles
- A written price, line by line, before anything is signed
- Demo site by Levelwork
Services
The work we take on
New roofs, repairs, storm damage and the records an insurer asks for, across Tallahassee and the Big Bend. Each one begins with a free inspection and a written price.
Roof replacement
Full re-roofs in Tallahassee for older ranch and two-story homes, torn off to the deck, with the old plank or plywood sheathing checked board by board.Read about roof replacementRoof repair
Repairs in Tallahassee for limb strikes, punctured shingles, leaking valleys full of oak leaves and the chimney flashing that older homes are known for.Read about roof repairHurricane damage
Tarping and storm inspections across Leon, Gadsden and Wakulla counties after hurricanes, tropical storms and the straight-line winds that bring oaks down.Read about hurricane damageInsurance claim paperwork
Dated photos, a written damage report and an itemized repair price for a roof claim in Tallahassee. You and your insurer handle the claim itself.Read about insurance claim paperwork
Our promises
Kept on every roof, large or small
- We tell you when your roof doesn't need replacing
- Every soft board shown to you before it's replaced
- Nails swept from the yard at the end of every day
- One folder at the end: closed permit, photos and warranty papers
The particulars
What you can hold us to
- A few working days
- on the roof for most re-roofs on a single-family home, weather allowing
- Same day
- every slope we strip is dried in before the crew leaves
- Per board
- the price of any rotten decking, written on the estimate before work starts
- Every slope
- photographed before the work starts and again when it's done
Insurance claims
A clear record for your insurer
Your claim belongs to you and your insurance company. What we provide is the evidence of what happened to the roof, and when the adjuster visits we can meet them at the house and walk the roof together.
Dated photographs
Each slope, the attic and every place the weather got in, taken on the day of the visit and sent to you as one set.
A written account
What failed, where it is and what is likely to follow if it is left, set down so that someone who never saw the roof can follow it.
An itemized price
The repair broken into its parts, from the tear-off and decking to the flashing and the permit, each with its own figure.
Left to you and your insurer: what your policy covers, any bargaining over the settlement, and your deductible, which we never waive, rebate or pay.
After a storm
Wind or a fallen limb? Have the roof looked over
Damage after a storm is often out of sight: a lifted shingle edge, a cracked rafter under sound-looking decking, flashing loosened at a wall. Finding it before the next rain keeps a repair small, and a dated record helps if you decide to claim.
What to look for from the ground
- A limb lying on the roof, or a broken one hanging over it
- Tabs, ridge caps or flashing lying in the yard
- A vent pipe or a gutter pulled out of line
- A damp patch on a ceiling, or a musty smell in the attic
- Daylight where the attic should be dark
From the ledger
Roofs on the books, street by street
Each roof is entered by its street and year, with the roof type and what was done, across Tallahassee, Quincy and Crawfordville.
King Street, Quincy
2026
metal
Old metal roof refastened, seams resealed and rusted panels replaced
Lafayette Street, Tallahassee
2026
shingle
Chimney flashing rebuilt with a cricket on the uphill side
Shadeville Road, Crawfordville
2026
shingle
Pine needle backups cleared, damaged valley shingles replaced and gutters rehung
Thomasville Road, Tallahassee
2026
shingle
Shingle re-roof to the board deck, soft boards replaced at the eaves and around the chimney
Bloxham Cutoff, Crawfordville
2025
shingle
Roof inspection and photo report for an insurance renewal, with small repairs
Reviews
In our customers' words
4.9 Sample rating
Valleys were packed with pine needles and water was backing up under the shingles. They cleaned it out, replaced the damaged section and showed us how to keep it clear.
5 out of 5 stars
Our house still had its original board decking. They showed us every soft board on the tear-off day and the replacement cost was exactly what the quote said per board.
Margaret H., TallahasseeOctober 2026. Sample review 5 out of 5 stars
A pecan limb went through the porch roof in a thunderstorm. They had it covered that evening and the framing repaired before the weekend.
David C., QuincyOctober 2026. Sample review 5 out of 5 stars
Their photo report showed which slopes were damaged and which were fine. Our adjuster went through it page by page and didn't need to send anyone else up.
Renee T., CrawfordvilleOctober 2026. Sample review 5 out of 5 stars
The leak by the chimney had been patched with tar three or four times by other people. These folks pulled it all off and rebuilt the flashing properly. Dry since.
Walter B., TallahasseeSeptember 2026. Sample review
Financing
Spread the cost of a new roof
Payment plans are available on approved credit. Ask when you get your written price and we'll show the monthly figure beside the cash price.
Where we work
Towns we serve across Tallahassee and the Big Bend
Tallahassee, FL
Ranch homes and two-stories under live oaks in the older neighborhoods off the canopy roads, where limbs, leaves and shade are part of every roof.Roofing in Tallahassee
Quincy, FL
Historic houses near the courthouse square and rural homes out toward the county line, many with metal roofs, deep porches and tall pines nearby.Roofing in Quincy
Crawfordville, FL
Wakulla County homes between the national forest and the coast, with pine needles in the valleys and roofs that meet Gulf storms early.Roofing in Crawfordville
Questions
Questions we're often asked
My house is older. Is the roof deck likely to need work?
Often some of it does. Many older homes around Tallahassee have board decking rather than plywood, and boards near the eaves, valleys and chimney are where rot tends to show up. We can't see under the shingles until the tear-off, so the quote lists a per-board and per-sheet price and we show you every piece before it's replaced.
Should I cut back the trees before a new roof goes on?
It helps. Limbs that rub or hang low over the roof wear shingles, fill the valleys and drop onto the house in a storm. We point out the ones that matter on the inspection. The trimming itself is a job for a tree service, and we're happy to work around their schedule.
Do you install metal roofs?
Yes, standing seam and screw-down metal as well as architectural shingle. Metal suits a lot of homes around Quincy and the rural parts of Leon and Wakulla counties, and we'll give you an honest comparison of the two for your house.
What happens if a storm damages my roof?
Call us. If water is getting in, we tarp the opening first and photograph the damage before it's covered. Then you get a written report and a repair price you can send to your insurer if you decide to file a claim.
Do I need a permit for a re-roof?
Yes. A re-roof needs a permit from the city or county building department that covers your address, and a Tallahassee mailing address can fall under either the city or Leon County. We pull it, book the inspections and give you the paperwork when the job closes.
Something not answered here? Call (850) 555-0194
Contents
Guides for homeowners
Plain reading on storms, permits and caring for a roof in Tallahassee and the Big Bend.