Lee County roofing post-Hurricane Ian is the most significant rebuilding story in US roofing in recent years. Ian made landfall near Fort Myers Beach as a Category 4 storm in September 2022, destroying or severely damaging tens of thousands of roofs. Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, and Matlacha saw the most severe damage. LCEC coordinates utility work for solar-ready reconstructions. All post-Ian construction must meet updated 2023 FBC requirements for wind resistance.
Lee County roofing post-Hurricane Ian is the most significant rebuilding story in US roofing in recent years. Ian made landfall near Fort Myers Beach as a Category 4 storm in September 2022, destroying or severely damaging tens of thousands of roofs. Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, and Matlacha saw the most severe damage. LCEC coordinates utility work for solar-ready reconstructions. All post-Ian construction must meet updated 2023 FBC requirements for wind resistance.
Search the FL DBPR license lookup online for the contractor's CCC license number. Florida requires all roofing contractors to hold a State Certified Roofing Contractor license (CCC prefix). Never hire an unlicensed contractor.
Yes — in Florida, a new roof can significantly reduce your insurance premium and ensure continued coverage. Many FL insurers will not write new policies on homes with roofs over 15 years old. A wind mitigation inspection after replacement can unlock additional discounts of 10–40%.
All materials must carry Florida Product Approval or equivalent. In HVHZ counties (Miami-Dade and Broward), products must additionally carry Miami-Dade NOA approval. Your licensed contractor will specify only code-compliant materials.
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