GAF Master Elite · Storm specialists · 24/7 dispatch · Wesley Chapel, FL
Precision Roofing for Tampa Bay Homes
Autonomous AI drone inspections, flown by FAA Part 107–certified Precision pilots. Asphalt, metal, and Spanish or clay tile — or restore the asphalt you’ve got. After a storm we dispatch 24/7 to tarp the damage and work the insurance claim.
- ✓ 24/7 storm dispatch
- ✓ Insulation & ventilation
- ✓ Asphalt · Metal · Tile
- ✓ Soy-oil restore
Roof systems
Asphalt. Metal. Tile. Or restore it.
Asphalt Shingles
Architectural asphalt — the workhorse of Tampa Bay. Tear-off, Florida wind fastening, GAF / CertainTeed / Owens Corning.
Metal Roofing
Standing seam and metal panels that shrug off UV and wind. Cooler attic, longer service life, clean coastal look.
Spanish & Clay Tile
Barrel, clay, and concrete tile. Underlayment and structure first — tile is only as good as what’s under it in this climate.
Roof Rejuvenation
Soy-oil treatment for asphalt that still has life. Restore flexibility for a fraction of a tear-off — after we inspect.
Insulation & ventilation
Zone 2A attics cook. Code is R-38 plus soffit-to-ridge ventilation. GAF excludes inadequate ventilation — we spec baffles, intake, and ridge venting together.
Storm & Insurance
24/7 dispatch to tarp damaged areas. We work the claim with your carrier so you get the full scope the policy covers.
GAF Warranties
Master Elite unlocks Golden Pledge® — 50-year non-prorated manufacturing plus 25–30 years of GAF-backed workmanship.
Gutter Installation
Seamless aluminum sized for Tampa Bay downpours. Bundle with a roof and skip a second crew visit.
Insulation & ventilation · Climate Zone 2A
The attic is cooking the roof
Florida Energy Code wants ceiling R-38 here. IRC/FBC wants a real soffit-to-ridge ventilation path. GAF excludes inadequate ventilation from Golden Pledge®. We treat both as part of the roof, not an upsell.
Live from Wesley Chapel
—forecast high
A poorly vented Tampa Bay attic can run about 140°F+ against the deck this afternoon. Balanced soffit-to-ridge stays closer to outdoor + ~18°.
Estimate: outdoor high + 47° (choked) / + 18° (balanced). Not a measurement of your house. Pattern from hot-humid attic research (FSEC) and field jobs in Zone 2A.
Ventilation calculator
How much net-free area?
Enter attic floor area (the footprint under the roof, not roof squares). Uses IRC / Florida Building Code R806.2.
Code baseline 1/150
12 sq ft
864 sq in intake
864 sq in exhaust
~48 ft of 18-NFA ridge vent plus matching soffit
Balanced exception 1/300
6 sq ft
432 sq in intake
432 sq in exhaust
Allowed when 40–50% of NFA is high (ridge) and the rest is low (soffits)
Source: IRC R806.2 / Florida Building Code — Residential. 1/150 is always allowed. 1/300 needs a high/low split. We still spec baffles so blown-in insulation cannot choke the soffit. Insulation & venting →
R-38
Zone 2 ceiling minimum
Florida Energy Conservation Code Table R402.1.2 sets ceiling R-38 for Climate Zone 2 — Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Hernando. Zone 1 (Miami-Dade through Collier) is R-30. Wesley Chapel is Zone 2A.
Florida Building Code — Energy Conservation, Table R402.1.2
R-49
ENERGY STAR empty-attic retrofit
ENERGY STAR’s retrofit table for Zone 2: bring an uninsulated attic to R-49. If you already have 3–4 inches, add to R-38. Most 1990s–2000s Tampa Bay attics we open are in that 6–8 inch gap.
ENERGY STAR — Recommended insulation levels
1/150
Net-free attic ventilation
IRC / FBC R806.2: 1 sq ft of net-free area per 150 sq ft of attic floor. Drops to 1/300 when 40–50% of that area is high (within 3 ft of the ridge) and the rest is low (soffits). 1/150 is always legal.
IRC R806.2 · Florida Building Code — Residential
36%
Less ceiling heat flux
Florida Solar Energy Center: 1:150 ventilation plus a radiant barrier cut ceiling heat flux 36%, versus 26% for a radiant barrier with only 1:300 ventilation (Parker & Sherwin 1998).
FSEC-CR-1496-05, Florida Solar Energy Center / UCF
Excluded
from every GAF warranty
Golden Pledge®, Silver Pledge®, and the base Shingle & Accessory warranty all exclude damage from inadequate ventilation. Failure to install it is not treated as an application error. That is why we spec soffit-to-ridge and baffles on every GAF system roof.
GAF Limited Warranty comparison (Master Elite materials)
Our work
Jobs on Tampa Bay roofs — not stock photography
Metal · Odessa, FL
Standing-seam metal on a custom multi-gable
Marcus T. · April 2026
Asphalt · Wesley Chapel, FL
Architectural shingles on a golf-course custom
Patricia H. · February 2026
Tile · Carrollwood, FL
Glazed barrel tile, hips and ridges done right
Sofia G. · January 2026
Rejuvenation · Land O' Lakes, FL
Soy-oil restore instead of a tear-off
David R. · March 2026
Asphalt · Lutz, FL
Full re-roof around a pool enclosure
Kevin W. · May 2026
Metal · Plant City, FL
Standing seam over high-temp underlayment
Brian L. · June 2026
Roof rejuvenation
Not every asphalt roof needs a tear-off
Soy-oil treatment that puts flexibility back into aging shingles. PRI lab tests: 46% fewer loose granules, 60% less permeability, 24% smaller hail dents. About $2,400 typical vs $9,500–$18,000 to replace — when the roof still has life.
Storm specialists · 24/7
We tarp it tonight. Then we work the claim.
24 hours, 7 days — dispatch to secure any damaged area so water doesn’t keep coming in. We document with a drone, meet your adjuster, and push for the full scope your policy covers. No padded claims. No waived deductibles.
1 · Secure
Tarp, board-up, dry-in. Same night if that’s what the roof needs.
2 · Document
Drone photos and a written scope the carrier can actually use.
3 · Claim
We walk the roof with the adjuster. Repair or replace — whatever is real.
Enhancify financing
60 seconds to see your monthly payment
Soft credit pull. Loans up to $200,000. APR from 7.99%^. Funding in 1–5 business days. No equity, no appraisal.
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We don’t just replace shingles
Most roofers tear off the old roof and nail on a new one. We specify a complete system — because a Tampa Bay roof does more than keep rain out. It fights UV, wind, and a 150° attic.
Ventilation
IRC/FBC wants 1 sq ft of net-free area per 150 sq ft of attic (or 1/300 when 40–50% is high). A choked Florida attic hits 140–160°F and GAF excludes that damage from Golden Pledge®.
Insulation
Florida Energy Code Table R402.1.2: ceiling R-38 in Zone 2. ENERGY STAR retrofit: R-49 if the attic is empty. The barrier between living space and a superheated attic.
The full system
Underlayment, decking, flashing, drip edge, fasteners. Florida wind and daily storms find every skipped layer. We don’t skip layers.
45
years of combined roofing expertise on the team that inspects and specifies your roof.
2A
IECC climate zone for Tampa Bay — hot-humid. We spec for cooling load, not snow.
U.S. Department of Energy
Drone inspection
Part 107–certified pilots. Autonomous flight, AI damage detection, photos of every slope. Honest remaining-life call — no ladder theater.
Proposal
A clear written quote. Materials, labor, timeline, warranty. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Installation
Licensed crews, Florida Building Code fastening, clean jobsite. Most residential roofs finished in a day.
Follow-up
We check back. Warranty on workmanship, manufacturer coverage on materials. We’re a local phone call, not a 1-800 queue.
Google reviews
What Our Customers Say
★★★★★
“5 stars. Precision flew a drone over the house, sent photos the same afternoon, and the quote matched what was actually on the roof — not a round number from the street.”
— Mike R., Wesley Chapel, FL · Google
★★★★★
“They walked the insurance claim with us after the storm. Tarp the same night, drone photos the next morning, and the adjuster actually used their scope.”
— Angela D., Lutz, FL · Google
★★★★★
“They added blown-in insulation when they did the roof. The upstairs actually sleeps now in July. Should have done it years ago.”
— Chris P., Land O' Lakes, FL · Google
Why homeowners choose us
The Precision Difference
GAF Master Elite
Top 2–3% of roofing contractors nationally. Master Elite is the only path to GAF’s Golden Pledge®: 50-year non-prorated manufacturing coverage on the system, plus 25 years of workmanship (30 on Timberline UHDZ®) backed by GAF after year two.
Part 107 drone + AI
Every job starts with a fully autonomous scan flown by FAA Part 107–certified Precision pilots. AI flags damage; an inspector still makes the remaining-life call. You see the same photos we see.
Specified for Florida
UV, wind, algae, and 2pm thunderstorms. We spec fastening, underlayment, and soffit-to-ridge ventilation for Tampa Bay — not a Midwest data sheet.
Itemized pricing
Written estimates. Materials, labor, tear-off, permit. The number on the proposal is the number on the invoice.
Common questions
Roofing FAQ
How long does a roof replacement take in Tampa Bay?+
Most single-family homes are finished in one day. Larger or more complex roofs may take two. We do not leave a house exposed overnight if we can help it.
Do you offer financing?+
Yes. Through our Enhancify page you can submit a 60-second application, see offers with a soft credit pull, and fund in 1–5 business days. Loans up to $200,000. APR from 7.99% for qualified applicants. Terms 1–12 years. Rates vary by lender.
What warranty do you offer?+
As a GAF Master Elite contractor we can register the Golden Pledge®: manufacturing coverage on the GAF system with a 50-year non-prorated Smart Choice® period, plus 25 years of workmanship coverage backed by GAF (30 years on Timberline UHDZ®). Tear-off and disposal included on covered claims. Base shingle warranties from a non-certified installer do not include workmanship. Inadequate ventilation is excluded. See gaf.com for full terms.
Are you a GAF Master Elite contractor?+
Yes. Precision Roofing & Exteriors is GAF Master Elite certified — a distinction GAF awards to roughly the top 2–3% of roofing contractors. It requires factory training, insurance thresholds, and a verified install record. It is also how we offer the Golden Pledge warranty.
What do Google reviews say about Precision Roofing & Exteriors?+
Homeowners in Wesley Chapel, Lutz, New Tampa, Brandon, Tampa, and Clearwater rate us 5.0 stars on Google for drone inspections, itemized quotes, and clean one-day installs. Read the reviews on this site or on Google.
Do you only install shingles?+
No. We install asphalt shingles, metal, and Spanish or clay tile. If the asphalt still has life, we also restore it with soy-oil rejuvenation instead of a tear-off.
What is roof rejuvenation?+
A soy-oil (SMEE) treatment that soaks into aging asphalt and restores flexibility. Independent PRI tests showed better granule adhesion, lower permeability, and better hail impact. It is not a fix for a failed roof. We inspect first.
What if a storm just hit my roof?+
Call (850) 764-3607 any time. We dispatch 24/7 to tarp and secure the damaged area so water doesn’t keep coming in. Then we document with a drone and work the insurance claim — the full scope the policy covers, not a padded one.
Do you do free inspections?+
Yes. Schedule a free autonomous drone inspection flown by FAA Part 107–certified Precision pilots. AI damage detection, photos of every slope, remaining-life call. If the asphalt has years left, we may restore it. After a named storm, call for 24/7 dispatch first.
Are your drone pilots FAA certified?+
Yes. Every Precision drone pilot holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Commercial roof inspections are not hobby flights. The remote PIC is on site, current, and able to take the controls at any time while the aircraft flies its autonomous mission.
How does AI damage detection work?+
The drone maps the whole roof, then computer vision flags missing or creased shingles, lifted flashing, ponding, exposed felt, and granule loss. A Precision inspector reviews every flag. The model does not sell the job — it makes sure we do not miss a slope.
What areas do you serve?+
Anywhere within about 60 miles of Wesley Chapel, Florida. That covers Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Hernando, Polk, Citrus, Sumter, Lake, Manatee, and west Orange County. If you’re not sure, call and ask.
Monthly Q&A · September 2026
Peak season. Tarp first.
September 2026 in Tampa Bay. September is historically busy in the Atlantic. Tarp tonight, document tomorrow, meet the adjuster.
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FAA Part 107–certified pilots. Fully autonomous flight. AI damage detection. Photos of every slope, then an honest remaining-life call.