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Read the choices behind a residential reroof description

Maitland’s residential Reroof Scope of Work, revised November 5, 2024, separates removal-and-replacement from installing new roofing over existing roofing. It also provides distinct choices for retaining, repairing or replacing flashing and drip edge, and retaining or replacing skylights.

Use those distinctions when comparing offers:

The form also distinguishes roof slopes and says shingles are not allowed below 2:12. A section described informally as flat needs its own measured slope and proposed system. These are the City form’s categories, not confirmation that any checked option is suitable for your roof. Resolve the actual assembly with the contractor and Building Division.

Build a comparison from one real proposal

Start with the most detailed estimate you have. Make a short list of what it includes, then ask the other estimator to address the same scope. If a line is missing, mark it unresolved rather than assuming it is included in the total.

For possible concealed work, ask for the measurement and pricing method. An allowance should identify what quantity it buys and how additional work would be authorized. A low initial total with an undefined allowance is difficult to compare with a quote that includes more work from the outset.

Keep choices you make for appearance separate from findings that prompted the work. That distinction helps you see which change is an optional selection and which addresses the reported roof concern.

A completed roof in Wellington, Maitland

DeSantis installed a new roof for a customer in Wellington, Maitland. The project record identifies the product line as Duration. It is a local example of completed roofing work, with a brief description rather than a detailed component schedule.

If you are interested in that example, tell us whether you want to discuss its roofing product or a replacement at your own property. Do not infer a tear-off method, wood allowance or ventilation design from the project’s short description. Your estimate should state those parts of the job directly.

Keep product changes connected to the submitted documents

The City’s permitting information distinguishes Florida Product Approvals, manufacturer specifications and revision documents in its submission conventions. It also gives requirements for submitting initial and revised plan sets.

For a homeowner, the useful question is whether the product being ordered is the product described in the proposal and applicable permit documents. If a substitution is suggested, retain the revised selection and ask who will confirm any documentation changes. A manufacturer brochure and a permit approval serve different purposes; neither should be silently replaced by a verbal promise of an equivalent product.

You do not need to manage the contractor’s upload files yourself. You do need an understandable record of the work you are accepting.

Use earlier records to identify the right roof area

Maitland’s permitting process overview links property and permit tools. If available records describe an addition, an earlier reroof or only part of the building, bring that information to the assessment.

An earlier permit can sharpen the question about which area was involved. It cannot establish whether the material is sound today or what remains concealed. If you find no useful record, begin with the address and the current concern.

Maitland roofing questions

Should the two quotes name the same product before I compare them?

Exact product names help, but equal product names do not make the jobs equal. First reconcile work areas, removal and retained components. Then compare the proposed systems and any meaningful differences in the written terms.

Does the residential form cover a commercial building?

It is labeled residential only. Use the City’s permit-type guide to identify the commercial route and confirm it with staff. In your roofing request, describe building use, equipment and access constraints.

Can I begin with a leak assessment?

Yes. Explain when the leak appears, the area affected and any earlier repair. You do not need to select a complete replacement system before asking what work the current condition supports.

Contact DeSantis for Maitland service

Send the property address and the proposal or roof concern you want reviewed. Identify any item you believe is missing from an estimate so the next discussion can address it directly.

Request a Roofing Assessment · Call the Apopka Office: 321-501-6220