Most Orlando homeowners hear that a roof takes a day or two and picture the whole process finishing that fast. The install is quick. The steps around it are what set the calendar. Here is the full timeline.
Before the Crew Arrives
- Inspection and estimate. The free inspection takes about an hour; the written estimate usually follows the same day.
- Material selection. Shingle color and accessories are chosen at signing. Custom metal or special-order tile adds lead time.
- Permit. The contractor applies to the city or county. Turnaround varies by jurisdiction and season; after a major storm, permit offices back up.
- Scheduling. Once the permit is issued and materials are confirmed, the job goes on the calendar. Insurance jobs wait for the carrier’s scope approval first.
Install Days
A typical single-family shingle roof in Orlando is torn off and dried in on day one, so the house is never open overnight, and finished on day one or two. Larger, steeper or more complex roofs, tile roofs and metal roofs take longer because the work is slower per square. The crew leaves the site clean each day; Sunny Roofing’s cleanup guarantee covers nails and debris.
After the Install
The building department performs a final inspection, which the contractor schedules. The project manager does a walkthrough with you, delivers the warranty paperwork and, on insurance jobs, the documentation the carrier needs to release any holdback.
What Slows a Roof Down
- Rain. Crews do not tear off ahead of a storm. Florida summer schedules move with the forecast.
- Decking replacement found at tear-off. Priced per sheet in the estimate; adds hours, not days.
- Permit backlogs after hurricanes.
- Special-order materials.
- Insurance approvals and supplemental claims.
What Speeds It Up
- Choosing an in-stock shingle color
- Signing financing or paying the deposit promptly so the permit application goes in
- Clearing the driveway and moving vehicles the night before
- A dedicated project manager who owns the schedule, which every Sunny Roofing job has
For a live scheduling estimate, book a free inspection and ask the project manager where the calendar stands this week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stay home during the roof replacement?
Yes. It is loud, and the crew needs the driveway and access around the house, but you do not need to leave.
Do you replace roofs in the rainy season?
Yes. Crews watch the forecast and dry in the same day they tear off. Summer schedules sometimes shift by a day.
How long does the permit take?
It varies by city and county and by season. The contractor applies as soon as the estimate is signed and tracks it.
Talk to Sunny Roofing
Sunny Roofing is a veteran-owned, BBB A+ accredited, Florida-certified roofing contractor (CCC1333142) serving Orlando and Central Florida since 2018. Every job gets a dedicated project manager, a 15-year workmanship warranty and a cleanup guarantee. Book a free inspection online or call (561) 650-1355.