Mitchell Roofing Company does roof repair in Auburndale, FL and across Polk County, from leaks that open up after heavy storm rain to wind-lifted shingles, cracked tile and loose metal panels. We inspect the roof, show you photos, give you an itemized estimate and pull the City of Auburndale permit if your repair needs one.
Auburndale lies about 40 miles northeast of Tampa, just south of I-4, with the Polk Parkway (SR 570), US 92, SR 544 (Havendale Boulevard to Winter Haven) and SR 559 to Polk City all running through. Of its 9.3 square miles, 43.87% is water. The town was founded in 1880 as Sanatoria by a Northeasterner escaping cold winters.
Today Auburndale has 15,616 residents and 6,295 housing units, and most of its homes carry shingle roofs, with tile and metal mixed in. Auburndale is part of our Polk County service area.
Roof Repair in Auburndale, FL
Heavy rain is the stress test for an Auburndale roof. Water that sheets across a slope finds lifted shingle edges, cracked pipe boots, worn sealant around vents and skylights, and flashing that has pulled away from a wall or chimney. On tile roofs, a cracked or slipped tile lets water reach the underlayment; on metal roofs, it’s usually loose fasteners or seams.
We trace each leak to its source, make the repair with matching material and check the surrounding roof so the next downpour doesn’t find the next weak spot. Our residential roofing page lists everything else we do, including gutters and gutter guards that help move that water off the roof.
Auburndale Permits and Lakeside Homes
Inside city limits, roof permits are issued by the City of Auburndale’s Construction Services department. We pull the permit and schedule the inspections. Homes with an Auburndale mailing address outside city limits fall under the Polk County Building Division, which permits all re-roofing and exempts only minor repairs under 25% of the roof as determined by its building official.
With nearly half the city’s area under water, plenty of homes sit near a shoreline. Wherever trees hang over a roof, keeping valleys and gutters clear and replacing worn flashing early does more to prevent leaks than any patch.
Auburndale Storm Damage and Heavy Rain
Auburndale’s rain gauges have recorded some of Polk’s biggest storm totals. During Irma in 2017, the station 3 miles south-southwest of town logged 11.00 inches; during Milton in 2024, the one 3.1 miles west-southwest logged 10.28 inches. Milton’s gusts in Polk reached 80 to 90 mph, and Ian in 2022 brought about 2.4 inches here by preliminary count.
After a storm, we look for creased and missing shingles, cracked tile, lifted metal and loosened flashing, then document it with photos and repair it. See our storm and wind damage page for how we handle storm work from start to finish.
Moving From Repair to Replacement in Auburndale
If leaks keep returning after each big rain, shingles are curling or losing granules across the roof, or the decking feels soft, it’s usually time to replace rather than repair. We do full tear-off replacements: old roof off, damaged decking replaced, new underlayment and roof installed, and the permit and inspections handled for you.
Shingle, Metal and Tile in Auburndale
We repair and install GAF and Owens Corning architectural shingles, the most common roof on Auburndale homes; metal roofs, which shed heavy rain quickly; and concrete and clay tile roofs, including Eagle tile. Solar shingles are available as well.
Free Auburndale Roof Inspections and Quotes
A free estimate starts with an inspection of the roof surface, flashing and attic. You get photos and an itemized estimate, and we pull any permit and schedule inspections. For a replacement, roof financing is available. Want a ballpark first? Use our instant online roof quote or call (727) 288-4650.
Roof repair in Auburndale from Mitchell Roofing
- Licensed and insured Florida roofing contractor, license #CCC1330496
- Family owned and operated
- GAF certified contractor
- Free inspections and estimates, plus an instant online roof quote
Frequently Asked Questions
Water is dripping through my Auburndale ceiling. How fast can you fix it?
Call (727) 288-4650 as soon as you notice it. For an active leak, calling is the fastest way to get the opening covered and a repair scheduled. Catch the drip, and if the ceiling is bulging, keep people out from under it.
Can my Auburndale roof be repaired, or do I need a new one?
If the problem is a few shingles, a boot or a section of flashing, a repair usually works. Leaks after every heavy rain, worn shingles across the roof or soft decking typically mean replacement. Our photos show you the condition.
Do you repair tile and metal roofs in Auburndale?
Yes. We replace cracked or slipped concrete and clay tile, including Eagle tile, and repair metal roofs with loose panels, fasteners or seams. We also repair the shingle roofs found on most homes in town.
Who issues roof permits in Auburndale?
Inside city limits, the City of Auburndale’s Construction Services department issues them. Homes outside city limits with an Auburndale address are permitted by the Polk County Building Division. We confirm which applies and pull the permit.
Why should I check my roof after a big rain even if it isn’t leaking?
Auburndale has seen more than 10 inches of rain in both Irma and Milton. Wind can loosen shingles or flashing without an immediate leak, and the next storm finds it. A free inspection spots problems early.