Cheval, FL is an unincorporated community in the Lutz area of north Hillsborough County. Lutz lies to the east, Northdale to the south, Keystone to the west and Pasco County to the north. Dale Mabry Highway forms its east border and the Suncoast Parkway runs to the west. The ZIP code is 33558.
About 12,500 people live in Cheval. The community grew around its golf club, a Steve Smyers design that opened in 1986.
Cheval is split between two associations, Cheval West and Cheval East, and each has its own architectural review. If you’re planning roof work, those reviews are part of the schedule. So is the fact that the associations watch roof condition, not only roof color.
Two Associations, Two Review Boards
The Cheval West Community Association has a five-member Architectural Review Committee and requires an ARC form before any exterior work begins. Cheval East is governed by its own property owners association, which also has an ARC.
Start by confirming which side of the community you live in and getting the current form from that association. We provide the product name, color and specifications your application needs, and we don’t start work until you have approval.
When Roof Condition Becomes a Violation
Cheval West lists roof condition among its violation categories. A roof the association sees as being in poor shape can draw a notice, even if it isn’t leaking yet.
If you’ve received a notice, we can inspect the roof and tell you whether cleaning, repair or replacement is what it actually needs. You’ll get photos and a written estimate you can share with the association to show your plan and timeline.
The County Permit Comes Separately
Association approval is not a building permit. Cheval is unincorporated, so roof permits come from Hillsborough County Development Services through its HillsGovHub portal.
We file the county permit after your ARC approval, then schedule the county’s progress inspection during the job and the final inspection at the end.
Shingles That Look Right and Hold On
Architectural shingles give a dimensional look that suits golf-course homes, and current high-wind systems hold up far better than older three-tab roofs. We install Owens Corning and GAF high-wind systems with sealed underlayment and the manufacturer’s nailing pattern.
Hurricane Milton sent gusts of 80 to 100 mph across the region in October 2024. That’s why we pay attention to the edges and ridge of the roof, where uplift starts. Browse our shingle roofs to see the systems we use.
Considering Tile
Some owners in communities like Cheval want a tile roof for its look and long life. Tile is heavy, so we check that the framing can carry it before recommending a switch from shingles.
If your home already has tile, a leak often comes from worn underlayment rather than broken tile. We can lift and reset sound tile over new underlayment. Learn more about our tile roofs.
Gutters, Fascia and Soffit
Heavy summer storms push water across a roof quickly, and gutters that overflow soak the fascia boards behind them. Over time that wood softens, and the gutter starts to pull away.
We replace rotted fascia and damaged soffit, install seamless gutters and add guards where trees drop leaves. If your association has rules about gutter color, we’ll match them.
After the Wind Dies Down
Once a storm passes, look over the roof from the ground for missing shingles, lifted ridge caps and debris. If you see an opening, keep people out of the rooms beneath it and call us rather than climbing up yourself.
Our emergency roof repair crew provides same-day dry-in to stop the water, then we inspect the whole roof and take photos for your insurance claim. If the permanent repair will change how the roof looks, check with your ARC before that part of the work begins.
Roofing Help in Cheval
Between ARC forms, roof condition notices and the county permit, a roof project in Cheval has more steps than most. We’ll help you through each one and give you an honest assessment of what your roof needs. Call Mitchell Roofing Company at (727) 288-4650 for a free estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need ARC approval to replace my roof in Cheval?
Cheval West requires an ARC form before any exterior work, and Cheval East’s property owners association also has an ARC. Check with your association before work starts.
I got a roof condition notice from the association. What should I do?
Have the roof inspected. We’ll tell you whether it needs cleaning, repair or replacement and give you photos and an estimate to share with the association.
Is Cheval in Lutz?
Cheval is its own unincorporated community in the Lutz area. Roof permits come from Hillsborough County, not a city.
Can I switch from shingles to tile?
Often, but tile is much heavier. We check the framing first and include any needed changes in the estimate, along with association approval.
Do you handle both the ARC application and the county permit?
We provide everything your ARC application needs, and we file and manage the county permit and inspections ourselves.