East Lake-Orient Park, FL is an unincorporated community that takes in East Lake, Orient Park and Del Rio. Tampa borders it to the south and west, Temple Terrace to the north, Thonotosassa and Mango to the east and Brandon to the southeast.
I-4 and US-301 cross near the center of the community, I-75 runs along its eastern edge and the Tampa Bypass Canal cuts through it from north to south. The Florida State Fairgrounds are here too. Addresses use the 33610 and 33619 ZIP codes, and about 28,000 people live in the area.
One of its best-known neighborhoods is East Lake Park, a 325-home subdivision built in the 1950s around a 100-acre lake. Homes of that age raise roofing questions that newer houses don’t.
Three Neighborhoods, Two Governments Nearby
With Tampa on two sides and Temple Terrace to the north, the jurisdiction question comes up a lot here. Homes inside East Lake-Orient Park are unincorporated, so Hillsborough County Development Services issues roof permits, not the City of Tampa or Temple Terrace.
Close to the boundaries, it’s worth checking. A Tampa mailing address doesn’t settle it. Your property appraiser record shows the jurisdiction, and we confirm it before quoting so the permit goes to the right office and the right inspector shows up.
1950s Homes and the County’s Older-Roof Rule
Houses from the East Lake Park era have usually been reroofed more than once. If your current roof went on before the 2007 Florida Building Code, keep one county rule in mind: once more than a quarter of the roof is replaced within a year, the whole roof or roof section has to be brought to current code.
So a big repair on an older roof can tip into a full replacement. We look at your roof’s age and any recent work before we price a job, and you can read the details on the county’s re-roof inspection page.
What We Find Under Older Roofs
Tear-off on a house this age often reveals soft or patched decking, multiple layers of old shingles and flashing that was sealed with roof cement instead of replaced. None of it shows from the ground.
We replace damaged decking, install new flashing and vent boots and make sure the attic is properly ventilated. Those details decide how long a new roof lasts.
The Bypass Canal and Heavy Rain
The Tampa Bypass Canal moves floodwater away from Tampa and Temple Terrace. During Hurricane Milton in October 2024 it diverted about 7.2 billion gallons a day. Milton dropped 10 to 15 inches of rain across much of the region.
Rain like that overwhelms gutters and finds weak flashing. Seamless gutters sized for the roof, with downspouts that move water away from the house, help protect both the roof edge and the foundation. See our gutter, soffit and fascia work.
Shingles, Metal or Tile
For most homes here, high-wind architectural shingles offer the best value. We install Owens Corning and GAF systems with the manufacturer’s high-wind nailing pattern and sealed underlayment.
Metal roofs last longer and handle wind well, and tile is an option if the framing can carry it. We’ll help you compare cost, weight and appearance.
On a 1950s house, we also look at the framing before recommending anything heavier than what’s there now. Older rafters may need reinforcement before they can carry tile, and we’ll tell you if that’s the case.
Commercial Roofs Along the Corridors
With two interstates and US-301 running through the community, it isn’t only homeowners who need roofers. If you own or manage a commercial building here, its low-slope roof likely faces ponding water and seam failures, which cause most commercial leaks.
Our commercial roofing crews repair and replace those roofs and schedule the work around your business.
After a Storm
If wind opens your roof, we provide same-day dry-in to stop the rain. Then we inspect the whole roof and give you job photos and an itemized estimate for your insurance claim.
Milton brought gusts of 80 to 100 mph across the region, including 93 mph at Tampa International Airport. Even when nothing blows off, wind like that can break the seal on shingles, so an inspection after a major storm is worth it.
Roofing Help in East Lake-Orient Park
Whether you own a 1950s house near East Lake, a home in Orient Park or Del Rio or a commercial building near the interstate, we can help you understand what your roof needs. Call Mitchell Roofing Company at (727) 288-4650 for a free estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Lake-Orient Park part of Tampa?
No. It’s unincorporated Hillsborough County, so the county issues roof permits for homes inside its boundaries.
My home was built in the 1950s. Will I need a full roof replacement?
Not necessarily. But if your roof predates 2007 and more than 25 percent needs replacing within a year, county rules require the whole roof or section to meet current code.
What problems are common under older roofs?
Soft decking, multiple layers of old shingles and patched flashing. We find and fix them during tear-off.
Do you work on commercial roofs?
Yes. We repair and replace low-slope and pitched commercial roofs.
Can you help with an insurance claim?
Yes. We provide job photos and an itemized estimate that separates storm repairs from upgrades.