Elfers, FL is centered on State Road 54 between US 19 and Thys Road, with New Port Richey to the north and Holiday to the south. It’s a census-designated place of about 3.75 square miles, and about 14,600 people lived here in 2020. Addresses fall in parts of the 34653 and 34655 ZIP codes.
Elfers is older than most of what surrounds it. The post office opened in 1909, a railroad arrived in 1913 to haul citrus, and in 1915 the town got the first brick school in west Pasco, a building that now serves as the Elfers CARES Center. The Samuel Baker House is on the National Register of Historic Places.
For a short stretch Elfers was even its own town, incorporated from 1925 to 1933. Today it’s a busy stretch of unincorporated Pasco along SR 54, with its historic sites still standing among the homes and businesses that grew up around them.
A Former Town, Now County Jurisdiction
Elfers’ time as a town ended in 1933, and today it’s unincorporated. That means roof permits here come from Pasco County Building Construction Services, which has an office in New Port Richey, not from the City of New Port Richey next door.
The ZIP codes add to the confusion. The City of New Port Richey only permits work inside its own limits and points out that not every property with a New Port Richey ZIP is in the city. We check your parcel before we quote and pull the county roofing permit when that’s where it belongs.
When the House Has Some History
If your home is one of the older houses in Elfers, expect its roof to tell a long story. Older framing, earlier roof additions and decking that has been patched over decades are all common on houses that have been around this long.
We take extra care on these jobs. We inspect the deck thoroughly once the old roof is off, replace damaged boards with matching thickness and flash chimneys, walls and additions properly. If you’d like a roof that fits an older house’s look, we can show you shingle colors and profiles that suit it.
The Anclote River After Milton
After Hurricane Milton in October 2024, Pasco County recommended voluntary evacuation for Elfers as the Anclote River rose. The river crested around 26.3 to 26.6 feet, well above its 20-foot flood stage and above the 24-foot level where homes start to flood.
River flooding is a ground-level problem, but storms that bring it usually bring wind and heavy rain too. If your home was in the affected area, it’s worth having the roof checked separately from any flood repairs. Our storm and wind damage inspections include photos and notes you can use with your insurer.
Wind Damage Versus Flood Damage
Homeowners near the river sometimes deal with two claims after the same storm: one for rising water and one for wind. Flood coverage and homeowners coverage are usually separate policies, and each one wants its own evidence.
We document roof damage clearly, with dated photos and an itemized estimate that describes what the wind did. That keeps the roof portion of your claim clean and easy for an adjuster to follow.
Choosing a Roof for an Elfers Home
Most homes here are best served by a high-wind architectural shingle roof from Owens Corning or GAF. It’s cost-effective, comes in many colors and is built for Florida wind when installed to the manufacturer’s pattern.
Some owners prefer the weight and lifespan of tile roofs. Tile is heavy, so we check whether your framing can carry it before recommending it. For older homes, that check matters even more.
Moving Water Off the Roof and Away From the House
With a river nearby and heavy summer rain, it pays to manage what the roof sheds. Gutters that overflow or downspouts that dump next to the foundation make soggy yards worse.
We install seamless gutters sized for the roof and route downspouts toward where your lot actually drains. Rotten fascia gets replaced first, so the new gutters have something solid to hang on.
Same-Day Help When the Roof Opens Up
If a storm tears off shingles or drops a limb through the roof, call us. Our emergency roof repair crew provides same-day dry-in to seal the opening and keep more water out.
Once the weather settles, we inspect the full roof and give you a written plan for the permanent repair.
Roofing Help in Elfers
Whether your house dates from Elfers’ early days or went up along SR 54 much later, we can inspect the roof, handle the county permit and give you a clear, itemized price. Call Mitchell Roofing Company at (727) 288-4650 for a free estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elfers part of New Port Richey?
No. Elfers is unincorporated Pasco County. It was briefly its own town from 1925 to 1933, but today it’s county jurisdiction, not part of the City of New Port Richey.
My address has a 34653 ZIP. Does the city issue my roof permit?
Not unless your parcel is inside New Port Richey city limits. For homes in Elfers, Pasco County issues the permit.
My home flooded during Milton. Should the roof be inspected too?
Yes. Storms that flood the river usually bring wind and heavy rain as well. A roof inspection keeps wind damage from being missed while you deal with the flood repairs.
Can an older Elfers home support a tile roof?
Sometimes. Tile is much heavier than shingles, so we check the framing before recommending it. If it isn’t suitable, we’ll suggest a shingle or metal option.
Do you provide photos for insurance?
Yes. We photograph the damage and the repairs and give you an itemized estimate you can share with your insurance company.