Mitchell Roofing Company does roof repair in Highland City, the unincorporated community on US 98 between Lakeland and Bartow in Polk County. We stop leaks, replace missing shingles, reseal flashing and vents, repair metal and tile, and give every homeowner a free inspection with photos and an itemized estimate.
Highland City runs roughly from Clubhouse Road south to CR 540A, between Strickland Avenue and 1st Street SE. Its streets follow the Lakeland grid, but locals will tell you it feels closer to Bartow. The U.S. Army built Fort Fraser here in 1837, and the paved Fort Fraser Trail now runs alongside US 98 on an old rail bed.
It’s a working-class area with many mobile homes mixed in with site-built houses. Highland City was briefly incorporated in the 1920s but is unincorporated today, so permits go through the Polk County Building Division. It’s part of our wider Polk County service area.
Roof Repair in Highland City, FL
On site-built homes, we repair shingle leaks, worn pipe boots, flashing and vents. On mobile homes, leaks often start at seams, fasteners and roof-over edges, and we repair those as well as metal roof-overs.
Every residential repair starts at the real entry point.
Mobile Home Roofs and the County Permit
Polk County’s permit rules say all re-roofing, including mobile homes, needs a permit. Minor repairs under 25 percent of the roof, as determined by the building official, are exempt. We’ll tell you which side of that line your job falls on and pull the permit when it’s required.
Storm Damage Along US 98
Irma’s eye passed over western Polk in 2017, and Bartow was just east of the eyewall, according to WUSF. Ian brought heavy rain in 2022. We handle storm and wind damage such as lifted shingles, loose metal panels and damaged flashing.
Knowing When It’s Time to Replace
If a roof has leaked in several places, has soft decking or keeps losing shingles, replacement costs less over time than chasing leaks. We do full tear-offs and handle the county permit and inspections.
Which Roof Fits a Highland City Home
Architectural shingles from GAF and Owens Corning suit most site-built homes. Metal is a strong fit for mobile homes and anyone wanting a roof that sheds rain quickly. Tile works on homes with the structure to support it.
Free Inspection and Estimate
We inspect, photograph and price the work line by line. Roof financing is available, and our instant roof quote gives you a starting number online.
Roof repair in Highland City 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
How fast can you get to a roof leak in Highland City?
Call (727) 288-4650 as soon as you notice the leak. For an active leak, calling is the fastest way to get the opening covered and a repair on the schedule. Keep electronics and furniture away from the water.
Is my roof worth repairing?
If the damage is in one area and the rest of the roof is in good shape, yes. If the roof leaks in several spots, the decking is soft or the shingles are worn out, replacement usually makes more sense. We’ll show you photos.
Do you work on tile and metal roofs here?
Yes. We repair metal roofs, including metal roof-overs on mobile homes, and concrete and clay tile, along with architectural shingles. Each repair is matched to the existing roof system.
Do I need a permit to re-roof my mobile home in Highland City?
Yes. Polk County requires a permit for all re-roofing, and its list specifically includes mobile homes and park trailers. Highland City is unincorporated, so the Polk County Building Division handles it, and we pull the permit.
Is Highland City inside Lakeland or Bartow?
No. Highland City is an unincorporated community between the two, even though its streets use the Lakeland grid and many residents feel closer to Bartow. That’s why roof permits go through Polk County rather than either city.