Redington Shores runs about 1.19 miles along Gulf Boulevard, pinned between the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway, with Indian Shores to the north and North Redington Beach to the south. There’s no inland neighborhood here. Every roof in town takes salt air off the water, and every house sits close enough to feel a storm from both sides.
The town’s own flood page puts it plainly: everyone in Redington Shores, FL lives in a Special Flood Hazard Area, and the whole town is in Hurricane Evacuation Zone A. That shapes how a roof project gets scoped, permitted and scheduled, especially since Helene pushed surge across the Pinellas barrier islands in 2024.
Mitchell Roofing Company serves the beaches from our office on Tyrone Blvd N in St. Petersburg. Here’s how we approach roofing in a town where the rules, the housing and the weather all come back to the water.
Every Lot Sits in a Flood Hazard Area
Because the entire town is mapped as a Special Flood Hazard Area, Redington Shores enforces FEMA’s substantial damage and substantial improvement standards. When the cost of work passes 50 percent of a structure’s value, the building has to meet current flood requirements. The town asks for a Substantial Improvement Packet and, for post-FIRM structures, an elevation certificate.
A roof replacement is usually only one part of that math. After a storm, the roof sits on a longer repair list next to drywall, flooring and electrical. We write clear, itemized roof scopes so you and the building department can see exactly what the roof portion costs.
A Building Department Run by the Town
Redington Shores runs its own building department out of Town Hall at 17425 Gulf Blvd. Roofing requires a permit, and the town asks for a Roofing Affidavit of Inspection with the job. Permits and inspection requests go through the town’s online portal.
Construction hours are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., so we plan tear-off, dry-in and cleanup to fit that window on streets where neighbors are close. As a Florida-licensed contractor (License #CCC1330496), we pull the permit and meet the inspector for you.
Cottages, Condos and Flat Roof Sections
Housing in Redington Shores ranges from beachfront condominiums to older beach houses, cottages, apartments and homes on quiet side streets. Older cottages and add-on rooms often carry flat or low-slope sections where shingles don’t belong. Condo buildings usually have large flat decks crowded with air handlers and vents.
On those surfaces we install low-slope systems such as modified bitumen, detailed carefully around every curb and penetration. On a condo, the association usually makes the roofing decision, so we work with the board or property manager on scope, access and timing. Larger buildings fall under our commercial roofing work.
Materials That Stand Up to Gulf Salt
A roof a block from the surf sees salt on every onshore breeze. Plain steel fasteners, drip edge and flashing can rust through long before the roof covering wears out. We use corrosion-resistant fasteners and metals on beach jobs and look hard at flashings around walls, vents and skylights, where salt damage tends to start.
If you’re considering a metal roof, the panel material and coating matter more here than they do inland. We’ll walk you through what suits a Gulf-front site, along with shingle and tile options.
Pitched Roofs on the Side Streets
Off Gulf Boulevard, the side streets toward the Intracoastal hold single-family homes with pitched roofs of shingle, tile or metal. These houses sit low, close together and close to the water, so wind hits them from the Gulf on one side and across the Intracoastal on the other.
On a pitched reroof we tear off down to the deck, replace any soft or delaminated sheathing, and fasten the deck and underlayment to current code before the new covering goes on. We finish the job by sealing every vent and pipe boot, because salt-laden rain driven sideways will find any gap. Whatever the material, the goal is a roof that stays tight through the season’s worst weather.
Tarping and Dry-In After a Gulf Storm
When wind opens a roof on the beach, the next rain band can do as much harm as the gust that caused it. We offer same-day emergency dry-in, covering damaged areas to keep water out while a permanent repair is planned.
We document damage with CompanyCam photos so you have a clear, dated record for your insurance claim. Those photos also help the building department see what was damaged before any permanent work begins.
Roofs for Seasonal Owners and Rentals
Several thousand people spend all or part of the winter in Redington Shores, and a large share of homes sit empty part of the year. If your place is a seasonal home or a rental, a slow leak can run for weeks before anyone walks in and sees the stain.
We can inspect before you head north, send photos of what we find and schedule work while you’re away, with a neighbor or manager as the local contact. Owners in Indian Shores and the other beach towns often deal with the same setup.
Talk to a Roofer About Your Redington Shores Property
Call Mitchell Roofing Company at (727) 288-4650 to set up an inspection or estimate. Tell us whether it’s a single-family home, a cottage or a condo building, and we’ll bring the right plan and crew.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Redington Shores?
Yes. The town’s building department requires a permit for roofing work, along with a Roofing Affidavit of Inspection. We submit the permit through the town’s online portal and handle the inspections as part of the job.
Will a new roof push my home over the 50 percent rule?
The rule compares the total cost of improvements to the value of the structure, and the town reviews it through its Substantial Improvement Packet. A roof alone is often only part of that total, but combined storm repairs can add up quickly. We give you an itemized roof cost so the numbers are easy to review.
Can you handle the work while I’m away for the summer?
Yes. We can work with a local contact for access, and we send photos of the roof before, during and after the job so you can follow progress from anywhere.
Do you reroof condo buildings on Gulf Boulevard?
Yes. We work with association boards and property managers on low-slope and flat roofs, scheduling the job in stages so residents keep access to their units and parking.
What should I do if a storm opens up my roof?
Once it’s safe, take photos, move valuables away from wet areas and call us for dry-in. Covering the opening quickly limits interior damage and gives you time to plan the permanent repair.