Roofing on Sanibel and Captiva, done to the islands' rules
Aluminum metal roofs, repairs and storm work for the homes and condos of Sanibel and Captiva — permitted with the City of Sanibel, built for Gulf exposure, and scheduled around the causeway.
Sanibel and Captiva took Ian's surge across the whole island and lost the causeway for weeks; the recovery since has been a long, careful rebuild under the City of Sanibel's own building and land-use rules, which are stricter than the mainland's about height, vegetation and materials. Roofing here is mostly metal now — aluminum, because nothing else makes sense a few hundred yards from the Gulf — with tile and shingle repairs on the homes and condos that survived and don't need full replacement.
We pull permits with the City of Sanibel (Captiva is unincorporated Lee County), work within the city's rules on roof color and reflectivity where they apply, and schedule island days in blocks so the causeway toll and the drive don't show up on your bill. Every roof gets a sealed deck, high-temperature self-adhered underlayment, clip spacing for the exposure, and a wind mitigation report, which on Sanibel is close to a requirement for coverage.
What we do in Sanibel & Captiva
Roof repair & leaks
Tile, shingle, metal and flat repairs with photos and a written price.
Hurricane & storm damage
Tarping, documentation, adjuster meetings, repair to code.
Roof replacement
Tile, metal or shingle on a sealed, code-built deck.
Inspections & wind mitigation
Free inspections; OIR-B1-1802 reports for your insurer.
Tile roofing
Repair, re-underlayment or new tile.
Metal roofing
Standing seam and 5V, aluminum near the salt.
Neighborhoods and areas we cover
- Sanibel east end (Lighthouse, Periwinkle)
- Gulf Drive & the beaches
- Sanibel Bayous & Dinkins Bayou
- The Dunes
- Gumbo Limbo & Sanibel Highlands
- Ding Darling side
- Blind Pass
- Captiva Village
- South Seas end (Captiva)
- Roosevelt Channel
- Sanibel condos (Gulf & bay side)
Island rules and island roofs
Sanibel's code has opinions about roofs: color and reflectivity in some zones, height limits that affect roof geometry on rebuilds, and vegetation protection that affects how we stage a job. None of it is a problem if you know it going in. We've worked under the city's rules since the rebuild began and we submit what the building department expects the first time.
Questions from Sanibel & Captiva homeowners
Do you work on Sanibel?
Yes — Sanibel and Captiva, scheduled in island blocks. Permits through the City of Sanibel, or Lee County for Captiva.
What's the right roof for a Sanibel home?
Aluminum standing seam or 5V for almost every home. Tile survives on some of the older, heavier-built homes; shingle only on inland lots with the deck sealed.
Can you repair a condo roof on Sanibel?
Yes — repairs, replacements and per-building wind mitigation reports for associations. See our commercial page.
How much does a metal roof cost on Sanibel?
Standing-seam aluminum typically $36,000–$58,000 on a 2,000-square-foot home, 5V $26,000–$44,000, with island access and exposure detailing in the price.
Do you know the city's roof color rules?
Yes, and we submit within them. We'll tell you what's allowed on your lot before you pick a color.
Storm response on the islands?
As soon as the causeway is open. Tarps and dry-ins first, in the order the calls come in.