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Costs, storms, insurance, permits and the tile-metal-shingle decision — written for Lee County, not for the internet in general.

Roof replacement cost
What shingle, tile and metal cost in Cape Coral in 2026, what's in the price, and what moves it.
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After the hurricane
The first week, the first month, the law on roofers and claims, and how a claim proceeds.
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Roof age & insurance
The 15-year rule, the five-years-left inspection, Citizens' limits, and your options.
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My Safe Florida Home
Up to $10,000 of state money for the wind-mitigation parts of a re-roof — who qualifies and how.
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Tile vs. metal vs. shingle
Cost, wind, salt, weight, insurance and resale, compared for Southwest Florida.
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Permits & the 25% rule
When you need a permit, who can pull it, and how SB 4-D changed the 25% rule.
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