When a roof has reached the end of its life, patching it only buys time. A roof replacement in Melbourne, FL removes the old roof down to the deck, fixes what's hiding underneath, and installs a complete new system — underlayment, flashing, ventilation and roofing — built to today's Florida Building Code. Kaiser Roofing has been replacing roofs on Brevard County homes since 1997, and in 30 years we've learned that the parts you never see matter as much as the shingles you do.
Whether you call it a new roof, a re-roof or a roof replacement, the goal is the same: a roof that sheds water, holds up in high wind, and lets you stop worrying every time a storm rolls in off the ocean or across the Indian River Lagoon.
Why Florida roofs wear out faster
Central Florida is hard on roofs. Intense sun and UV bake asphalt shingles and dry out sealants. Summer afternoons bring heavy downpours almost daily, and hurricane season brings sustained wind that lifts any shingle that isn't properly sealed and nailed. Homes on the barrier island and along the river also deal with salt air that corrodes fasteners, flashing and vents.
Most original roofs on Brevard homes were installed when the house was built. If your home was built in the 1980s, 1990s or early 2000s and still has its first or second roof, it's very likely near the end of its service life. Insurance carriers in Florida also look closely at roof age, and many homeowners first hear about replacement when a policy renewal comes up.
What a Kaiser roof replacement includes
Every job starts with a full tear-off. We don't lay new shingles over old ones — that hides rotted decking and adds weight. Once the old roof is off, we walk the deck and replace any soft, delaminated or rotted plywood so the new roof is fastened to solid wood. Then we install new underlayment, drip edge, flashing at walls and chimneys, pipe boots and roof vents, followed by the roofing material you chose.
We pay close attention to the edges of the roof — fascia, soffit and overhangs — because that's where Florida roofs usually start to fail. If we find rotted fascia board or damaged soffit during the tear-off, we'll show you and quote the repair so it can be done while the crew is already there. Before we leave, we run magnets for nails, haul away all debris, and walk the finished roof with you.
Signs you need roof replacement
- Shingles that are curling, cracked, missing or losing granules
- Leaks or ceiling stains, especially after heavy rain
- The roof is 15–20+ years old (shingle) or showing rust and loose panels (metal)
- Granules collecting in gutters and at downspouts
- Soft or spongy spots when walking the roof
- Rotted fascia or sagging overhangs along the roof edge
- Storm damage after a hurricane or tropical storm
- Your insurance company has flagged the roof's age or condition
Materials & options
Architectural shingles
The most common choice on Brevard homes. Dimensional look, good wind ratings when installed correctly, and an affordable cost per square.
Standing seam metal
Concealed-fastener metal panels with a long service life and excellent wind and heat performance. Popular on coastal homes.
Exposed-fastener metal
A budget-friendlier metal option for homes, porches and outbuildings.
Flat & low-slope systems
Modified bitumen and single-ply membranes for porches, additions and low-slope sections that can't take shingles.
The Kaiser process
- 1
Free inspection & estimate
We get on the roof, check the deck from the attic where possible, and photograph what we find.
- 2
Clear written proposal
Material options, scope of work, and how we'll handle any rotted wood — in writing, no surprises.
- 3
Permit & professional installation
We pull the permit, tear off to the deck, replace bad wood, and install the new system to code.
- 4
Final walkthrough & cleanup
Magnet sweep for nails, debris hauled off, and a walkthrough with you before final inspection.
Why choose Kaiser Roofing
Kaiser Roofing is a family-run company owned by Christian Kaiser, and we've been working on Brevard County roofs since 1997. That's 30 years of seeing what holds up here and what doesn't. We give straight answers, put the scope in writing, keep the job site clean, and stand behind our work. If a repair will do, we'll say so. If you need a new roof, we'll explain why and show you.
- 30 years of local roofing experience in Brevard County
- Family-run and locally owned in Melbourne, FL
- Free inspections and clear written estimates
- Clean job sites and a final walkthrough on every job
Cities we serve for roof replacement
We provide roof replacement in Melbourne and throughout Brevard County, plus northern Indian River County. Popular areas include:
MelbourneWest MelbournePalm BaySatellite BeachIndian Harbour BeachCocoa BeachCocoaRockledgeMerritt IslandVieraPort St. JohnTitusvilleMelbourne BeachIndialanticSebastian
Roof Replacement FAQs
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most single-family homes in Brevard County are torn off and dried-in the first day, with the full roof completed in one to three days depending on size, pitch, material and weather. Permitting and final inspection add time on either side.
Do you install new shingles over the old roof?
No. We tear off to the deck on every replacement so we can inspect and replace rotted wood and fasten the new roof to solid decking.
What happens if you find rotted wood?
We show you photos and replace damaged decking, fascia or rafter tails as needed. Your proposal explains how wood replacement is priced so there are no surprises.
Is a new roof worth it if I'm selling soon?
An aging roof can be a sticking point for buyers and their insurance carriers. We'll give you an honest assessment of whether a repair or a full replacement makes more sense for your situation.
Do you handle the permit?
Yes. We pull the required permit with your city or Brevard County and schedule the inspections.
