Lutz sits in Hillsborough County, a coastal county, where typical homes are designed for roughly 130–150 mph winds. Storms affecting Hillsborough County: Irma (2017), Idalia (2023), Helene (2024), Milton (2024). Helene's surge and Milton's wind made 2024 the Tampa area's worst season in a century.
Design wind speeds for typical homes in Hillsborough County are roughly 130–150 mph under the Florida Building Code; the exact value depends on your site and is confirmed at permitting. Matata uses 150 mph rated shingles on Lutz roofs.
Hillsborough County was affected by Irma (2017), Idalia (2023), Helene (2024), Milton (2024). Helene's surge and Milton's wind made 2024 the Tampa area's worst season in a century.
Standing-seam metal is the most wind-resistant option; high-wind architectural shingles from CertainTeed or GAF are the best value. Either way, deck re-nailing and a secondary water barrier matter most. Hillsborough County is a coastal county, so we use stainless or coated fasteners near the water.
Yes. Call (321) 444-5191. Most emergency tarps run $350–$650, and reasonable tarping is usually covered as mitigation on an insurance claim.
Usually. A permitted re-roof updates your roof date and typically improves deck attachment and secondary water resistance on your wind mitigation report. Send a new report to your agent after the job.
Matata pulls the permit with the Lutz or Hillsborough County building department and schedules the final inspection.
Between November and May. Hurricane season runs June 1–November 30, and crews book up fast once a storm is named.
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