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PGT Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing in Tampa: What to Know First

We provide independent PGT shingle, tile and metal roofing in Tampa, with most repair jobs completed in a single visit and full replacements scheduled within one to three weeks depending on product availability and the size of the roof. Our pricing is straightforward and written down before any work starts: you’ll see the line items, the material costs, and the labor, with no change orders sprung on you halfway through. That’s the square deal we’ve offered Tampa homeowners since Dale Kessler founded this company on the principle that out-of-true work and voided warranties were problems worth fixing permanently.

Call (813) 320-9346

This page is for homeowners who have PGT products on or in their homes and need shingle, tile or metal roofing work done right. If you’re looking for a price, call (813) 320-9346 and a live person answers. That’s not a call center. That’s us.

How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

PGT makes a solid product, but every brand has its weak points. After years of working on PGT installs across Tampa, here’s what we see most often when shingle, tile and metal roofing meets PGT components:

• PGT WinGuard skylight flashing separating at the curb. In Tampa’s wet season, the thermal expansion between aluminum flashing and tile or shingle underlayment works the sealant loose over six or eight summers. We see this on WinGuard skylights regularly in neighborhoods like Palma Ceia and Beach Park. The fix is removing the old flashing, re-bedding it with a proper two-part sealant, and re-setting the curb so water sheds away from the opening instead of pooling. It’s a half-day job done right, not a tube of caulk smeared over the crack.
• PGT roof vents with cracked bases (Sungate and Estate lines). PVC vent bases get brittle after a decade of Tampa sun. When a tile roof is re-bedded or a shingle roof gets a ridge-cap replacement, those bases often snap during the work. A roofer who doesn’t know PGT will slap a generic vent in and call it done. We source the correct PGT profile so the vent sits flush with the roof line and the warranty on the vent itself stays valid.
• Valley flashing corrosion where metal roofing meets PGT edge trim. In salt-air neighborhoods like Davis Islands and Bayshore, dissimilar metals between PGT’s aluminum edge trim and certain steel valley flashing causes galvanic corrosion. The trim pits, then leaks start at the seams. We replace the valley flashing with a compatible metal and reseat the PGT trim with isolation tape between the two surfaces. It prevents the same failure from repeating in five years.
• Tile roof underlayment failure around PGT curb-mount skylights. Older PGT curb-mount skylights in South Tampa were installed over single-layer felt that rots out underneath. The owner sees a water stain on the ceiling and assumes the skylight is bad. Often the skylight is fine; the underlayment beneath the curb is what failed. We pull the tile or shingle back around the curb, replace the underlayment, and re-flash the whole assembly. You don’t need a new skylight. You need someone who knows where the water is actually coming from.
• PGT glass warranty claims denied because of improper roofing overlap. This one matters most to your wallet. PGT’s warranty language on glass units can be voided if roofing work damages the exterior glazing or if flashing modifications compromise the seal. A roofer who doesn’t read the warranty terms will fold new flashing over the PGT frame and call it sealed. Later, when the seal fails, PGT denies the claim because the installation was altered beyond their spec. We handle the roofing work around PGT openings the way PGT’s own install manual describes, so your glass warranty stays intact.

Our PGT Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing Process

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   You call (813) 320-9346. A live person answers. We schedule a time, and we’ll be there when we say.
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   We inspect the roof and every PGT opening it touches. Skylights, vents, edge trim, valleys, curbs. We measure twice, photograph everything, and write down what we find.
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   We give you a written line-item quote. OEM PGT parts when warranty matters, quality aftermarket when it doesn’t. You see both options on paper, side by side, with prices. No surprises later.
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   We do the work. Background-checked, uniformed technicians. The roof torn back, repaired, re-flashed, and re-bedded. Cleanup happens the same day.
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   We test it and show you what we did. We don’t leave until we’ve verified the repair. You see the before and after. If something’s not right, we fix it before we go.
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   We register both warranty layers in writing. The PGT manufacturer warranty stays valid, and our 90-Day Done Right Promise covers the labor. Before the truck leaves the driveway, you have the paperwork.

What PGT Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing Costs in Tampa

Most PGT roof-related repairs in Tampa fall between $450 and $1,400. Here’s how that breaks down:

What moves the price: roof pitch (steeper is more labor), single-story versus two-story, whether tile needs to be re-bedded or replaced, and whether you want OEM PGT parts or quality aftermarket. On repair work, we charge by the line item and you approve everything before we start. Call (813) 320-9346 for a free estimate on your specific roof.

Why Tampa Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for PGT Work

We’ve been doing this work in Tampa since 2008 under Dale Kessler’s lead, and our technicians know PGT installs the way a mechanic knows a particular engine. When we take on a PGT shingle, tile or metal roofing job, we’re also checking the surrounding PGT openings because the same failure that damaged one usually affects the others. If your PGT product isn’t worth repairing, we’ll say so plainly and show you options from the other lines we install and service: CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems. Every job is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. No arguing, no fine print, no paperwork fight. That’s the Keystone Standard, and it’s written down for every job we take on.

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