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PGT Roof Replacement & Installation in Tampa: What to Know First

Independent PGT roof replacement and installation in Tampa typically runs between $1,850 and $4,200 depending on the product line, roof pitch, and whether we’re replacing glass, hardware, or the full unit. Most PGT roof work we schedule is completed in one to two weeks from the first measurement, with the actual installation taking a single day for standard sizes. We are not the cheapest bid in Tampa, and we will tell you that on the phone before we ever send a truck. What we offer is a written quote, both warranty layers registered on paper, and a 90-Day Done Right Promise that means if it isn’t right, we make it right without a paperwork fight.

Call (813) 320-9346

This page is for PGT owners in Tampa who need roof replacement work done correctly. If you own a PGT skylight, roof glazing system, or a PGT window set into a roof line and it is leaking, fogging, or binding, call (813) 320-9346 and a live person will answer.

How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

PGT builds a solid product, but Tampa’s climate exposes weak points that show up on a regular basis. Here is what we see on PGT roof installations across this city:

• PGT 400 Series skylights leaking at the curb flashing. This is the most common PGT roof failure we fix in Tampa, and it is rarely the glass. The curb flashing degrades under our wet-season heat and UV, and the seal between curb and deck opens up. We pull the curb, inspect the deck for rot, rebuild the flashing with a proper pan, and reset the unit. Done right, the leak stops at the source instead of getting caulked over.
• PGT WinGuard roof glazing with seal failure at the insulated glass unit. When a WinGuard unit over a Tampa lanai or sunroom starts fogging between the panes, the argon fill has escaped and the desiccant inside the spacer is spent. The fix is a new IGU, not a reseal. We order the glass to the exact make-up, set it square, and register the new unit with PGT’s warranty department in writing before we leave your driveway.
• PGT 700 Series roof windows with corroded operating hardware. Coastal salt air and Tampa’s rain cycles are hard on exposed roof window hardware. Handles seize, hinges bind, and the sash won’t close flush. We replace the hardware with OEM or American-made aftermarket parts matched to the original geometry. Where aftermarket is a better value, we show you the comparison on paper so you are not buying blind.
• PGT roof glazing in older Tampa homes with undersized or rotted framing. A lot of Tampa homes built in the 1970s and 1980s used undersized headers over roof openings. The PGT unit itself is fine; the frame it sits in is not. We rebuild the rough opening to carry the roof load correctly, then set the PGT unit true. This is not a glass repair; it is a structural correction, and we do it to code with permits pulled and inspections passed.
• PGT impact-rated roof glass with cracked or spalled outer lite. Storm debris, falling fronds from cabbage palms, and occasional hail damage outer lites on PGT impact glass. The inner laminate usually survives, but the outer lite needs replacement to keep the impact rating valid. We replace the lite with proper interlayer-compatible glass, so your PGT rating stays intact, and we document it for your insurance file.

Our PGT Roof Replacement & Installation Process

This is how a PGT roof job runs with TruePane Windows & Doors, from the first phone call to the last sweep of the driveway:

1. 1
   Call and talk to a person. You reach our office at (813) 320-9346, and a live person answers. We ask what the PGT unit is doing, where it sits in the roof, and when it started. You will not get a voicemail tree.
2. 2
   We measure and quote on paper. A background-checked, uniformed technician comes out to Tampa, measures the opening twice, and checks the framing. We quote manufacturer lines side by side, in writing, so you see exactly what you are paying for. Fixed price, no surprise line items later.
3. 3
   We make the parts decision with you. If the PGT unit needs glass, hardware, or flashing, we show you OEM versus quality aftermarket options with real numbers. We recommend based on your roof, your warranty, and your budget - not on what is easiest to stock.
4. 4
   We set the unit true. The old unit comes out, the opening is repaired or rebuilt as needed, and the PGT unit goes in level, square, and sealed. If the pane is not true, the job is not done - that is the rule Dale Kessler has kept on the whiteboard since day one.
5. 5
   We register both warranty layers. Before the truck moves, we register the PGT manufacturer warranty and our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Durations stated, no fine print that covers neither.
6. 6
   We clean up and stand behind it. The old unit goes with us, the site is clean, and if anything is not right within 90 days, we come back and fix it. No arguing.

What PGT Roof Replacement & Installation Costs in Tampa

PGT roof replacement and installation pricing in Tampa depends on the product line, the size of the unit, the roof pitch, and whether we are repairing framing. Here is what we usually see:

• PGT skylight curb flashing replacement: $450 to $950, depending on curb size and deck repair needed.
• PGT 400 Series skylight full unit replacement: $1,850 to $3,200 for standard sizes, including labor and flashing.
• PGT WinGuard roof glazing IGU replacement: $900 to $2,400 per unit, driven by glass make-up and unit size.
• PGT 700 Series hardware replacement: $280 to $680 per window, parts and labor included.
• PGT roof window rough opening rebuild: $1,200 to $3,800, depending on framing scope and roof load requirements.

What moves the price most in Tampa is the condition of the existing opening. A clean curb with good decking is a straightforward swap. A rotted header under a PGT unit in an older Seminole Heights or South Tampa home takes real carpentry, and we will show you the lumber and the permit costs on the quote. Call (813) 320-9346 for a free estimate specific to your roof.

Why Tampa Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for PGT Work

We have been at this in Tampa for a long time. Dale Kessler grew up in Seminole Heights and still lives about six blocks from where he learned to ride a bike. He built TruePane on the founding rule that if the pane is not true, the job is not done - and that rule governs every PGT installation we do. The Keystone Standard means both manufacturer warranty layers get registered in writing, with durations stated, before the truck leaves your driveway. We back every PGT job with our 90-Day Done Right Promise: if it is not done right, we make it right, no paperwork fights. Our technicians install PGT alongside other storm-rated lines we service - CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems - so when a PGT unit is not the right replacement for a particular roof, we can show you comparable options side by side and let you decide with full information.

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