About Roof Cost Compass
Who writes our guides
Elena Vasquez
Editorial Researcher
Elena compiles roof replacement cost, permit, and wind-mitigation data across Florida's Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches. Her research draws on contractor quotes, county building department fee schedules, Florida Building Code wind-zone maps, and public permit records. Guides are produced with AI-assisted drafting and human editorial review — see our editorial policy for how that works.
What this site is
Roof Cost Compass helps Florida homeowners plan a roof replacement: what it costs in their city, what the county permit process looks like, how the Florida Building Code's wind requirements affect material choices, and how wind-mitigation features can lower insurance premiums.
We are a research and referral publisher. We are not a roofing contractor and do not perform roofing work. When you request quotes through our site, we may connect you with licensed local contractors who pay us for referrals — at no cost to you. See our disclosure.
How we keep data honest
Every concrete figure on a city page — permit fees, cost ranges, wind speed zones, insurance discount programs — must trace to a verifiable source gathered during research: county building departments, contractor pricing published in our service area, the Florida Building Code, or the state's wind-mitigation inspection standards (OIR-B1-1802). Pages that don't clear that bar don't get published.