Roofing Guides · Updated October 2026
Getting Your Roof Ready for Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Before it starts, get your roof inspected and fix loose or damaged areas, clear gutters and trim overhanging branches, photograph your roof and home for your records, and review your insurance and hurricane deductible. Then follow official guidance from the National Hurricane Center, FEMA and Miami-Dade County when a storm threatens.
Before the season (spring)
- Professional roof inspection; fix loose shingles or tiles and failed flashing
- Clear gutters, downspouts and roof valleys
- Trim branches over the roof
- Check attic for leaks or daylight
- Update your wind mitigation report if your roof changed (What Is a Wind Mitigation Inspection?)
Paperwork
- Take dated photos and video of the roof, attic, ceilings and contents (Ready.gov recommends keeping important records safe and accessible)
- Read your declarations page and know your hurricane deductible (Does Homeowners Insurance Pay for a New Roof in Florida?)
- Keep your policy and insurer contact info in a safe place you can reach
When a storm threatens
Follow the NHC and Miami-Dade emergency management. Secure outdoor items that could become projectiles, and don't go up on the roof in high winds.
After the storm
See Roof Leaking During a Storm: What to Do and Filing a Roof Claim After a Hurricane.
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More roofing guides
- Does Homeowners Insurance Pay for a New Roof in Florida?
- Filing a Roof Claim After a Hurricane
- What Is a Wind Mitigation Inspection?
- Roof Leaking During a Storm: What to Do
Sources
- NOAA National Hurricane Center
- NOAA National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Preparedness
- FEMA Ready.gov, Hurricanes
- FEMA Ready.gov, Financial Preparedness (documents, insurance and records)
- Miami-Dade County, Hurricane Readiness
- Florida Statutes §627.701, Liability of insureds; hurricane deductibles
- Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, Wind Mitigation Resources
Sources checked October 2026. Laws, codes and prices change, so confirm current details with the source.
Frequently asked questions
When is hurricane season in Florida?
The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center.
When should I get my roof inspected?
Ideally in spring, before the season starts, and again after any major storm.
Should I tarp my roof before a hurricane?
Generally no. Tarps aren't designed for hurricane winds. Fix issues ahead of time and tarp after damage.
What documents should I keep?
Your policy, declarations page, permit records, wind mitigation report, and dated photos of your home.
Can you do a pre-season inspection?
Yes. Call 786-210-4936 for a free estimate.