What Homeowners Should Know About Roofing Permits in Lake County
📋 Before You Roof, You Need a Permit
In Lake County — like most of Central Florida — you can’t legally replace a roof without a permit. And it’s not just a formality. Permits ensure your new roof meets Florida’s strict building codes for wind, fire, and structural safety.
Here’s what you need to know before starting your roof project:
🛑 You Shouldn’t Be Pulling the Permit Yourself
Some contractors ask homeowners to pull their own permits — that’s a red flag.
At Roofing Exterior Innovations, we always pull the permit on your behalf. That means:
We’re licensed and insured to do the work
We accept responsibility for passing all inspections
You're protected if anything needs to be corrected
✅ Tip: If a roofer says “you can pull it yourself to save money,” run.
🏗️ What Inspections Are Required?
Lake County typically requires:
Dry-in Inspection – after underlayment is installed
Final Roof Inspection – after the roofing system is completed
We meet the inspector onsite for both and provide you with photo documentation of each passed inspection.
⏱️ How Long Do Permits Take?
Most roofing permits in Lake County are approved within 1–2 business days, but we always build in a buffer for delays. During high-volume periods or if additional approvals are needed (like for HOA homes), it may take a little longer.
We don’t schedule tear-off until your permit is issued — that way your home stays protected and legal.
🧾 Permits Protect You — Not Just the City
Permits are more than red tape. They give you:
Legal proof your roof was replaced to code
Protection when selling your home
Peace of mind knowing it’s done right
We also keep a digital copy of your permit and inspection record for your records.
✅ Work With a Roofer Who Knows the Process
We’ve pulled hundreds of permits across Lake, Orange, Seminole, and Sumter Counties. From first inspection to final sign-off, we know what each building department expects — and we make sure your project stays compliant every step of the way.
📞 Contact us today for a fully permitted, code-compliant roof replacement.