Blazing sun. Wind. Rain. Intense storms.

Only one thing stands between your home and the elements—your roof. 

For the past half century, many Central Florida homeowners and business owners have relied on a trusted local family-owned and -operated roofing company to repair and replace that critical aspect of protection.

Founded in 1973 by Bob Scott, Scott’s Roofing has grown into a cornerstone of the Tavares community. Today, the company is led by Tommy Scott, with his wife JoAnna working alongside him full-time. Their son, Tyler Scott, serves in and out of the field as Chief Operating Officer, while their youngest daughter Sarah keeps everything organized in the office as Office Manager.

Fully licensed, bonded, and insured, Scott’s Roofing is a genuine full-service roofing company equipped to handle residential and commercial projects, including repair and replacement of shingle, metal, tile and flat roofs.

“We are still family-owned and operated and are the oldest roofing company in Lake County,” says Tyler. He and his wife Aleetra are happy to be raising their two daughters in the same community served by the family business.

This multiple generation experience isn’t just on the business side. It’s not unusual for a Tyler to be called out to do an inspection or bid on a roof, only to find the homeowner has used Scott’s Roofing for decades.

“We have multiple customers who had their first roof put on by my grandpa, their second roof done by my dad and now I’m doing their third roof,” says Tyler. “We’ve also been doing work for some of the same contractors in this area who have been building here for 30-plus years.”

This careful attention to detail and knowledge extends beyond roofing.

“We get calls every day from customers we’ve done work for asking us to recommend other specialized businesses for a different need they have, such as a plumber or electrician. We’ve been in this area so long we can give honest recommendations,” says Sarah. “These calls may not be about roofing, but we consider it a positive thing because it shows we’ve done our job right and our community can trust us.”

Local Buyout Impacts

In today’s world, where private equity firms are rapidly buying out small businesses, it’s becoming harder to preserve the traditions and values that make family-owned companies unique. 

The Scott family knows that the legacy, craftsmanship, and care they have built over the past 50+ years cannot be bought or replicated. As a family business, every detail of their work reflects decades of dedication, pride, and personal commitment–qualities that simply cannot be sustained when profit becomes the only focus.

Private equity firms recently have bought out many local roofing companies. The new corporate owners keep the same business name so customers don’t realize things have changed.

“People recognize the business name and call thinking they’re going to get the same service that built that company’s reputation, but it’s no longer the same,” says Tommy. “Many of these operations have been completely restructured and the old employees are no longer there, which really changes the dynamics of a company. They’re using subcontractors to do the work instead of their own in-house employees.” 

The Scott family knows you can’t have repetition of work unless you have repetition of employees. Scott’s Roofing never uses subcontractors and relies exclusively on its own experienced team of long-term employees. 

“You don’t want construction to go wrong on the one thing that protects your house. You want to make sure you’re getting the same quality of work you were expecting and had from that company in the past,” says Tommy.

Inspections

The professionals at Scott’s Roofing know you can’t get the true story of a roof’s condition without walking it in person. They can be trusted to do a meticulous inspection and provide an in-depth report.

Whether you’re requesting an inspection for insurance purposes or just to be better informed about the roof’s condition, Tyler or Tommy can let you know whether your roof can be repaired or if replacement is needed. 

“If your roof is older but still in good shape and there are no issues, we can do a yearly inspection to keep an eye on it,” says Tyler.

No-obligation inspections are available for homeowners, business owners and Realtors in the tri-county area of Central Florida. Inspections are free and can typically be scheduled within days. 

Repair when possible

In Florida, 20 years is the average lifespan for a shingle roof.

Many roofing companies no longer offer repairs and only install new roofs. That’s not the case with Scott’s Roofing.

“We’re one of the only companies in the area that still does repair work,” says Tyler. “If we come do the inspection and you’re just missing a tab or shingle here and there, but the overall roof is in good shape, we’re more than happy to do a repair when we can.”

If you have questions about your roof’s condition and aren’t sure if it needs repair or replacement, call Scott’s Roofing to come out and do an evaluation.

Replace when necessary

Your home is a major investment, and when a new roof is necessary, you’ll no doubt have questions. This is why it’s so helpful to work with a company backed by decades of experience and satisfied customers.

The Scott’s Roofing team is happy to answer questions and explain roofing options. You can also stop by their office in Tavares and check out the showroom they carefully designed to help customers visualize what their new roof will look like.

Warranties are critical when you’re putting money into a new roof. As an Owens Corning Platinum Dealer, Scott’s Roofing offers some of the best warranties in the industry. 

Their 50-year System Preferred Protection Warranty covers all Owens Corning® materials installed on your roof, including:

• Shingles

• Underlayment

• Ridge caps

• Ventilation

This comprehensive warranty even protects against winds up to 130 mph and named storms. Labor, installation, and disposal are fully covered. On top of the 50-year warranty, a 10-year workmanship warranty is included to cover any installation issues. 

When a new roof is called for, Scott’s Roofing offers in-house financing to make it do-able.

Storm damage

Some of the most common calls at Scott’s Roofing take place after a severe storm. Homeowners turn to the company to diagnose and repair wind-related roof damage.

Tyler, or one of the team, will come out in person to do a comprehensive inspection to identify any damage—even in areas that aren’t immediately obvious. Post-inspection, they will provide a written statement and give honest recommendations regarding repair or replacement.

Scott’s Roofing assures customers that the company never tries to “up-sell” or push roof replacement if the existing roof can be safely and effectively repaired.

“Having a family business isn’t always easy, but we’re proud of what we accomplish together. We’re committed to serving this community far into the future,” says JoAnna. 

Covering Lake, Sumter, and Marion Counties, the long-standing company has installed over 5,000 roofs and completes at least 400 roofs every year.

When it comes to protecting what’s overhead, you can trust the Scott family to take care of your family. Call today to make an appointment

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Photos by Nicole Hamel