Doing your roof and impact windows with one contractor means one project plan, one schedule and one person to call, and it lets you improve the roof and the openings on your wind mitigation report at the same time. Most homeowners who do both separately end up coordinating two crews, two permit timelines and two warranty contacts.
What you gain
See also:Roof replacement →- Coordinated permits and inspections
- One schedule: windows can go in before or after the roof without trades waiting on each other
- One warranty contact for the whole envelope
- One new wind mitigation inspection, by a licensed inspector you choose, after both are complete
Which wind mitigation features each project improves
| Wind mitigation feature | Improved by |
|---|---|
| Roof covering | New roof to current code |
| Roof deck attachment | Re-nailing during the re-roof |
| Roof-to-wall connection | Straps or clips added while the roof is open |
| Secondary water resistance | Sealed underlayment during the re-roof |
| Opening protection | Impact windows and doors on every opening, including garage doors and skylights |
SafeTech has a roofing division and a window division under one company, licensed as both a roofing (CCC) and general (CGC) contractor, with one project coordinator. Start with a free inspection of both.
The coordination problem with two contractors
Roofers and window installers both work at the edges of your home. When they are separate companies, the roofer may need to wait for windows to finish, the window installer may need to work around fresh flashings, and each blames the other if water shows up at a wall. One contractor means one responsible party for the whole envelope.
Which goes first?
It depends on the house. Often the roof is done first to secure the top of the envelope, then windows follow. On some homes windows go first because of manufacturing lead times. We set the sequence so neither trade damages the other’s work.
One wind mitigation report
When both projects are complete, a single new wind mitigation inspection can document the new roof covering, deck attachment, roof-to-wall connection, secondary water resistance and opening protection together. The wind mitigation inspection is done by a licensed inspector you choose. We don’t perform it. Your insurer decides which credits apply.
Financing the whole envelope
Combining both projects into one plan can simplify financing. In-house financing is available, subject to approval. We lay out the costs for each part so you can decide whether to do both now or in stages.
Frequently asked questions
Should I replace my roof and windows at the same time?
If both are near the end of their life, doing them together reduces coordination, and one wind mitigation inspection afterward can document all the improvements.
Will it take longer to do both?
The work runs in parallel where possible. Window lead times often set the overall schedule.
Do I get separate warranties?
Each product carries its own warranty terms, but you have one company to call.
Can I do windows now and the roof later?
Yes. We plan the sequence so later work doesn’t disturb the first project.
About the author
Roshy Rajan has worked in Broward County real estate and construction since 2006. He founded SafeTech Roofing and Windows (SafeTech Builders Inc.) after a hurricane left a friend with roof and window damage and the referrals kept coming. Florida Certified General Contractor CGC1537934 · Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1336954 · BBB Accredited.
