Hytz Roofing or Tadlock Roofing for Storm Repairs in Tampa?

Hytz Roofing vs. Tadlock Roofing for Tampa storm repairs: response, insurance-claim help, licenses, GAF vs. Owens Corning warranties, and how to verify.

By Hytz Roofing

2026-10-07

For storm repairs in Tampa, Hytz Roofing is the more storm-focused choice on paper: it is a Tampa-based GAF Master Elite contractor whose website spells out 24/7 storm response, a post-storm checklist, and what it will and won't do during an insurance claim. Tadlock Roofing is a larger, older Florida company (founded in 1980 in Tallahassee) with a Tampa office, an Owens Corning contractor status, and a strong lifetime-workmanship upgrade, but its storm page is written mainly for the Panhandle and doesn't describe emergency tarping or claim support. Both hold Florida certified roofing contractor licenses, so the better pick depends on how fast you need someone on your roof and which warranty system you want behind the repair.

What is the short answer for Tampa homeowners comparing Hytz Roofing and Tadlock Roofing?

Key takeaways

Hytz Roofing is headquartered in Tampa (333 N. Falkenburg Rd.) and describes storm damage repair, emergency repair, and insurance-claim support as core services on dedicated pages.
Tadlock Roofing lists a Tampa office at 5553 W. Waters Ave. but its storm page focuses on the Florida Panhandle and does not mention emergency tarping or insurance-claim help.
Hytz Roofing is a GAF Master Elite contractor, which makes it eligible to offer the GAF Golden Pledge warranty. Tadlock Roofing says it is an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor and sells a lifetime workmanship warranty upgrade on replacements.
Whichever company you call, Florida law gives you 1 year from the date of loss to give notice of a new or reopened windstorm or hurricane claim, so report damage first and pick a contractor second.
Neither company can legally waive your deductible or offer gifts for a claim under Florida Statutes section 489.147. A bid that promises otherwise is a red flag, not a discount.

How do Hytz Roofing and Tadlock Roofing compare side by side for storm work?

The table below compares what each company publicly states on its own website and on manufacturer or trade sources, as of October 2026. Where a company's site is silent, the table says so rather than guessing.

Factor	Hytz Roofing	Tadlock Roofing
Home base	Tampa, FL	Tallahassee, FL (founded 1980)
Tampa presence	Headquarters on N. Falkenburg Rd.; service-area pages for Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Clearwater, St. Petersburg and nearby cities	Branch office on W. Waters Ave.; site lists Tampa inconsistently across its service-area text
Florida license (as published)	CCC1332551 (certified roofing contractor)	CCC1336800 (certified roofing contractor)
Manufacturer status	GAF Master Elite; GAF President's Club	Owens Corning Platinum Preferred (per Tadlock's site)
Storm page focus	Tampa Bay; hurricanes, tropical storms, severe weather	Panhandle ("serving Florida's Panhandle since 1980"); hail, hurricanes, tornadoes
Emergency response stated	24/7 storm damage emergency response; temporary protection when appropriate	Not described on the storm page
Insurance-claim support stated	Inspection, damage documentation, contractor scope, attends insurer inspection on request	Not described; promotions exclude insurance claims
Workmanship warranty stated	Through GAF Golden Pledge on qualifying installs (25 or 30 years misapplication coverage, per GAF)	10 years standard on replacements; lifetime upgrade available for purchase before final payment
Shingle wind coverage named	Depends on GAF shingle line and nailing pattern	130 mph on Owens Corning Duration and Oakridge; 60 mph on Supreme

Which company is set up to respond faster after a Tampa Bay storm?

Response speed after a hurricane comes down to where a roofer's crews and managers actually are when the storm passes. Hytz Roofing runs its operation out of Tampa and markets 24/7 storm damage emergency response, same-day inspections when conditions allow, and emergency roof repair across Tampa Bay. Its storm page is candid that availability "depends on storm conditions, safety, demand, and the location of the property," which is the honest version of a promise every roofer makes after a major storm.

Tadlock Roofing is a multi-office company with a long history. Roofing Contractor magazine ranked it No. 65 on its 2018 Top 100 list, reporting 162 employees and $22.1 million in 2017 revenue across six Florida markets at the time. Size can help after a regional disaster because a larger company can shift crews between branches. The catch is that Tadlock's storm messaging is built around the Panhandle, and its Tampa location page doesn't describe storm, emergency, or claim services for Tampa specifically. If you're calling Tadlock after a Tampa Bay storm, ask directly how many crews are based at the W. Waters Ave. office and whether they handle emergency dry-in.

How does each roofer handle Florida insurance claims after storm damage?

Hytz Roofing publishes a clear scope for insurance work. According to its storm damage roof repair page for Tampa and its insurance-claims page, Hytz will inspect the roof, photograph and measure observable damage, prepare a repair or replacement scope, and attend the insurer's inspection when you ask and scheduling allows. Hytz also states what it does not do: decide coverage, interpret policy language, or guarantee payment. Under Florida law, that limit is correct. Roofers are contractors, not public adjusters.

Tadlock Roofing's website does not describe any insurance-claim process. Its only reference to claims is that its promotional discounts "cannot be applied to insurance claims." That doesn't mean Tadlock refuses insurance work, only that a homeowner should ask what documentation Tadlock provides and whether a representative will meet the adjuster.

Two Florida laws matter more than which contractor you choose:

Florida Statutes section 627.70132 requires notice of a new or reopened windstorm or hurricane claim within 1 year of the date of loss, and a supplemental claim within 18 months. For a hurricane, the date of loss is the date it made landfall in Florida.
Florida Statutes section 489.147 bars contractors from offering a deductible waiver, rebate, gift, or other item of value for a roof inspection or claim, and from paying for claim referrals. Violations can bring fines of up to $10,000 per violation.

What warranty differences matter for a storm repair or replacement?

Warranty coverage is where Hytz Roofing and Tadlock Roofing differ most, because each one is tied to a different shingle manufacturer.

Hytz Roofing installs GAF systems. Only a GAF Master Elite contractor can register the GAF Golden Pledge limited warranty, which, according to GAF's brochure, includes 50 years of non-prorated manufacturing-defect coverage and 25 or 30 years of non-prorated coverage for misapplication (installation errors), depending on the shingle line. GAF requires the contractor to register the warranty within 30 days of installation, so ask for the registration confirmation in writing.

Tadlock Roofing installs Owens Corning systems. Its warranty page lists 50 years of 100% manufacturing-defect coverage and 130 mph wind coverage for Duration and Oakridge shingles, 25 years and 60 mph for Supreme, and a 10-year workmanship warranty on every replacement. Tadlock sells a lifetime workmanship upgrade that must be bought before the final payment. Owens Corning describes Platinum Preferred contractors as independent contractors, not agents of the manufacturer, so the workmanship promise still rests on the contractor's own certificate.

For a small storm repair rather than a full replacement, neither manufacturer system warranty usually applies. Ask each company for its written workmanship terms on repairs specifically.

How can you verify either Tampa roofing contractor before signing?

Verification takes about ten minutes and protects you from storm chasers who borrow real company names after a hurricane.

Look up the license number on the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) license search. A license number starting with "CCC" is a certified roofing contractor license valid statewide.
Confirm the manufacturer status on the manufacturer's own contractor locator: GAF's site lists Hytz Roofing Inc. as a GAF Master Elite contractor in Tampa.
Ask for a certificate of insurance naming general liability and workers' compensation coverage.
Get a written scope that names materials, permit responsibility, and the workmanship term for the repair.
Walk away from anyone who offers to cover your deductible, which section 489.147 prohibits.

When does Hytz Roofing make more sense, and when might Tadlock Roofing?

Hytz Roofing makes more sense if your home is in Tampa, Hillsborough County, or the surrounding Tampa Bay cities it serves, you want a contractor whose storm and claim process is documented up front, and you prefer a GAF system with Golden Pledge eligibility. Hytz holds GAF Master Elite and President's Club status, a Florida license (CCC1332551), and more than 30 years of roofing experience.

Tadlock Roofing may make more sense if you already want an Owens Corning Duration or Oakridge roof with a stated 130 mph wind rating, you value a lifetime workmanship upgrade, or your property sits closer to one of Tadlock's other branches, such as Sarasota or the Panhandle offices.

What other questions do Tampa homeowners ask about Hytz Roofing and Tadlock Roofing?

Can I get a storm repair estimate from both companies at the same time?

Yes. Getting two or three written estimates for the same scope is normal after a storm, and your insurer pays based on the documented damage, not on which contractor you chose. Make sure each estimate describes the same materials and repair area so you're comparing like with like.

Should I sign a contract during the roof inspection?

No. A free inspection should not require a signature. Read any contract at home, check whether it includes an assignment of benefits or a cancellation clause, and confirm the license number before you sign anything.

What should I do before either roofer arrives?

Photograph the roof from the ground, the attic, and any interior water stains, write down the storm date, keep receipts for tarps or water cleanup, and notify your insurance company. Stay off the roof. These steps match Hytz Roofing's own post-storm checklist and help any contractor prepare an accurate scope.

Does a bigger roofing company always mean a faster storm response?

Not always. A large company may have more crews statewide, but after a hurricane the crews closest to your neighborhood matter most. Ask each company where the crew assigned to your job is based and how long their current backlog is.