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Gulf South Roofing is a licensed, insured, FORTIFIED-certified roofing contractor in Gulfport, Mississippi, serving Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties.
- FORTIFIED-certified installer
- 1013+ roofs since 2019
- 3, 5 or 10 year workmanship warranty
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Roof Replacement on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Gulf South Roofing replaces residential roofs across the Mississippi Gulf Coast from its Gulfport office. The company is a licensed, insured, FORTIFIED-certified installer, which means a roof can be built and third-party inspected to the IBHS standard for coastal wind. Every replacement carries a 3-, 5- or 10-year workmanship warranty.
Scope
What does a roof replacement include?
A Gulf South Roofing replacement is a full tear-off and rebuild of the roof system, not a covering laid over the old one. Each of the following is part of every residential replacement we do.
In the order it happens on your roof
Seven stages
Stage 1 — full tear-off to the deckFull tear-off
The old roof comes off down to the deck. We do not install roof-overs — a second layer hides the deck, and the deck is where problems live.
Stage 2 — deck inspection and repairDeck inspection and repair
With the covering off we can see the decking. Deteriorated or delaminated sheathing is identified and replaced before anything goes back down.
Stage 3 — ice-and-water shield in the valley, underlayment across the fieldUnderlayment and leak barrier
Ice-and-water shield in the valleys, where the roof concentrates water, plus underlayment across the field per the manufacturer specification. On every shingle roof we install a starter shingle at the eaves and rakes — the sealed first course the wind rating depends on.
Flashing and edge metal: step and counter flashing run up a brick chimney, bent in our own Gulfport shop.Flashing and edge metal
New drip edge, valley metal, and step and counter flashing. Custom profiles are bent in our own Gulfport sheet metal shop rather than ordered in.
Installing the roof system: the field laid to the manufacturer nailing pattern and offset, hips and ridges cut and capped.Installing the roof system
The covering goes down over the dried-in deck — starter course, then the field laid to the manufacturer nailing pattern and offset, hips and ridges cut and capped. This is the stage the warranty is written against.
Stage 5 — ridge vent and intake ventilationVentilation
Ridge and intake ventilation assessed and corrected as part of the system — an unbalanced attic shortens the life of whatever is above it.
Stage 6 — daily cleanup and the final walkthroughDaily cleanup and final walkthrough
The site is cleaned each day, not only at the end, and we walk the finished roof with you before we close the job out.
Systems
Roof Replacement Services in Gulfport and the Mississippi Gulf Coast
What goes on most Gulf Coast homes?
Architectural shingle is the most common residential replacement we install on the coast, laid over a sealed deck with ice-and-water shield in every valley.
- Deck first: Sheathing is inspected and repaired before any covering goes down.
- Valleys sealed: Ice-and-water shield where the roof concentrates the most water.
- Manufacturer spec: Installed to the manufacturer standard and Mississippi code, not to whatever is fastest.
By the numbers
Built on this coast, not passing through it
- 1013+Roofs completed
- 2019Year established
- 3Coastal counties served
- 3, 5 or 10 yrWorkmanship warranty
Roof Replacement Service Area: Mississippi Gulf Coast
Gulf South Roofing serves Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties from its Gulfport office. Residential replacement is limited to these three coastal counties so our crews stay local to the job.
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The process
Our Roof Replacement Process on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Free inspection and assessment
Same weekA project manager walks the roof and photographs what is actually there — field, valleys, flashing and, where access allows, the attic — then goes through the photos with you on site, so you see the condition of your own roof for yourself. The written estimate follows within 1–3 business days.
You receiveAn on-site walkthrough of the photos and a straight assessment; the written estimate follows in 1–3 business daysClear estimate and options
1–3 business daysA written line-item estimate with the honest options priced side by side — system, warranty terms, and the FORTIFIED upgrade if you want the comparison.
You receiveA written estimate you can compare against anyoneScheduling and prep
Booked to your dateMaterials staged, landscaping and driveway protected, dumpster placement agreed — the tear-off morning holds no surprises.
You receiveA confirmed start date and a named crew leadInstalling the roof system
Typically 1–2 daysTear-off to the deck, deck repairs, dry-in, then the new system — underlayment, flashing, field and ridge — installed to the manufacturer specification.
You receiveA roof built to the spec its warranty is written againstDaily cleanup
Every eveningThe site is cleaned and magnet-swept every evening, not just at the end — drive, lawn and flowerbeds treated like our own.
You receiveA site your family can use every eveningFinal walkthrough and warranty
At completionThe project manager walks the finished roof with you, closes the punch list, and hands over the closeout documents.
You receiveWarranty documents and the closeout file, in writing
Reviews
Gulf South Roofing Reviews
Atlas Thomas
Gulf South Roofing came to inspect my roof for my insurance company. Joey and Kelly were professional, friendly and thorough.
Rose Martel
Joey and his crew did excellent work. Very professional, started first thing in the morning and worked till the job was done.
Kenneth Moore
The team was thorough, neat, courteous, well trained, respectful of our property, experienced, and careful.
Roof Replacement FAQs for Gulfport & the Mississippi Gulf Coast
What does a roof replacement cost on the Mississippi Gulf Coast?
It depends on the size of the roof, its complexity, and the system you choose.
Roof size, pitch, the number of penetrations and valleys, the condition of the decking underneath, and whether you choose shingle, metal or a FORTIFIED upgrade all move the number. Rather than publish a range that would not apply to your roof, we walk it, photograph it and put a written estimate in your hands at no cost. Call (228) 231-1630 or request a free estimate.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most residential replacements take one to three days on site.
A standard residential replacement usually runs one to three days depending on the size of the roof, how complex the design is, and the weather. Decking repairs found after tear-off can add time, which is one reason we photograph the deck and tell you what we find rather than discovering it silently.
How do I know whether I need a replacement or a repair?
A rep inspects the roof, photographs it, and shows you the condition before recommending anything.
A five-year-old roof with a failed pipe boot is a repair. An end-of-life roof where digging into the shingles would break more of them is a replacement, and we will show you why with photographs of your own roof. We say so when a repair is the right answer — including when it means a smaller job for us.
Are you licensed, insured and certified?
Yes — licensed and insured in Mississippi, and certified to install to the IBHS FORTIFIED standard.
Gulf South Roofing is licensed and insured in Mississippi and is a certified FORTIFIED installer. FORTIFIED roofs must be installed by a certified contractor and inspected by an independent third-party evaluator, because roofing companies are not permitted to inspect their own work for the designation.
Do you offer financing options for roof replacement?
Yes — through our partner Hearth, with 3–7 year terms and pre-qualification that takes about two minutes without affecting your credit score.
Financing turns a replacement into a monthly number instead of a lump sum, at rates typically below credit cards and with zero equity required. Your estimate includes the financing option if you want it.
Where do you replace residential roofs?
Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties on the Mississippi Gulf Coast — all 17 cities we serve.
Residential replacement covers the three coastal counties — Hancock, Harrison and Jackson — and every city in them. Harrison County: Gulfport, Biloxi, Long Beach, Pass Christian, D'Iberville, Lyman and Saucier; Hancock County: Diamondhead, Bay St. Louis, Waveland and Kiln; Jackson County: Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Moss Point, St. Martin, Vancleave and Gautier. Commercial roofing is a separate division with its own pages.
Compare Our Roof Replacement Options
| Option | Best for | Wind performance | Service life | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingle | Most Gulf Coast homes | Standard rated | Typical asphalt service life | Learn more |
| Standing seam / snap-lock metal | A roof meant to be the last one | Systems rated for coastal wind | Decades beyond asphalt | Learn more |
| FORTIFIED upgrade | Storm exposure and insurance credit | Sealed deck, ring-shank, rated edge metal | Applies to the system above | Learn more |
Get a Free Roof Estimate in Gulfport
Gulf South Roofing replaces residential roofs across Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties from its Gulfport office. We walk the roof, show you the photographs, and put the estimate in writing.
Gulf South Roofing · 2811 26th Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501(228) 231-1630 · gulfsouthroofs@gmail.com