John Atherton
Gulf South Roofing did a terrific job on our home and we would recommend them to other homeowners without reservation. Jacob and Joey took great care with our landscaping and yard during the installation. 100% satisfied and then some.
Architectural Shingle Roofing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Gulf South Roofing is a licensed, insured, FORTIFIED-certified roofing contractor in Gulfport, Mississippi, and a certified installer for GAF, Atlas and CertainTeed shingle systems.
- 130 MPH wind uplift rating
- Limited Lifetime material warranty
- 3, 5 or 10 year workmanship warranty
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Architectural Shingle Roofing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Gulf South Roofing installs architectural shingle roof systems across the Mississippi Gulf Coast from its Gulfport office. The company is a certified installer for GAF, Atlas and CertainTeed, which means those systems carry the manufacturer’s Limited Lifetime material warranty. Every roof also carries a 3-, 5- or 10-year workmanship warranty.
Scope
What does a shingle roof installation include?
A shingle roof is a system, not a covering. Each of the following is part of every architectural shingle roof Gulf South Roofing installs — the warranty depends on all of it, not just the shingle.
In the order it happens on your roof
Eight stages
Full tear-off to the deck
The old roof comes off. We do not install roof-overs — a second layer hides the sheathing, and the sheathing is where problems start.
Deck inspection and repair
With the covering off, delaminated or rotted sheathing is identified, photographed and replaced before anything goes back down.
Leak barrier in the valleys
Ice-and-water shield where the roof concentrates water — valleys, penetrations and the eave — under the field underlayment.
Synthetic underlayment
Laid across the field to the manufacturer’s specification, because the Limited Lifetime warranty is written against that specification.
Flashing and edge metal
New drip edge, valley metal, step and counter flashing. Non-standard profiles are bent in our own Gulfport sheet metal shop rather than ordered in and trimmed to fit.
Balanced ventilation
Ridge exhaust and intake are assessed together. An attic that cannot breathe cooks the shingle from underneath and shortens the life of the roof above it.
Daily cleanup and magnet sweep
The site is cleaned at the end of every day, not only at the end of the job, and the drive and lawn are swept with a rolling magnet.
Final walkthrough
A project manager walks the finished roof with you and closes the job out in writing, with the warranty documents in hand.
The system
Architectural shingle roofing in Gulfport and across the Gulf Coast
What does the 130 MPH wind uplift rating actually mean?
Architectural shingle systems we install are rated to withstand wind speeds up to 130 MPH when they are installed to the manufacturer’s nailing and starter specification.
- Nailing pattern: Fastener count and placement per the manufacturer’s high-wind specification, not the minimum.
- Starter and edge: A proper starter course at the eave and rake, which is where uplift begins.
- Sealed field: Shingles rely on their factory sealant strip bonding — laid so it can.
Track record
What the number on the wrapper is backed by
- 130MPH wind uplift rating
- 1013+Projects completed since 2019
- 3Certified shingle brands
- 3, 5 or 10Year workmanship warranty
Shingle work across the coast
What to expect
How a shingle roof installation works
Free inspection
Same weekA project manager walks the roof, photographs the field, valleys, flashing and ventilation, looks in the attic where access allows, and goes through the photos with you on site. The written estimate follows within 1–3 business days.
You receiveAn on-site walkthrough of the photos; the written estimate follows in 1–3 business daysClear estimate and options
1–3 business daysA line-item estimate showing the system, the brand, the warranty term and the ventilation work — with the alternatives priced so the comparison is yours to make.
You receiveWritten estimate, warranty terms and color samplesScheduling and prep
Booked to your dateMaterials are delivered, the drive and landscaping are protected, and the crew and dumpster placement are confirmed with you before the tear-off morning.
You receiveA confirmed start date and a named crew leadInstall, cleanup and closeout
Typically 1–3 daysTear-off, deck repair, dry-in, flashing and field, cleaned each evening. The project manager walks the finished roof with you before the job closes.
You receiveWarranty documents and a completed final walkthrough
What homeowners say about the shingle work
Taylor Hughes
The crew was professional, on time, and kept the area clean throughout the project. Joey explained everything clearly and made the process completely stress-free.
Maridane HewesGulf South Roofing did a phenomenal job on replacing the roof on my house. The roof itself looks great and we have had no issues years later. Everyone who worked there was wonderful to deal with and they were very fast with the installation.
Architectural shingle FAQs — Gulfport & the Mississippi Gulf Coast
How long does an architectural shingle roof last on the Gulf Coast?
Architectural shingle systems are typically rated for 25 to 30 years, and manufacturers back them with a Limited Lifetime warranty.
Coastal exposure shortens the practical life of any roof: UV load, humidity, salt air and wind-driven rain all work on the shingle at once. The two things that most change how long yours lasts are the attic ventilation underneath it and whether the flashing details were done properly. Both are part of every Gulf South Roofing installation.
How long does it take to replace a shingle roof?
It depends on the roof, and your project manager can give you a duration once they have seen it.
Size, pitch, the number of elevations and how much deck needs replacing all move the number, which is why we do not publish a standard timeline. What is the same on every job: the site is cleaned at the end of each day, and the roof is dried in before the crew leaves it.
Can you install new shingles over my existing roof?
No. Gulf South Roofing does not install roof-overs.
A second layer hides the decking, and the decking is where most real problems live. It also adds weight, traps heat, and generally voids the wind rating the shingle is sold on. Every roof we install comes off to the deck first so the sheathing can be inspected and repaired.
Which shingle brands do you install?
We are certified installers for GAF, Atlas and CertainTeed, and we will price any other brand you ask for.
We can also install Owens Corning, TAMKO and other brands — we are not certified installers for those, so the enhanced manufacturer warranties that come with certification do not apply. All of the architectural systems we install are manufacturer-backed Limited Lifetime systems. Some warranties can be upgraded when additional system components are installed — your project manager will show you what changes and what it costs.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Gulf South Roofing is licensed and insured in Mississippi and certified to install the systems it sells.
We are also a certified FORTIFIED installer, which means a shingle roof can be built and third-party inspected to the IBHS FORTIFIED standard if you want the wind-mitigation credit that comes with it.
Where do you install shingle roofs?
Across Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties, from the Gulf South Roofing office at 2811 26th Avenue in Gulfport.
Every city in the three counties. 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.
Reviewed by the Gulf South Roofing team · Last updated 2026-08-22
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