[retiredguy123]

Note that, if you lose a few shingles, it is usually not urgent that you replace them immediately. There is a waterproof layer of material under the shingles. So, if there are no leaks, you can probably wait a few months.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by JRcorvette

I agree but I am thinking that the ARC might care and possibly some of your neighbors. You know how fickle some people can be when it is not them.

Yeah. Theres still many neighbors who love to play street commander and watch out their windows to report trivial things. They really need to find a hobby or even a life

[Priebehouse]

Gee, maybe a call to your district office might ease your troubled mind.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by JRcorvette

Apparently to replace your roof you need ARC approval. How the heck is the ARC committee going to approve hundreds of requests in addition to all the other submissions they have???

If you are repairing your roof and you can not find shingle that are an exact match is that going to be acceptable??? Will we have a bunch of roofs with patchwork?

Most insurance companies are not going to pay for a new roof replacement unless you have extensive damage.

The ARC should put out a statement that if you are replacing your shingles with ones that are similar and a color that is in line with other colors in the Villages you need not get ARC approval. With all the damages in Florida the color selection will be limited.

Any thoughts? I wonder if anyone on the ARC reads these posts.

Does replacing lost roof shingles need ARC approval? I would think not but what do I know?

[bragones]

Originally Posted by Aces4

"Bless their little hearts"? Rather than sneering at blue collar workers, one might repair their own problems.

I replaced my own missing shingles yesterday. It's a very easy job if heights don't bother you. Consider using a handyman rather than a roofer for minor roof shingle replacement. You'd do best to purchase a bundle of shingles yourself.

[Cuervo]

My home is 12 years old, and I just had my roof replaced three months ago and so did a number of my neighbors, for most of us it was painless. The company that replaced mind did all the approval work down to the color I was permitted to use and my insurance company which is Farmer had me only pay a $500 deductible.
Plus, they finished the job in three days even though they had to stop for rain occasionally.
One of my neighbors point out to me insurance companies would rather pay for a roof replacement, than having to pay not only for a roof replacement but also having to pay for whatever damage could be caused by rain pouring into the home because the roof was not replaced.

[JRcorvette]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Here is what you can do:

"Violators face penalties of up to $1,000 per infraction and up to $25,000 for multiple violations within 24 hours. Residents can report suspected price gouging by calling 1-866-9NO-SCAM or visiting MyFloridaLegal.com. Local officials are also joining the fight against exploitation."

You better know what you are talking about when it comes to price gouging especially with repairs. I have received repair estimates from $1200 to $1900. Are they gouging ? Who knows but they are making really good profit.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Here is what you can do:

"Violators face penalties of up to $1,000 per infraction and up to $25,000 for multiple violations within 24 hours. Residents can report suspected price gouging by calling 1-866-9NO-SCAM or visiting MyFloridaLegal.com. Local officials are also joining the fight against exploitation."

I suggested that but I doubt they will follow through with it.

Someone else might find that information very useful.

[john352]

Originally Posted by JRcorvette

Apparently to replace your roof you need ARC approval. How the heck is the ARC committee going to approve hundreds of requests in addition to all the other submissions they have???

If you are repairing your roof and you can not find shingle that are an exact match is that going to be acceptable??? Will we have a bunch of roofs with patchwork?

Most insurance companies are not going to pay for a new roof replacement unless you have extensive damage.

The ARC should put out a statement that if you are replacing your shingles with ones that are similar and a color that is in line with other colors in the Villages you need not get ARC approval. With all the damages in Florida the color selection will be limited.

Any thoughts? I wonder if anyone on the ARC reads these posts.

Compliance problems occurred when the replacement roof was a radically different color than the original. I have been recently involved in roof replacements on two homes in The Villages. Two different roofers were used. We simply told the roofers that we did not want to change colors from the original. We did not get ARC involved because we did not change the color.

[Pessemist]

Originally Posted by Aces4

"Bless their little hearts"? Rather than sneering at blue collar workers, one might repair their own problems.

Yeah, I’m 67 with vertigo from a stroke. But I’ll get up there and fix it!

Think before you post something like this in a retirement village.

And the original OP was right, Price Gouging IS a thing! Buyer beware.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Cuervo

My home is 12 years old, and I just had my roof replaced three months ago and so did a number of my neighbors, for most of us it was painless. The company that replaced mind did all the approval work down to the color I was permitted to use and my insurance company which is Farmer had me only pay a $500 deductible.
Plus, they finished the job in three days even though they had to stop for rain occasionally.
One of my neighbors point out to me insurance companies would rather pay for a roof replacement, than having to pay not only for a roof replacement but also having to pay for whatever damage could be caused by rain pouring into the home because the roof was not replaced.

Insurance typically pays for replacement of damaged roofs, not roofs needing to be replaced due to age. What damage did you and your neighbors all have that your insurance company agreed to pay for?

[Haggar]

Sorry to interject on this forum but I'm trying to start a new thread on the IRS granting tax relief to filers in Florida but can't find the start new thread button except under newbies. Anyone have any suggestions. Any way to get in touch with the moderator if the button is missing?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JRcorvette

You better know what you are talking about when it comes to price gouging especially with repairs. I have received repair estimates from $1200 to $1900. Are they gouging ? Who knows but they are making really good profit.

I agree, but it is the state who levies the fine, so they must be convinced that price gouging did occur. I don't see any liability for the person who reports "suspected" price gouging.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Haggar

Sorry to interject on this forum but I'm trying to start a new thread on the IRS granting tax relief to filers in Florida but can't find the start new thread button except under newbies. Anyone have any suggestions. Any way to get in touch with the moderator if the button is missing?

Near the top of the page click on "Talk of the Villages Forums"
Then choose a forum from the list and click on that
You should then see a red button for "Post New Thread"

[mntlblok]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Near the top of the page click on "Talk of the Villages Forums"
Then choose a forum from the list and click on that
You should then see a red button for "Post New Thread"

Took me *forever* to figure that out that a *particular* forum category had to be chosen before that "red" showed up! :-) Looks like a "general" category might be appropriate for IRS stuff. https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...discussion-73/