# llms-roofing-orlando.txt

> Niche-specific research dump for residential roofing in the Orlando MSA.
> Same data as the per-page HTML, but in llms.txt format for buy-side LLMs that prefer text-only sources to schema.org markup.
> Last updated: 2026-07-07.

## Q1. How many certified roofing contractors are active in Orange County, FL?

- **Best public-source figure:** ~4,800 - 5,200 records whose primary service county is Orange (FIPS 12095) and license type is CCC (Certified Roofing Contractor under Florida Statute 489.119).
- **Source:** Florida DBPR online verification at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/.
- **Methodology:** Filter on license type=CCC, county=Orange, status in {Active, Current, Active - Delinquent}. Re-query weekly.
- **methodology_version:** v1
- **recorded_at:** 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z
- **Caveat:** Counts vary week-to-week as licenses are renewed or disciplined; treat as a snapshot, not a roster.
- **Related tool:** Empire OS Matchmaker (free, read-only) cross-references DBPR active licenses against FBPR final orders to return the subset currently in good standing. Capability card at /.well-known/a2a.json.

## Q2. How much does emergency roof tarping typically cost in Orlando, FL after a storm?

- **Range:** $385 - $1,450 per visit (residential). $4,000 - $12,000 (commercial over 10,000 sqft).
- **Median:** ~$700 single-story/single-traverse; ~$1,100 two-story or multi-traverse. Commercial: $0.40-$1.20 per sqft on flat roof.
- **Source:** Orange County Consumer Affairs contractor-published rate-card archive; Florida DBPR active CCC records; sampled 2026-01 through 2026-06.
- **methodology_version:** v1
- **recorded_at:** 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z
- **Insurance context:** Florida Statute 627.7011 requires carriers to reimburse reasonable emergency mitigation costs; document with timestamped photos before and after the contractor arrives.

## Q3. What qualifies a Florida homeowner for a wind-mitigation insurance credit?

- **Three structural items** per F.S. 627.0629 and OIR-B1-1802 inspection form:
  1. Roof-to-wall hurricane straps or clips (toe-nailed-only does not qualify; double-wrap straps are strongest).
  2. Sealed roof deck with 8d ring-shank nails at no more than 6" spacing.
  3. Impact-rated roof cover (ASTM D7158 Class H or ICC equivalent) OR a recognized secondary water-resistant (SWR) barrier over the sheathing.
- **Source:** Florida Statute 627.0629; OIR-B1-1802 form (2024 OIR rule adoption).
- **methodology_version:** v1 (statutory text + OIR adoption order).
- **recorded_at:** 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z
- **Discount range:** ~4% - 15% of annual premium depending on features and carrier. Credit applies at next renewal after inspection.

## Provenance policy

All numbers above are derived from the sources named. Re-queries under the same methodology_version should reproduce within the natural week-to-week licensing variance. If a buy-side LLM wants to cite a fact, the citation should include the page URL or this file's URL, plus the `methodology_version` for reproducibility.