Bithlo · Orange County · Insurance
This is the Bithlo page for new roof for insurance savings. The short version: you want to find out if a new roof will get them a policy, a renewal, or a lower premium, and you can have it without a salesperson at the door.
Get a written quotePlank decking instead of plywood is common in this era, and it's the reason a quote must price decking replacement per sheet up front. Most homes predate 1980, so many are on their third or fourth roof and code limits on layers become a real constraint at tear-off. Attic heat is the silent killer of inland shingle roofs; temperatures above 140°F cook asphalt from underneath, and ventilation is the line item most quotes skip.
On cost: the roof costs what it costs, but a wind-mitigation-optimized install can pay back a meaningful share of that through premium reductions over its life.
A wind mitigation inspection (Form OIR-B1-1802) can lower premiums on any roof and is required for most discounts.
How it works
Usually it makes you insurable again, either with the same carrier or on the open market. Get the replacement quote and a sample wind mitigation form together, then talk to your agent before you commit.
Secondary water resistance (peel-and-stick underlayment), hip roof shape if you already have it, proper nailing pattern, and roof-to-wall attachment. A roofer who knows the OIR-B1-1802 form builds to score well on it.
A wind mitigation inspection (Form OIR-B1-1802) can lower premiums on any roof and is required for most discounts. Bithlo is inside the everyday service radius, so there's no travel surcharge and no "we'll be in the area next month."