Ralph Carpenter Roofing

Ralph Carpenter started this company in Melbourne in 1987. What began as one-man shingle work has grown into a full-service roofing operation serving Brevard County—but Ralph still walks every estimate personally. That involvement isn't ceremonial; it's how projects start right. The person quoting the job should understand exactly what it involves. That means climbing on roofs, checking deck conditions, identifying potential problems before they become expensive mid-project surprises. Ralph has walked thousands of roofs over thirty-seven years. The patterns are familiar—where age shows, where storms cause damage, where previous work was done poorly and needs correction. Ralph Carpenter Roofing handles shingle replacements, leak repairs, and the diagnostic work that finds actual problems rather than obvious symptoms. Most projects are residential, though smaller commercial buildings fit the operation's scope. The crew is local—the same people year after year, with consistency that comes from working together continuously. Leak diagnosis gets particular attention. Water intrusion is rarely straightforward—the visible damage often appears far from the actual entry point. Ralph's approach involves tracing water paths, checking likely penetration points, understanding how water moves through building assemblies. Patching the obvious spot doesn't solve underlying problems. The company has remained family-owned through nearly four decades. That structure provides stability and accountability that matters in an industry with significant turnover. The people working today learned from people who were there from the beginning. Full licensing and insurance are maintained—liability and workers' comp that protect homeowners during projects. These protections have been continuous since 1987. Most business comes from referrals. Thirty-seven years in one market builds reputation that drives itself. When past customers recommend Ralph Carpenter Roofing to neighbors, the phone rings. That pattern continues.