Wescon Roofing Testimonials
Wescon Construction has installed and repaired roofs in Satellite Beach since 1996, and our President, Kristen Schettino, lives here herself. We're a family-owned, licensed contractor (CCC1330785, CGC1506914) working in metal, tile, and shingle, and Kristen's own words explain the setup better than we can: "I live in Satellite Beach. I'm literally across the bridge."
That's not a marketing line. She drives past Satellite Beach roofs, including ones we've installed, every day on her way to our Melbourne office. When the person running your roofing company sees the results of her own team's work on the way to work, the standard doesn't slip.
A Company That Actually Lives in Satellite Beach
A lot of roofing companies serve the beachside without anyone on their team living on it. That disconnect shows up in small ways: not knowing how streets drain after a hard summer rain, or how much faster salt spray builds up on a roof three blocks from the sand versus fifteen blocks inland. Kristen grew up in the business alongside her father, Sergio Novo, who started Wescon in 1996, and she has led the company since 2014. Living in Satellite Beach isn't a talking point for her. It's where she raises her family, and where she expects her own roof to hold up the same way she promises a customer's will.
What Salt Air Actually Does to a Roof
Everyone on the beachside has heard "salt air is rough on roofs," but few people know exactly what that means. Salt carried in ocean air settles on exposed metal and slowly corrodes it, which is a gradual rusting and eating-away of the metal. Fasteners feel it first. Fasteners are the screws and nails that hold the parts of your roof down, and they're usually thinner and less protected than the panels or shingles around them. On a metal roof, that's part of why manufacturers get particular about which metal is even allowed this close to the ocean. If you want the full breakdown of that rule, we wrote it out in detail on our Merritt Island page and in a post on metal roofing near saltwater. For metal roofing in Satellite Beach, you can expect aluminum as the recommended solution since it doesn't rust the way steel does.
Salt air affects shingle roofs differently. Granules, the rough, sandpaper-like coating that protects a shingle from the sun, can wear thinner faster on slopes that face the ocean, and edges exposed to wind-driven salt spray are the first place we look during an inspection.
Your Roofing Options in Satellite Beach: Metal, Tile, Shingle for Residential Homes and Commercial Buildings
Metal Roofing Company in Satellite Beach FL
We get a steady stream of Satellite Beach homeowners asking about metal, and it makes sense. A properly installed metal roof carries the strongest wind ratings of anything we install, meaning it's tested and certified against the wind forces hurricanes bring, and after a few named storms in a row that stops being theoretical. Standing seam panels are the roofing material most people picture: long vertical panels joined by raised seams, with no exposed screws across the surface for salt to attack. As a metal roofer working this beachside every week, we spec the material each address actually qualifies for under the warranty rules near the water, which here usually means aluminum. Panel styles and colors are on our metal roofing page.
Metal RoofingTile Roofing Contractor in Satellite Beach
Tile hasn't gone anywhere. It's the material homeowners reach for when they want a specific architectural look, usually on the Mediterranean and Spanish-style homes common on this stretch of coast. Eagle Tile jobs run around three weeks, longer than shingle, because each tile is set individually rather than laid in overlapping rows. Tile also shields the underlayment, the waterproof layer that actually keeps rain out, from sun and salt. For homeowners torn between the tile look and metal's strength, our metal tile roofing page lays out a middle path, and our tile roofing page covers the material in depth.
Tile RoofingShingle Roofing in Satellite Beach
Shingle is still the quickest and most budget-friendly replacement we do, usually finished in two to three days. On the beachside, the details matter more than the brand: sealed edges and the right nailing pattern keep wind off the water from lifting shingle tabs, and we check ocean-facing slopes for early granule wear whenever we're on a roof here. Compare shingle options for standard asphalt shingle and architectural shingle on our shingle roofing page.
Shingle RoofingCommercial Roofing Contractors in Satellite Beach
We are a highly experienced commercial roofing company in Satellite Beach, serving the condos and small commercial buildings along A1A. Flat and low-slope roofs are a different system from anything residential, so if you manage a property here, our commercial roofing page explains what we install, or call, and we'll walk the roof with you.
Commercial Roofer
What I Look at When I Walk My Own Neighborhood
A note from Kristen Schettino, President
"I walk my neighborhood a lot, and I can't turn my roofer brain off, honestly. A few things I catch myself checking on almost every house:
- Rust streaks running down from exposed fasteners, usually near vents or old satellite dish mounts. That's corrosion starting, and it's a sign the fastener or flashing, the metal pieces that seal the joints and edges of a roof, needs attention before it becomes a leak.
- Lifted shingle edges on the side of the roof that faces the ocean. Wind off the water gets under an edge that isn't sealed well, and once one tab lifts, the ones around it usually follow.
- Ridge cap wear, the row of shingles or tile along the very top of the roof. That's the highest-exposure part of any roof, and it's often the first place you'll see wear years before the rest of the roof shows its age."
From the Ocean to the Banana River
Satellite Beach is a narrow city, only a few blocks wide in places between A1A and the Banana River, with South Patrick Shores to the north and Indian Harbour Beach to the south. We roof the whole width of it, from oceanfront homes to riverside streets, including Montecito to Hightower Beach. Distance from open water means roofing material matters immensely. Homeowners can expect the correct recommendations from Wescon for a long-lasting roof that holds up to Florida weather conditions.
What Our Beachside Neighbors Ask
Who actually owns Wescon, and are you really local?
Wescon is owned and operated by Kristen Novo Schettino, who lives in Satellite Beach herself, with our office just across the bridge in Melbourne. Her father, Sergio Novo, founded the company in 1996, and it's still family-run today.
Should I go with metal or tile on the beachside?
It depends on your budget, your home's architectural style, and what your address qualifies for under manufacturer warranty rules near the water. Metal carries the strongest wind ratings and is increasingly popular here, while tile suits homes built for that Mediterranean look and comes with its own multi-decade lifespan.
How does salt air change roof maintenance?
Salt air speeds up corrosion on exposed metal parts like fasteners and flashing, so beachside roofs benefit from more frequent visual checks than an inland roof would need. We look at fastener condition, flashing, and shingle edges any time we're out for an inspection.
Do you handle repairs, or only full replacements?
We do both. A lot of beachside calls start as a repair, whether that's a leak after a storm or wear around a vent or chimney, and we'll tell you honestly if a repair makes sense or if the roof's age means replacement is the smarter move. More on that on our roof repair page.
Do you work on condos and commercial buildings in Satellite Beach?
Yes, we install and restore flat and low-slope commercial roof systems for condos and businesses along the beachside, and our general contracting license covers construction management needs beyond the roof itself.
How do I get an inspection scheduled?
Call us at (321) 259-6789 and we'll get someone out for a free inspection, no pressure, no obligation. Most homeowners call for one of three reasons: an active leak, an insurance requirement, or just wanting peace of mind before storm season.
Get a Free Roof Quote
Kristen's roof is beachside too, so when we tell a Satellite Beach homeowner what their roof needs, we're not guessing at conditions from an office fifty miles away. Reach out at (321) 259-6789 and we'll set up your free inspection.
Wescon Construction holds Florida licenses CCC1330785 (State Certified Roofing Contractor) and CGC1506914 (Certified General Contractor).
Written by the Wescon Construction team. Reviewed and fact-checked by Kristen Schettino, President of Wescon Construction and a Satellite Beach resident.
