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New architectural shingle roof installed by Universal Roof & Contracting in Florida

The Roofing Contractor Florida Has Trusted for 30+ Years

Installed right, warrantied for decades, and quoted in writing before any work begins.

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No obligation. We'll tell you if your roof doesn't need work.

Bryan P.

I recommend Universal because they followed through with everything they told me they would. They’re good people. Kleanthe was my job supervisor and I really appreciate him.

May 9, 2023Verified customer
Bonnie M.

Mike Emrich was our initial contact person right after Hurricane Milton. Although we were out-of-state at the time, he was sent to Tampa, and he was flooded with work, he kept in contact with us and was always quick respond. He organized that a colleague would assess our roof so that we would know the extent of the damage and if the roof was leaking or not. Next, he got us in contact with Damian Crawford who organized the scheduling and repairs. We are very pleased with Mike’s responsiveness, even late into his evening, and also with Damian and his crew. We would definitely recommend them to friends and will return when we need a full roof replacement. Honest assessment and quality work!

Nov 21, 2024Verified customer
Rafael C.

Cory Callahan was very attentive to the requirements I asked for. Sebastian Acevedo was a great Project Manager and made sure that the house received the attention and materials necessary for the installation of the roof. His team was awesome and they did an awesome job. The people in the office also coordinated everything with great attention to detail.

Apr 17, 2024Verified customer

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Roofing services

What does your roof need?

Universal Roof & Contracting is a family-owned Florida roofing contractor founded in 1993, with offices in Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. We repair, replace and inspect residential and commercial roofs — asphalt shingle, metal, tile and flat — and handle storm damage, gutters, soffit and fascia.

From residential roofing to commercial systems, every service below starts the same way: a free roof inspection and a written report, so you know exactly what you're buying.

The process

Five steps. Zero surprises.

The same streamlined process on every roof — from an accurate quote to an impeccable installation.

  1. 1

    Schedule Your Visit

    Book online or call — we arrive on time, ready to listen.

  2. 2

    Personal Consultation

    Your goals, your budget, and the right materials for you.

  3. 3

    Inspection & Quote

    Photos, a written report, and a transparent quote that holds.

  4. 4

    Convenient Scheduling

    The install lands on your calendar, not ours. No surprises.

  5. 5

    Expert Installation

    A trained crew, a clean yard, and a roof installation done right.

The Universal difference

Anyone can nail down shingles. We build roofs that keep their promises.

State-licensed

Florida Certified Roofing Contractor, CCC057165.

Platinum Preferred

An Owens Corning tier under 1% of roofing contractors hold.

Veteran-founded

Family-owned 30+ years. Free roofs for vets every year.

Built for Florida

Hurricanes, hail, and heat are our design conditions.

Why Homeowners Choose Universal
Universal Roof & Contracting presenting a free roof to veteran Michael Lancto in Florida
Cost transparency

What actually drives your roof's price

No two roofs match. Four things move the number, and your itemized written quote spells out each one.

Roof size

Roofs are priced per square — every 100 sq ft of surface counts.

Pitch & complexity

Steep or cut-up roofs need more time, labor, and safety setup.

Material

Shingle, metal and tile sit at very different price points.

Decking condition

Hidden rot is the one true surprise — we photograph it first.

Don't want to pay it all at once?

In-house financing with rapid approval and plans for all budgets — finance the whole job or put some down and finance the balance, always against a written, itemized quote.

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Gray standing-seam metal roof replacement completed in Orlando, Florida
Orlando · Tampa · Jacksonville
Statewide coverage

Full-service roofing across Florida's I-4 corridor and First Coast

From roof repair after a summer storm to complete roof replacement, we install every major system Florida runs on: architectural shingles, concrete and clay tile, standing-seam metal, and TPO commercial systems.

We're a family-owned roofing company with 30+ years and thousands of projects behind us, because our licensed roofers do three things every time: show up when we said, install what we quoted, and stand behind it in writing.

Orlando, Tampa, or Jacksonville — it starts the same way: a free roof inspection with photos and a written report. And an honest answer, even when that answer is "your roof is fine."

Metlok pressed-steel shingle roof on a premium Florida home
Exclusively at UniversalMetlok

The last roof you'll ever need.

Pressed-steel shingles that interlock course over course — no exposed fasteners, engineered for Florida hurricanes, heat, and salt air. And you can't get it anywhere else — Metlok is installed exclusively by Universal Roof & Contracting.

30+
Years in Florida
1,200+
Customer Reviews
4.6
Stars on Google
180+
Communities Served
Universal Roof & Contracting crew honoring a veteran at a free roof replacement
Ken Mellick, veteran and founder of Universal Roof & Contracting

Ken Mellick

Veteran · Founder

One free roof. Every year.
Free Roofs For Vets

Serving those who served.

"We consider serving those who've served our country a sacred duty."

After serving our country, Ken Mellick founded Universal Roof & Contracting more than thirty years ago — and the company has stayed in the family ever since.

Every year, we give one veteran in Central Florida or Jacksonville a complete roof replacement, free. Materials, labor, everything — our way of saying thanks to the people who earned it.

Straight answers to real questions

How much does a roof replacement cost in Florida?

It depends on roof size, pitch, tear-off layers, decking condition and the material — shingle, metal and tile sit at very different price points. Universal Roof & Contracting gives you a written, itemized quote after a free inspection. Your written scope and price stay fixed unless we uncover concealed damage that could not be identified before tear-off. Any change is documented and approved with you first.

Do you really offer free roof inspections?

Yes. Every inspection is free and comes with a written condition report and photos. No obligation, no pressure — most roofs we inspect don't need replacement, and we'll tell you when a repair is the smarter choice.

Which areas does Universal Roof & Contracting serve?

We serve three Florida metro regions from three offices: Orlando and Central Florida, Tampa Bay, and the Jacksonville metro — residential and commercial roofing services for over 180 communities in total.

Do you handle emergency roof repairs?

Yes. Storm and emergency roof repairs are core work for us — crews across Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville stabilize active leaks fast, and most roof repairs are done within the week. If a storm just hit, call (407) 214-4872 and we'll get eyes on it.

Is Universal Roof & Contracting licensed and insured?

Yes. We're a licensed and insured Florida roofing contractor — state licenses CCC057165 and CBC1258484 — family-owned and operating since 1993.

What should I do after a storm hits my roof?

Stay off the roof, and get it documented while the damage is still fresh: our storm team inspects, photographs everything we find, and puts it all in a written report — with same-day tarping when water is getting in. The inspection is free, and the report is yours to keep either way.

What warranties do you offer?

As an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, we offer the Owens Corning Platinum Protection warranty, a limited lifetime warranty: full TRU PROtection coverage on materials for the first 50 years, plus workmanship coverage that is lifetime but reduces after 25 years. That coverage is backed by Owens Corning, not just by us.

Find out what your roof actually needs — free

A Universal inspector will document your roof's condition with photos and give you a written report. If it doesn't need work, we'll tell you that too.

Sources (9)
  1. Universal Roofing Group, Inc., corporate record P93000013124 · Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
  2. Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Milton (AL142024) · NOAA National Hurricane Center
  3. License CCC057165, Certified Roofing Contractor · Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  4. License CBC1258484, Certified Building Contractor · Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  5. Universal Roof & Contracting contractor profile · Owens Corning
  6. Owens Corning Launches National Roof Deployment Project (2016) · Owens Corning
  7. Roofing shingle warranties · Owens Corning
  8. Universal Roof & Contracting reviews · GuildQuality
  9. Universal Roof & Contracting, Orlando (Google Business Profile) · Google