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Northeast Florida

Jacksonville Roofing, Built for the Coast

Universal Roof has reliably served Jacksonville and Northeastern Florida for over 25 years. We know the difficulties roofs suffer in our humid climate and often-wet weather — and our installers have the experience and skill to handle every roofing need it creates.

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What does your roof need? Pick one to start.

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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 in Jacksonville

What does your Jacksonville roof need?

Universal Roof & Contracting is a family-owned Florida roofing contractor, and its Jacksonville office at 9446 Philips Hwy Ste 7 serves Northeast Florida. The team repairs, replaces and inspects residential and commercial roofs — asphalt shingle, metal, tile and flat — and handles storm damage, gutters, soffit and fascia. Every project starts the same way — a free inspection from a licensed roofing contractor in Jacksonville, FL, with photos and a written report.

Every system this market runs on: metal, stone-coated steel, Spanish tile, asphalt shingles, and flat roofing — see asphalt shingle, tile, and metal roofing.

Residential roofing

Residential Roofing in Jacksonville

Nearly everything on this page is residential work. Universal is a licensed roofing contractor in Jacksonville, FL working on Jacksonville homes — repairs, full replacements, storm response and the free inspection that starts all of it. Every system this market runs on, installed by crews based here rather than dispatched in.

If you own a house in Northeast Florida and something is wrong with the roof — or you just want to know how much life is left in it — this is the team, and the inspection costs nothing either way.

  • Single-family homesShingle, tile, metal and low-slope additions.
  • Multi-family & townhomesHOA boards, property managers and whole communities.
  • Repairs and full re-roofsFrom one flashing failure to a tear-off down to the deck.
  • Licensed and localCCC057165 · CBC1258484, operating in Florida since 1993.
Why roofs fail here

92° Julys, soaked Septembers, salt on the wind

Jacksonville roofs live a hard life: average July highs around 92°F, September as one of the two wettest months of the year, humid air that barely lets a roof dry out, and hurricane season ever looming off the coast. Twenty-five-plus years here taught us exactly what that mix does to every material — and it's why we recommend a roof inspection once a year, plus a look after any named storm. Ours is free.

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Why Jacksonville homeowners choose Universal

Built for this climate

Jacksonville weather can be rough on a roof. We repair every kind of material — Spanish tile, asphalt, and more — and we know what the humidity does to each one.

One-stop roofing shop

Design and installation, asphalt shingle repair, inspections, and free quotes — metal, stone-coated steel, Spanish tile, asphalt shingle, and flat roofing.

New construction department

Newly constructed homes, multifamily units, and commercial properties — with quick bid turnarounds and residential roof design expertise.

Local since day one

A Northeast Florida roofing company, not a call center

Universal Roof has reliably provided quality service and craftsmanship to Jacksonville and Northeastern Florida for over 25 years — long enough to know the difficulties roofs suffer in our humid climate.

Our Philips Highway office keeps crews close to the beaches, Orange Park, and St. Augustine — with a new-construction department offering quick bid turnarounds for builders and multifamily projects.

Universal Roofing Facts

  • Jacksonville office: 9446 Philips Hwy Ste 7, Jacksonville, FL 32256
  • 25+ years serving Jacksonville and Northeast Florida
  • Metal, stone-coated steel, Spanish tile, shingle, and flat roofing
  • New-construction department with quick bid turnarounds
  • Serving Orange Park, Ponte Vedra, the Beaches, and St. Augustine
Hire smart

5 things to check before hiring a Jacksonville roofer

1

A license and insurance you can verify

Florida licenses are public record — ours: CCC057165 · CBC1258484.

2

A written, itemized estimate

Tear-off, materials, labor, permits, and cleanup — every line in writing before work starts.

3

Both warranties in writing

The manufacturer's coverage AND the contractor's workmanship warranty — they are not the same thing.

4

Local references you can drive past

Reachable references and public reviews — completed roofs you can actually go look at.

5

Clarity on who pulls the permits

Every area has its own requirements, and it shouldn't be your job. We handle them on every project.

The process

How it works

1

Schedule your visit

Pick a time — we confirm by call or text.

2

Personal consultation

Your goals, your budget, your roof's actual condition.

3

Inspection & quote

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

4

Convenient scheduling

The install lands on your calendar, not ours.

5

Expert installation

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

Know the rules

Three Florida roof rules every Jacksonville homeowner should know

The 15-year insurance line

Under Florida law (s. 627.7011(5), Florida Statutes), insurers can't refuse to write or renew a policy solely because of roof age while a roof is under 15 years old. Once a roof is 15 or older, the insurer must let you have it inspected before it can require a replacement. An aging roof isn't just a leak risk; it's a coverage risk.

The code got tougher

Florida law now requires two protections older roofs never had on a site-built home's roof replacement: a secondary water barrier over the roof deck, and strengthened deck attachment (re-nailing). A new roof isn't just newer; it's built to a stricter standard than the one it replaces.

What Jacksonville roofs are made of

Asphalt shingle is a common roof across America, but Florida's wind and sun push many Jacksonville homeowners toward metal, stone-coated steel, Spanish tile, asphalt shingles, and flat roofing. We install and repair all of them.

Jacksonville homeowners ask us

Do I need to be home for my roofing project?

You don't need to be home for the duration of the project — but it's best if you can be there the first morning to meet your crew and ask any questions.

Do you use high-quality roofing products?

Absolutely. We stand behind our workmanship, which requires the best products — from specialty metal to Owens Corning asphalt shingles, each chosen for durability and longevity.

How long does the roofing process take?

It varies by project — a roof repair takes considerably less time than a full replacement, and commercial timelines differ from residential. Your quote comes with a project timeline.

How much does a roofing project cost?

After your inspection we provide a detailed, highly accurate quote based on scope, complexity, materials, and labor — and we offer multiple financing options.

What kind of experience does Universal Roof & Contracting offer?

Over 30 years — in an industry where more than half of new construction businesses close within ten years (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), we've stood the test of time. It's all due to our dedication and commitment to you, the customer.

Do you handle the permits?

Yes. Obtaining permits can be complex, so it shouldn't be your responsibility — every area has its own permit requirements, and we handle them for your project.

Find out what your Jacksonville roof actually needs — free

Photos, a written report, and an honest answer — even when that answer is "your roof is fine."

Sources (10)
  1. Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Milton (AL142024) · NOAA National Hurricane Center
  2. Universal Roofing Group, Inc., corporate record P93000013124 · Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
  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. U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Jacksonville International Airport (USW00013889) · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
  6. Section 627.7011, Florida Statutes (homeowners' policies; roof age) · The Florida Legislature
  7. Survival of private sector establishments by opening year, construction · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  8. Universal Roof & Contracting contractor profile · Owens Corning
  9. Universal Roof & Contracting reviews · GuildQuality
  10. Universal Roof & Contracting, Orlando (Google Business Profile) · Google