Repairs needed resulted from tree damage during inclement weather. David Alger facilitated not only a satisfactory repair but also provided significant documentation and professional advice that aided me with arbitration. Insurance company underestimated extent of damage, amount of material needed and listed material that did not meet Florida building code. David Alger offered his professional expertise with identifying these errors and resulted in my successful challenge to the insurance company during arbitration. A satisfactory financial settlement was reached. Thank you David and Universal Roofing.

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Storm bands, humidity, and relentless Florida sun — roofs in Fruit Cove earn their keep. Universal has been roofing Florida homes since 1993.
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I have no problem referring Universal Roof & Contracting to anyone in need of roofing work to be done on a home. They just completed reroofing my mothers' house. Jacob Martin the sales person spoke with us about the products being used on the project and the step by step procedures involved with the removal of the old roof and the installation of the new roof. Jacob is very knowledgeable on roofing construction. He is a professional, courteous, polite employee and an excellent ambassador for the business. The roofing crew did a wonderful job and keep the job site clean throughout the project. Jarrod the project manager stayed in touch with his crew. Marissa Tyrrel & Taylor were very helpful with any questions I had able scheduling and billing. Every staff member I dealt with was top notch. You are making the right choice selecting Universal Roof & Contracting for your roofing needs. Sincerely Yano Serra, Jr
Our new black shingle roof makes our 1947 home look modern. Very thorough work, they uncovered previous storm damage and worked with our homeowners insurance to get it partially paid for. Great customer service and great quality workmanship!
Friendly, punctual and making the insurance process pretty easy.
Did a great job on my townhome in Atlantic beach. I worked with Dave and he made sure the job was done with high quality and on time.
Outstanding service! Devon gave me an accurate estimate. Nick and his crew worked out problems and delays with the weather and supplies, and did a fantastic job. Thank you for your integrity and professionalism.
I must say that these 2 gentlemen that came to my house were on time, polite, and I felt they were honest and up front.
I contacted Universal Roof and Contracting as well as 4 other local roofing companies to get an estimate for a new roof on my 3300 square foot older home located in the San Jose area of Jacksonville. I knew very little about roofs except that my house was in dire need of a new one! Marty Liles, Universal's agent, was the second person to come to my house and provide me with an estimate. He was by far the best of the 5 representatives. I found Marty extremely knowledgeable, very helpful and easy to work with. Marty wasn't just sent to my house to measure for a new roof and get back to me with a price. He took his time to explain the differences in products and recommended what he thought was appropriate for my house and my needs. Needless to say when I received and compared the five bids I was confused! Marty was the ONLY representative that offered to come back to my house and explain the differences in the proposals that I had received. He basically differentiated between the apples and the oranges so to speak. I had a comfort level with Marty that I did not feel with the other sales associates. Based upon this visit by Marty I chose Universal for my new roof. The bottom line price ended up being comparable to the lowest bid I had received. Now I was ready for the work to be done. The roof was scheduled to be installed about 2-3 weeks from the date that I committed to Universal. I dealt with Ben Daniels, project manager for Universal. He was very professional and also easy to work with. Ben set the expectations for the roof installation at 2 full days. On the day the roof was be installed about 8 guys showed up in the front of my house at 6:45am along with Ben. I think that by 7am they were working at replacing my old roof with a brand new one. They worked straight through until lunchtime. After the break for lunch they started back to work and after approximately 30 minutes it started to rain.The workers covered the house with tarps so that no harm would come to what had been done thus far. Instead of calling it a day, the roofers stayed at my house until the rain blew over about 20 minutes later. At about 3pm another 4 workers joined the 8 that were already working at my house. They all stayed ( 12 guys!) until the job was completed. By that time I had several neighbors, who had just got home from work, come over to check things out. Not one of my neighbors could believe that such a large roof was installed in just 1 day! Not to mention that the new roof looked great and enhanced the beauty and value of my home. All I can say is that I had a terrific experience with Universal and my new roof! I would highly recommend them to anyone in the market for a new roof or repair. I found Universal to be a highly reputable company with employees who were professional and customer friendly. Five stars!
If you ask me, how did I relieve stress over roof issues? I'll say call "Universal Roof & Contracting". From the beginning of the project to the very end David, Mike, and Marisa were very attentive, confirming my awareness of relevancy and satisfaction level. I chose (URC) simply because of their portfolio here in my community on the west side. Shout out to David, Mike, and Marisa, live long and prosper..
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Universal Roof & Contracting serves Fruit Cove with every major roofing service — repair, replacement, inspections, storm response, gutters, and all four mainstream roof systems — from our Northeast Florida office. Family-owned since 1993, BBB-accredited with an A+ rating, and Owens Corning Platinum Preferred. This page is the whole picture in one place; every section links to the full service behind it.
Fruit Cove Homes and What Their Roofs Face
The weather those roofs answer to is measurable. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for the Jacksonville station put annual rainfall at 53.4 inches, with 54% of it falling June through September and 7.6 inches in June alone. Most of that rain arrives in summer storms, often wind-driven, and it finds any weak flashing detail on Fruit Cove rooflines quickly.
Combine that rainfall with inland humidity and UV, and Fruit Cove roofs have a lot working on them. We inspect the details first: flashing, penetrations, the roof edge.
Storms Fruit Cove Has Answered To
Fruit Cove sits in the Atlantic storm region, and the record is specific: Nicole (2022) — November landfall at Vero Beach; storm surge and beach erosion damage up the east coast to Jacksonville (NOAA/NHC TCR AL172022). Matthew (2016) — paralleled the northeast Florida coast; significant wind and surge damage from the Space Coast to Jacksonville (NOAA/NHC TCR AL142016).
After any of those, the useful thing a homeowner can do is document from the ground: photograph what is visible, note the date, check ceilings that night and again a week later. Then get a professional assessment before small openings become interior damage. We run storm routes across St. Johns County and put findings in writing with photographs — no scare tactics, no inflated damage lists.
Roofing Services in Fruit Cove
Everything the Northeast Florida crews do runs through Fruit Cove: roof repair, full replacement installed to manufacturer specification, free documented inspections, storm response, commercial systems, and the roof edge — soffit, fascia and seamless gutters. Materials: metal, architectural shingle, tile, and our exclusive Metlok system.
Universal Roof & Contracting has been family-owned since 1993 — state-licensed (CCC057165 & CBC1258484), fully insured, BBB-accredited with an A+ rating, and an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, a tier held by fewer than 1% of roofing contractors. Estimates are free and itemized; the inspection comes back as photographs and a written report you keep either way.
Fruit Cove Roofing Questions
What does a roof replacement cost in Fruit Cove?
It depends on five things: roof size and pitch, tear-off complexity, decking condition once opened, the material system you choose, and the flashing and ventilation details done right. Anyone quoting a number without seeing the roof is guessing. Our estimates are free, line-by-line, and based on an actual inspection.
What time of year is best for roof work here?
Roofing runs twelve months a year across the First Coast, but if you can choose, choose fall: cooler working conditions, better material handling, and a finished roof standing before the next storm season opens.
What should I do right after storm damage?
From the ground: photograph the damage you can see, note when it happened, and check ceilings that night and again in a week. Then get it professionally assessed — we cover St. Johns County with same-week storm visits, emergency tarping, and written, photographed reports.
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- Universal Roofing Group, Inc., corporate record P93000013124 · Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
- U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Jacksonville International Airport (USW00013889) · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
- Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Nicole (AL172022) · NOAA National Hurricane Center
- Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Matthew (AL142016) · NOAA National Hurricane Center
- License CCC057165, Certified Roofing Contractor · Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- License CBC1258484, Certified Building Contractor · Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Universal Roof & Contracting contractor profile · Owens Corning
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