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Florida residential rooflines — Universal Roof serves Fruit Cove
Northeast Florida · St. Johns County

Roofing Company in Fruit Cove, FL

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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Richard F.

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.

May 14, 2026Verified customer
Sebastian S.

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

Jul 12, 2024Verified customer
Laura R.

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!

Mar 25, 2015Verified customer

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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.

The housing stock

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.

The named systems

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.

What we do here

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.

Straight answers

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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Sources (11)
  1. Universal Roofing Group, Inc., corporate record P93000013124 · Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
  2. U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Jacksonville International Airport (USW00013889) · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
  3. Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Nicole (AL172022) · NOAA National Hurricane Center
  4. Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Matthew (AL142016) · NOAA National Hurricane Center
  5. License CCC057165, Certified Roofing Contractor · Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  6. License CBC1258484, Certified Building Contractor · Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  7. Universal Roof & Contracting contractor profile · Owens Corning
  8. Owens Corning Launches National Roof Deployment Project (2016) · Owens Corning
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  11. Universal Roof & Contracting business profile · Better Business Bureau