Charmaine B.
Universal Roofing did a great job installing our roof!
Dec 17, 2025Verified customer
Northeast Florida · Flagler County
Roofing Company in Palm Coast, FL
Atlantic storms, salt air, and relentless Florida sun — roofs in Palm Coast earn their keep. Universal has been roofing Florida homes since 1993.
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Myrna K.
I wanted to provide a review about the PHENOMENAL SERVICE this company provides CONSISTENTLY. We have used them on two different occasions. This is because they provide honest, accurate estimates for all work, big or small. Recently, we were under a time crunch for work that needed to get done. We called the office & Marrissa empathized with our situation & gave her word to have one of the guys contact us. Both Marty & Daniel made sure to call us immediately & gave us an assurance that everything would be done. Marty actually made two trips to our home to make sure we were comfortable with what needed to be done. As promised, they showed up bright & early and did an EXCEPTIONAL JOB. The crews are professional, polite and respectful. They don't waste a minute of time, the work is flawlessly done & they always check in to see if there are any additional needs. They took the extra time to sweep all the tree branches & debris off the roof, even areas they didn't have to. This type of FIRST CLASS SERVICE doesn't just happen. They are obviously well trained professionals who take great pride in what they give their word to do. Each time the work has been affordable which makes a huge difference these days. They stand behind the work proudly because they know they have done an EXCEPTIONAL JOB, each time. If you need any roof work done Universal is who you should call for a great price, EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS & SERVICE.
Jan 11, 2024Verified customer
K R.
Devon Y. is extremely professional, possesses in-depth industry knowledge, and represents Universal Roof very well! He provided us with a thorough overview of the condition of our roof and options for repair. We look forward to working with him and Universal Roof!
Jun 28, 2017Verified customer
Mary A.
Very educated on all types of roofing materials, identifying problems and fixing problems. I’ve used them for repairs and re-roofing (different homes) and can’t say enough good. Had a service question on my 2-yr old roof.. turned out to be just cosmetic but they repaired it anyway. Very happy customer!!
Oct 3, 2018Verified customer
Stacy R.
I had a very pleasant experience from start to finish. I first met with Marty Lyles who went over options, materials and pricing. He was knowledgeable and explained things in detail. I was then contacted by Daniel Elek, project manager, who keep me up to date with when materials would be available and handled scheduling of the job, delivery/pickup of the dumpster and delivery of materials. I was Materials were available much quicker than expected; which was great. I then had to opportunity to meet with Karson Mullaney, the site supervisor. He was kind and so responsive to any questions/concerns I had. He had a crew of about eight men, who worked very hard and efficiently. They made it look effortless. I was able to leave my property and be gone for the majority of the time they were on site. Karson stayed on site the entire time. When I returned I was very excited to see the roof was done and looked incredible. I was very pleased with the entire process from start to finish. Last step is the Inspection, which is to take place this week. I don't foresee any issues with that at all. Stacy - GCS, FL
Apr 23, 2022Verified customer
Ashlee Z.
We are so beyond THRILLED with our new Universal roof!!!! We researched and researched… Universal literally hit the nail on the head!!! David, our Sales Rep, started the process with such ease. He brought unbelievable knowledge, amazing customer service, and walked us through every detail like a champ! We can’t say enough about David’s ability to listen to his customer’s needs and concerns; and then, tailor the perfect roof! He communicated effectively and prepared us for the process. It was seamless!!! Next, we must thank the office staff! The handoff went so smoothly. Our Project Manager, Jarrod, communicated effortlessly and managed the on-site work to a tee! Our dream roof was completed in just one day!!! The expertise of the crew and the management of the process was perfectly executed. We could not be happier with the finished product! Universal, David, Jarrod, and staff will be highly recommended to everyone we know for their roofing needs. It’s very hard to find caring, competent contractors these days - and we say that as construction professionals. Start to finish, perfection!!! Thanks so much Universal Roofing!!!
Apr 25, 2026Verified customer
Greg R.
The team at universal made our re roof as painless and seamless as possible. David did a great job at the initial inspection in setting our expectations for the project, and Stefan and Karson did an amazing job with communication prior to and during the actual project. We also had an insurance deadline that they kept top of mind and prioritized for us. Highly recommend this team if you are in need of a re roof, or any roofing projects in Jax. Highly professional and on top of things throughout the entire process.
Apr 30, 2024Verified customer
Jack K.
If you were to ask me, what is your choice for a roofing company? I would suggest to shop around and make your choice. After you decided, now you know why we went with Universal Roof and Contracting. They are reasonable in price but you get 100% satisfaction with the material and workmanship. The big plus is their warranty. So, go and check them out. I will again. If needed. A+
Feb 14, 2024Verified customer
Brad H.
we had a wonderful experience with Universal roofing. David was so thorough in our initial meeting , explaining everything about the process. Stefan was on site through the entire job, making sure we knew everything that was being done. The crew was careful not to damage our landscaping or the surfaces of the house.
Feb 7, 2025Verified customer
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Universal Roof & Contracting serves Palm Coast 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 local conditions
What Palm Coast Does to a Roof
Three forces set the terms for every roof in Palm Coast. Understand them and every material and maintenance decision on this page makes sense.
Sun
Strong sun breaks down shingle asphalt and fades finishes over time, so Florida roofs need regular checks.
Salt
Atlantic salt air corrodes exposed metal fasteners, flashing, and gutter seams. Corrosion-resistant materials matter this close to the coast.
Storms
Summer squall lines and the occasional named storm bring hard, wind-driven rain that finds every weak detail.
53.4"
annual rainfall at the Jacksonville station
54%
of it falls June through September
7.6"
in June alone — the peak month
NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals (USW00013889)
Caught in time
Roof Repair in Palm Coast
Roof trouble in Palm Coast rarely announces itself. It starts as one lifted shingle or a slow drip at a flashing joint — and the difference between a cheap fix and a big one is how soon someone looks.
Our repair crews cover Flagler County year-round. We fix what you called about, then check the surrounding field, flashing, and penetrations so a second surprise isn't waiting. If a repair is all your roof needs, that's what we'll tell you.
For active leaks we handle emergency calls: tarp or temporary seal first, then a documented permanent repair once weather clears — with photos of what we found and what we did.
Shingles gone after a blow
Wind takes the weakest tabs first. A same-month repair keeps the deck dry underneath.
Granules in the gutters
Shingle surfaces shedding — the field is aging, and it's time to watch it.
Ceiling stains
By the time water shows inside, it's been traveling the deck for a while. Call now, not next month.
Flashing and fastener wear
A common leak point, and one Florida weather works on early.
The big project
Roof Replacement
What actually drives a replacement quote — and how concealed damage is handled if tear-off uncovers it.
A completed Universal replacement — one to three days on most homes.
A replacement here isn't a shingle swap — it's a system: decking inspected once opened, underlayment and ventilation installed to the manufacturer's actual specification, flashing detailed at every transition. That's what lets an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor (fewer than 1% of roofing contractors hold the tier) back the work with warranties most roofers can't offer.
You see the whole scope line by line before signing, and the approved price is the built price unless tear-off uncovers concealed damage no one could see — which you approve before we fix it. Most Palm Coast homes are finished in one to three days. If the roof edge is also near end-of-life, we'll tell you, and doing soffit, fascia, and gutters with the roof saves a second mobilization.
Size, pitch & complexity
Cut-up roofs with dormers and valleys take longer than simple gables — and price accordingly.
Tear-off & decking
How many layers come up, and what the decking looks like once exposed. You approve anything it reveals.
The material system
Shingle, metal, tile, or slate — specified for Florida exposure, not upsold.
Flashing & ventilation
The details that separate a code-minimum job from one that reaches its rated life.
Every Palm Coast replacement starts with the free inspection.
Free & documented
Roof Inspections
A Palm Coast roof should be checked twice a year, in spring and fall, and after every named storm. Our inspection costs nothing and ends with a written, photographed report either way.
Field & fasteners
Wear, granule loss, and fastener condition across the whole covering.
Flashing & penetrations
Common leak points, so we check every boot, valley, and transition.
The roof edge
Soffit, fascia, and gutters for rot, separation, and pest entry.
The attic side
Moisture staining, ventilation problems, and daylight where there shouldn't be any.
Coastal corrosion
Salt-air wear on fasteners and flashing gets extra attention on every coastal roof.
Findings come back as photographs and a written condition report — not a verbal opinion from the driveway. Many inspections end with "you're fine, here's what to watch," and the report is yours whether or not you ever hire us. If you're buying or selling in Flagler County, the same visit produces the roof documentation the transaction needs, from a licensed contractor rather than a checklist service.
When the weather turns
Storm Damage in Palm Coast
Palm Coast faces the Atlantic side of Florida's storm ledger — Matthew, Irma, and Nicole all left marks on this coast. After it passes, a five-minute ground check tells you whether to call.
01 Ground scan first
Never climb after a storm. Missing tabs, sagging ridge lines, and displaced flashing all show from the yard.
02 Read the downspouts
A pile of granules at the splash block is the roof reporting damage.
03 Circle the property
Shingle pieces and drip-edge sections in the grass map where the wind got in.
04 Check ceilings that night
And again in a week — storm water can take days to show inside.
05 Document and call
Photos with dates from the ground; our written assessment fills in the rest.
Nicole
November landfall at Vero Beach; storm surge and beach erosion damage up the east coast to Jacksonville (NOAA/NHC TCR AL172022)
Matthew
paralleled the northeast Florida coast; significant wind and surge damage from the Space Coast to Jacksonville (NOAA/NHC TCR AL142016)
Irma
more than 7,000 homes damaged in Brevard County; hurricane-force gusts and record flooding around Jacksonville (NOAA/NHC TCR AL112017)
We bring same-week assessments across Flagler County, emergency tarping when the roof needs immediate protection, and a written, photographed damage report — what happened and what fixing it involves, no scare tactics. Material choice is storm strategy too: every system carries its own tested wind rating, so we show you the rating for the exact product before you choose.
Your home
Residential Roofing
Asphalt shingle is the default on many Palm Coast homes, but the default isn't automatically the right answer for your house.
We install every mainstream system — shingle, metal, tile, and flat — so the recommendation follows your house and budget, not whichever material a contractor happens to sell. The full comparison is below.
The house & neighborhood
Age, style, and what the street is built around — a roof has to belong where it lives.
Your ownership horizon
Selling in five years and staying thirty produce different right answers.
Budget, now vs. 30 years
Upfront cost against lifetime cost — repairs, energy, and how many more roofs you'll buy.
Installation quality
The same materials last longer or fail early depending on underlayment, ventilation, and flashing work.
Not sure which of these your roof needs?
The free inspection answers it with photos and a written report.
Your business
Commercial Roofing
A commercial roof in Palm Coast protects inventory, equipment, and people, and it is built under the Florida Building Code, rated among the strongest of the hurricane-coast states by IBHS.
Commercial decisions in Palm Coast come down to decades-math: purchase price against energy costs, storm resilience, and maintenance across the building's life. We'll show the comparison for your specific building rather than defaulting to whichever membrane is on the truck.
Then maintenance decides everything: annual and post-storm inspections, drains kept clear, membrane and flashing repairs done promptly. Our plans put all of it on a documented schedule so the roof's history is always current and provable.
The 25% rule
If more than 25% of a roof section is repaired or replaced within 12 months, the whole section must meet current code, unless the roof was built to the 2007 Florida Building Code or later.
Licensing & permits
Commercial roof repairs and installations require a Florida-licensed contractor, and most need a permit from the local building department.
System choice
TPO for energy efficiency; metal for hurricane resistance and lifespan; modified bitumen where the deck calls for it.
Maintenance cadence
Annual and post-storm inspections, clear drains, prompt membrane repairs — where commercial roofs are won or lost.
The roof edge
Gutters, Soffit & Fascia
The roof edge is a common starting point for water damage in Palm Coast, and it can fail quietly for years before it shows.
The repair-or-replace call at the edge is simpler than the roof's: contained damage gets patched, widespread rot gets replaced, and either way the smart schedule pairs edge work with a roof project or lands it in fall before storm season. We spec vinyl soffit, aluminum fascia, and seamless gutters as the default Florida kit.
Soft or spongy fascia
The material underneath is already compromised — past the repair window.
Stains on exterior walls
Water escaping the drainage path and running where it shouldn't.
Sagging, overflowing gutters
Chronic overflow usually means repairs are no longer keeping up.
Rust at the seams
Sectional gutters fail at their joints — seamless aluminum has far fewer of them.
Compare the systems
Roof Types We Install in Palm Coast
Four systems, four honest trade-offs, installed by factory-trained crews to the manufacturer's specification.
Long service lifeMetal
- Wind rating set by the tested product and fastening
- White metal cut cooling energy 23% in Florida Solar Energy Center tests
- Can count toward wind-mitigation credits when installed to current code
About 20 yrsAsphalt Shingle
- Architectural over three-tab, always
- Algae-blocking granules for humidity
- Usually the least expensive to repair after storms
50+ yrsTile
- Clay, concrete, or composite
- Permanence and the Florida look
- Heavy — specialist crews only
Exclusive to UniversalMetlok
- Backed by a 50-year limited lifetime warranty
- Four-way interlocking panel system
- Shake, shingle, slate & barrel profiles
| System | Realistic Florida life | Wind rating (installed right) | Cost tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (standing seam) | Varies by product; ask for the warranty term | Product-specific; we show you the rating | $$$ | Longevity, storms, energy bills |
| Architectural shingle | About 20 years | Class H shingles: rated for design wind speeds up to 194 mph | $ | Value, fast storm repairs |
| Tile (clay/concrete) | Over 50 years | High, code-driven | $$$ | Permanence, the Florida look |
| Metlok (only at Universal) | 50-year limited lifetime warranty | 180+ mph tested wind rating | $$$ | Longevity, high-wind exposure |
What moves every quote regardless of material: pitch and complexity, the product tier within the material, specialist labor where tile demands it, and structural reinforcement when weight requires it. Florida law also requires insurers to offer premium credits for wind-resistant construction features — a wind mitigation inspection documents what your roof qualifies for.
Want eyes on your roof this week?
Free inspection, honest findings, zero pressure — most end with "you're fine."
No surprises
How a Project Runs
Every Palm Coast project follows the same four steps, whether it's a gutter repair or a full replacement.
01
Free inspection
We walk the roof and attic line, photograph everything, and put findings in writing — yours to keep either way.
02
Line-by-line estimate
Exactly what's being done, with what materials, for what price — before you sign anything.
03
The build
Factory-trained crews, manufacturer-spec installation, and a jobsite that gets protected and cleaned.
04
Final walkthrough
You inspect the finished work with us, get your warranty documentation, and keep every record from the job.
Budget
See financing options Paying for It
Storm damage doesn't wait for a convenient budget year — and a necessary roof shouldn't have to either.
We offer financing options for qualified homeowners, and every estimate is free and line-by-line transparent. Ask during your free inspection — no obligation either way.
Trusted & verified
Why Palm Coast Chooses Universal
Family-owned since 1993 — thousands of completed projects, and a reputation built one roof at a time.
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. Factory-trained installers, transparent pricing, free estimates. We also give away a free roof replacement to a local veteran every year — it's who this company has been for thirty years.
Straight answers
Palm Coast Roofing Questions
How long do roofs last in Palm Coast?
In Palm Coast plan on about 20 years from architectural shingle and more than 50 from clay or concrete tile with proper care, based on a National Association of Home Builders study. Metal life depends on the product, so ask for its warranty term. The installer's discipline matters more to those numbers than the brand on the wrapper.
Repair or replace — how do you decide?
Repair when the damage is local and the roof has life left. Replace when wear is systemic — repeating leaks, widespread granule loss, a field past its span. We photograph what we find and put the recommendation on paper, so you're deciding on evidence rather than a pitch.
What should I do right after storm damage?
Three things: stay off the roof, photograph what's visible from the ground with the date, and get professional eyes up there quickly, because even small openings let water reach the decking. We run storm assessments across Flagler County with tarping available the same visit where roofs need immediate protection.
Can a handyman repair a roof in Florida?
Florida's licensing agency says no: roof repairs and roof installations require a state license. Before anyone touches your roof, verify the state license and the insurance behind it. We hold CCC057165 & CBC1258484 and full coverage.
What does a roof replacement cost in Palm Coast?
Five inputs set it: size and pitch, how many layers come off, what the decking looks like underneath, which system goes on, and the detail work at flashings and ventilation. That's why quotes-by-phone are guesses. Ours start with a free inspection and arrive itemized, line by line.
Is the inspection really free?
Yes, genuinely: no fee, no obligation, and you keep the written report and photos either way. It's how we've introduced ourselves to Florida homeowners since 1993 — many inspections end with good news and a watch list.
How long does a roof installation take?
Most residential replacements finish in one to three days. Tile and complex roofs run longer, and commercial projects range from days to weeks by size. We give you a realistic window up front.
What time of year is best for roof work here?
Any month works — this is Florida, and roofs can't wait on weather windows anyway. Given the choice, fall wins: easier on crews and materials, and the new roof is in place ahead of storm season rather than behind it.
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