Kim T.
Fantastic customer service. Kenneth was great. Very professional. Found problem within minutes and fixed. Would recommend for repairs and full roof replacement.
Aug 10, 2022Verified customer
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Northeast FloridaResidential Roofing in Jacksonville
More than 25 years on Northeast Florida homes, from the office on Philips Highway — running metal, stone-coated steel, Spanish tile, shingle and flat. That range matters here, because a Beaches home and an inland Duval home need genuinely different answers.
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Brian G.
Jim and Tracy and their whole crew are exceptional. Roofing is one of those jobs that 99% of all consumers have no clue. One must trust what they are told. So many of the roofers are full of you know what and sell you more than you need. Universal is the opposite. They tell you what you need and even suggest options that save money. They tell you the pros and cons of each alternative. I could go on and on however suffice it to say that Universal is the best.
Jun 8, 2024Verified customer
Constance O.
Having a re-roof is a stressful time but I knew to call Universal Roofing Inc from my previous experience with them from my old address. It's a step-by-step process (weather permitting) which Tracy (V.P.) walked me through. From customer service, explanation of roof products, to permits and completion was less stressful having an experienced company... and roof looks great! Thank you Universal Roofing Inc.
Aug 8, 2024Verified customer
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Local conditions
What Northeast Florida homes need from a roof
The coastal strip changes everything. From Atlantic Beach through Ponte Vedra up to Fernandina, salt reaches fasteners, flashing and drip edge long before it touches the roofing material. A coastal Jacksonville roof can pass a surface inspection while it is actively failing at the hardware — which is why our assessments here start with the fixings rather than the covering.
Inland Duval and Clay have the humidity problem instead. September is one of the two wettest months of the year and the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season at the same time. A roof that got through a 90-plus-degree summer with a marginal detail — a vent boot, a valley, a chimney — is the one that starts leaking when that volume arrives at once.
The practical consequence is that Northeast Florida homeowners are best served by a company that runs several systems rather than one. Metal and stone-coated steel do well against salt; shingle remains the value choice inland; tile suits particular architecture. Choosing by exposure rather than by habit is most of the decision.
Jacksonville housing stock
The homes we work on here
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Beaches and coastal properties
Atlantic Beach to Fernandina. Hardware corrodes first, so metal and stone-coated steel earn their premium here.
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Inland Duval and Clay
Humidity and September rainfall. Vent boots and valley details are where these roofs actually fail.
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St. Augustine and historic stock
Older architecture where material choice is partly an aesthetic and sometimes a regulatory question.
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New construction across the south side
A new-construction department with quick bid turnarounds for builders working the growth corridors.
Where to start
What's going on with your Jacksonville roof?
Free inspection
Photos and a written condition report on any Jacksonville home — always the first step.
Learn moreRoof repair
Leaks traced to the source and storm damage stabilised before it reaches the deck.
Learn moreRoof replacement
Down to the deck, up to current Florida code, itemised in writing.
Learn moreStorm damage
Same-day tarping when water is getting in, then the permanent repair.
Learn moreThe process
Five steps. Zero surprises.
The same streamlined process on every roof — from an accurate quote to an impeccable installation.
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Schedule Your Visit
Book online or call — we arrive on time, ready to listen.
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Personal Consultation
Your goals, your budget, and the right materials for you.
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Inspection & Quote
Photos, a written report, and a transparent quote that holds.
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Convenient Scheduling
The install lands on your calendar, not ours. No surprises.
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Expert Installation
A trained crew, a clean yard, and a roof installation done right.
Service area
Homes across Northeast Florida
Throughout Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau and Flagler counties, from our office at 9446 Philips Hwy Ste 7, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
Orange Park Ponte Vedra Beach Jacksonville Beach Palm Coast St. Augustine Atlantic Beach Fernandina Beach
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From the field
Jacksonville homeowner roofing guides
Jacksonville residential roofing questions
How much does a residential roof cost in Jacksonville?
For a full replacement, it depends on the material, the roof's size and pitch, and what tear-off finds. Coastal properties often justify metal or stone-coated steel, which sits higher up-front and lower over the life of the roof. Every project starts with a free inspection and a written quote.
What roof material is best for a coastal Jacksonville home?
Metal or stone-coated steel, in most cases. Near the water the hardware is what fails first, and those systems both tolerate salt better and use fixings suited to it. Shingle remains the sensible value choice inland where salt isn't the governing factor. Choosing by exposure rather than by habit is most of the decision.
Why do Jacksonville roofs leak in September?
Because September is one of Northeast Florida's two wettest months (about 7.6 inches, nearly tied with June) and the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season at the same time. A roof that got through a 90-plus-degree summer with a marginal vent boot, valley or chimney detail is precisely the one that gives way when that much rain arrives at once, with wind driving it at the roof edge.
How long have you worked in Northeast Florida?
More than 25 years, from the office on Philips Highway. We run metal, stone-coated steel, Spanish tile, shingle and flat systems, plus a new-construction department — so whoever looks at your roof has worked that material in this climate.
Do you cover the Beaches and St. Augustine?
Yes — Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra, Fernandina, St. Augustine, Orange Park and Palm Coast, across Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau and Flagler counties.
Find out what your Jacksonville roof actually needs — free
Photos, a written condition report, and an honest answer. If your roof is fine, we'll tell you that too.
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Universal Roof & Contracting · 9446 Philips Hwy Ste 7, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Florida licences CCC057165 and CBC1258484
Sources (8)
- Tropical cyclone climatology · NOAA National Hurricane Center
- 2023 Florida Building Code, Existing Building, section 706.1.1 · Florida Building Commission
- U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Jacksonville International Airport (USW00013889) · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
- 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
- Universal Roof & Contracting reviews · GuildQuality
- Universal Roof & Contracting, Orlando (Google Business Profile) · Google