Kim T.
Fantastic customer service. Kenneth was great. Very professional. Found problem within minutes and fixed. Would recommend for repairs and full roof replacement.
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Northeast FloridaSoffit & Fascia Repair in Jacksonville
On the Northeast Florida coast the roof edge fails in a particular order: the fixings go first, then the board, then the deck behind it. Inland it's humidity and pine litter doing the work instead. Both are cheap to catch early and expensive to catch late.
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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.
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Local conditions
Two different problems, one metro
From Atlantic Beach through Ponte Vedra to Fernandina, salt reaches fasteners and flashing years before it touches the material they hold. On the roof edge that means a fascia board still sound to look at, attached by fixings that have very little left. It is the reason a coastal eave can fail in weather that should not have troubled it.
Inland Duval and Clay have the humidity problem instead. September is one of the two wettest months of the year here, and humid air that never lets the eave dry between rains gives rot everything it needs. Pine litter sitting in a gutter directly above makes it worse by holding water against the board.
Both routes end in the same place, which is why we check the attic side as well as the outside. Damp sheathing at the eave is usually the first honest evidence that the edge has been failing for a while.
On Jacksonville homes specifically
What we actually find
01
Corroded fixings on coastal eaves
The Beaches to Fernandina. Boards that look fine, held by fasteners that are nearly gone.
02
September rot inland
One of the two wettest months, plus humidity that never lets the eave dry gives rot everything it needs.
03
Pine litter in the gutter above
Needles mat and hold water directly against the fascia rather than washing through.
04
Damp sheathing at the eave
Visible from the attic side, and usually the first honest evidence the edge has been failing a while.
What we do
Repair, replacement and ventilation
Fascia replacement
The board along the roof edge that carries your gutter — matched and refitted with correct drip edge.
Soffit repair
Panels under the overhang, including the vents your attic breathes through.
Ventilation correction
Clearing blocked intake so the attic loop actually works — often the cheapest fix on the list.
Pest and storm damage
Closing the gaps that let squirrels, birds and wasps into the roof cavity.
A common cause of fascia rot we find is a gutter that stopped coping. If yours overflows, backs up or has pulled loose, start with seamless gutters in Jacksonville — replacing the board without fixing the cause just resets the clock.
The process
Five steps. Zero surprises.
The same streamlined process on every roof — from an accurate quote to an impeccable installation.
- 1
Schedule Your Visit
Book online or call — we arrive on time, ready to listen.
- 2
Personal Consultation
Your goals, your budget, and the right materials for you.
- 3
Inspection & Quote
Photos, a written report, and a transparent quote that holds.
- 4
Convenient Scheduling
The install lands on your calendar, not ours. No surprises.
- 5
Expert Installation
A trained crew, a clean yard, and a roof installation done right.
Service area
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
See also all roofing services in Jacksonville, or soffit and fascia across Florida.
From the field
Jacksonville soffit and fascia guides
Jacksonville soffit & fascia questions
How much does soffit and fascia repair cost in Jacksonville?
It depends on the length of run affected, the height, and whether rot has reached the rafter tails. Coastal properties should also budget for upgraded fixings, which is what determines how long the repair lasts near the ocean. We inspect and quote in writing, free.
What's different about a coastal roof edge?
The failure order. Inland, the board rots and the fixings follow. On the coast, salt attacks the fasteners first — so the fascia can look perfectly sound while what's holding it up has very little left. A visual inspection alone will pass a coastal eave that's already failing.
Why does my eave rot when there's no leak?
Humidity, usually. September is one of Northeast Florida's two wettest months and the air here rarely lets an eave dry fully between rains. Add pine litter sitting in the gutter directly above, holding water against the board, and rot has everything it needs without a single drop coming through the roof.
Do you check the attic side too?
Always. Damp sheathing at the eave is normally the first honest evidence that the roof edge has been failing for a while, and it shows up inside before anything obvious shows outside. It's also how we tell whether the problem has reached the deck.
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.
Rot at the Jacksonville roof edge?
A free inspection covers the roof, the edge and the gutters together — photos, a written report, and an honest answer about how much actually needs doing.
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Universal Roof & Contracting · 9446 Philips Hwy Ste 7, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Florida licences CCC057165 and CBC1258484
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- 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 reviews · GuildQuality
- Universal Roof & Contracting, Orlando (Google Business Profile) · Google