Storm bands, humidity, and relentless Central Florida sun — roofs in DeBary earn their keep. Universal has been roofing Florida homes since 1993.
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Universal Roofing just installed my new roof. Mike, the project manager, was on site during the install, gave me progress updates, answered my questions and gave me confidence my job would be done to my satisfaction. The crew was so conscientious and my roof was done in one day. I heartily recommend Universal. They are professional and thorough from start to finish.
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Universal Roof and Contracting were absolutely spectacular! Corey C. came out and took the time to show us where the damage was to our roof. Finally felt like we had an honest assessment of our roof and could trust what Corey was explaining to us. We would definitely use them again for next roof installation. Very professional, polite and honest. A must use!
As a project manager Zach did a very good job and he let me know every detail of what he was doing as a grade A for his work thank you.
Universal Roof did an outstanding job. Crew completed new roof installation in a single day. Tony Contreras the project manager did an excellent supervision job. Would definitely recommend and use again.
Universal Roofing did an awesome job on my house by putting on a metal roof. Steve, the job site foreman was awesome polite and called me back whenever I sent him a message within 15 minutes They did a good job of cleaning up after they were finished. They also worked with me on the price, which was very good for a Roof I highly recommend them. In fact, my neighbor next-door is gonna get a metal roof from them also in the near future.
The entire roof installation process was seamless and finished 2 days ahead of schedule.. Our contacts Olga (office) and Tony (onsite Project Manager) were continually updating us on and through the process. I am convinced that dealing with these two Universal Roofing representatives made this process a very pleasant experience. If you need any services from Universal Roofing, please request Olga and Tony, you will not be disappointed. Don Hughey
I had Mike Ramos that was my project manager and he was very knowledgeable and helpful. He did an excellent job on my roof and clean up.
This company is the standard for professionalism. Every person I talked to from beginning to end was very polite, informative and professional. I was kept informed every step of the way of what to expect and they delivered excellence. Highly recommend them.
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Universal Roof & Contracting serves DeBary with every major roofing service — repair, replacement, inspections, storm response, gutters, and all four mainstream roof systems — from our Greater Orlando 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.
DeBary provides a useful starting point for a roof project: its Building Department publishes dedicated reroof documents for contractors and owners, plus a reroof affidavit. The city uses Citizenserve for applications, status, payments and inspection scheduling. Bring the property address and a description of the proposed work to that process rather than assuming a neighboring Volusia community follows the same workflow.
The city also publishes information about current residential permit exemptions. That makes a project-specific check more useful than a blanket statement that every repair does or does not need a permit. Describe the affected roof area and whether any structural work is proposed; the building department can confirm how the current rules apply. Keep that answer with the project file.
For the inspection itself, gather any earlier reroof paperwork and identify which parts of the property were added later. A covered patio or garage may have a different assembly or installation date from the main house. Ask for the findings to distinguish a repairable local issue from broader deterioration. If you are comparing replacement options, decide who will review samples, receive updates and approve any concealed-decking changes before a start date is set.
Local resources: City of DeBary Building Department.
A DeBary inspection is more informative when you can show the contractor where and when water first appeared. Include the garage, porch and ceiling corners in that conversation. Old permit records provide context, but the current condition still needs assessment; a date alone does not tell the inspector whether a roof should be repaired or replaced.
Use DeBary’s reroof documents as a project-record checklist alongside the estimate. Confirm which structures are included, what happens if damaged decking is uncovered, and who handles the required inspection record. Ask for an installation window that accounts for the chosen materials and the approval process rather than assuming a standard number of days.
DeBary is an incorporated city in Volusia County, incorporated on December 31, 1993. It covers 25 square miles, bounded by the St. Johns River on the west, Lake Monroe on the south, Deltona and Interstate 4 on the east, and Orange City on the north. The city is named for an early settler, Samuel Frederick de Bary (1815-1898).
DeBary Hall, built in 1871 as the winter hunting retreat of a European-born wine merchant, overlooks the St. Johns River. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is maintained by Volusia County. The 2020 Census counted 22,260 residents.
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The free inspection answers it with photos and a written report.
The weather those roofs answer to is measurable. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for the Orlando Intl Ap station put annual rainfall at 51.45 inches, with 57% of it falling June through September and 8.05 inches in June alone. Most of that rain arrives in summer storms, often wind-driven, and it finds any weak flashing detail on DeBary rooflines quickly.
Humidity, sun, and that rainfall all work on DeBary roofs, and edges, penetrations and fasteners are where we start every inspection.
DeBary 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 Volusia County and put findings in writing with photographs — no scare tactics, no inflated damage lists.
Everything the Greater Orlando crews do runs through DeBary: 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.
The city links to Citizenserve from its Building Department page for applications and status updates. Use the actual permit record and project address when checking progress.
Yes. Its Building Department page includes contractor and owner reroof document lists and a reroof affidavit. Follow the current city documents for the scope being proposed.
It can help establish the work history. It does not show today’s flashing, covering or concealed conditions. Pair the record with a current inspection before deciding what work is necessary.
Look for the measured roof areas, chosen covering and underlayment, included edge and penetration work, disposal, and any exclusions. Ask how concealed damage will be documented and approved before extra work proceeds.
Yes. An inspection helps distinguish a contained problem from wider deterioration. Ask which materials can remain, what the proposed repair addresses and whether any areas could not be inspected.
Yes. Universal offers a free roof inspection with photos and a written condition report, without an obligation to buy roofing work. Request a visit through the inspection form or call to discuss the property.
Confirm material selection, access and any applicable approvals first. Ask for a project-specific window and how weather or concealed conditions could affect it. Do not assume every roof can be finished in the same number of days.
The property address, the building type, a description of the concern and any previous roof records. Tell us about separate additions, access arrangements or an association contact before the inspection.
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