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Florida residential rooflines — Universal Roof serves Doctor Phillips
Greater Orlando · Orange County

Roofing Company in Doctor Phillips, FL

Storm bands, humidity, and relentless Central Florida sun — roofs in Doctor Phillips earn their keep. Universal has been roofing Florida homes since 1993.

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Corazon B.

Zac and Brian who were involve from the beginning till the end of the project were very diligent, straightforward and answer my questions and concern in a timely manner.

Dec 10, 2024Verified customer
Mikala L.

tony contreras Was is my project manager amazing at my parents house

Aug 4, 2022Verified customer
Jeff S.

Universal Roofing did a wonderful job replacing our roof. Mike, the project manager was very helpful. He explained everything and gave us real timelines. The entire crew did a great job.

Dec 20, 2023Verified customer

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Universal Roof & Contracting serves Doctor Phillips 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.

Where we work

About Doctor Phillips

Doctor Phillips is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Orange County. It is named for Dr. Philip Phillips, a pioneer of the citrus industry who sold most of his property to Minute Maid in the 1950s. His land in southwest Orange County was later sold to developers who built the Bay Hill subdivision and neighboring communities.

The area sits on the eastern shore of the Butler Chain of Lakes and has a 43-acre county park on Big Sand Lake. Sand Lake Road, lined with restaurants, is known locally as Restaurant Row. The 2020 Census counted 12,328 residents.

What we see here

Doctor Phillips Homes and What Their Roofs Face

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 Doctor Phillips rooflines quickly.

Humidity, sun, and that rainfall all work on Doctor Phillips roofs, and edges, penetrations and fasteners are where we start every inspection.

Weather history

Storms Doctor Phillips Has Answered To

Doctor Phillips sits in the inland storm region, and the record is specific: Irma (2017) — crossed Central Florida as a hurricane; minor to moderate damage to many structures, widespread tree damage (NOAA/NHC TCR AL112017). Milton (2024) — hurricane-force gusts in Central Florida near the track; 14.83" of rain recorded near Orlando (NOAA/NHC TCR AL142024).

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 Orange County and put findings in writing with photographs — no scare tactics, no inflated damage lists.

Not sure which of these your roof needs?

The free inspection answers it with photos and a written report.

What we do here

Roofing Services in Doctor Phillips

Everything the Greater Orlando crews do runs through Doctor Phillips: 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

Doctor Phillips Roofing Questions

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 do roofs last in Doctor Phillips?

Shingle: about 20 years. Tile: more than 50 with care, per a National Association of Home Builders study. Metal depends on the product, so ask for its warranty term. Installation quality decides which end of the range your roof lands on.

Can a handyman repair a roof in Florida?

Not legally. Florida's licensing agency says roof repairs and roof installations require a state license. Ask for the license number before hiring anyone; ours are CCC057165 & CBC1258484.

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Sources (17)
  1. Universal Roofing Group, Inc., corporate record P93000013124 · Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
  2. U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Orlando International Airport (USW00012815) · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
  3. Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Irma (AL112017) · NOAA National Hurricane Center
  4. Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Milton (AL142024) · 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. DBPR reminds Florida consumers to verify state licenses this hurricane season · Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  8. Dr. Phillips: A District 1 Community · Orange County Government
  9. 2020 Census Redistricting Data, Table P1, places within Orange County, Florida · U.S. Census Bureau
  10. Glossary: Census Designated Place (CDP) · U.S. Census Bureau
  11. Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components (2007) · National Association of Home Builders
  12. Annual Lightning Report 2022 · Vaisala Xweather
  13. Universal Roof & Contracting contractor profile · Owens Corning
  14. Owens Corning Launches National Roof Deployment Project (2016) · Owens Corning
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