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.

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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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tony contreras Was is my project manager amazing at my parents house
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.
Such an easy company to work with - communicated well during the assessment through install. Four years and several storms later, roof is still like new!
I interviewed seven different roofing companies before I chose to sign a contract with Universal Roofing and Contracting. I was especially impressed with their representative, Jason Serrano. He answered all of my questions, but more importantly, he LISTENED to what I wanted. The contract I signed was specifically tailored to MY needs; it wasn't some standard job. It took a few weeks after I signed to get the right permits, but then the project moved quickly. Michael Ramos served as my project manager, and he kept me informed as the roof was put on. He showed me photos of the damaged spots, and of the completed work. I was pleasantly surprised that the actual work was completed in only one day (I have a very large roof on my 2,100 square foot one story house.) I am very pleased with my new roof, and I am happy to recommend Universal Roof and Contracting to anyone who needs a new roof
When our insurance company suddenly notified us that we were being dropped due to some old solar panel penetrations on the east side of our roof, I panicked. Cory, Damian, and the awesome install crew from universal roofing came to the rescue! They were responsive, professional, and moved quickly to get a new roof installed in time to prevent our cancellation. The entire process was smooth, the pricing was fair, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. The new roof looks fantastic, a perfect color match, and it’s a relief knowing it’s done right. Highly recommend Universal Roofing to anyone in need of fast, reliable, and quality service.
Bill, Damien, and Santiago were all great. Quality work done at a very fair price and all handled within a week. Can't ask for much better than that.
We are happy with Universal Roof and Contracting. They went above and beyond the scope of their work to make sure that we wouldn’t get any more leaks. After initial repairs were made, we had to call them back. They were easy to contact, they returned our phone calls in a timely manner, and they stood behind their work. Damian, the service manager, listened and showed genuine concern for our roofing problems. I know little or nothing about roof repair. However, based on before and after pictures, the completed job looked like top/notch work to me. Most importantly, I do not think we will get any leaks in the future. Santiago, the repair tech; Kieran, the siding guy; and Archie, the sales guy all made our project a no-hassel event. I highly recommend this company and would refer them to my friends. If the need arises, I would definitely use the services of his company again.
This was my first time getting a roof done so I didn’t quite know what to expect. The Sales Manager, Nick, came out himself to look at my roof. He was extremely knowledgeable and showed me things no one else did, which ultimately led to my decision to choose Universal. They finished in about 2 days, which was very impressive! My new roof looks absolutely beautiful. I will be passing along their name to everyone!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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