Outstanding experience from sales through installation. Universal Roof and Contracting exudes integrity and professionalism, separating them from other roofing companies. Project Mgr Spence provided excellent and honest communication throughout the installation, which I truly appreciated. I will be a loyal customer of Universal Roof and Contracting going forward and will be recommending them to anyone needing roofing work. You can trust this company to do the right thing.

Roofing Company in Lake Nona, FL
Storm bands, humidity, and relentless Central Florida sun — roofs in Lake Nona earn their keep. Universal has been roofing Florida homes since 1993.
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Well the workers were courteous, Mr Mike was willing to share ideas, and listen to us as owners.He was always giving us updates on a timely manner.Phone conversations from the office was great as well. We were informed about workers and materials as soon as the updates were in. Thank you all.
Excellent ! Bailey made sure the entire process ran smooth
The team led by Tony Contreras was very professional. They delivered supplies the day prior to the job, showed up exactly on time, and really put in a lot of work to remove the old roof, repair boards where needed, and put it all back together. They put tarps down around the house to catch falling nails and debris, cleaned everything up, and swept the lawn with magnetic brooms to find any stray nails. I was very impressed by the quality of their work. The county inspector was also pleased with the results and found no discrepancies. I would nave no reservations recommending this company to others.
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.
Initially we were replacing the roof! But then we realized that the carport also needed to be replaced! Brian was with me stop by step! He sent photos regularly and was always available to answer any and all questions! He is a very valuable employee! All the staff involved with this long process were always great! They also cleaned up!! I really appreciate all their efforts! Thank you very much! The carport and roof look great!!! Mrs. S
Professional and responsive company from the sale through completion of my roof. Justin was clear and concise on all matters related to my particular project, and could always be reached.
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!
Thank you universe roofing. This is the second roof that we hired universal roofing to get the job done and I’m extremely happy. Highly recommend them, Tony contreras was my project manager.
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Universal Roof & Contracting serves Lake Nona 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 Lake Nona
Lake Nona lies within the City of Orlando's Southeast Orlando Sector Plan, which the city calls one of the largest planning and development projects it has ever undertaken. The plan covers more than 19,300 acres east of Orlando International Airport, including Lake Nona, Medical City and East Park.
The Orlando VA Medical Center opened there in 2015 on a 65-acre campus, and the 50-acre UCF Health Sciences Campus houses the UCF College of Medicine. A Nemours Children's Hospital and the University of Florida pharmacy college are within walking distance of the UCF campus.
Lake Nona 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 Lake Nona rooflines quickly.
Combine that rainfall with inland humidity and UV, and Lake Nona roofs have a lot working on them. We inspect the details first: flashing, penetrations, the roof edge.
Storms Lake Nona Has Answered To
Lake Nona 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.
Roofing Services in Lake Nona
Everything the Greater Orlando crews do runs through Lake Nona: 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.
Lake Nona Roofing Questions
How long does a roof installation take?
One to three days for most Lake Nona homes, start to magnet-swept yard. Tile, steep, and cut-up roofs run longer; commercial ranges from days to weeks by size. You get a realistic window before work starts — and a heads-up if weather moves it.
Repair or replace — how do you decide?
Repair when the damage is local and the roof has life left. Replace when wear is systemic — repeating leaks, widespread granule loss, a field past its span. We photograph what we find and put the recommendation on paper, so you're deciding on evidence rather than a pitch.
What does a roof replacement cost in Lake Nona?
Five inputs set it: size and pitch, how many layers come off, what the decking looks like underneath, which system goes on, and the detail work at flashings and ventilation. That's why quotes-by-phone are guesses. Ours start with a free inspection and arrive itemized, line by line.
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