If you are consider a roofing contractor, highly recommend Universal Roof and Contracting. Entire team was professional, knowledgable, and honest. Starting with salesman John Lasine to project lead Brian Bower, the level of service has met my expectations. Had a minor leak on skylight 6 months later and they had someone out the same day to address, which speaks volumes to their integrity. There are many roofing contractors out there but if you want one that stands behind their work URC is the one to choose.
Aug 16, 2024Verified customer
Penny R.
Universal Roof is great. From the first time Archie Simon spoke with us and then visited our home, we felt confident in the company. He was professional, courteous, and prompt. He followed up as promised and Universal Roof delivered a quality project from start to finish. On-site workers were considerate of our home and pleasant to have on-site. They were responsive to our needs and clean-up was thorough. Highly recommend this company.
Feb 17, 2024Verified customer
John P.
Universal Roof and Contracting just finished a repair on our tile roof. We chose Universal as they are one of the few that will work on a tile roof. Our sales rep, Alex Diaz, kept us up to date during the entire process. He was extremely helpful letting us know what the repair would be and how it would work. The repair itself turned out fantastic and we couldn’t be happier. We highly recommend Alex and Universal Roof for any roofing needs at your home. Thanks Alex and Universal Roof!
Nov 14, 2025Verified customer
Robert D.
Universal Roofing was very professional from first contact including our salesman Bill, project manager Zach and all of the installation team. They did a wonderful job and the new roof looks great. I would highly recommend Universal Roofing when considering a new roof on your home.
Apr 19, 2024Verified customer
Julie W.
Very happy with our new roof, not to mention the great crew that did the job.
Apr 2, 2025Verified customer
Patti M.
Dylan Grow came to check on the flashing of my chimney. He was thorough and professional. He solved the problem we had during the last big storm. He even came back to double check that all was well. And it was! Thank you for hiring such a capable employee!
Mar 28, 2023Verified customer
Tommy F.
My name is Tommy Freeman and Universal was there the day of the storm to tarp my roof and guaranteed to take care of everything that needed to be done repair or replacement wise, that’s when I made them my Contractor. Marty, Brian, and Spence are great to work with and have been very understanding with the issues I’ve had dealing with my insurance company. My new roof is a much higher quality roof system compared to my old one. My neighbor behind me decided to have them replace his roof along with mine(we have an quadplex townhouse). Unfortunately my whole house had to be gutted due to the amount of water damage I had. They have replaced all of the insulation, drywall and painted the interior to the colors I chose. Unfortunately due to some issues with the insurance we are still working on my place but they are always just a call away and I know they will make sure I am completely satisfied with my house before the job is complete. I was able to refer them to the landlord who I was renting from and he chose to have them replace his roof as well. Thanks again guys and I highly recommend this company!
Oct 2, 2025Verified customer
Jonnie W.
Cory Callahan was the person who came out and sold me on Universal doing my roof. His manner just made you feel you would be taken care of thru the process. The crew working on the roof were so efficient and worked as a team. The roof would have taken just one day but I had to have quite a bit of wood replaced. They cleaned up so well. No old shingles or trash around house and best part no roof nails. The individual who ran the job was on top of everything. A roof is a big investment and Universal realizes that as does Cory. In today’s world when you find a sales person that is trustworthy and honest, consider yourself lucky. Cory is just that person. I love my roof.
Mar 25, 2023Verified customer
Art W.
I chose Universal Roofing and contracting because they are local with over 25 years in the roofing industry in Central Florida. URC furnished a line item breakdown list showing every item used in the project. They also offered more in roof protection materials in critical areas than the other two quotes I received. URC replaced the roof on my house due to hurricane damage. Their crew showed up on time and within two days the roof was completely finished. The yard and surrounding areas were cleaned that second day and I have found only two nails so far. There was some minor cosmetic work that was completed a few days later, along with new 6" gutters. Mike E. was the gentleman that started the whole process. It was an actual pleasure speaking with him and everyone else. Everyone I called and spoke to was courteous, professional, and prompt to respond to texts and emails. I would recomend URC to anyone in need of roof work. a.w.
Mar 13, 2023Verified customer
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Universal Roof & Contracting serves Melbourne 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.
The local conditions
What Melbourne Does to a Roof
Every roofing decision in Melbourne traces back to three forces, and the numbers behind them show why installation quality matters here.
Sun
Strong sun breaks down shingle asphalt and fades finishes over time, so Florida roofs need regular checks.
Salt
Atlantic salt air corrodes exposed metal fasteners, flashing, and gutter seams. Corrosion-resistant materials matter this close to the coast.
Storms
Summer squall lines and the occasional named storm bring hard, wind-driven rain that finds every weak detail.
51.45"
annual rainfall at the Orlando Intl Ap station
57%
of it falls June through September
8.05"
in June alone — the peak month
NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals (USW00012815)
Fix it early
Roof Repair in Melbourne
Around the Space Coast, the roofs that last aren't the ones that never take damage — they're the ones whose owners caught the damage the same season it happened.
Melbourne sits inside our Brevard County repair territory. Every repair visit ends the same way: the problem you called about fixed, the surrounding field and flashings checked, and photos of both in your inbox.
Active leak? We tarp or seal first and schedule the permanent repair behind it — documented, so you have the record.
Wind-lifted tabs
One good gust finds every marginal fastener. Small patch now, or decking work later.
Granules in the gutters
Shingle surfaces shedding — the field is aging, and it's time to watch it.
A stain that wasn't there
Interior spots mean the leak has a head start — water travels the deck before it drops.
Flashing and fastener wear
A common leak point, and one Florida weather works on early.
What actually drives a replacement quote — and how concealed damage is handled if tear-off uncovers it.
A completed Universal replacement — one to three days on most homes.
We install to manufacturer specification with the underlayment and ventilation the warranty actually requires — as an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor (a tier held by fewer than 1% of roofing contractors), we offer warranty protection most roofers can't. The estimate is line-by-line, and the price you approve is the scope we build; change orders only happen when opened decking reveals something no one could see, and you approve those too.
Two planning notes from thousands of projects across the Space Coast: replace end-of-life soffit, fascia, and gutters with the roof — one mobilization, every connected component sealed at once — and if you have flexibility, fall timing puts a fresh roof over you before storm season instead of after it. Most residential replacements in Melbourne finish in one to three days.
Size, pitch & complexity
Cut-up roofs with dormers and valleys take longer than simple gables — and price accordingly.
Tear-off & decking
How many layers come up, and what the decking looks like once exposed. You approve anything it reveals.
The material system
Shingle, metal, tile, or slate — specified for Florida exposure, not upsold.
Flashing & ventilation
The details that separate a code-minimum job from one that reaches its rated life.
Every Melbourne replacement starts with the free inspection.
In Melbourne we recommend checking your roof twice a year, in spring and fall, plus after any major storm. Our professional inspection is free, with a written report you keep either way.
Field & fasteners
Wear, granule loss, and fastener condition across the whole covering.
Flashing & penetrations
Common leak points, so we check every boot, valley, and transition.
The roof edge
Soffit, fascia, and gutters for rot, separation, and pest entry.
The attic side
Moisture staining, ventilation problems, and daylight where there shouldn't be any.
Coastal corrosion
Salt-air wear on fasteners and flashing gets extra attention on every coastal roof.
What you get is a documented condition file: photos, findings, remaining-life assessment, in writing, free. We built the process for homeowners across the Space Coast who want evidence instead of sales pressure — many inspections end with a clean bill and a watch list, and the report belongs to you either way.
Melbourne faces the Atlantic side of Florida's storm ledger — Matthew, Irma, and Nicole all left marks on this coast. After it passes, a five-minute ground check tells you whether to call.
01 Scan from the ground
Lifted or missing shingles across the field, sagging lines at ridge and edges.
02 Check the gutters
Granule wash-out after a storm means the surface took a beating.
03 Walk the yard
Blown-off material in the grass is the roof telling you where to look.
04 Look up inside
Ceilings and closet corners: small openings let water reach the decking.
05 Note the date and call
Photograph what you can see safely; we put findings in writing with photos.
Nicole
November landfall at Vero Beach; storm surge and beach erosion damage up the east coast to Jacksonville (NOAA/NHC TCR AL172022)
Matthew
paralleled the northeast Florida coast; significant wind and surge damage from the Space Coast to Jacksonville (NOAA/NHC TCR AL142016)
Irma
more than 7,000 homes damaged in Brevard County; hurricane-force gusts and record flooding around Jacksonville (NOAA/NHC TCR AL112017)
We bring same-week assessments across Brevard County, emergency tarping when the roof needs immediate protection, and a written, photographed damage report — what happened and what fixing it involves, no scare tactics. Material choice is storm strategy too: every system carries its own tested wind rating, so we show you the rating for the exact product before you choose.
The right roof for a Melbourne home follows the house, the owner's horizon, and the budget across thirty years — not the material a salesman happens to carry.
59.7% of occupied homes in Melbourne are owner-occupied, and the median owner-occupied home value is $306,400 (U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2020–2024). Ours is the math of protecting that investment: the right system, installed to specification, maintained on a schedule.
We install every mainstream system — shingle, metal, tile, and flat — so the recommendation follows your house and budget, not whichever material a contractor happens to sell. The full comparison is below.
The house & neighborhood
Age, style, and what the street is built around — a roof has to belong where it lives.
Your ownership horizon
Selling in five years and staying thirty produce different right answers.
Budget, now vs. 30 years
Upfront cost against lifetime cost — repairs, energy, and how many more roofs you'll buy.
Installation quality
The same materials last longer or fail early depending on underlayment, ventilation, and flashing work.
A commercial roof in Melbourne protects inventory, equipment, and people, and it is built under the Florida Building Code, rated among the strongest of the hurricane-coast states by IBHS.
Commercial decisions in Melbourne come down to decades-math: purchase price against energy costs, storm resilience, and maintenance across the building's life. We'll show the comparison for your specific building rather than defaulting to whichever membrane is on the truck.
Then maintenance decides everything: annual and post-storm inspections, drains kept clear, membrane and flashing repairs done promptly. Our plans put all of it on a documented schedule so the roof's history is always current and provable.
The 25% rule
If more than 25% of a roof section is repaired or replaced within 12 months, the whole section must meet current code, unless the roof was built to the 2007 Florida Building Code or later.
Licensing & permits
Commercial roof repairs and installations require a Florida-licensed contractor, and most need a permit from the local building department.
System choice
TPO for energy efficiency; metal for hurricane resistance and lifespan; modified bitumen where the deck calls for it.
Maintenance cadence
Annual and post-storm inspections, clear drains, prompt membrane repairs — where commercial roofs are won or lost.
Gutters, soffit, and fascia do unglamorous work — and in Melbourne they take the weather's first hit, every single day.
Fix the contained stuff, replace the far-gone stuff, and bundle edge work with any roof replacement — one mobilization instead of two. Seamless aluminum gutters carry our rainfall with the fewest joints to fail; vinyl soffit and aluminum fascia resist what the air here does to lesser materials.
Soft or spongy fascia
The material underneath is already compromised — past the repair window.
Stains on exterior walls
Water escaping the drainage path and running where it shouldn't.
Sagging, overflowing gutters
Chronic overflow usually means repairs are no longer keeping up.
Rust at the seams
Sectional gutters fail at their joints — seamless aluminum has far fewer of them.
Class H shingles: rated for design wind speeds up to 194 mph
$
Value, fast storm repairs
Tile (clay/concrete)
Over 50 years
High, code-driven
$$$
Permanence, the Florida look
Metlok (only at Universal)
50-year limited lifetime warranty
180+ mph tested wind rating
$$$
Longevity, high-wind exposure
What moves every quote regardless of material: pitch and complexity, the product tier within the material, specialist labor where tile demands it, and structural reinforcement when weight requires it. Florida law also requires insurers to offer premium credits for wind-resistant construction features — a wind mitigation inspection documents what your roof qualifies for.
Want eyes on your roof this week?
Free inspection, honest findings, zero pressure — most end with "you're fine."
Every Melbourne project follows the same four steps, whether it's a gutter repair or a full replacement.
01
Free inspection
We walk the roof and attic line, photograph everything, and put findings in writing — yours to keep either way.
02
Line-by-line estimate
Exactly what's being done, with what materials, for what price — before you sign anything.
03
The build
Factory-trained crews, manufacturer-spec installation, and a jobsite that gets protected and cleaned.
04
Final walkthrough
You inspect the finished work with us, get your warranty documentation, and keep every record from the job.
Budget
Paying for It
Storm damage doesn't wait for a convenient budget year — and a necessary roof shouldn't have to either.
We offer financing options for qualified homeowners, and every estimate is free and line-by-line transparent. Ask during your free inspection — no obligation either way.
Family-owned since 1993 — thousands of completed projects, and a reputation built one roof at a time.
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. Factory-trained installers, transparent pricing, free estimates. We also give away a free roof replacement to a local veteran every year — it's who this company has been for thirty years.
Straight answers
Melbourne Roofing Questions
How long do roofs last in Melbourne?+
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.
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 should I do right after storm damage?+
Three things: stay off the roof, photograph what's visible from the ground with the date, and get professional eyes up there quickly, because even small openings let water reach the decking. We run storm assessments across Brevard County with tarping available the same visit where roofs need immediate protection.
Can a handyman repair a roof in Florida?+
Florida's licensing agency says no: roof repairs and roof installations require a state license. Before anyone touches your roof, verify the state license and the insurance behind it. We hold CCC057165 & CBC1258484 and full coverage.
What does a roof replacement cost in Melbourne?+
It depends on five things: roof size and pitch, tear-off complexity, decking condition once opened, the material system you choose, and the flashing and ventilation details done right. Anyone quoting a number without seeing the roof is guessing. Our estimates are free, line-by-line, and based on an actual inspection.
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 does a roof installation take?+
Typically one to three days for a residential replacement. Complexity adds time — tile systems, steep pitches, multiple layers coming off — and commercial jobs scale with the building. Either way you'll know the expected window up front.
What time of year is best for roof work here?+
Roofing runs twelve months a year across the Space Coast, but if you can choose, choose fall: cooler working conditions, better material handling, and a finished roof standing before the next storm season opens.
What is the 25% roof rule in Florida?+
Under the Florida Building Code, repairing or replacing more than 25% of a roof section within 12 months generally means the whole section must be brought up to current code. Roofs built to the 2007 code or later are exempt: only the repaired part must meet current code.
