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.

Roofing Contractors in Merritt Island, FL
Atlantic storms, salt air, and relentless Florida sun — roofs in Merritt Island earn their keep. Universal has been roofing Florida homes since 1993.
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Universal Roof did an excellent job with our roof. Scott and his crew were professional and detail-oriented; from set up to clean up, we were kept informed every step of the way. We would recommend Universal Roof 100%!
Who wants to have a roof replaced? There are many moving parts and it's an ardous and costly process. Hats off to Universal Roof for providing excellent service and doing a terrific job. Mike Emrich, the salesman, and Sebastian Acevedo, the job site supervisor, were attentive and professional throughout the process. I'm happy with the outcome and pleased to recommend them.
Everything tiptop, crew efficient, conscientious. Didn't cut any corner, stay very late. I am very happy with this company. They have an outstanding foreman, Bailey Hinshaw who I cannot sign praises enough. Outstanding from beginning to end! Lien Dillon, home owner
Everyone from Universal Roof and Contracting was fantastic from beginning to end. Archie helped walk me through all the options and worked to get me the best deal. Raven was great setting up the work and follow up paperwork. The crew was courteous and kind through the whole day of putting up the roof. They even helped set up the wind mitigation afterwards. Completely recommend!
Justin came to our home today for roof inspection after major hail storm in or area , he was friendly , easy for my husband and I to communicate with . After inspecting our roof , we were told although roof had been hit by hail , we did not need roof replacement , we appreciated his honesty , he even provided maitnence tips for us to help extend the life of our roof . We never felt rushed with our questions , he was very professional , we definitely reccommend this company .We have used them prior to this with another home in past that did require new roof , and they did great job then as well , very professional to deal with .
Mike Ramos has gone above and beyond for my roof. He has even reached out to me after some tropical storms and hurricane to see how my roof held up which it did. I appreciate how attentive he is to me even after my roof was already taken care of. I recommend universal roofing with Mike anytime.
I am pleased with the work done on my roof. The site supervisor, Zach Vosberg, was excellent in keeping me up-to-date on every aspect of the installation. He is clearly an outstanding representation of Universal Roofing.
Universal Roofing comes highly recommended !!! Walked me through every step of the way, workers all professional, highly motivated and courteous !!! Dylan, Bailey and Omar , as well as all the workers were phenomenal !!! Bailey, Project Manager even helped me with a small electrical issue. Absolutely wonderful and a Beautiful Roof was the result !!! Thank you so much Ken, Owner/President who also worked with me !!!
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Universal Roof & Contracting serves Merritt Island 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 Merritt Island
Merritt Island is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Brevard County. The federal government acquired more than 140,000 acres on the island, north and west of Cape Canaveral, for the John F. Kennedy Space Center. On August 28, 1963, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agreed with NASA to manage the lands not used for space operations, which now form the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
The roughly 900-acre Pine Island Conservation Area includes the Sams family cabin, built in 1875, which Brevard County calls the oldest standing home in the county. The 2020 Census counted 34,518 residents.
Merritt Island 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 Merritt Island rooflines quickly.
Salt, sun, and that rainfall all work on Merritt Island roofs, and edges, penetrations and fasteners are where we start every inspection.
Storms Merritt Island Has Answered To
Merritt Island 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 Brevard County and put findings in writing with photographs — no scare tactics, no inflated damage lists.
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Roofing Services in Merritt Island
Everything the Greater Orlando crews do runs through Merritt Island: 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.
Merritt Island Roofing Questions
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 should I do right after storm damage?
Photograph what you can see safely from the ground, note the date, and get a professional inspection before small openings become interior leaks. We handle emergency work across Brevard County and put findings in writing with photos.
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.
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