Storm bands, humidity, and relentless Central Florida sun — roofs in Oakland earn their keep. Universal has been roofing Florida homes since 1993.
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my project manager was Jonathan he had great communication on time he overexcited my expectation Jonathan was very honest. Give me multiple options. And I want to give a shout out to the whole universal company I want to think Raven Corey Tony and Mike and Omar Amazing team
Want to express my gratitude for Universal Roof and Contracting for stepping up and backing their warranty. In recent month, I had noticed what looked like my roof vent was lifting in places. My roof was replaced by Universal in 2018. After making a call to Universal in early May, 2024, Damain, their service manager, came out and agreed repair was needed and totally took care of the issue. Two days later, Santiago, their repair tech with his assistant, spend the day going above and beyond fixing, replacing with his experience and expertise, to do what was necessary to do the repair. And to follow up, I received a summary of what was done with pictures of the repair. Very professionally handled and much appreciated. Thank u Universal!!
I had Universal Roof and contracting to replace my roof from hurricane damage and they were fantastic to work with. Everything was extremely easy start to finish and they worked with me to make sure everything I needed and wanted for the new roof was there. They have been some of the best and easiest contractors to work with since I bought a home. Tony Contreras was my project lead and he was in constant communication making sure everything was done on schedule. Mike Emrich helped me pick everything out and made sure I understood all parts of the project and contact. The team itself finished half a day early! I highly recommend them to my friends and family.
An amazing experience. They came to the house and educated me on available options. Then, they put a package together that was a esthetically pleasing and within my budget. Well done!! The communication was excellent and the work was performed quickly. Damien and I have known each other for many years and he knows how meticulous I am, after all, I AM an engineer. He made sure that all of my questions were answered to my satisfaction. Mr. Anderson was assigned to the project as the project manager and he was always present to supervise and answer any questions while the work was taking place. The materials were delivered on time and the work was completed on time. My wife and I were thoroughly satisfied. Thank you Damien and Anderson.
Universal Roof and Contracting, did a fantastic job on my new roof. Bailey and his crew were great, Bailey updated me along the way on what was going on, even replaced the shingles on my Bay window so it would match. Thank you for such great service.
A 5 star team from Universal Roof and especially Anderson and his leadership and expertise . They were quite impressive. We have a complicated roof with steep inclines and 2 buildings one with a gambrel roof. Their team arrived promptly at 6:30 am and worked harder than I have ever seen any team work. They stayed late and each night everything was perfectly cleaned up on the property and they arrived again the next day at 6:30 am to continue . Watching them was better than Cirque du Soleil! They are truly skilled and worth what they charge. Their communication from the front office is excellent and we always knew well in advance what was next in the process. I can't recommend them enough and thank you to Anderson for making sure our new roof was perfect.
A-1 quality. Best, most professionally run company around. Justin came out on the weekend to get us set up and patch our storm damage. We have a very big, steep roof. Universal’s crew showed up in force. They put tarps all around the house to catch any nails or debris. Big job done in under 3 days. Anderson oversaw our job, was always there to answer any questions or concerns. 2 neighbors have already come to ask how it was done so fast. And 1 was stunned how much more they paid. Universal is tops for roofs.
Most professional company I've dealt with in a very long time. Did an excellent job. Explained every detail in advance. All workers were extremely respectful of not just me but my property. Would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
Worked with Universal a couple of times and both times have been good. Always informed of what's going on or changes needed.
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Universal Roof & Contracting serves Oakland 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 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 Oakland rooflines quickly.
Humidity, sun, and that rainfall all work on Oakland roofs, and edges, penetrations and fasteners are where we start every inspection.
Oakland 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.
Everything the Greater Orlando crews do runs through Oakland: 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.
From the ground: photograph the damage you can see, note when it happened, and check ceilings that night and again in a week. Then get it professionally assessed — we cover Orange County with same-week storm visits, emergency tarping, and written, photographed reports.
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.
In Oakland plan on about 20 years from architectural shingle and more than 50 from clay or concrete tile with proper care, based on a National Association of Home Builders study. Metal life depends on the product, so ask for its warranty term. The installer's discipline matters more to those numbers than the brand on the wrapper.
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Photos, honest findings, and a written condition report — free, and yours to keep either way.
