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Florida residential rooflines — Universal Roof serves Ormond-by-the-Sea
Greater Orlando · Volusia County

Roofing Company in Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL

Atlantic storms, salt air, and relentless Florida sun — roofs in Ormond-by-the-Sea earn their keep. Universal has been roofing Florida homes since 1993.

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George W.

As a project manager Zach did a very good job and he let me know every detail of what he was doing as a grade A for his work thank you.

Feb 7, 2024Verified customer
Brad C.

We had our second roof done by them , the other lasted 20 yrs . The company is to be trusted to get your roof done the right way, and stand behind it!

Feb 26, 2022Verified customer
Julie S.

Mike from Universal came out and did a free roof inspection. He said my main roof looked fine. I told him about a leak issue with my porch addition and he used some extra flashing I had on hand from a previous repair to do a repair job on that for free during my estimate time! I was so grateful and would recommend him highly. I forgot there were good people like that left in the world! Several years later I had a leak and needed a new roof--I knew immediately who to call! Mike was still working there and coordinated the process, which went extremely smoothly and I am very happy with the results. Great communication through Raven and new gutters added as well which also went very efficiently. I would recommend Universal Roof and Mike Emrich to anyone in need of a new roof.

Oct 1, 2020Verified customer

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Universal Roof & Contracting serves Ormond-by-the-Sea 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 housing stock

Ormond-by-the-Sea 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 Ormond-by-the-Sea rooflines quickly.

Salt, sun, and that rainfall all work on Ormond-by-the-Sea roofs, and edges, penetrations and fasteners are where we start every inspection.

The named systems

Storms Ormond-by-the-Sea Has Answered To

Ormond-by-the-Sea 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 Volusia County and put findings in writing with photographs — no scare tactics, no inflated damage lists.

What we do here

Roofing Services in Ormond-by-the-Sea

Everything the Greater Orlando crews do runs through Ormond-by-the-Sea: 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.

Straight answers

Ormond-by-the-Sea Roofing Questions

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.

How long does a roof installation take?

Most residential replacements finish in one to three days. Tile and complex roofs run longer, and commercial projects range from days to weeks by size. We give you a realistic window up front.

Repair or replace — how do you decide?

The test is scope and remaining life: contained damage on a healthy roof gets repaired; spreading wear, leaks that keep finding new paths, or a roof in its final stretch gets a replacement conversation, because repeated patching on a failing roof adds up. Our recommendation always arrives in writing, with photos.

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  1. Universal Roofing Group, Inc., corporate record P93000013124 · Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
  2. Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Milton (AL142024) · NOAA National Hurricane Center
  3. U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Orlando International Airport (USW00012815) · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
  4. Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Nicole (AL172022) · NOAA National Hurricane Center
  5. Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Matthew (AL142016) · NOAA National Hurricane Center
  6. License CCC057165, Certified Roofing Contractor · Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  7. License CBC1258484, Certified Building Contractor · Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  8. DBPR reminds Florida consumers to verify state licenses this hurricane season · Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  9. Universal Roof & Contracting contractor profile · Owens Corning
  10. Owens Corning Launches National Roof Deployment Project (2016) · Owens Corning
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  13. Universal Roof & Contracting business profile · Better Business Bureau