Tile roofing in Orlando is the roof that makes a Central Florida home look like it belongs — and it's built for the climate that comes with it. Clay and concrete tile shrugs off the 92° heat, the lightning-capital storms and the sun that ages lesser roofs early, and can last 50 years or more when it's set right.
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I am extremely pleased with my new roof. Tracy was wonderful during the process as was the office staff at Universal Roofing. It took a while to get the new roof in place — this was not their fault as tile is on back order. Tracy was proactive and kept me informed the entire way. I am more than overjoyed with the outcome. If you need a new roof, I highly recommend their services!
Jim and Tracy and their whole crew are exceptional. So many roofers are full of you know what and sell you more than you need. Universal is the opposite. They tell you what you need and even suggest options that save money. I could go on and on however suffice it to say that Universal is the best.
Having a re-roof is a stressful time, but I knew to call Universal from my previous experience. It's a step-by-step process which Tracy (V.P.) walked me through — from customer service, to explanation of roof products, to permits and completion. Much less stressful having an experienced company, and the roof looks great!
Cory Callahan was very attentive to the requirements I asked for. Sebastian Acevedo was a great Project Manager and made sure the house received the attention and materials necessary for the installation of the roof. His team was awesome and did an awesome job. The people in the office also coordinated everything with great attention to detail.
From beginning to end, Universal Roof & Contracting did a marvelous job. Interestingly, they offered a wind mitigation evaluation. The whole crew was professional and the work was clean and on schedule. I would recommend them to anyone considering a new roof.
Universal Roofing just installed a beautiful new roof on our home. This is the third time we have used this company over the years. They were professional, knowledgeable and honest — the city inspector even mentioned he was impressed with their work. We highly recommend them for all your roofing needs.
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Orlando's average July high is about 92°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. The EPA lists terra cotta tile as naturally cool, especially in lighter colors, and we set ours over elevated battens with breathable bird stops, so air moves under the tile.
Orlando sits in the inland stretch between Tampa and Cape Canaveral that the National Weather Service says is often called the "Lightning Capital of the United States." Tile doesn't rot, doesn't feed pests and doesn't burn — it's one of the toughest, most storm-indifferent materials you can put over a Central Florida home.
A properly set clay or concrete tile roof can last 50 years or more. On a peninsula where sun and storm age everything faster, tile is often the last roof a Central Florida homeowner ever pays for.
Clay gives you the classic terracotta Mediterranean profile; concrete can mimic slate, shake or barrel in nearly any color. Either way, tile is the roof that makes an Orlando home look like it belongs.
Tile is unforgiving of a bad install — its weight and its detailing punish shortcuts, and the underlayment beneath usually needs service before the tile itself does. We've set clay and concrete tile across Florida since 1993, we're Florida High-Wind Certified for tile, and every tile roof is backed by our workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer's. The deck, the underlayment, the battens and the flashing are where a tile roof is won or lost.
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The timeless terracotta barrel look, fired from natural clay. It holds its color for the life of the roof and is the definitive Florida-Mediterranean profile — the one people picture when they picture a tile roof.
More versatile and often more affordable than clay. Concrete can be molded and colored to mimic clay barrel, wood shake or flat slate, so you get the tile lifespan in nearly any look your neighborhood calls for.
Barrel (the S-curve) reads traditional Spanish; flat tile reads cleaner and more modern. Both come in clay or concrete — we bring samples so you can see the profile against your own roofline.
The same streamlined process on every roof — from an accurate quote to an impeccable installation.
Book online or call — we arrive on time, ready to listen.
Your goals, your budget, and the right materials for you.
Photos, a written report, and a transparent quote that holds.
The install lands on your calendar, not ours. No surprises.
A trained crew, a clean yard, and a roof installation done right.
We install across Central Florida — Orlando plus Winter Park, Apopka, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Sanford, Kissimmee, and Winter Garden. Don't see your town? We cover 180+ communities.
Tile is a premium roof, priced like one — but it's a decades-long investment, not a recurring one. The price depends on clay vs. concrete, the profile, your roof's structure and complexity, so every tile project starts with a free inspection and a written, itemized quote. Financing is available. Comparing quotes? Our Florida roof buyer's checklist covers the five questions to ask any roofer.
Tile is heavy, so that's exactly what the free inspection checks first. Many Central Florida homes were built for it; some need reinforcement. We confirm your structure can carry tile before we ever quote it — never after.
It can last 50 years or more. Tile is one of the longest-lived roofing materials made — the underlayment beneath it usually needs service before the tile does. Installation quality is what decides whether you reach that lifespan, which is why an experienced tile contractor matters so much.
Yes, especially in lighter colors. The EPA lists terra cotta tile as naturally cool, and we set ours over elevated battens with breathable bird stops so air moves under the tile.
Both. Cracked or slipped tiles, worn underlayment and profile-matched swaps are all work we handle — set by a team with 30+ years on clay and concrete. If a repair is the right call, we'll tell you so.
A free inspection, real tile samples against your own walls, and an itemized written quote — clay or concrete, set to last 50 years.
