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Tampa Roofing That's Been Through the Storm

Few things impact your home more than your roof — and you need expert roofing in Tampa to get the protection it should provide. We install top-of-the-line Owens Corning materials, whether you need a small repair or a full replacement.

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What does your roof need? Pick one to start.

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No obligation. We'll tell you if your roof doesn't need work.

Bryan P.

I recommend Universal because they followed through with everything they told me they would. They’re good people. Kleanthe was my job supervisor and I really appreciate him.

May 9, 2023Verified customer
Bonnie M.

Mike Emrich was our initial contact person right after Hurricane Milton. Although we were out-of-state at the time, he was sent to Tampa, and he was flooded with work, he kept in contact with us and was always quick respond. He organized that a colleague would assess our roof so that we would know the extent of the damage and if the roof was leaking or not. Next, he got us in contact with Damian Crawford who organized the scheduling and repairs. We are very pleased with Mike’s responsiveness, even late into his evening, and also with Damian and his crew. We would definitely recommend them to friends and will return when we need a full roof replacement. Honest assessment and quality work!

Nov 21, 2024Verified customer
Rafael C.

Cory Callahan was very attentive to the requirements I asked for. Sebastian Acevedo was a great Project Manager and made sure that the house received the attention and materials necessary for the installation of the roof. His team was awesome and they did an awesome job. The people in the office also coordinated everything with great attention to detail.

Apr 17, 2024Verified customer

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Roofing services in Tampa

What does your Tampa roof need?

Universal Roof & Contracting is a family-owned Florida roofing contractor, and its Tampa office at 5112 E Adamo Dr serves Tampa Bay. The team repairs, replaces and inspects residential and commercial roofs — asphalt shingle, metal, tile and flat — and handles storm damage, gutters, soffit and fascia. Every project starts the same way — a free inspection from a licensed roofing contractor in Tampa, FL, with photos and a written report.

Every system this market runs on: Spanish tile, stone-coated steel, metal, asphalt shingles, and flat roofs — see asphalt shingle, tile, and metal roofing.

Residential roofing

Residential Roofing in Tampa

Nearly everything on this page is residential work. Universal is a licensed roofing contractor in Tampa, FL working on Tampa homes — repairs, full replacements, storm response and the free inspection that starts all of it. Every system this market runs on, installed by crews based here rather than dispatched in.

If you own a house in Tampa Bay and something is wrong with the roof — or you just want to know how much life is left in it — this is the team, and the inspection costs nothing either way.

  • Single-family homesShingle, tile, metal and low-slope additions.
  • Multi-family & townhomesHOA boards, property managers and whole communities.
  • Repairs and full re-roofsFrom one flashing failure to a tear-off down to the deck.
  • Licensed and localCCC057165 · CBC1258484, operating in Florida since 1993.
Why roofs fail here

From the 1921 hurricane to Milton

The 1921 hurricane was the most destructive to hit the Tampa Bay area since 1848, according to the National Weather Service. Then in October 2024, Hurricane Milton made landfall at Siesta Key as a Category 3 storm and caused major damage across the Sarasota and Tampa Bay areas. After Milton our team kept homeowners informed and scheduled assessments. One customer's review of that week is on this page. Every system here has to earn hurricane season now.

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Why Tampa homeowners choose Universal

Flat roofs included

We install and repair Spanish tile, stone-coated steel, metal, and asphalt shingle — and we also handle flat roofs in-house.

Storm-tested crews

When Hurricane Milton flooded Tampa with work, our team kept homeowners informed and scheduled assessments — read Bonnie's review below.

New construction too

Building new? We regularly work with builders, property managers, and HOA boards to install quality roofs on new homes.

Local since day one

A Tampa Bay roofing company, not a call center

We've built our business on excellence, service, and commitment to the community — a philosophy Tampa Bay residents have depended on for their roofs year after year.

Our Tampa office on East Adamo Drive keeps crews close to St. Petersburg, Brandon, Clearwater, and the rest of the Bay — with the same family ownership and standards as our Orlando headquarters.

Universal Roofing Facts

  • Tampa office: 5112 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL 33619
  • Flat and low-slope roofs handled in-house
  • Owens Corning materials, Platinum Preferred installation
  • New-construction work with builders, property managers, and HOA boards
  • Serving St. Petersburg, Brandon, Clearwater, and the greater Bay Area
Hire smart

5 things to check before hiring a Tampa roofer

1

A license and insurance you can verify

Florida licenses are public record — ours: CCC057165 · CBC1258484.

2

A written, itemized estimate

Tear-off, materials, labor, permits, and cleanup — every line in writing before work starts.

3

Both warranties in writing

The manufacturer's coverage AND the contractor's workmanship warranty — they are not the same thing.

4

Local references you can drive past

Reachable references and public reviews — completed roofs you can actually go look at.

5

Clarity on who pulls the permits

Every area has its own requirements, and it shouldn't be your job. We handle them on every project.

The process

How it works

1

Schedule your visit

Pick a time — we confirm by call or text.

2

Personal consultation

Your goals, your budget, your roof's actual condition.

3

Inspection & quote

Photos, a written report, and a transparent quote that holds.

4

Convenient scheduling

The install lands on your calendar, not ours.

5

Expert installation

A trained crew, a clean yard, and a roof installation done right.

Know the rules

Three Florida roof rules every Tampa homeowner should know

The 15-year insurance line

Under Florida law (s. 627.7011(5), Florida Statutes), insurers can't refuse to write or renew a policy solely because of roof age while a roof is under 15 years old. Once a roof is 15 or older, the insurer must let you have it inspected before it can require a replacement. An aging roof isn't just a leak risk; it's a coverage risk.

The code got tougher

Florida law now requires two protections older roofs never had on a site-built home's roof replacement: a secondary water barrier over the roof deck, and strengthened deck attachment (re-nailing). A new roof isn't just newer; it's built to a stricter standard than the one it replaces.

What Tampa roofs are made of

Asphalt shingle is a common roof across America, but Florida's wind and sun push many Tampa homeowners toward Spanish tile, stone-coated steel, metal, asphalt shingles, and flat roofs. We install and repair all of them.

Tampa homeowners ask us

Do I need to be home for my roofing project?

You don't need to be home for the duration of the project — but it's best if you can be there the first morning to meet your crew and ask any questions.

Do you use high-quality roofing products?

Absolutely. We stand behind our workmanship, which requires the best products — from specialty metal to Owens Corning asphalt shingles, each chosen for durability and longevity.

How long does the roofing process take?

It varies by project — a roof repair takes considerably less time than a full replacement, and commercial timelines differ from residential. Your quote comes with a project timeline.

How much does a roofing project cost?

After your inspection we provide a detailed, highly accurate quote based on scope, complexity, materials, and labor — and we offer multiple financing options.

What kind of experience does Universal Roof & Contracting offer?

Over 30 years — in an industry where more than half of new construction businesses close within ten years (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), we've stood the test of time. It's all due to our dedication and commitment to you, the customer.

Do you handle the permits?

Yes. Obtaining permits can be complex, so it shouldn't be your responsibility — every area has its own permit requirements, and we handle them for your project.

Find out what your Tampa roof actually needs — free

Photos, a written report, and an honest answer — even when that answer is "your roof is fine."

Sources (10)
  1. Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Milton (AL142024) · NOAA National Hurricane Center
  2. Universal Roofing Group, Inc., corporate record P93000013124 · Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
  3. License CCC057165, Certified Roofing Contractor · Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  4. License CBC1258484, Certified Building Contractor · Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  5. The Tampa Bay Hurricane of 1921 · National Weather Service Tampa Bay
  6. Section 627.7011, Florida Statutes (homeowners' policies; roof age) · The Florida Legislature
  7. Survival of private sector establishments by opening year, construction · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  8. Universal Roof & Contracting contractor profile · Owens Corning
  9. Universal Roof & Contracting reviews · GuildQuality
  10. Universal Roof & Contracting, Orlando (Google Business Profile) · Google