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Architectural · Owens Corning Platinum Preferred

Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Tampa

Asphalt shingle is Tampa Bay's workhorse roof — dependable, budget-friendly, and when it's installed right, wind-rated for the weather the Gulf coast throws at it. As Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractors, we install systems engineered for a storm state and back them with a limited lifetime warranty under 1% of roofing contractors can offer.

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Elaine E.

Universal Roofing did an amazing job on our new roof! From suggesting the color of the shingles, to speedy installation and clean up, to always explaining the process, the entire team was friendly and professional. We have used them before and definitely will use them again.

Jun 7, 2024Verified customer
Cynthia B.

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.

May 24, 2023Verified customer
Keith W.

From start to finish the project was absolutely 100% satisfactory. They kept me up to date — from permits, to inspections, to clean up. Everything was done right with no surprises. I was there with the inspector for the final inspection, and he complimented the quality of the work. I definitely would recommend them.

Jan 7, 2025Verified customer

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Why shingle in Tampa Bay

Four reasons shingle earns its place in Tampa

Wind-rated for hurricane season

Our Owens Corning shingle systems carry a wind rating engineered for a storm state — and the rating only holds if the roof is installed to spec. Set correctly over the right underlayment and fastened to code, an architectural shingle roof is built for Bay weather.

The Bay's workhorse roof

Asphalt shingle is the most budget-friendly complete roof we install — dependable for decades when it's done right, and never by cutting the corners that void a manufacturer warranty. It's a common roof on Tampa homes, and the one we set most often.

The Owens Corning Platinum warranty

As Platinum Preferred Contractors — under 1% of roofing contractors, per Owens Corning — we can offer the Platinum Protection warranty, backed by Owens Corning itself: a limited lifetime warranty with full coverage on materials for the first 50 years and workmanship coverage that reduces after 25 years. More than half of new construction businesses close within ten years (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics); this warranty doesn't lean on us alone.

Around 20 years on the Gulf coast

An asphalt shingle roof is commonly expected to last around 20 years, and Gulf coast heat, UV and storms can shorten that. Ventilation and a correct install decide where yours lands. Install quality is the whole ballgame — the part we're obsessive about.

Owens Corning Platinum Preferred

A shingle warranty backed by the maker, not just the roofer.

As Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractors — a tier Owens Corning says is held by under 1% of roofing contractors — we can offer the Platinum Protection warranty, backed by Owens Corning itself: a limited lifetime warranty with full TRU PROtection coverage on materials for the first 50 years, plus workmanship coverage that is lifetime but reduces after 25 years. More than half of new construction businesses close within ten years (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), so a warranty that leans on your contractor alone is worth less than one the manufacturer stands behind. It can also be transferred to the next owner within 60 days of a sale.

Our certifications
Roofer's hands nailing an architectural asphalt shingle into place
Three shingle tiers

Which shingle is right for your home?

Architectural

Thicker, layered shingles with depth and shadow lines that mimic wood shake or slate. They carry more weight per square and are what we install on most homes.

3-tab

The classic flat, uniform shingle — the most economical option, still America's baseline. Lighter-duty than architectural, and a fit where budget leads the decision.

Designer / luxury

The premium tier: oversized, multi-dimensional shingles that read like natural slate or shake from the curb.

The process

Five steps. Zero surprises.

The same streamlined process on every roof — from an accurate quote to an impeccable installation.

  1. 1

    Schedule Your Visit

    Book online or call — we arrive on time, ready to listen.

  2. 2

    Personal Consultation

    Your goals, your budget, and the right materials for you.

  3. 3

    Inspection & Quote

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

  4. 4

    Convenient Scheduling

    The install lands on your calendar, not ours. No surprises.

  5. 5

    Expert Installation

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

Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Tampa, answered

We install across Tampa Bay — Tampa plus St. Petersburg, Brandon, Clearwater, Riverview, Lakeland, Sarasota, and Wesley Chapel. Don't see your town? We cover 180+ communities.

How much does a shingle roof cost in Tampa?

Asphalt shingle is the most budget-friendly full roof we install. The number moves with your roof's size, pitch, tear-off layers and the shingle line you choose, so every 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.

Are shingles wind-rated enough for a Tampa hurricane?

Our Owens Corning systems carry a wind rating engineered for a storm state — but a rating is only as good as the install behind it. Set to spec, over the right underlayment, fastened to code, an architectural shingle roof is built for Bay weather. That install is exactly what we're obsessive about.

How long does a shingle roof last in Tampa?

An asphalt shingle roof is commonly expected to last around 20 years, and the Gulf coast's sun, UV and storm cycles can shorten that. Ventilation and installation quality decide where yours lands. Our Owens Corning Platinum Protection warranty is a limited lifetime warranty: full coverage on materials for the first 50 years, and workmanship coverage that reduces after 25 years.

What is Owens Corning Platinum Preferred?

A certification Owens Corning says is held by under 1% of roofing contractors. It's what lets us offer the Platinum warranty — coverage backed by Owens Corning itself, not just by us. On the Gulf coast, where roofers come and go, a manufacturer-backed warranty is worth far more than a contractor-only one.

Architectural or 3-tab for a Tampa home?

We install architectural on most homes — they're thicker and mimic wood shake or slate. 3-tab is lighter-duty and most economical. Designer shingles are the premium tier, oversized and multi-dimensional. We bring samples so you can choose against your own home.

The workhorse roof, wind-rated and warrantied right.

A free inspection, real shingle samples against your own home, and an Owens Corning Platinum warranty most Tampa roofers can't offer.

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  2. Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components (2007) · National Association of Home Builders
  3. Universal Roof & Contracting contractor profile · Owens Corning
  4. Owens Corning Launches National Roof Deployment Project (2016) · Owens Corning
  5. Roofing shingle warranties · Owens Corning
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