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Florida residential rooflines — Universal Roof serves Auburndale
Tampa Bay · Polk County

Roofing Contractors in Auburndale, FL

Storm bands, humidity, and relentless Central Florida sun — roofs in Auburndale earn their keep. Universal has been roofing Florida homes since 1993.

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Justin M.

Everything went as planned and described. Quality was great, and the people on site were very friendly. Would definitely recommend this company!

Feb 29, 2024Verified customer
Cynthia P.

From the beginning to the end of my experience with Universal roofing it was nothing but a great experience. They are a great company that was upfront about everything and did a stress free job. The salesman Richard Adamson was so knowledgeable and honest about everything unlike other companies. He helped us every step of the way and was a wealth of information about the process. The project manager Thomas McVicker was also great! He was here to make sure everything ran smoothly. The crew of approximately 9 showed up early and finished my roof in 2days. They put tarps all around my house and did an incredible job cleaning up. We had a few minor things that needed to be fixed and when I called Thomas he sent someone out immediately. He is easy to reach and did a great job of overseeing everything and made sure everything ran smoothly. I highly recommend this company and I rarely get to say this. Do not hesitate to use this company. I will recommend them to everyone needing a new roof

Mar 19, 2025Verified customer
Turf R.

We’re very pleased with our new roof that Universal installed. They made the process easy and simple. From our salesman, Ben, to the Project Manager, Jonathan, the back office, and of course, the Crew who installed the roof. The whole Team were very professional and made the experience worthwhile. Ben even stopped by at the end of the installation to make sure we were pleased with the workmanship. Thank you, Ben!

Jun 26, 2024Verified customer

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Universal Roof & Contracting serves Auburndale with every major roofing service — repair, replacement, inspections, storm response, gutters, and all four mainstream roof systems — from our Tampa Bay 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.

Local ground

About Auburndale

Auburndale is an incorporated city in Polk County, incorporated in 1911. Its City Hall, an Italian Renaissance Revival building designed by Rolland C. Buckley of Lakeland, was built in 1927 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

The city also owns the Baynard House, home of Ephraim M. Baynard, who came to the area from South Carolina in 1894 and helped rebuild downtown in brick after major fires. Volunteers and high school students restored the house in the 1990s, and it is on the National Register as well. The 2020 Census counted 15,616 residents.

On these roofs

Auburndale Homes and What Their Roofs Face

The weather those roofs answer to is measurable. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for the St Petersburg Ap station put annual rainfall at 46.65 inches, with 63% of it falling June through September and 8.39 inches in August alone. Most of that rain arrives in summer storms, often wind-driven, and it finds any weak flashing detail on Auburndale rooflines quickly.

Combine that rainfall with inland humidity and UV, and Auburndale roofs have a lot working on them. We inspect the details first: flashing, penetrations, the roof edge.

The named systems

Storms Auburndale Has Answered To

Auburndale 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 Polk County and put findings in writing with photographs — no scare tactics, no inflated damage lists.

Not sure which of these your roof needs?

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What we do here

Roofing Services in Auburndale

Everything the Tampa Bay crews do runs through Auburndale: 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

Auburndale Roofing Questions

Can a handyman repair a roof in Florida?

No. Florida's licensing agency says roof repairs and roof installations require a state license. Verify the license and insurance before hiring anyone. Universal Roof & Contracting is state-licensed (CCC057165 & CBC1258484) and fully insured.

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?

Two questions decide it: how contained is the damage, and how much life does the field have left? Contained plus years remaining equals repair; spreading wear or a roof in its last stretch equals a replacement conversation, since patch money on a dying roof rarely buys much time. Either way, our recommendation comes documented.

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  2. U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, St. Petersburg Albert Whitted Airport (USW00092806) · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
  3. Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Irma (AL112017) · NOAA National Hurricane Center
  4. Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Milton (AL142024) · NOAA National Hurricane Center
  5. License CCC057165, Certified Roofing Contractor · Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  6. License CBC1258484, Certified Building Contractor · Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  7. DBPR reminds Florida consumers to verify state licenses this hurricane season · Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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  9. The Baynard House is a Historic Gift for the Present! · City of Auburndale
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