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

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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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
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!
My wife and I were in need of a new roof for insurance reasons. There was nothing wrong with our roof except that we live in Florida. We had estimates from 4-5 other companies who would open the estimate process at twice the actual price they would ultimately end up at before leaving our home. My wife was very upset with the process until we had Richard Adamson from Universal Roof and Contracting to the house to give us yet another estimate. He was refreshingly genuine and straight forward about his product and company and what they could do for us. He gave us a fair estimate and put my wife at ease over the whole process. We agreed to have the job done. There were some bumps along the way that were handled professionally and promptly. The finished product is beautiful. We couldn’t be happier with how nicely everything came out. Thank you not only to Richard but also the whole crew for a job well done. Hopefully I’ll never need another roof in my lifetime but I have already passed on their info to several people in need of a reputable roofing company. They are hard to come by. Thanks again.
Gene was the first and only estimator to respond back to us getting a quote for a new roof. He was up front and gave us 3 different plans we could go with, and the benefits of each. Once we were ready, the financing process was super easy. And our roof was done before we went out of state the following week. Overall it was a good experience and I'd recommend them if you want top notch communication during the process, a pm on site during the roof process, and everything done in a timely manner when you need it.
Yordanis took great care of us from start to finish & patiently answered my way to many questions. Crew was courteous, respectful of our property, did a nice clean up & a great job. Above & beyond is still out there.
I was very pleased and completely satisfied with the work and professionalism of the service I received from the representative (Dave, the onsite supervisor Yordanis, the actual roof laborers, and Marrisa, the final paperwork agent!! They all were GREAT!! Dave was honest up front and delivered everything he’d promised me. He was very knowledgeable on all aspects of my roofing project. Made sure I understood everything that would take place from beginning to end. And answered all my questions and simplified the whole process!! Yordanis really impressed me with his eagerness to get the job done quickly and professionally!! They finished the job in one day!! Outstanding work, and my roof looks great. Received soooo many compliments on their work as pass-byers walked by!! Any concerns I brought to Danis attention, he wasted no time to take care of the situation!! And made sure I was completely satisfied!! The roof laborers were courteous and very respectful. Took precise precautions, not to damage anything in my flower bed. They did an outstanding job of cleaning up!! Even in the dark! I was very impressed by their work ethic!! A superb crew!! And Marrisa handled the final stage like a champ!! She was precise and worked in a timely manner to quickly finish the paperwork so I could close out and quickly move to my next phase with the finance company!! Every phase of my project was superb!! I’ll definitely use them again and recommend them to everyone!! Sorry for a lengthy review, but was needed!!!!
PM Jhonatan Gil followed his word and my roof looks amazing . I would recommend this company and him. The communication was on point definitely no complaints loved the experience.
Estimator Brian Blake was there throughout the whole process. Happy with the Results from recent roof upgrade. Selected premium materials. Job was staged two days before, and the work was completed in one day. Was an upgrade from existing roof. Was Worth the money for me and my family. With the increased Hurricane activity wanted a quality roof upgrade.
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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.
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.
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.
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?
The free inspection answers it with photos and a written report.
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.
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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