Gulf weather, salt air, and strong Florida sun: roofs in Gibsonton earn their keep. Universal has been roofing Florida homes since 1993.
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Universal Roof & contracting came and gave me a quote for my roof I couldn't pass. I had a great experience overall. Universal didn't miss or leave anything out at all. My project manager was Yordanis, He was kind and informed me on anything that happened on the job. My salesman was Dee and explain all different options there were. He was also great and and very informative.
The crew and project manager have been great. They have followed up with any questions we had even after the job was done. They ran into rain so it took a little longer than we expected but no fault of theirs!
The salesman Tom Johnson and the project manager jhonatan Gil were amazing to work with! They were both very communicative and clear about the whole process! They were both super professional and very kind! The roofing crew did an excellent job and were clean and high quality work! Very happy! I highly recommend!!
They did an amazing and totally professional job….so impressed…would highly recommend!! They left the place cleaner than it was. We are so glad we picked Universal Roofing and Contracting to replace our roof. All people involved were super nice and helpful.
Yordanis Segura is definitely a man of his word. He was very responsive when an issue arose and was quick with a resolution.
I recently hired Universal roof & contracting Roofing for a complete roof replacement, and I'm highly impressed with their service. From the initial consultation to the final inspection, their team displayed exceptional professionalism and courtesy. The quality of work was top-notch, using durable materials that transformed the appearance and strength of my roof. They completed the project ahead of schedule without compromising quality, and their communication was outstanding, they kept me informed at every stage of the process. Overall, I highly recommend Universal & contracting Roofing for their expertise, reliability, and excellent customer service.
Jonathan Gil and the crew were very professional. Finished the project in a timely manner. Highly recommend the company for any roofing project!
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.
Currently working with Universal Roof and Contracting to get a replacement on our 20+ year old roof. We had put it off for a while because it has always been such a hassle to find a roofing company we can trust. After meeting several roofers, David Roman from Universal Roof and Contracting helped make this process easier than expected. Excited for my new roof! Highly recommended.
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Universal Roof & Contracting serves Gibsonton 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.
Gibsonton is a small unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, about 10 miles south of Tampa on the east side of Hillsborough Bay. Sometimes called Gibtown, it was once a haven for circus and carnival professionals, who often spent the off season there, and many made it their permanent home.
Special zoning once let residents keep exotic animals, circus trailers and carnival rides in their front yards. A monument in the community honors Al and Jeanie Tomaini, performers who settled there in the late 1940s; Al served as a volunteer fire chief and Jeanie as the local postmaster. The 2020 Census counted 18,566 residents.
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 Gibsonton rooflines quickly.
Combine that rainfall with coastal salt and UV, and Gibsonton roofs have a lot working on them. We inspect the details first: flashing, penetrations, the roof edge.
Gibsonton sits in the Gulf storm region, and the record is specific: Helene (2024) — dangerous storm surge into the Gulf coast, including coastal Pinellas (NOAA/NHC TCR AL092024). Milton (2024) — landfall on Siesta Key; 20.40" of rain near St. Petersburg; record crests on the Hillsborough River (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 Hillsborough 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.
Everything the Tampa Bay crews do runs through Gibsonton: 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.
Not legally. Florida's licensing agency says roof repairs and roof installations require a state license. Ask for the license number before hiring anyone; ours are CCC057165 & CBC1258484.
Day one is usually tear-off and dry-in; most homes are shingled and swept by day two or three. Tile, steep pitches, and extra layers stretch the schedule, and weather gets a veto — but you'll have the realistic window before we start, and updates if it moves.
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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Photos, honest findings, and a written condition report — free, and yours to keep either way.
