Gianna P.
I had a great experience with this company! Richard and Thomas made the experience very smooth. Also the team themselves were very nice, on time, and kept our yard clean.
Jul 25, 2025Verified customer
Tampa Bay · Hillsborough County
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Gulf weather, salt air, and strong Florida sun: roofs in Westchase earn their keep. Universal has been roofing Florida homes since 1993.
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Amanda
Jonathan Gil project manager was very helpful in the repair of my roof he went above and beyond I would definitely recommend this company
Nov 10, 2025Verified customer
Donald T.
Brian at Universal was a light at the end of a dark tunnel for me and my family. Our home insurer slapped us with a 7 point inspection 30 days after our third hurricane of 2024. Brian took care of everything for us. He actually made us feel like family. Live long and prosper Brian!!
Mar 11, 2025Verified customer
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
Brian B.
great company, family veteran owned. Richard and David were extremely knowledgeable and helped through the entire process. highly recommend!
Oct 28, 2024Verified customer
Living W.
Richard, the representative of Universal Roofing and Contracting in Tampa, has made a notably positive impression with his professional and courteous demeanor. He skillfully explained the intricacies of the Veterans Roof Giveaway competition, demonstrating not only his comprehensive knowledge but also his genuine care for the community. Richard's approachable and clear explanations significantly contributed to putting my mind at ease. Alongside him, the rest of the team at Universal Roofing and Contracting has performed exceptionally well, showcasing a high level of expertise and commitment to quality in their work. Their collective effort underscores the company's dedication to excellence and community service.
Jan 18, 2024Verified customer
Rebecca J.
Not a single minute of regret from choosing Universal - professionalism at its best! From the moment David walked into my house and left with my down payment for a new roof, I had peace of mind. David was very knowledgeable about all the materials, the positives and negatives, time frames for completion, etc. He (and Marissa) wasted no time setting up the dates for completion of the job. The next star from this wonderful company was Yordanis Segura, the project manager. He was on the premises and in touch with me for the entire project, checking on the progress, getting inspections done, etc. What an ethical and competent young man!! Last but not least - the crew. Each and every one had a strong work ethic. They worked steadily and took great pride in their work. My roof is black metal and blends beautifully with my shutters and trim. I am so pleased!
Feb 6, 2026Verified customer
Jeremy K.
We had Universal come out for a quote, and David was great. They responded next day and had everything scheduled quickly. Our PM Tom was awesome too. He was quick to communicate and rectify and questions that popped up through the build.
Dec 22, 2025Verified customer
Thomas O.
Brian Blake helped us with getting our roof repaired & replaced after a tree fell on it due to hurricane Milton. He made the process quick, easy & worry free with his knowledge of roofing & what would be the best products to use. Our roof turned out beautiful & we would highly recommend Brian & Universal Roof.
Mar 12, 2025Verified customer
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Universal Roof & Contracting serves Westchase 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.
Roofing across the Tampa Bay area
What Westchase Does to a Roof
Roofs across the Tampa Bay area answer to three things, all year, every year. Here's what each one does — with the numbers behind it.
Sun
Strong sun breaks down shingle asphalt and fades finishes over time, so Florida roofs need regular checks.
Salt
Gulf salt air corrodes exposed metal fasteners, flashing, and gutter seams. Corrosion-resistant materials matter this close to the coast.
Storms
Summer squall lines and the occasional named storm bring hard, wind-driven rain that finds every weak detail.
46.65"
annual rainfall at the St Petersburg Ap station
63%
of it falls June through September
8.39"
in August alone — the peak month
NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals (USW00092806)
Before the work begins
Westchase Roof Choices Start with the Modification Process
The Westchase Community Association publishes a modification process for changes to existing homes. Its committee reviews applications against the community’s governing documents and residential guidelines. If your property is covered by WCA, check the current roof requirements and the applicable association before committing to a material or color. Do not assume that a product is acceptable merely because it performs well or appears on a nearby house.
Build a review-ready package while the estimate is being prepared. Ask for the exact product, color and visible profile, photographs of the current roof and a description of what will change. The WCA process describes supporting information such as the contractor’s proposal or plans. Confirm the documents and any neighborhood-specific requirements with the association rather than relying on an old downloaded guideline or a generic statement of HOA approval.
Association review and the building-permit process serve different purposes. Keep them distinct in the schedule and clarify who is responsible for each step. The contractor should also identify attached roof areas, how the house will remain accessible and what happens if concealed damage changes the scope. That preparation helps prevent a finished selection from needing to be reconsidered after materials have already been ordered.
Local resources: Westchase Community Association Modifications Committee.
Fix it early
Roof Repair in Westchase
Roof trouble in Westchase rarely announces itself. It starts as one lifted shingle or a slow drip at a flashing joint — and the difference between a cheap fix and a big one is how soon someone looks.
When a Westchase repair changes visible materials, clarify any association review alongside the repair scope. Ask the inspector to separate the immediate defect from optional appearance changes. Keep photographs and the agreed material description so both the repair method and its visible result can be checked.
Lifted or missing shingles
The classic after a squall line. Caught early it's a focused, inexpensive repair.
Granules in the gutters
Shingle surfaces shedding — the field is aging, and it's time to watch it.
Ceiling stains
By the time water shows inside, it's been traveling the deck for a while. Call now, not next month.
Flashing and fastener wear
A common leak point, and one Florida weather works on early.
Not sure which of these your roof needs?
The free inspection answers it with photos and a written report.
The big project
Roof Replacement
What actually drives a replacement quote — and how concealed damage is handled if tear-off uncovers it.
A completed Universal replacement — one to three days on most homes.
For a Westchase replacement, use the exact approved product and color in the contract rather than a broad label such as 'architectural shingle.' Establish the association and permit steps before booking delivery. If you are considering metal or a different profile, confirm acceptance before treating it as an available choice for that property.
Size, pitch & complexity
Cut-up roofs with dormers and valleys take longer than simple gables — and price accordingly.
Tear-off & decking
How many layers come up, and what the decking looks like once exposed. You approve anything it reveals.
The material system
Shingle, metal, tile, or slate — specified for Florida exposure, not upsold.
Flashing & ventilation
The details that separate a code-minimum job from one that reaches its rated life.
Every Westchase replacement starts with the free inspection.
Free & documented
Roof Inspections
A Westchase roof should be checked twice a year, in spring and fall, and after every named storm. Our inspection costs nothing and ends with a written, photographed report either way.
Field & fasteners
Wear, granule loss, and fastener condition across the whole covering.
Flashing & penetrations
Common leak points, so we check every boot, valley, and transition.
The roof edge
Soffit, fascia, and gutters for rot, separation, and pest entry.
The attic side
Moisture staining, ventilation problems, and daylight where there shouldn't be any.
Coastal corrosion
Salt-air wear on fasteners and flashing gets extra attention on every coastal roof.
Every inspection ends in writing: photographs of what we found, where it is, and what it means — no driveway verdicts, no pressure. The honest outcome of most Westchase inspections is "you're fine, here's what to watch." When something does need attention, you get it documented with photos, so the decision is yours to make on evidence.
When the weather turns
Storm Damage in Westchase
Westchase sits on the Gulf side of the storm ledger — and 2024 wrote two entries in two weeks. After it passes, a five-minute ground check tells you whether to call.
01 Scan from the ground
Lifted or missing shingles across the field, sagging lines at ridge and edges.
02 Check the gutters
Granule wash-out after a storm means the surface took a beating.
03 Walk the yard
Blown-off material in the grass is the roof telling you where to look.
04 Look up inside
Ceilings and closet corners: small openings let water reach the decking.
05 Note the date and call
Photograph what you can see safely; we put findings in writing with photos.
Helene
dangerous storm surge into the Gulf coast, including coastal Pinellas (NOAA/NHC TCR AL092024)
Milton
landfall on Siesta Key; 20.40" of rain near St. Petersburg; record crests on the Hillsborough River (NOAA/NHC TCR AL142024)
Ian
one of the costliest hurricanes in Florida history; severe wind and flooding across the southwest coast (NOAA/NHC TCR AL092022)
We bring same-week assessments across Hillsborough County, emergency tarping when the roof needs immediate protection, and a written, photographed damage report — what happened and what fixing it involves, no scare tactics. Material choice is storm strategy too: every system carries its own tested wind rating, so we show you the rating for the exact product before you choose.
Your home
Residential Roofing
Asphalt shingle is the default on many Westchase homes, but the default isn't automatically the right answer for your house.
We install every mainstream system — shingle, metal, tile, and flat — so the recommendation follows your house and budget, not whichever material a contractor happens to sell. The full comparison is below.
The house & neighborhood
Age, style, and what the street is built around — a roof has to belong where it lives.
Your ownership horizon
Selling in five years and staying thirty produce different right answers.
Budget, now vs. 30 years
Upfront cost against lifetime cost — repairs, energy, and how many more roofs you'll buy.
Installation quality
The same materials last longer or fail early depending on underlayment, ventilation, and flashing work.
Your business
Commercial Roofing
A commercial roof in Westchase protects inventory, equipment, and people, and it is built under the Florida Building Code, rated among the strongest of the hurricane-coast states by IBHS.
Think in decades, not years: compare lifetime cost, not just this quarter's price. TPO's energy efficiency, metal's wind performance, and modified bitumen's proven simplicity each earn their place depending on the deck, the budget, and how long you plan to hold the building.
Our maintenance plans put inspections, drain clearing, and membrane repairs on a schedule for Hillsborough County buildings — with the documentation trail kept current, which matters at sale time and any time the roof's history gets examined.
Project-specific code review
Confirm the applicable requirements using the roof’s permit history, existing assembly and proposed work. A damage percentage alone does not settle the scope.
Licensing & permits
Commercial roof repairs and installations require a Florida-licensed contractor, and most need a permit from the local building department.
System choice
TPO for energy efficiency; metal for hurricane resistance and lifespan; modified bitumen where the deck calls for it.
Maintenance cadence
Annual and post-storm inspections, clear drains, prompt membrane repairs — where commercial roofs are won or lost.
The roof edge
Gutters, Soffit & Fascia
The roof edge is a common starting point for water damage in Westchase, and it can fail quietly for years before it shows.
Fix the contained stuff, replace the far-gone stuff, and bundle edge work with any roof replacement — one mobilization instead of two. Seamless aluminum gutters carry our rainfall with the fewest joints to fail; vinyl soffit and aluminum fascia resist what the air here does to lesser materials.
Soft or spongy fascia
The material underneath is already compromised — past the repair window.
Stains on exterior walls
Water escaping the drainage path and running where it shouldn't.
Sagging, overflowing gutters
Chronic overflow usually means repairs are no longer keeping up.
Rust at the seams
Sectional gutters fail at their joints — seamless aluminum has far fewer of them.
Want eyes on your roof this week?
Free inspection, honest findings, zero pressure — most end with "you're fine."
Compare the systems
Roof Types We Install in Westchase
Four systems, four honest trade-offs, installed by factory-trained crews to the manufacturer's specification.
Long service lifeMetal
- Wind rating set by the tested product and fastening
- White metal cut cooling energy 23% in Florida Solar Energy Center tests
- Can count toward wind-mitigation credits when installed to current code
About 20 yrsAsphalt Shingle
- Architectural over three-tab, always
- Algae-blocking granules for humidity
- Usually the least expensive to repair after storms
50+ yrsTile
- Clay, concrete, or composite
- Permanence and the Florida look
- Heavy — specialist crews only
Exclusive to UniversalMetlok
- Backed by a 50-year limited lifetime warranty
- Four-way interlocking panel system
- Shake, shingle, slate & barrel profiles
| System | Realistic Florida life | Wind rating (installed right) | Cost tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (standing seam) | Varies by product; ask for the warranty term | Product-specific; we show you the rating | $$$ | Longevity, storms, energy bills |
| Architectural shingle | About 20 years | Class H shingles: rated for design wind speeds up to 194 mph | $ | Value, fast storm repairs |
| Tile (clay/concrete) | Over 50 years | High, code-driven | $$$ | Permanence, the Florida look |
| Metlok (only at Universal) | 50-year limited lifetime warranty | 180+ mph tested wind rating | $$$ | Longevity, high-wind exposure |
What moves every quote regardless of material: pitch and complexity, the product tier within the material, specialist labor where tile demands it, and structural reinforcement when weight requires it. Florida law also requires insurers to offer premium credits for wind-resistant construction features — a wind mitigation inspection documents what your roof qualifies for.
No surprises
How a Project Runs
Every Westchase project follows the same four steps, whether it's a gutter repair or a full replacement.
01
Free inspection
We walk the roof and attic line, photograph everything, and put findings in writing — yours to keep either way.
02
Line-by-line estimate
Exactly what's being done, with what materials, for what price — before you sign anything.
03
The build
Factory-trained crews, manufacturer-spec installation, and a jobsite that gets protected and cleaned.
04
Final walkthrough
You inspect the finished work with us, get your warranty documentation, and keep every record from the job.
Budget
See financing options Paying for It
Storm damage doesn't wait for a convenient budget year — and a necessary roof shouldn't have to either.
We offer financing options for qualified homeowners, and every estimate is free and line-by-line transparent. Ask during your free inspection — no obligation either way.
Trusted & verified
Why Westchase Chooses Universal
Family-owned since 1993 — thousands of completed projects, and a reputation built one roof at a time.
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. Factory-trained installers, transparent pricing, free estimates. We also give away a free roof replacement to a local veteran every year — it's who this company has been for thirty years.
Straight answers
Westchase Roofing Questions
Should I order Westchase roof materials before association review?
First confirm the current requirements for your property and obtain any required approval. WCA publishes a modification process; the exact product, color and proposed change should be clear before ordering.
Does a Westchase HOA approval replace a building permit?
No. They address different matters. Confirm the applicable building requirements with the permitting authority and the exterior-review requirements with the association.
Can I assume a neighbor’s roof is approved for my Westchase home?
No. Obtain the current guidance for your property and proposal. Existing installations and older guideline copies are not substitutes for a project-specific confirmation.
What should a Westchase roof replacement estimate include?
Look for the measured roof areas, chosen covering and underlayment, included edge and penetration work, disposal, and any exclusions. Ask how concealed damage will be documented and approved before extra work proceeds.
Can you assess a repair before recommending replacement?
Yes. An inspection helps distinguish a contained problem from wider deterioration. Ask which materials can remain, what the proposed repair addresses and whether any areas could not be inspected.
Is the roof inspection in Westchase free?
Yes. Universal offers a free roof inspection with photos and a written condition report, without an obligation to buy roofing work. Request a visit through the inspection form or call to discuss the property.
How should I plan the roof-work schedule?
Confirm material selection, access and any applicable approvals first. Ask for a project-specific window and how weather or concealed conditions could affect it. Do not assume every roof can be finished in the same number of days.
What information helps when I book a visit?
The property address, the building type, a description of the concern and any previous roof records. Tell us about separate additions, access arrangements or an association contact before the inspection.
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