Here at Universal Roof & Contracting, we have over 50 years of roof and construction experience, as well as more than 31 years spent working with and supporting Central Florida, Tampa and Jacksonville homeowners. With our proven history of quality service and workmanship along with top-notch products, you can elevate your home with a new shingle, metal, or tile roof. When your property value and lifespan is increased, you can be calm and comfortable knowing that your space will safely house you, your dreams, and the ones you love, creating a legacy for years to come. Your Forever home deserves a Forever Roof. Severe weather? Give us a call! We are the storm damage experts, ready to evaluate your roof and get ahead of any potential issues.
"Very quick and responsive. Loved that they reviewed videos of the roof with me at consultation. Work was done quick and cleaned up everything before leaving."
Alice W on April 2025
Here at Universal Roof & Contracting, we have over 50 years of roof and construction experience, as well as more than 31 years spent working with and supporting Central Florida, Tampa and Jacksonville homeowners. With our proven history of quality service and workmanship along with top-notch products, you can elevate your home with a new shingle, metal, or tile roof. When your property value and lifespan is increased, you can be calm and comfortable knowing that your space will safely house you, your dreams, and the ones you love, creating a legacy for years to come. Your Forever home deserves a Forever Roof. Severe weather? Give us a call! We are the storm damage experts, ready to evaluate your roof and get ahead of any potential issues.
"Very quick and responsive. Loved that they reviewed videos of the roof with me at consultation. Work was done quick and cleaned up everything before leaving."
Alice W on April 2025
Since 2001 we have been a Licensed Florida Certified Building Contractor Company with over 50 years combined experience in exterior remodeling. Our areas of expertise include Soffit, Fascia, Trim, Aluminum Coil Products, Gutters, Stucco, EIFS, Vinyl, Wood or Cement Sidings, Waterproofing and Pavers Installation. We offer warranty on all our services and products, along with exceptional service and great pricing. CALL US TODAY FOR FREE CONSULTATION!!!!
"Andrey and his associate came out and in less than a day repaired the cracks in my chimney and re stucco d the top half. He told me he's be back to paint on Tuesday and showed up right when he said he would. This would have been a 5 rating if when it came time to pay they accepted credit cards as they listing shows. Andrey said they only accepted checks at this time, so reluctantly I gave him one. It throws my budget off as I was planning to have to pay the full amount next month, and get some travel miles in addition. If they are no longer accepting credit card payments they should update their listing and web site. It was worth the price and they did good work, but this left a bad taste in the end"
Robin W on April 2024
Since 2001 we have been a Licensed Florida Certified Building Contractor Company with over 50 years combined experience in exterior remodeling. Our areas of expertise include Soffit, Fascia, Trim, Aluminum Coil Products, Gutters, Stucco, EIFS, Vinyl, Wood or Cement Sidings, Waterproofing and Pavers Installation. We offer warranty on all our services and products, along with exceptional service and great pricing. CALL US TODAY FOR FREE CONSULTATION!!!!
"Andrey and his associate came out and in less than a day repaired the cracks in my chimney and re stucco d the top half. He told me he's be back to paint on Tuesday and showed up right when he said he would. This would have been a 5 rating if when it came time to pay they accepted credit cards as they listing shows. Andrey said they only accepted checks at this time, so reluctantly I gave him one. It throws my budget off as I was planning to have to pay the full amount next month, and get some travel miles in addition. If they are no longer accepting credit card payments they should update their listing and web site. It was worth the price and they did good work, but this left a bad taste in the end"
Robin W on April 2024
Sander and Son's roofing is home of the Tile, shingle, flat, and metal roof experts. We are licensed insured and bonded, We perform re-roofs, new roofs, and repairs dealing with both commercial and residential customers. We offer a 20 year leak free warranty on all of our work giving our customers peace of mind that the job is done right. Choosing Sander and son's roofing also guarantees up-front flat pricing. What this means is you pay what we quote the first time, we have our roofing advisor come out and physically measure the roof leaving the guess work of satellite measuring out of the equation , by doing this we also eliminate the surprise of extensive wood rot by properly inspecting the roof before preparing our quote, this in turn gives the customer a final price including taxes, with no games or gimmicks. So go with the honest roofing experts and choose Sander and son's roofing , Keeping Florida covered since 1989.
"I had emailed this company to get an estimate, and I received a call within the hour to schedule someone to come out. Alex came out and was able to quickly find the issue and fix the problem. This company is great, and everyone was great to work with. Definitely recommend."
Phil M on August 2024
Sander and Son's roofing is home of the Tile, shingle, flat, and metal roof experts. We are licensed insured and bonded, We perform re-roofs, new roofs, and repairs dealing with both commercial and residential customers. We offer a 20 year leak free warranty on all of our work giving our customers peace of mind that the job is done right. Choosing Sander and son's roofing also guarantees up-front flat pricing. What this means is you pay what we quote the first time, we have our roofing advisor come out and physically measure the roof leaving the guess work of satellite measuring out of the equation , by doing this we also eliminate the surprise of extensive wood rot by properly inspecting the roof before preparing our quote, this in turn gives the customer a final price including taxes, with no games or gimmicks. So go with the honest roofing experts and choose Sander and son's roofing , Keeping Florida covered since 1989.
"I had emailed this company to get an estimate, and I received a call within the hour to schedule someone to come out. Alex came out and was able to quickly find the issue and fix the problem. This company is great, and everyone was great to work with. Definitely recommend."
Phil M on August 2024
Since 2002, Ridge Top Exteriors has been a trusted, local provider of affordable exterior home improvement services for homeowners. As a family-owned and operated company, we take great pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and outstanding customer service. Our mission has always been to exceed our clients' expectations by providing expert roofing, siding, window, door and gutter solutions that enhance the curb appeal and value of their homes. Over the years, we have built a reputation for reliability and excellence, and we remain committed to serving our clients with honesty, integrity, and professionalism
"Nelson and Steve are great! Very patient, polite, easy to contact, and friendly. Job was done fast."
April S on July 2024
Since 2002, Ridge Top Exteriors has been a trusted, local provider of affordable exterior home improvement services for homeowners. As a family-owned and operated company, we take great pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and outstanding customer service. Our mission has always been to exceed our clients' expectations by providing expert roofing, siding, window, door and gutter solutions that enhance the curb appeal and value of their homes. Over the years, we have built a reputation for reliability and excellence, and we remain committed to serving our clients with honesty, integrity, and professionalism
"Nelson and Steve are great! Very patient, polite, easy to contact, and friendly. Job was done fast."
April S on July 2024
Here at Universal Roof & Contracting, we have over 50 years of roof and construction experience, as well as more than 30 years spent working with and supporting Central Florida and Jacksonville homeowners. Along with our new locations in Sarasota and Tampa, we are excited for the opportunity to serve more Florida homeowners. With our proven history of quality service and workmanship along with top-notch products, you can elevate your home with a new shingle, metal, or tile roof. When your property value and lifespan are increased, you can be calm and comfortable knowing that your space will safely house you, your dreams, and the ones you love, creating a legacy for years to come. Your Forever home deserves a Forever Roof.
"My new roof installation went smoothly from beginning to end. Sean Waymire did a thorough examination of the job to be done, took exact measurements and gave me a fair price. Jeremy Johnson and a colleague were on site as project managers. The installation team did an excellent job, and were glad to answer my questions as the job progressed. Ms. Marissa Tyrell, as Operations Coordinator, kept me informed at every step of the project. I recommend Universal Roof & Contracting for their fully professional work."
Bob Z on January 2024
Here at Universal Roof & Contracting, we have over 50 years of roof and construction experience, as well as more than 30 years spent working with and supporting Central Florida and Jacksonville homeowners. Along with our new locations in Sarasota and Tampa, we are excited for the opportunity to serve more Florida homeowners. With our proven history of quality service and workmanship along with top-notch products, you can elevate your home with a new shingle, metal, or tile roof. When your property value and lifespan are increased, you can be calm and comfortable knowing that your space will safely house you, your dreams, and the ones you love, creating a legacy for years to come. Your Forever home deserves a Forever Roof.
"My new roof installation went smoothly from beginning to end. Sean Waymire did a thorough examination of the job to be done, took exact measurements and gave me a fair price. Jeremy Johnson and a colleague were on site as project managers. The installation team did an excellent job, and were glad to answer my questions as the job progressed. Ms. Marissa Tyrell, as Operations Coordinator, kept me informed at every step of the project. I recommend Universal Roof & Contracting for their fully professional work."
Bob Z on January 2024
At John Hogan Roofing, we strive to be the best resource for all of your roofing needs. We are a professional roofing contractor serving the entire Tampa Bay area. 12-24 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. license # CCC1328541. John Hogan Inc. Additional Contact Numbers (727) 461-5528 or Toll Free (877) 915-2799
"I contacted Hogan roofing last week and was advised on September 9 that Mr. Hogan would contact me September 10. Never heard a peep. I sent a message to Hogan roofing September 13 saying how disappointed I was not to have heard anything. I got a phone call Sept. 14 from Tom, setting up an appointment for today, Sept. 17, at 9am. At 8:30am I got a call from Tom telling me that, having seen the height of my roofline, he was going to have to decline the job, as there would be no way for them to get materials up to the roof."
Scott B on September 2020
At John Hogan Roofing, we strive to be the best resource for all of your roofing needs. We are a professional roofing contractor serving the entire Tampa Bay area. 12-24 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. license # CCC1328541. John Hogan Inc. Additional Contact Numbers (727) 461-5528 or Toll Free (877) 915-2799
"I contacted Hogan roofing last week and was advised on September 9 that Mr. Hogan would contact me September 10. Never heard a peep. I sent a message to Hogan roofing September 13 saying how disappointed I was not to have heard anything. I got a phone call Sept. 14 from Tom, setting up an appointment for today, Sept. 17, at 9am. At 8:30am I got a call from Tom telling me that, having seen the height of my roofline, he was going to have to decline the job, as there would be no way for them to get materials up to the roof."
Scott B on September 2020
Roofing business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"The Wilson Roofing crew are wonderful, prompt and professional. I really appreciate their well-done quality job."
Rony T on December 2024
Roofing business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"The Wilson Roofing crew are wonderful, prompt and professional. I really appreciate their well-done quality job."
Rony T on December 2024
20 Employees. no subs. Cost determined by the job. Travel charges one way. No 24 hour service available--same day only. Award winning.Residential and commercial services.
"This company is excellent- very responsive. Ryder is awesome. He is very professional & so helpful. They were able to place an emergency tarp for me with short notice when everyone was scrambling after a hurricane. Their workers are very hardworking and do an excellent job. I know I can count on their work being done right. I highly recommend this company. We are so glad we used them first for a roof repair & then for roof replacement & for any follow up roof leak concerns and now for an emergency tarp on another property I own."
Tina C on December 2024
20 Employees. no subs. Cost determined by the job. Travel charges one way. No 24 hour service available--same day only. Award winning.Residential and commercial services.
"This company is excellent- very responsive. Ryder is awesome. He is very professional & so helpful. They were able to place an emergency tarp for me with short notice when everyone was scrambling after a hurricane. Their workers are very hardworking and do an excellent job. I know I can count on their work being done right. I highly recommend this company. We are so glad we used them first for a roof repair & then for roof replacement & for any follow up roof leak concerns and now for an emergency tarp on another property I own."
Tina C on December 2024
We are so confident that our customers will be happy with their new or repaired roofs that we only take payment on completion of work for most jobs under $20,000! Customer satisfaction has always driven us, and through word-of-mouth, our customer base has grown over the years. Watertight Roofing is proud to be a GAF Master Elite roofer, which allows us to offer you three different types of roofing warranties. When the owners of Watertight Roofing entered the building-industry arena several decades ago, we knew that a reputation in this business means everything. We have always treated our customers’ homes as if they were our own, which has created a successful business and a very long list of satisfied homeowners.
"Buyer beware—based on my personal experience, I cannot recommend Watertight Roofing for roof replacement. The communication with the company is poor, and attention to detail in their workmanship is lacking. I encountered numerous issues that were only resolved haphazardly. The owner stated to me that once the issues were resolved, I should call him to discuss the bill, which any reasonable person would interpret as an offer for a discount given the inconvenience. However, when the work was completed, I couldn’t reach him. The office informed me that the owner apologized for any misunderstanding and insisted that the original bill was fair. I paid the full amount immediately. Below, I’ve outlined my experience with supporting photos—ultimately, the decision is yours. Initially, the quote and communication with the staff over the phone were fine. However, my experience took a turn when the workers arrived for installation on 02/12/25. There was no introduction, no indication of who was in charge, and no communication with me at all. The crew started working without acknowledging my presence. I had some concerns, as I had recently installed fascia and soffit, and wanted to let the team know about the wood I had purchased for under the drip edge. Unfortunately, the crew didn’t speak English, and I struggled to find someone who could address my questions. After some back and forth, I finally spoke to someone who seemed annoyed by my concerns about the wood. He told me it wasn’t enough, despite me measuring it carefully. He also didn’t know whether the flat roof was being worked on, which struck me as odd. The crew worked long hours, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, but it seemed they were more focused on finishing quickly than ensuring quality. Later, the owner, Sean, explained that no supervisor was present that day, which would have ensured proper communication. The roof installation itself was rough—at times, the noise was so intense it felt like something might fall through the ceiling. I’ve had two roofs installed previously, but never have I heard such loud “booms” or experienced the amount of vibration I did with Watertight Roofing. This caused cracks in the ceiling texture in my back bedroom and even nails to push through the ceiling in another room. The owner promised to send a drywall person to fix the damage, but while the cracked ceiling was repaired, it will never quite be the same. Another issue involved the metal flashing at the junction of my roof and flat roof. The flashing was bent and damaged from the fascia replacement. I assumed it would be replaced as part of the new roof, but after trying to communicate with a worker who didn’t speak English and trying to get help from the office, the flashing was only fixed after some back and forth. The worker seemed upset by my call to the office, and the flashing was hammered flat and poorly repaired. It was eventually changed. During this process, my new fascia got scratched, and a piece of the drip edge was left sticking up, which I had to fix myself. To make matters worse, during the removal of the old drip edge, a five-foot section of my soffit, in the front of my house, was torn off and discarded in the dumpster. Where the soffit was torn off it created a noticeable gap between two fascia pieces on the edge. No one inspected the job when they were done, and I had to follow up with the office to get the soffit fixed. Even after that, the work was sloppy. The screws in the wood weren’t countersunk, so now I have to do that myself, along with filling in the holes and painting. The caulking job was also poorly done—rather than properly sealing the gap between the fascia pieces, they just filled it with caulk. The roofing crew left behind a lot of materials on the side of my driveway with no communication about whether they were mine or if someone would pick them up. After the installation, I had to clean up tar and finger marks from the drip edge around the house, cutting my finger in the process, and pick up small pieces of trash from my roof. I emailed the office outlining these issues, and the owner finally contacted me to set up a meeting. He was an hour late and had the office call to notify me. When he arrived, he admitted that communication had been poor and he did not have a supervisor on property during the installation. He promised to fix the issues. He told me not to pay the bill until everything was completed. He mentioned it would take about a week and a half to finish everything. Fast forward to today, 03/12/25—one month later—I paid the full bill. After sending pictures to the owner on 03/06/25 and following up on 03/11/25, I received an email from the office stating that the owner felt it was fair to maintain the original bill, and that they addressed the issues. The owner never contacted me directly and clearly had no intention of speaking to me. In the end, I had to deal with poor communication, a lack of supervision, incomplete repairs, and many frustrating tasks that I had to handle myself. I was patient and understanding, but my family and I have had a thoroughly unpleasant experience with Watertight Roofing. While I now have a roof, I don’t believe anyone should have to go through the same ordeal we did. Please consider this review before making a decision—hopefully, you can avoid the same frustration we faced."
Roy P on March 2025
We are so confident that our customers will be happy with their new or repaired roofs that we only take payment on completion of work for most jobs under $20,000! Customer satisfaction has always driven us, and through word-of-mouth, our customer base has grown over the years. Watertight Roofing is proud to be a GAF Master Elite roofer, which allows us to offer you three different types of roofing warranties. When the owners of Watertight Roofing entered the building-industry arena several decades ago, we knew that a reputation in this business means everything. We have always treated our customers’ homes as if they were our own, which has created a successful business and a very long list of satisfied homeowners.
"Buyer beware—based on my personal experience, I cannot recommend Watertight Roofing for roof replacement. The communication with the company is poor, and attention to detail in their workmanship is lacking. I encountered numerous issues that were only resolved haphazardly. The owner stated to me that once the issues were resolved, I should call him to discuss the bill, which any reasonable person would interpret as an offer for a discount given the inconvenience. However, when the work was completed, I couldn’t reach him. The office informed me that the owner apologized for any misunderstanding and insisted that the original bill was fair. I paid the full amount immediately. Below, I’ve outlined my experience with supporting photos—ultimately, the decision is yours. Initially, the quote and communication with the staff over the phone were fine. However, my experience took a turn when the workers arrived for installation on 02/12/25. There was no introduction, no indication of who was in charge, and no communication with me at all. The crew started working without acknowledging my presence. I had some concerns, as I had recently installed fascia and soffit, and wanted to let the team know about the wood I had purchased for under the drip edge. Unfortunately, the crew didn’t speak English, and I struggled to find someone who could address my questions. After some back and forth, I finally spoke to someone who seemed annoyed by my concerns about the wood. He told me it wasn’t enough, despite me measuring it carefully. He also didn’t know whether the flat roof was being worked on, which struck me as odd. The crew worked long hours, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, but it seemed they were more focused on finishing quickly than ensuring quality. Later, the owner, Sean, explained that no supervisor was present that day, which would have ensured proper communication. The roof installation itself was rough—at times, the noise was so intense it felt like something might fall through the ceiling. I’ve had two roofs installed previously, but never have I heard such loud “booms” or experienced the amount of vibration I did with Watertight Roofing. This caused cracks in the ceiling texture in my back bedroom and even nails to push through the ceiling in another room. The owner promised to send a drywall person to fix the damage, but while the cracked ceiling was repaired, it will never quite be the same. Another issue involved the metal flashing at the junction of my roof and flat roof. The flashing was bent and damaged from the fascia replacement. I assumed it would be replaced as part of the new roof, but after trying to communicate with a worker who didn’t speak English and trying to get help from the office, the flashing was only fixed after some back and forth. The worker seemed upset by my call to the office, and the flashing was hammered flat and poorly repaired. It was eventually changed. During this process, my new fascia got scratched, and a piece of the drip edge was left sticking up, which I had to fix myself. To make matters worse, during the removal of the old drip edge, a five-foot section of my soffit, in the front of my house, was torn off and discarded in the dumpster. Where the soffit was torn off it created a noticeable gap between two fascia pieces on the edge. No one inspected the job when they were done, and I had to follow up with the office to get the soffit fixed. Even after that, the work was sloppy. The screws in the wood weren’t countersunk, so now I have to do that myself, along with filling in the holes and painting. The caulking job was also poorly done—rather than properly sealing the gap between the fascia pieces, they just filled it with caulk. The roofing crew left behind a lot of materials on the side of my driveway with no communication about whether they were mine or if someone would pick them up. After the installation, I had to clean up tar and finger marks from the drip edge around the house, cutting my finger in the process, and pick up small pieces of trash from my roof. I emailed the office outlining these issues, and the owner finally contacted me to set up a meeting. He was an hour late and had the office call to notify me. When he arrived, he admitted that communication had been poor and he did not have a supervisor on property during the installation. He promised to fix the issues. He told me not to pay the bill until everything was completed. He mentioned it would take about a week and a half to finish everything. Fast forward to today, 03/12/25—one month later—I paid the full bill. After sending pictures to the owner on 03/06/25 and following up on 03/11/25, I received an email from the office stating that the owner felt it was fair to maintain the original bill, and that they addressed the issues. The owner never contacted me directly and clearly had no intention of speaking to me. In the end, I had to deal with poor communication, a lack of supervision, incomplete repairs, and many frustrating tasks that I had to handle myself. I was patient and understanding, but my family and I have had a thoroughly unpleasant experience with Watertight Roofing. While I now have a roof, I don’t believe anyone should have to go through the same ordeal we did. Please consider this review before making a decision—hopefully, you can avoid the same frustration we faced."
Roy P on March 2025
We are a Roofing and General Contracting company. All types of Roofing, Residential and commercial. We also are custom home builders, additions and re-modelers. Additional email - sasmar@gmail.com.
"Rainier Roofing did a great job of roofing our 100-year-old home in Tampa. Sameer Asmar and Joe Aponte were so professional, friendly and helpful, and they worked with us and persevered through quite a few challenges during the project, making accommodations wherever possible. The crews worked hard and fast. There was a lot more wood replacement needed than anyone imagined before the old roof was removed. One day an unexpected, fast-moving heavy rainstorm came through as they hurried to get the tarps over the exposed rafters. In addition, after roofing the main house, the work on the garage had to be delayed for a few months due to a separate construction permit issue on the garage structure itself (not related to the roof). But through all of the challenges, they continued to work with us until everything was complete and looking fantastic. They also did an excellent job of cleaning up at the end of each phase, and they reinstalled the gutters properly. I highly recommend Rainier Roofing."
Matthew D on June 2024
We are a Roofing and General Contracting company. All types of Roofing, Residential and commercial. We also are custom home builders, additions and re-modelers. Additional email - sasmar@gmail.com.
"Rainier Roofing did a great job of roofing our 100-year-old home in Tampa. Sameer Asmar and Joe Aponte were so professional, friendly and helpful, and they worked with us and persevered through quite a few challenges during the project, making accommodations wherever possible. The crews worked hard and fast. There was a lot more wood replacement needed than anyone imagined before the old roof was removed. One day an unexpected, fast-moving heavy rainstorm came through as they hurried to get the tarps over the exposed rafters. In addition, after roofing the main house, the work on the garage had to be delayed for a few months due to a separate construction permit issue on the garage structure itself (not related to the roof). But through all of the challenges, they continued to work with us until everything was complete and looking fantastic. They also did an excellent job of cleaning up at the end of each phase, and they reinstalled the gutters properly. I highly recommend Rainier Roofing."
Matthew D on June 2024
A slate roof is made of thin, even slices of natural slate stone laid over the roof frame and base layer. Slate is a hard, durable rock formed over millions of years from clay and volcanic ash under extreme pressure deep within the earth. Slate roofs are extremely heavy, even when the shingles are thin, so your roof will likely need reinforcement before your contractor can install the slate. These roofs offer a luxurious, high-end look and can last for decades, but they're costly to install and require regular maintenance.
Slate roofs offer several advantages over other roofing materials. Slate is easy to maintain, reliably lasts for decades, and is extremely durable. It offers a high-end natural look that's energy-efficient and provides a good return on investment. However, a slate roof is considerably more expensive than many other options. It's extremely heavy, may require structural reinforcement, and is complicated to install. Although it is strong, the tiles can crack with impact damage.
Real slate comes from natural stone. Synthetic slate comes from various sources made to look like slate. For either hard or soft natural stone, expect to pay $10 to $30 per square foot, each of which will last 50 to 200 years. If you choose synthetic slate, budget $10 to $15 per square foot. These options will last 20 to 50 years.
Slate roofs last for decades when properly maintained, with natural slate enduring from 50 to 200 years. Hard slate lasts 100 to 200 years, soft slate lasts 50 to 125 years, and synthetic slate lasts 50 to 100 years. The support structure and fixings often require replacement before the slate tiles themselves. Extreme weather, such as tornadoes and hail, reduces the overall lifespan of the roof.
Slate roofs are a valuable investment that boost property appeal and resale value. You receive an ROI of 60% to 70% when installing a slate roof. This roofing material is environmentally responsible because it is natural and lasts up to 200 years, keeping replacement waste to a minimum. In contrast, asphalt roofs expire after 20 to 30 years, which leads to increased waste in landfills.
Walking on your slate roof is not safe and you should avoid it. Don't tread on a slate roof because doing so risks damaging the tiles and risking your safety. Slate roofs are delicate despite their durability, and the weight of a person can crack the slate or cause unexpected slips due to a slick surface when wet. Professional roofing crews utilize specialized equipment to access and work on the roof without putting pressure on individual tiles.