For over 40 years, our family-operated roofing company has proudly served Sarasota, Charlotte, Manatee, and Lee counties with honesty, craftsmanship, and care. Weare more than just a roofing contractor, we are your neighbors, committed to protecting the homes and families we have grown alongside. Rooted deeply in the community, we take immense pride in our workmanship, using only in-house crews to ensure every roof meets our high standards. From start to finish, we focus on clear communication, cleanliness, and respect for your home, making the roofing experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. With four decades of trusted service behind us, weare honored to keep doing what we love , building our legacy, one roof, one relationship at a time.
For over 40 years, our family-operated roofing company has proudly served Sarasota, Charlotte, Manatee, and Lee counties with honesty, craftsmanship, and care. Weare more than just a roofing contractor, we are your neighbors, committed to protecting the homes and families we have grown alongside. Rooted deeply in the community, we take immense pride in our workmanship, using only in-house crews to ensure every roof meets our high standards. From start to finish, we focus on clear communication, cleanliness, and respect for your home, making the roofing experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. With four decades of trusted service behind us, weare honored to keep doing what we love , building our legacy, one roof, one relationship at a time.
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
At SWFL Roofing Pros inc , we specialize in high-quality roof repairs, replacements, and installations for residential and commercial properties. Our expert team handles: Shingle, Tile, and Metal Roofing Flat Roof & TPO Systems Roof Leak Repairs & Maintenance Full Roof Replacements We are committed to providing top-quality workmanship, affordable pricing, and excellent customer service. Whether you need a small repair or a brand-new roof, we’ve got you covered! Call us today at 239-8347420 for a FREE estimate! Visit us at www.swflroofingpros.com Protect your home with the best—Trust SWFL Roofing Pros
At SWFL Roofing Pros inc , we specialize in high-quality roof repairs, replacements, and installations for residential and commercial properties. Our expert team handles: Shingle, Tile, and Metal Roofing Flat Roof & TPO Systems Roof Leak Repairs & Maintenance Full Roof Replacements We are committed to providing top-quality workmanship, affordable pricing, and excellent customer service. Whether you need a small repair or a brand-new roof, we’ve got you covered! Call us today at 239-8347420 for a FREE estimate! Visit us at www.swflroofingpros.com Protect your home with the best—Trust SWFL Roofing Pros
Roofing by Curry, also known as "Why Worry - Call Curry" is Bradenton and Sarasota's most trusted name in residential roofing! We specialize in roof leak repair, roof replacements, and new construction of tile, metal and shingle roofs. Roofing by Curry is Fully Insured and Operating with two active Florida State Roofing Licenses CCC1325654 & CCC1325849
"The job was done professionally and on schedule. Excellent work and excellent warrantee. Only problem was their job estimate significantly underestimated the final cost. The problem was that the estimator only saw one roof layer when there were two. One would assume that a trained estimator would know this. They charged extra for removing the second layer, which i found out about after the job was in process. Also, beware of gutter guards, which may need to be removed. If your guards are expensive, make sure reinstallation is included in the job estimate."
LAURENCE M on January 2024
Roofing by Curry, also known as "Why Worry - Call Curry" is Bradenton and Sarasota's most trusted name in residential roofing! We specialize in roof leak repair, roof replacements, and new construction of tile, metal and shingle roofs. Roofing by Curry is Fully Insured and Operating with two active Florida State Roofing Licenses CCC1325654 & CCC1325849
"The job was done professionally and on schedule. Excellent work and excellent warrantee. Only problem was their job estimate significantly underestimated the final cost. The problem was that the estimator only saw one roof layer when there were two. One would assume that a trained estimator would know this. They charged extra for removing the second layer, which i found out about after the job was in process. Also, beware of gutter guards, which may need to be removed. If your guards are expensive, make sure reinstallation is included in the job estimate."
LAURENCE M 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
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
Founded over 20 years ago, American Building Contractors helps homeowners protect their homes with high quality Roofing Systems. From shingle to tile roofs, our team is dedicated to providing exceptional communication and assuring our customers will not have to think about their roof for many years to come. We help Homeowners, HOA Board Members and Community Association Managers through some of the most stressful parts of restoration after natural disasters strike. As The Insurance Restoration Experts, we help navigate the insurance process and assist our customers in obtaining everything they are entitled to receive. Our projects are all completed following our belief and registered trademark that It's Not Just a House...It's Your Home!
"Yet another contractor who isn't interested in work. After giving me their sales pitch about charging $290 for a deposit to get someone to come out to look at the repair, the scheduler came back to say "we're not scheduling repairs in your area." So why did they show up in the recommend list? On to the next one."
Charles M on November 2024
Founded over 20 years ago, American Building Contractors helps homeowners protect their homes with high quality Roofing Systems. From shingle to tile roofs, our team is dedicated to providing exceptional communication and assuring our customers will not have to think about their roof for many years to come. We help Homeowners, HOA Board Members and Community Association Managers through some of the most stressful parts of restoration after natural disasters strike. As The Insurance Restoration Experts, we help navigate the insurance process and assist our customers in obtaining everything they are entitled to receive. Our projects are all completed following our belief and registered trademark that It's Not Just a House...It's Your Home!
"Yet another contractor who isn't interested in work. After giving me their sales pitch about charging $290 for a deposit to get someone to come out to look at the repair, the scheduler came back to say "we're not scheduling repairs in your area." So why did they show up in the recommend list? On to the next one."
Charles M on November 2024
S F Roofing Quest LLC is a family owned and operated business located in Sarasota Florida. We service Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, and the surrounding areas. Fred McCullough has been in the roofing business since 1993., and his experience and knowledge of roofing is vast. When you contact S F Roofing Quest LLC, you will deal directly with Fred from start to finish. Our company hires employees not subcontractors and all of our employees pass a background check and drug test. You can be at ease knowing the roofers working on your roof are trustworthy people. We are a fully insured and licensed business with a state license as well as workmens comp. We are a certified roofing company with Owens Corning shingles and Tamko shingles .You can count on exceptional service from our company. There is a 10 year warranty on the workmanship on new roofs that we build. So you can rest assured that the quality will be top-notch and will meet all codes and regulations for Sarasota roofing. Once we have completed the roofing job at any location we utilize a stringent process of cleaning up the nails by using tarps, rakes, and magnets. This leaves your property safe for all residents. We know how important your family's safety is to you so we work diligently to return it to the condition we found it in when we first arrived on the job. Trust your family's roof to our family's business. We will work hard to return your roof to its original condition and we will work hard to earn your repeat business. For roofing contractors near Bradenton, Sarasota, FL, contact S F Quest today. All repairs is completed by the owner Fred Mccullough. We can also offer a wind mit report by a certified inspector after the roof is completed.
"Excellent response time and professional to work with. Job looks fantastic and the workers came out afterwards to review and all requests on details were met."
Barbara H on January 2025
S F Roofing Quest LLC is a family owned and operated business located in Sarasota Florida. We service Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, and the surrounding areas. Fred McCullough has been in the roofing business since 1993., and his experience and knowledge of roofing is vast. When you contact S F Roofing Quest LLC, you will deal directly with Fred from start to finish. Our company hires employees not subcontractors and all of our employees pass a background check and drug test. You can be at ease knowing the roofers working on your roof are trustworthy people. We are a fully insured and licensed business with a state license as well as workmens comp. We are a certified roofing company with Owens Corning shingles and Tamko shingles .You can count on exceptional service from our company. There is a 10 year warranty on the workmanship on new roofs that we build. So you can rest assured that the quality will be top-notch and will meet all codes and regulations for Sarasota roofing. Once we have completed the roofing job at any location we utilize a stringent process of cleaning up the nails by using tarps, rakes, and magnets. This leaves your property safe for all residents. We know how important your family's safety is to you so we work diligently to return it to the condition we found it in when we first arrived on the job. Trust your family's roof to our family's business. We will work hard to return your roof to its original condition and we will work hard to earn your repeat business. For roofing contractors near Bradenton, Sarasota, FL, contact S F Quest today. All repairs is completed by the owner Fred Mccullough. We can also offer a wind mit report by a certified inspector after the roof is completed.
"Excellent response time and professional to work with. Job looks fantastic and the workers came out afterwards to review and all requests on details were met."
Barbara H on January 2025
We specialize in all phases of home building and remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"I had beyond a great experience with Contractors on Demand! It started on the first contact with Felipe, which was very clear about the work I was getting done at my house, step by step. Their work got me speechless and I already referred them to many friends and family, as we are always looking for the best to get any work done."
Joao F on August 2024
We specialize in all phases of home building and remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"I had beyond a great experience with Contractors on Demand! It started on the first contact with Felipe, which was very clear about the work I was getting done at my house, step by step. Their work got me speechless and I already referred them to many friends and family, as we are always looking for the best to get any work done."
Joao F on August 2024
At New Vallee Roofing , we are committed to providing our customers with the highest level of service and quality workmanship. We understand that your roof is a major investment and we take that responsibility seriously. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and ensure that you're completely satisfied with our work from small roof repair to large roof replacement. Our team consists of highly skilled and experienced roofing professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible service to our customers. We are committed to ongoing training and development to ensure that we stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and techniques in roofing. Contact us today!
"It was a pleasure working with Shawn and Zach. They responded promptly to our call, took pictures of hurricane damage, met with us and made recommendations, explained the process and answered our questions. They told us when they would arrive each day and what they would be doing. Their attention to detail is impressive. We are very happy with the work they did and would not hesitate to recommend them."
Linda B on January 2025
At New Vallee Roofing , we are committed to providing our customers with the highest level of service and quality workmanship. We understand that your roof is a major investment and we take that responsibility seriously. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and ensure that you're completely satisfied with our work from small roof repair to large roof replacement. Our team consists of highly skilled and experienced roofing professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible service to our customers. We are committed to ongoing training and development to ensure that we stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and techniques in roofing. Contact us today!
"It was a pleasure working with Shawn and Zach. They responded promptly to our call, took pictures of hurricane damage, met with us and made recommendations, explained the process and answered our questions. They told us when they would arrive each day and what they would be doing. Their attention to detail is impressive. We are very happy with the work they did and would not hesitate to recommend them."
Linda B on January 2025
Bay Florida Builders is a top-rated roofing company located in sunny Sarasota, Florida. We specialize in all types of roofing services, from repairs to full installations. Our team of highly skilled and certified professionals has over 20 years of experience in the industry, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality workmanship and excellent customer service. We understand that a new roof can be a big investment, which is why we offer a variety of financing options to fit any budget. We also use only the highest-quality materials to ensure that your new roof will last for years to come.
"Very reliable, timely, and professional! Grateful for a smooth process and happy with the outcome! Thank you, Bay Florida Builders. The Langston’s truly appreciate you and your hard dedicated workers!"
Kelsey L on October 2024
Bay Florida Builders is a top-rated roofing company located in sunny Sarasota, Florida. We specialize in all types of roofing services, from repairs to full installations. Our team of highly skilled and certified professionals has over 20 years of experience in the industry, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality workmanship and excellent customer service. We understand that a new roof can be a big investment, which is why we offer a variety of financing options to fit any budget. We also use only the highest-quality materials to ensure that your new roof will last for years to come.
"Very reliable, timely, and professional! Grateful for a smooth process and happy with the outcome! Thank you, Bay Florida Builders. The Langston’s truly appreciate you and your hard dedicated workers!"
Kelsey L on October 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.