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Roof replacement in University, FL typically runs $9,500 to $22,000 for a standard 1960s-1970s concrete-block ranch, with tear-off, underlayment, and architectural shingle included. Most homes in 33613 fall in the $11,000 to $16,000 range depending on square footage, roof pitch, and whether the existing decking survived decades of Tampa’s summer thunderstorms. We are Winslow Windows & Doors, and Ed Winslow has been putting his name on exterior work since 2011. When you call (844) 901-4551, a live person answers. Not a call center. Not a ticket number. Us.
We work throughout University, including the blocks along Fletcher Avenue, Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, and the residential streets tucked between USF’s campus and Fowler Avenue. That matters because the homes here are not like homes in Carrollwood Village or Temple Terrace. They were built fast, with specific materials, and the roofs on them have been dealing with Tampa lightning storms for 50-plus years. Knowing what we will find before the first shingle comes off changes everything about how the job goes.
Why Winslow Windows & Doors Is University’s Preferred Roof Replacement & Installation Company
We have been replacing and installing roofs in University long enough to know the patterns. Homes along 33613 built during USF’s founding boom often have original roof-to-wall flashing that was never touched after the first shingle went down. When we strip a roof on a 1968 ranch near Fletcher Avenue, we expect to find the same things every time: nail pops from hurricane clips that were added later, decking rot along the south-facing eaves where afternoon thunderstorms hammer hardest, and flashing that was “good enough” for a different building code. We price for what we know is there, and we write allowances for what might be hidden.
Our Roof Replacement & Installation team shows up in uniform, background-checked, and on time. Ed Winslow owns this company. His published address and license number are on every estimate. The Done Right Promise means if something is not right, we come back and make it right. No fine print. No expiration. We also answer the phone at 2 a.m. if you have a roof leak and do not know whether it is an emergency or tomorrow’s problem. A neighbor you can call at 2 a.m., and someone will actually answer.
Seniors and veterans in University get a permanent 10% discount. Any repair over $200 takes $40 off. Second opinions on written estimates are free. If you are inside our home county, there is no trip charge. Those are not promotions. They are how we operate.
Our Roof Replacement & Installation Services in University
Full Roof Replacement
Most University homes from the 1960s and 1970s are on their second or sometimes third roof by now. The original three-tab shingles have been replaced at least once, and that replacement often sits on decking that was never inspected. We tear everything down to the deck, inspect the full surface, replace damaged plywood or OSB, and install a new system: synthetic underlayment, proper drip edge, new flashing at every penetration, and architectural shingles rated for Florida’s wind zone. Homes near the open stretches along Fowler Avenue and Bruce B. Downs catch more wind than the interior blocks, and we fasten accordingly.
Tile Roof Replacement
A handful of University homes, mostly the larger 1970s ranch styles and some 1980s apartment clubhouses, have original clay or concrete tile. Tile roofs outlast shingles, but the underlayment underneath fails first, usually after 25 to 30 years of Tampa humidity. Replacing tile properly means re-setting every tile on new underlayment, replacing cracked pieces, and re-flashing every valley and wall. Because this is a much heavier job, a tile replacement in University runs higher than shingle, and we will show you exactly why on the written estimate.
Metal Roof Installation
Metal roofing is a growing conversation in University for one simple reason: lightning. Tampa’s interior, including 33613, sees some of the highest lightning frequency in the continental US. Metal roofing is non-combustible and disperses energy from a strike far better than asphalt. It also reflects heat, which matters on the flat, sun-exposed concrete-block homes throughout the neighborhood. Standing-seam and metal shingle systems both work here. We install them with the proper insulation and underlayment so the afternoon rain does not turn the whole house into a drum.
Roof Repair
Not every roof in University needs full replacement. We handle leak repairs, flashing repair, soffit and fascia replacement, and storm damage fixes. After a summer thunderstorm rolls through and you see a water stain on the ceiling, the most common culprit on 1960s concrete-block homes is failed to-wall flashing or a deteriorated chimney saddle. We will find it, fix it, and tell you honestly whether the rest of the roof has enough life left to justify the repair. If it does not, we will say so before you spend money on a patch.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in University
We install and service roofing systems built to Florida’s specific demands, including the same standards that govern our window work with PGT, CGI, and CWS. For University homeowners, that means materials and components that pass Miami-Dade or Florida Product Approval protocols where applicable, with design pressures matched to the actual opening or roof section. We carry common replacement parts locally, which keeps turnaround short when a repair just needs the right flashing profile or a specific underlayment. Upfront pricing. No surprises on the invoice.
Common Roof Replacement & Installation Problems We See in University Homes
- Rotted decking hidden under old shingles. After decades of Tampa’s afternoon thunderstorms, roof decking on south-facing slopes is often soft. We find it by walking the stripped roof and probing every sheet. It gets replaced and priced transparently, not discovered and billed as a surprise.
- Failed roof-to-wall flashing on exterior openings. University’s original aluminum-frame and jalousie windows were installed with minimal flashing, and the water intrusion around window heads has often been damaging the roof-to-wall transition for years. When we reflash a roof, we inspect every exterior opening it touches.
- Improperly installed hurricane clips from retrofits. Many University roofs got retrofitted clips years ago. Some were installed with the wrong fasteners or spacing, and the uplift resistance they provide is not what the label claims. A proper re-roof includes correcting that.
- Inadequate attic ventilation. The low-pitch roofs on many 1960s concrete-block ranches in 33613 bake under the Florida sun with poor airflow. That shortens shingle life and raises cooling costs. We check ridge and soffit ventilation on every job.
Pricing for Roof Replacement & Installation in University, FL
For a typical University ranch between 1,200 and 1,800 square feet, a full architectural shingle replacement lands between $9,500 and $16,000. Smaller homes can come in around $8,000 if the decking is clean and the pitch is simple. Larger homes or those with complex hips, multiple valleys, or tile removal can reach $20,000 to $28,000. Tile re-roofs in University start closer to $18,000 because of the labor and material handling. Metal roofing runs $16,000 to $30,000 depending on panel profile and fastening system. The only way to know your number is to have us walk the roof with you. Estimates are free. Call (844) 901-4551 to schedule a walk-through.
What Roof Replacement & Installation Costs in University
Roof replacement in University, FL is priced by square footage, roof pitch, material choice, and what we find under the old roof. On the shingle side, plan on $550 to $750 per square (100 square feet) for architectural shingles installed with synthetic underlayment and new flashing. A 1,500-square-foot ranch home with a simple hip roof lands around $11,000 to $13,500. Steeper pitches, two-story sections, and roof shapes with lots of valleys push the number up. Tile roofs in University, which are heavier and require more labor, typically run $900 to $1,300 per square. Metal roofs run $1,100 to $1,800 per square depending on system choice.
Where roof work overlaps with window replacement, which is common in University because of the original jalousie and aluminum-frame openings, impact windows add $800 to $1,500 per opening installed. Large or custom openings can run $2,500 to $5,000. Whole-home packages combining a roof replacement with impact window upgrades often land between $8,000 and $25,000 and up. What moves the price in University specifically: the age of the roof decking, the condition of the exterior openings, whether the home is in a wind zone that requires upgrades, and the floor height. We measure everything, write a line-item quote, and hand it to you before any work starts. Free in-home measure. Free written quote. Call (844) 901-4551.
Florida Pays You Back
University homeowners replacing roofs and upgrading windows have access to real financial offsets. The My Safe Florida Home program offers matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, which can include roof-to-wall connections and impact-rated openings. Sales tax on impact-resistant windows and doors is exempt in Florida. The federal 25C energy credit covers 30% of product cost on qualifying energy-efficient units, up to $600 per year. And after a wind-mitigation inspection, which typically costs $75 to $150, many carriers credit windstorm premiums by an average of around 25% on the windstorm portion. We do not promise a specific rebate or discount from any program or insurance company. We will tell you what qualifies and what documentation you need, and the final numbers come from the program or your carrier.
One comparison worth making early: if you are deciding between impact-rated windows and hurricane shutters, think about what a permanent upgrade does versus what panels do. Panels only protect when someone is home to hang them, and they protect glass from windborne debris only if installed correctly and in time. Impact-rated windows protect the house all year, every storm, with no panels to store or hang. For a University rental or a home where the owner is not there every afternoon, that difference matters.
We Also Serve Cities Near University
Winslow Windows & Doors serves University and the surrounding communities, including Carrollwood, Lake Magdalene, Temple Terrace, and Carrollwood Village. Dispatch and scheduling for University jobs are coordinated from our Miami (South FL) office, and our crews serve the University area locally. If you are in 33613 or a street over from the USF campus, call us at (844) 901-4551 for a free estimate.
Serving University, FL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the University area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs — Roof Replacement & Installation in University
Because University’s 1960s and 1970s concrete-block homes still carry original single-pane jalousie and aluminum-frame windows that fail post-2004 Florida Building Code wind-load requirements, and once a roof replacement exposes or touches those openings, the permit often requires bringing them up to current wind standards. That is unique to University at this scale. It does not happen to the same degree in newer parts of Carrollwood or Lake Magdalene. We see it on nearly every full re-roof of an older ranch in 33613. Call (844) 901-4551 and we will tell you whether your openings will be affected before the permit is even pulled.
Yes, in almost every case. Jalousie windows do not meet Florida Building Code wind-load requirements for new or replaced openings, and a replacement of any exterior window in University triggers code compliance. For a rental, that means the replacement unit must be impact-rated or the opening must be protected with an approved shutter system. Most landlords near USF choose impact-rated units because the tenant never has to do anything, and the landlord does not field a midnight call during a hurricane warning. Call (844) 901-4551 for an exact answer on your particular unit.
We open the wall after the roof-framing work exposes the opening, then we inspect and write a framing repair allowance into the contract before any saw touches the block wall. On a 1971 ranch just off Fletcher Avenue near USF, our crew opened up a wall to replace a failed jalousie window and found the original wood jamb completely rotted from decades of afternoon thunderstorm-driven moisture. The homeowner’s insurer had just sent a wind mitigation notice, so we quoted a full upgrade to PGT impact-rated double-hung units with laminated glass interlayers, Miami-Dade NOA approval, and a design pressure rating matched to the existing opening. The framing repair was priced and approved in writing before we proceeded. That is how every one of these jobs goes. Call (844) 901-4551 for a measured, written quote.
Yes. University sits in Tampa’s interior subtropical corridor with sustained summer humidity and intense sun, and older single-pane windows let both heat and moisture in. Low-E insulated glass reduces solar heat gain and seals the frame, which measurably lowers air conditioning load. We cannot quote you a specific percentage reduction without seeing the unit, but the difference between a jalousie window and a properly sealed Low-E impact unit is immediate in a west-facing 33613 bedroom. Call (844) 901-4551 and we will measure the openings and show you what the upgrade looks like in writing.
The biggest difference is the opening itself. University’s original jalousie and aluminum-frame windows leave rough openings that no standard replacement unit fits without custom masonry and framing. Newer neighborhoods have standardized openings that accept off-the-shelf sizes. In University, every opening is its own small construction project. That is the single biggest reason a remodel or replacement quote moves once walls are open, and it is exactly why we inspection first, write allowances into the contract, and price every surprise in writing before we touch it. Call (844) 901-4551 for a free in-home measure.
Ed’s name is on the door, and on every job we do. The one down the road. Call (844) 901-4551 for your free roof replacement estimate in University.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving University since 2011.