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Universal Contracting Services is a family owned general contractor and roofing contractor based in Tampa, Florida, founded in August 2004 by co-owners Jairo and Hidie Arias. The company serves Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton, Fort Myers, Orlando, and surrounding Florida communities, specializing in multifamily construction and renovations, capital improvement projects, residential custom home builds, interior remodeling, exterior renovations, and full home rehabs. Roofing became a core part of the business over time to serve its multifamily, residential, and commercial clients, and the company now provides roof replacement, roof leak repair, and warranty backed roofing installations, along with emergency post-hurricane roof tarping and storm damage recovery. Hidie Arias handles licensing, invoicing, and business operations while Jairo Arias leads field crews. Universal Contracting Services holds Florida licenses CGC1524142 and CCC1331978, with Jorge Rodriguez listed as license holder on the roofing license.
Services
Exterior Renovations
Interior remodels
Full home renovations
Kitchen and bathroom remodels
Concrete Work
Service areas
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Is Universal Contracting Services licensed, and how should I check insurance?
This profile lists a Florida Certified Roofing license CCC1331978, which RCF matched to a Current, Active DBPR record at its last check. RCF does not store or verify insurance coverage for individual companies. Ask Universal Contracting Services for current insurance certificates and confirm coverage with the insurer before signing a contract.
How can I verify Universal Contracting Services's license myself?
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When was Universal Contracting Services founded?
The company was founded in August 2004 by co-owners Jairo and Hidie Arias.
What areas does Universal Contracting Services serve?
It serves Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, Palm Harbor, Bradenton, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Wesley Chapel, Land O'Lakes, Plant City, Fort Myers, Brandon, Riverview, and surrounding Florida communities.
Does Universal Contracting Services only do roofing?
No. Roofing is one part of a broader general contracting business that also covers multifamily renovations, custom home builds, interior remodeling, exterior renovations, and commercial build-outs.
Does Universal Contracting Services help with hurricane damage?
Yes, the company provides emergency roof tarping, storm damage assessment, and full post-hurricane recovery services for residential, multifamily, and commercial properties.
Who owns Universal Contracting Services?
The company is co-owned by Jairo and Hidie Arias, who have run the business together since 2004.
Does Universal Contracting Services work on multifamily properties?
Yes, multifamily construction and renovation is described as the core of the company's work, including apartment communities and condo associations.
Does Universal Contracting Services handle permits and inspections?
Yes, the company manages all necessary permits and inspections as part of its general contracting services.
