Universal Roofing & Contracting - Roofing Contractor in Philadelphia, PA

Jason Straub, Owner · Established 2001

25+

Years in Business

Reviews

Accreditation Status


          Cycle 2026

Status

Not Accredited

Review not yet completed

Universal Roofing & Contracting has not yet been reviewed for ARCO Accreditation.

ARCO Accreditation is reserved for roofing businesses that complete a comprehensive review and meet ARCO's required qualification threshold. Not every business reviewed qualifies.

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Accreditation No.

Not Issued

Accreditation Status

Not Accredited

Accreditation Review

Not Completed

Qualification Status

Not Determined

About ARCO Accreditation

Accreditation cannot be obtained through application alone. Each business must first undergo ARCO's complete review process and demonstrate that it meets the standards required for accreditation.

Public Record

What we can independently confirm today

Findings drawn from public records, manufacturer registries, and third-party review platforms — synthesized using ARCO Standard 2026.1.

Public Signals Reviewed

across 4 categories

Customer Review Rating

4.5/5.0

across 91 verified reviews

Years in Business

25+yrs

Founded 2001

Accreditation Review

Not Yet Completed

Qualification has not been determined

Accreditation Committee Review

No committee determination has been issued.

Not Yet Conducted

The source findings below have been independently verified for this company profile. A formal ARCO Accreditation Committee review has not yet been completed, and qualification for accreditation has not been determined.

Only businesses that complete the full review and meet ARCO's required threshold may receive accreditation.

Cat 01

Licensing & Compliance

1 of 1 source checks verified

Signal

SAM.gov federal exclusions

Result

No exclusions found

Checked August 2026

SAM.gov

Verified

Cat 02

Operational History & Stability

5 of 5 source checks verified

Signal

Years in operation

Result

25+ years continuous

Founded: 2001

Verified record

Verified

Signal

Owner/principal

Result

Mr. Jason Straub

Manual collection

Verified

Signal

Service mix

Result

Emergency Repair, Roof Leak Repair, Roofing Services, and Roof Repair

Service area: Proudly Serving Philadelphia

Website profile

Verified

Signal

Website registration

Result

Registered: Nov 1, 2010

WHOIS/RDAP

Verified

Signal

Google Business Profile

Result

Universal Roofing & Contracting Inc.

Philadelphia, PA

Google

Verified

Cat 04

Customer Outcome Data

4 of 4 source checks verified

Signal

Aggregated marketplace rating

Result

4.5 / 5.0 across 91 reviews

Google 4.5 (91)

Multi-source

Verified

Signal

Review volume

Result

91 stored public reviews

Multi-source

Verified

Signal

Customer review excerpts

Result

7 qualifying reviews on file

Multi-source reviews

Verified

Signal

BBB rating

Result

A+ / BBB Accredited

BBB Accredited since: Apr 1, 2004

BBB profile

Verified

Cat 05

Complaint & Public Findings

1 of 2 source checks verified

Signal

OSHA findings

Result

No violations across 0 inspections

OSHA

Verified

Signal

BBB complaint history

Result

1 complaint in the last 36 months

Years in business: 25 - Business started: Jan 1, 2001

BBB profile

Source available

Public records and third-party platform data may change over time. ARCO does not guarantee ongoing third-party accuracy.

Report no. PA-260610-3292 · Evaluated Jun 10, 2026 · Independently verifiable at RoofingContractors.org/verify/PA-260610-3292

Eligibility · All Cleared

Automatic eligibility checks cleared

ARCO automatically withholds accreditation when any of the following findings are present. Universal Roofing & Contracting's record was checked against each.

Active SAM.gov federal exclusion

None Found

Checked August 2026 · No exclusions on record

OSHA willful violation or 3+ repeat violations on record

None Found

0 inspections · clean OSHA establishment record

BBB rating of C, D, or F

None Found

Rated A+ · BBB-accredited since Apr 1, 2004

Avg. customer rating < 4.0 (with ≥ 20 reviews)

None Found

4.5/5.0 · 91 verified reviews

About Universal Roofing & Contracting

Universal Roofing & Contracting Inc is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based business owned by Mr. Jason Straub. The company specializes in a comprehensive range of roofing services, including professional inspections, maintenance, repairs, and installations for both residential shingle and commercial flat roof systems.

Services & Specialties

What Universal Roofing & Contracting does.

Emergency Roof Service

Roof Repair

Based in Philadelphia

Contact Universal Roofing & Contracting to confirm availability for your project in Pennsylvania.

Service areas listed on the company website

Philadelphia

Nearby places

Philadelphia, PA

Palmyra, NJ

Camden, NJ

Elkins Park, PA

Golden Triangle, NJ

Bala Cynwyd, PA

Cherry Hill Mall, NJ

Contact Universal Roofing & Contracting to confirm service at your address.

Aggregated review summary

reviews analyzed

Google 91 reviews

ARCO Review Findings

Universal Roofing & Contracting Inc. is consistently praised for their professional, high-quality workmanship and reliable service. Customers appreciate that the team is timely, efficient, and transparent, often noting that projects are completed at a fair price.

5 recent reviews

TAMARA S.

Google · May 2024

Professional clean work at a fair price. I am 100% happy with the service I received. I would recommend to all my family and friends.

Helen M.

Google

I used Universal Roofing to redo my roof over about 8 or so years ago. After that, I had them come back for a coating (routine maintenance). Both experiences were very good! My mother has used them as well for the same work and has nothing but great things to say! We both highly recommend them.

Stefan H.

Google

Universal did a great job on my new roof! I'm almost a year in with no issues. The team was very professional and the price was right where I expected it. Thanks, Jason!

Vaibhav K.

Google

Excellent roofing services in Pennsylvania. The team was professional, arrived on time, and completed the work efficiently. They explained everything clearly and delivered high-quality results. Very reliable and trustworthy roofing service—highly recommended.

Kevin J.

Google

I'm very satisfied with the work they did on my house many years ago. The contract and the recent work no issues and come right back out to take care of any issues that may develop quality work No Nonsense no scams they are my roofers!

Review data aggregated from public sources · ARCO does not moderate third-party reviews

Why Hire an ARCO-Accredited Roofer

The difference between "good enough" and proven excellence. Only the top roofers in America earn ARCO Accreditation — recognition of true craftsmanship, ethics, and integrity.

Homeowner Benefits

Peace of Mind: Every ARCO-Accredited roofer has been checked against public licensing records, safety records, complaint history, and verified customer reviews.
Work You Can Trust: ARCO's evaluation includes manufacturer certification programs — credentials that can help preserve your roof's warranty coverage.
Verified, Not Self-Reported: ARCO's findings come from government and third-party sources — state filing offices, SAM.gov, OSHA, and the BBB — not from paperwork a contractor submits about itself.
A Public Paper Trail: Every accredited profile publishes its report number, evaluation date, and sources — so any homeowner can independently verify the findings at RoofingContractors.org.

What Accreditation Means

License & Registration Verification
State Filing & Standing Review
Federal Exclusion Screening
OSHA Safety Record Review
Complaint History Screening
Customer Review Evaluation
Annual Re-certification

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