McDavid Roofing Inc

Tim McDavid started this company in Alachua in 2005 with one truck, a ladder rack, and the experience he'd built over fifteen years working for other contractors. He'd seen how larger operations sometimes prioritized volume over quality, how estimates got handed off between salespeople and installers until nobody was accountable for anything. He figured there was room for a different approach. McDavid Roofing has stayed intentionally small. Tim still walks every estimate personally—not because he doesn't trust anyone else, but because he believes the person quoting the job should understand exactly what it involves. That means climbing on roofs, checking deck conditions, identifying potential problems before they become expensive surprises mid-project. The company handles shingle replacements, flat roof repairs, storm damage restoration, and skylight installations across Alachua County. Most work is residential, though smaller commercial projects fit the crew's capacity. Skylights are worth mentioning specifically—they're common leak sources when improperly flashed, and McDavid has repaired enough of them to know exactly what goes wrong and how to prevent it. Storm damage keeps the schedule unpredictable. When systems move through North Central Florida, McDavid crews respond fast with emergency tarping and damage assessment. Insurance documentation is handled properly—the photos, measurements, and repair specifications that adjusters need to process claims without unnecessary back-and-forth. The crew is local. Most have been with the company for years, which means consistent quality and no learning curve on basic procedures. When McDavid gives an estimate, he knows exactly what his team can execute and how long it will take. Referrals from past customers have driven growth since the beginning. Tim doesn't advertise much—the phone rings because neighbors talk, and that's been enough to keep a small operation steadily busy for nearly two decades.