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Universal Contracting Services, Inc.

Exterior Painting, Drywall, Interior Painting,

About us

Universal Contracting Services, Inc. is your one stop shop for every job needed. We have been in business since 2004, providing exceptional customer service and helping many clients bring projects and visions to life. We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work. Our services are offered, 7 days a week. With our 100% guaranteed satisfaction, we are certain of being able to provide the best quality service and labor in town. We believe by offering quality service, fair pricing, and professional treatment we can achieve a goal of building up our community and satisfying our clients. You can reach us at our Office: 813.252.8435 and For 24 hour Emergency Service, please call... Jairo Arias 813.313.8599

Business highlights

Se habla espanol
Emergency services offered
Women owned and operated
21 years of experience

Services we offer

Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations, Interior & Exterior Painting, Renovations, Carpentry, Drywall and Stucco Repairs, Pressure Washing (driveways, roofs, home exterior, decks, patios, etc.), Fencing, Roofing, Roof Leak Repairs, Welding, Tile, Trim, Doors, Flooring and many more..

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Senior Discount

10%

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Zelle
  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.516 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
0%
3
0%
2
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1
13%

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Showing 1-16 of 16 reviews
Earl B.
Jan 2024
5.0
Exterior Painting, Roofing + 2 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did an excellent job on repair of out stairwells that were suffering from rust and corrosion. They did an excellent repair job and paint. The stairwells look brand new.

Kim M.
Jan 2024
5.0
Exterior Painting, Drywall + 8 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Universal Contracting is amazing. Work completed on time and budget. Taysha is incredible, she will take care of everything for you.

Dena N.
May 2018
1.0
Exterior Painting, Drywall + 2 more
Not good. Don't believe everything you read. Friends and Family can write reviews.

Irving R.
Apr 2017
5.0
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, Contractor Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
It went better than expected. Jairo was on top of things and their workers very knowledgeable.

Janet D.
Nov 2016
5.0
Pressure Washing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$149
It went great. They showed up, did the work, then left. No complaints.

David M.
Sep 2016
5.0
Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Finished product is great! Tony very friendly, yet conscientious, and we conferred on many points...

I don't like your lengthy info requirements. Why do you need street address? You have tons of ways to verify without me filling out all this crap!

Jim C.
Aug 2016
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
These guys do a great job. Arrived on time, patched and prepared walls, and painted with attention to detail. Would definitely use them again.

Lyra V.
Jul 2016
5.0
Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
They showed up on time with 3 people, first day was mostly caulking and prep, second and third days they painted, 2 coats. Cleaned up and left the house in great shape. I'm very happy with their service and quality of work.  I supplied the paint and they protected all plants and windows - excellent quality!!

Robert P.
Jul 2016
1.0
Exterior Painting
$100
Nothing. Vendor has disappeared and does not make appointments or return phone calls.
Response from Universal Contracting Services, Inc.

"Mr. [Member Name Removed], Mr. [Member Name Removed], We went out 3 times to your residence to try to paint one room. [Member Information Removed] time workers were there who didn't let us in and we went ahead and rescheduled. 2nd time we went spouse had to go some where so we rescheduled an appointment. 3rd time the spouse forgot about the appointment and was at work and we also rescheduled. Sorry for the inconvenience but we did go out there 3 times trying to paint one room."


Kathleen B.
Jul 2016
5.0
Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,300
The service and communication went great. The prep included pressure washing, stucco patching, holes filled, primer, and paint (We used Sherwin Williams primer and Duration paint). We had the body of house, trim, 2 French doors, and 2 exterior doors painted ( not the garage door). Ivan was readily available for questions and adaptable in providing the service. Ivan also went back to the paint store to make sure we had the correct discount on our paint purchase. Great results. We will hire again if needed as they also provide other services.

Ebony R.
Jun 2016
5.0
Interior Painting
$200
My experience with this company was just ok. I wish I could give a better review, but unfortunately there were some things that do not sit right with me.
Pros - The company got back with me in a reasonable time to schedule the appointment and the painter was at my place on time and was a very nice guy. The overall job of applying primer and paint was done in a considerable amount of time (no complaints there). 
Cons - Paint was being applied to newly installed drywall which apparently had not been sanded very well in a few places and this was evident after paint dried. I called the company after the painter was gone because I didn't notice the many bumps on the wall until after the paint dried completely and I was told sanding would have cost me more, yet the deal clearly stated that even the repair of small holes was included in my price, so why not the sanding of areas where it was clearly noticeable? Paint specks appeared all over my floor around the perimeter, which clearly indicated carelessness of the painter to cover the entire floor with a drop cloth (I mentioned the paint on the floor to the owner) The window seal had a bunch of dust on it and a bug which was not cleaned off prior to the painter arriving because we forgot, and lo and behold, the dust and even the bug got painted right over. 
So, I'm not sure I would call this company again, but they do have great reviews, so maybe just checking behind them while the project is being done would be helpful. 





Response from Universal Contracting Services, Inc.

"[Member Name Removed], Thank you for the review. Yes, the deal did not include sanding the area. It was a $99 deal that [Member Information Removed] included painting and caulking small holes. I did re-send the painters out there to clean the paint [Member Information Removed] to make this experience right for you. Thank you again for the opportunity."


Cindy S.
May 2016
5.0
Pressure Washing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
This was an amazing service.  Many thanks to Jairo Arias for his attention to detail, professionalism, and timely service.  I will definitely have him back again.  He certainly went above and beyond my expectations and my patio just GLEAMS!!  I plan to recommend his services to our neighborhood association so that he can take care of all our pressure washing needs in the future.
Response from Universal Contracting Services, Inc.

"Mrs. [Removed Member Name], we truly appreciate you and your husband as a customer. Looking forward to working with you again in the near future. Thank you again for referring us to your homeowners association."


John B.
Apr 2016
5.0
Exterior Painting, Drywall + 5 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
The job was a total success.  The team was very professional, and did a fantastic job.  They cleaned up after their mess each day, and the communications was outstanding.  Their estimate was fair and upfront, and the final bill was exactly as quoted.  I would highly recommend Universal Contracting Inc. to anyone looking for a fair and professional job completed on time and within budget.

Sean B.
Jun 2014
5.0
Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
We are very pleased with all work preformed. It was all done professionally and in a timely manner. The owner Ivan did a walk through with us at the end and immediately touched up anything that needed to be fixed. Any time I called or text him he responded almost immediately. The quotes given were very reasonable and work preformed was excellent quality and was not rushed. We are using this company again in the near future for work and would definetely recommend this company to everyone we know. Thanks so much to Ivan and your team.
Response from Universal Contracting Services, Inc.

"It was a pleasure working on your home. I look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank you for your business. Ivan Arias"


Alia E.
Apr 2014
5.0
Exterior Painting, Drywall + 2 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900
Ivan the owner was very professional from day one. I was so glad I hired this company...I had 3 different estimates but felt more comfortable by hiring Universal Contracting Services. Very professional. I live in a high end building (Skypoint tower), they kept the work area clean at all times. I cant say enough positive things about this company. I would definitely use them for other properties and will recommend them to my family friends.

Jairo C.
Apr 2014
5.0
Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
I had UCS,INC paint my interior and exterior of my house. The owner was very professional and patient with us. He came at first and looked at the house. Within 2 days I received a written estimate. They came out here with the crew and covered my plants and everything that needed to be covered so the over spray paint wont ruin my plants. The next day the owner came out here for a final walk and made some last touch ups. These people quality of work and professionalism was wonderful.33615

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number

Cgc1524142

Trade License Expiration

07/22/2025

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FAQ

Universal Contracting Services, Inc. is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Universal Contracting Services, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Zelle, CreditCard
Yes, Universal Contracting Services, Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, Universal Contracting Services, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Universal Contracting Services, Inc. offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Universal Contracting Services, Inc. offers emergency services.
Yes, Universal Contracting Services, Inc. offers warranties.
Universal Contracting Services, Inc. offers the following services: Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations, Interior & Exterior Painting, Renovations, Carpentry, Drywall and Stucco Repairs, Pressure Washing (driveways, roofs, home exterior, decks, patios, etc.), Fencing, Roofing, Roof Leak Repairs, Welding, Tile, Trim, Doors, Flooring and many more..

Contact Information

5008 W . Linebaugh Ave, #33, Tampa, FL 33624

Service Hours

Sunday:8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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