Hi, I’m Sal Ybarra, but most folks know me as Sarge.
I grew up in the farming communities of West Texas, where hard work, responsibility, and doing things right were simply part of everyday life. Through sports, FFA, livestock projects, and a love for math and problem solving, I learned lessons that still guide me today.
In 1986, I joined the United States Army and was stationed in Wildflecken, Germany. For a young man from West Texas, experiencing the mountains, forests, and culture of Bavaria was unforgettable. The pride Germans took in craftsmanship, engineering, and quality workmanship left a lasting impression on me and continues to influence how I approach construction today.
After leaving the Army, I attended Texas Tech University and studied Construction Technology before entering the roofing and construction industry full-time. Over the past 35+ years, I’ve worked on hundreds of roofing and construction projects throughout the United States.
Florida has been a major part of my career since 2004. I’ve worked throughout virtually every region of the state—from Fort Walton Beach and Tallahassee to Jacksonville, Gainesville, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and the Florida Keys. Those experiences gave me firsthand knowledge of the challenges Florida homes face from intense sun, humidity, heavy rainfall, tropical storms, and hurricanes.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked on roofing systems, gutters, siding, renovations, and residential construction projects. I’ve also personally built five homes from the ground up and am currently building my own SCIP (Structural Concrete Insulated Panel) home in Belleview, Florida.
Life has taught me that family comes first. My daughter Crystal faced extraordinary challenges throughout her life, and caring for her taught me lessons about patience, perseverance, and appreciation that continue to shape who I am today.
Today, I proudly hold both a Florida Certified Roofing Contractor License (CCC1334499) and a Florida Certified Residential Contractor License (CRC1335172). Holding both licenses allows me to bring a broader understanding of how roofing, structure, and construction work together to protect a home.
I founded State Certified Roofing & Construction to provide homeowners with honest advice, quality workmanship, and personal service. My goal has never been to become the biggest company in town. My goal is simple: treat people fairly, do quality work, and build lasting relationships one customer at a time.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing chess, and making memories with my grandchildren.
Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me. When you contact State Certified Roofing & Construction, you’re not calling a large corporation. You’re working directly with me—a state-certified contractor who believes in honesty, workmanship, and treating every customer the way I’d want my own family treated.
Sal “Sarge” Ybarra
Owner, State Certified Roofing & Construction
Quality Workmanship Every Shingle Time™
U.S. Army — Dressed for Duty
The brotherhood that shaped the standard. The same unit cohesion, accountability, and zero-defect mindset is what Sarge brings to every job site.
D33 Platoon 3 — Building the Foundation of Excellence
Sarge on the Job — No Shortcuts
When Sarge shows up to inspect your roof, you're not getting a commissioned salesperson — you're getting a licensed contractor with decades of real construction experience who knows what a roof is supposed to look like and isn't afraid to say so.
He's been on job sites in hurricanes, hailstorms, and 100°F Florida summers. He's attended insurance adjuster inspections and pointed out missed damage — as a licensed contractor, not a public adjuster.
God. Country. Roofs. That's not a slogan. That's the order of priority Sarge lives by — and the order in which he shows up for his customers.
📍 PROUDLY SERVING CENTRAL FLORIDA
Ocala · The Villages · Lady Lake · Leesburg · Wildwood · Summerfield · Belleview · Fruitland Park · Silver Springs
Sal "Sarge" Ybarra will personally review your property and call you within 1 business hour. No pressure. No obligation.
State Certified Roofing & Construction
12324 SE 87th Terrace, Belleview, FL 34420 | (352) 696-8989
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