Brian Hicks never wanted to have the biggest roofing company in the world — just the one that did the best work. After 35 years in the roofing industry, including the last 21 years as owner of Chandler’s Roofing in San Pedro, Calif., Hicks has earned a reputation for top-quality work. His company has cemented that reputation with the 2011 Roofing Contractor of the Year Award in the Residential category.
Chandler’s Roofing was originally founded in 1942 by Coy Chandler. After Chandler retired, Hicks, a longtime employee of the original Chandler’s Roofing, re-incorporated the company under a new contractors license in 1990. The company currently has more than 20 employees and does all types of work, including commercial roofing, rain gutters, skylights, waterproofing, and custom sheet metal, but Chandler’s is best known for its high-end residential work.