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Exclusive: 2025’s Top 100 Roofing Contractors

Private equity’s role in roofing becomes apparent as multiple PE-based firms top the list

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

August 4, 2025

Roofing Contractor's 2025 Top 100 list reveals revenue leaders in roofing, with private equity playing a growing role and new companies earning spots through strategic growth.

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Economic Reports

Construction Jobs See Little Growth in July

Disappointing numbers infuriates Trump, who calls for BLS commissioner to be fired

Chris Gray

August 1, 2025

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Construction, along with most industries, saw little to no improvement in job numbers, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The news spurred President Trump to fire the BLS' commissioner.

Pulling Permits

New Oklahoma City Roofing Permit Law Takes Effect

Contractors will need to pull permits before significant roofing projects can begin

Chris Gray

August 1, 2025

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A new ordinance requires contractors and property owners to pull a permit before beginning roofing work within Oklahoma City.

Top 100 Roofing Contractors

The Top 10 Roofing Contractors of 2025

This year’s top tier of roofing contractors ranged between $1.5 billion and $297 million in revenue, accounting for roughly 20,000 roofing workers nationwide

Art Aisner

July 31, 2025

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The complete Top 100 List is almost out. Take a sneak peek and see which roofing contractors fill out the top 10.

Crime Blotter

Minnesota Contractor Jailed for Fraud After Deceiving Customers

Complaints allege he defrauded $240,000 from customers, sold a company vehicle to by a Corvette, and told employees to lie to customers

Chris Gray

July 29, 2025

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The owner of Oberg Roofing and Restoration is behind bars after law enforcement issued a warrant for his arrest. He is accused of defrauding his customers, and new details allege he mishandled company finances and assets.

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Business Expansion

Action Roofing Services Expands Operations with New Tampa Location

The company creates 25-30 jobs while bringing four decades of expertise to Florida's Gulf Coast

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 28, 2025

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Action Roofing Services opens new Tampa location, creating 25-30 jobs as the company expands across Florida's booming construction market.

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Giving Back

Roofing Good Deeds: Uplifting Stories from Across the Industry

Catch up on recent news of roofers making a positive impact

Chris Gray

July 25, 2025

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In a time of industry challenges, roofing contractors across the U.S. are stepping up — giving back, righting wrongs, and proving the impact of doing good work.

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Manufacturer News

U.S. Asphalt Roofing Shipments Decline as Canada Experiences 24% Growth

The data suggests ongoing challenges in the U.S. construction and renovation markets

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Chris Gray

July 24, 2025

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U.S. asphalt shingle shipments fell 4.3% in Q2 2025 while Canada surged 24% year-to-date, revealing divergent North American roofing markets amid construction challenges.

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Giving Back

Roofing Company Helps Family With 3 Children With Rare Disease

Home Genius Exteriors donates a new roof to a family overwhelmed with medical expenses.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 24, 2025

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Home Genius Exteriors in Philadelphia donates a new roof to a family with three children battling a rare liver disease.

Storm Season

The Benefits of FORTIFIED-Compliant Vents

Withstanding severe storms and reduced insurance claims are among the positives of FORTIFIED vents

Paul Scelsi

July 23, 2025

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An important aspect of building an above-code FORTIFIED Roof is the ventilation. The experts at AirVent Inc. examine ventilation's role in building robust roofs that better resist severe weather.