Why You Need to Understand Roofing Certifications

Illinois has no shortage of residential roofing contractors. Finding the best of the really good contractors takes some know-how. One way to reach for the top is by checking their certifications, which come from manufacturers. Here you will find very few residential roofing contractors equal in caliber to Adams Roofing Professionals for three very strong reasons.

What is Roofing Certification?

Manufacturers of residential roofing materials — and this means primarily fiberglass-asphalt shingles — take pride in their products. They want to ensure their shingles are installed and displayed favorably, so customers are happy. The manufacturers back their products with warranties. To make certain they are not paying out on warranty claims constantly, these shingle makers offer the strongest warranties to very few contractors, through certifications.

Leading Manufacturers

Fiberglass-asphalt shingles are made all over our great nation. Leading makers of these ubiquitous building materials are:

Owens Corning
GAF
CertainTeed

Each brand offers its own certifications with their own criteria. For example, for Adams Roofing Professionals to earn GAF Master Elite Roofer, we had to be in the top three percent of roofers nationwide. Think of the Master Elite designation as a seal of approval, saving you the legwork of checking up on a residential roofing contractor. GAF knows we are:

Properly licensed
Adequately insured to protect customers
Committed to ongoing professional training
Building and preserving a proven reputation for providing quality roofing work throughout the communities we serve

Platinum Preferred

To earn Owens Corning’s designation as a Platinum Preferred Certification, which Adams Roofing Professionals has, a residential roofing contractor needs to:

Be in good standing with the Better Business Bureau
Have passed an inspection for installation workmanship
Carry at least $1 million in general liability insurance
Have passed a Dun & Bradstreet® credit analysis
Be a member of the Owens Corning Contractor Network

Select Shingle Master

CertainTeed dispenses its SELECT ShingleMaster™ designation to very few roofers, but again, Adams Roofing Professionals has earned the honor. This top level credential assures you of the highest standards of quality, excellence in installation and knowledge. CertainTeed has verified the residential roofer has workers’ compensation and liability insurance, passed shingle installation tests, and can offer the SureStart PLUS™ warranty.

For these highest levels of contractor excellence, manufacturers will offer their highest levels of warranty protection. The certification truly matters. To learn what else makes Adams Roofing Professionals the best residential roofers in Illinois, contact our offices today.

I wanted to let you know about an experience I had with one of your employees. I live at 1200 Knottingham Court in Kingsport Estates and apparently, your company is servicing our condo association. My building has had a leak in the entryway for several months and Eddie was dispatched out to have me show him the source of the leak inside. I met him on Friday, September 21st and just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with his friendliness and professionalism. He immediately found the source of the leak and even went up on the roof to show me. He assured me that someone would take care of it as soon as possible and told me he would give the report priority to avoid any further damage. As someone who used to be in Customer Service, I always value a company that hires people that are not only skilled at their trade, but also skilled at interacting with people. Eddie is a great example of that and I wanted you to know so you could tell him what a great job he does! I am so glad that Alma Management chose Adams Roofing to be our roofing contractor!... [more]

Jeremy Q, CMCA, AMS

Adams Roofing has a great team to work perfectly with condo and townhome Associations. We are currently in the middle of a 6 year, 49 building tear-off project. Adams works hand in hand with the engineers, delivers according to the specifications, and provides great customer service to the homeowners and management team.... [more]

Sue T.

Good Afternoon, I am writing to you on behalf of the Mission Hills M-8 Association. I would like to tell you how happy we are with the work that you completed for our Association. Your supervisor Eddie was great. We liked his professionalism and his work ethic. He kept us informed, and delivered on all his promises. Please make sure that any other jobs you do for us include him. Best regards, Joey Mission Hills Management... [more]

Brett K.

Charlie, Thanks very much for replacing the gutter! No one has been out to do it, at least before I left for work this morning. But I will definitely let you know whether it’s done correctly. I am very satisfied with your roofing job. It looks great, and more importantly, there were no leaks when it rained (even though we haven’t gotten really hard rains yet). So, I have been very pleased with my experience with Adams, especially with the professionalism and responsiveness of you and Dan. Thanks.... [more]

Keith M.

I wanted to take a moment to comment on your technician, Eddie. Eddie was assigned to inspect a roof leak I am having in my home in Cobblestone Circle. He was prompt, professional, courteous and informative; everything a customer could ask for when inviting a contractor into their home. Eddie represents Adams Roofing Well; and clearly he is an asset to your company. Kudos to him! Thank you.... [more]

Rick H.