Boak & Sons

What Boak & Sons does

Boak & Sons, Inc. is a privately held exterior contracting company headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio, founded in 1974 by Sam Boak as a high school senior. The firm provides roofing, insulation, siding, gutter, sheet metal, and residential window services across Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, serving both commercial property owners and residential homeowners. Core service lines are organized into five categories: shingle, metal, and low-slope roofing; spray foam, cellulose, fiberglass batt/blown, and foam block fill insulation; vinyl siding, vinyl shakes, composite wall panels, and metal wall panels; architectural, half-round, and K-style gutters; and architectural sheet metal. Commercial work spans industries including gaming, education, entertainment, government, banking, automotive, and religious facilities, while residential work is delivered through free estimates and a website-driven lead funnel.

The business is differentiated by deep manufacturer relationships and certifications: Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor (50-year warranty eligibility), CertainTeed SELECT Shingle Master and Master Craftsman, Carlisle SynTec Perfection and Hall of Fame Applicator, Firestone Approved Fabricator with Top 3% national ranking on call-backs and warranty claims, UL-certified sheet metal employees, ABAA commercial insulation accreditation, and NRCA wind-rated installation approval. In-house fabrication capability for seamless gutters and custom sheet metal enables on-site customization, and the Roof Asset Management program provides commercial clients with electronic service dispatch, warranty tracking, maintenance reporting, and expenditure monitoring. The firm employs 150 to 180+ people and operates with a direct-to-consumer and enterprise field sales model, augmented by a partnership with the National Energy Improvement Fund for residential financing.

Name

Boak & Sons

Legal name

Boak & Sons, Inc.

Website

https://boakandsons.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Boak & Sons is a privately held exterior contractor founded in 1974, providing roofing, insulation, siding, gutter, sheet metal, and window services to commercial and residential customers across Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania from its Youngstown, Ohio headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Exterior Contracting Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Soffit, Fascia & Eaves Repair/Replacement (HSAPAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH)

Keywords

• Commercial roofing services
• Residential exterior contracting
• Roof insulation installation
• Seamless gutter fabrication
• Architectural sheet metal

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Exterior Contracting Services: Full-service commercial exterior contracting including roofing, insulation, siding, gutters, and sheet metal. Projects range from preventative maintenance and repairs to complete removal and replacement. Serves commercial building owners, property managers, and facility managers.
2. Residential Exterior Contracting Services: Residential services for homeowners including roofing, insulation, siding, gutters, and windows. Services include new construction and repairs. Free estimates provided for all residential projects.
3. Financing Services: Partnership with National Energy Improvement Fund (NEIF) to offer financing solutions for home improvement projects. Pre-qualification available without credit score impact.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Boak & Sons is a full-service exterior contracting company that designs, fabricates, and installs roofing, insulation, siding, gutters, and architectural sheet metal systems for residential and commercial customers across Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. The company operates an in-house fabrication shop and offers a Roof Asset Management program for commercial portfolios alongside residential window and siding replacements.

Product overview

Boak & Sons is an exterior contracting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for residential and commercial properties across Ohio and Pennsylvania. The company's core offering centers on five main service categories: Roofing (shingle, metal, and low-slope systems), Insulation (spray foam, cellulose, fiberglass batt, fiberglass blown, and foam block fill), Siding (vinyl, vinyl shakes, composite panels, and metal wall panels), Gutters (architectural, half-round, and K-style), and Sheet Metal services. These services are supported by specialized programs including Roof Asset Management for commercial maintenance, free roof inspections, and financing solutions through a partnership with the National Energy Improvement Fund. The company operates with a product-plus-services model, where materials are sourced from major manufacturers (Owens Corning, CertainTeed, Carlisle, Firestone, Johns Manville) while Boak & Sons provides certified installation, fabrication, and ongoing maintenance. Window services round out the residential offering, with a 5-year labor warranty on all installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shingle Roofing
• Metal Roofing
• Low Slope Roofing
• Spray Foam Insulation
• Spray-Applied Cellulose Insulation
• Fiberglass Batt Insulation
• Fiberglass Blown Insulation
• Foam Block Fill Insulation
• Vinyl Siding
• Vinyl Shakes
• Composite Wall Panels
• Metal Wall Panels
• Architectural Gutters
• Half-Round Gutters
• K-Style Gutters
• Architectural Sheet Metal
• Residential Window Services
• Roof Inspection Services
• Roof Asset Management Program
• Customer Financing Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 3% in the nation with Firestone Building products in call-backs and warranty claims
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Firestone Building ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred contractor and approved installer for Firestone roofing products, sheet metal, and gutters. Top 3% in the nation with Firestone in call-backs and warranty claims. Firestone Approved fabricator with UL Certification for water-tight metal roofing.
• Carlisle SynTeccoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred installer for Carlisle SynTec roofing products. Multiple award winner including Perfection Awards and Hall of Fame Applicator. Carlisle Perfect 10 award recipient for multiple years.
• CertainTeedcoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred installer for CertainTeed roofing and siding products. Holds SELECT Shingle Master and Master Craftsman certifications. Five-Star Select Shingle Master award recipient.
• Owens CorningcoreTechnology or IntegrationPLATINUM Preferred Contractor status - top-tier accreditation. Awarded 2026 Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Award. Qualified to offer additional 50-year labor and material warranty.
• Johns ManvillecoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred installer for Johns Manville insulation and roofing products. Uses Johns Manville fiberglass and other insulation materials.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance: National commercial roofing and building envelope maintenance subsidiary of RPM International; competes with Boak's commercial roofing, insulation, and asset management services across much larger geographies with similar manufacturer-backed warranty programs.
• CentiMark Corporation: Largest commercial roofing and flooring contractor in North America; competes with Boak's commercial roofing, low-slope systems, and roof asset management offerings with national service capability and similar manufacturer certifications.
• Flynn Group (Flynn Roofing): North American commercial roofing and glazing contractor with broad envelope services; competes with Boak in commercial roofing and sheet metal installation across larger geographies.

Direct peers

• Bone Dry Roofing: Midwest-based residential and commercial roofing contractor with multiple branches in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky; directly comparable to Boak in residential/commercial mix, multi-state Midwest footprint, and similar exterior contracting service lines.
• Baker Roofing Company: Southeast-based residential and commercial roofing contractor; closely comparable multi-trade exterior services (roofing, insulation, gutters, siding) with similar enterprise and homeowner customer mix.
• Deer Park Roofing: Cincinnati-based residential and commercial roofing and exteriors contractor operating across Ohio; directly comparable regional Midwest competitor with similar residential/commercial split and exterior service portfolio.
• Tecta America: National commercial roofing platform with extensive service, maintenance, and new construction capabilities; comparable to Boak's commercial low-slope roofing, inspection, and preventative maintenance offerings at a larger scale.
• Nations Roof: Mobile-based national commercial roofing contractor focused on installation, repair, and maintenance; directly comparable to Boak's commercial roofing and Roof Asset Management services with broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• Greenwood Industries: Commercial roofing, sheet metal, and wall panel contractor serving the eastern U.S.; comparable to Boak's architectural sheet metal, commercial roofing, and metal panel installation work with a similar specialization in fabrication.

Others

• Bone Dry Roofing (already listed): Replaced with: Able Roof (https://www.ableroof.com) — Ohio-based residential roofing and exteriors contractor serving Columbus and central Ohio; comparable residential roofing, siding, and gutter service mix though with a narrower geographic footprint than Boak.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCz5tk66Ihxbw-QVZD2UtnsA?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/BoakandSons
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boak-&-sons-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/boakandsons
• Xx.com/boakandsons

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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