Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal

What Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal does

Tri-State/Service Roofing & Sheet Metal Group is a privately held regional specialty contractor founded in 1923 and headquartered in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The company installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces commercial roofing systems (low-slope, steep-slope, multi-ply, coatings), fabricates custom and architectural sheet metal, and delivers HVAC and mechanical services for industrial, commercial, and institutional customers across the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Operations are delivered through twelve wholly owned full-service locations spanning West Virginia, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Florida, and Maryland, supported by an in-house metal fabrication shop and a 24/7/365 emergency response capability. The group has cumulatively installed over one billion square feet of roofing and is approved by all major roofing material manufacturers to perform warranty work.

The company generates revenue primarily through project-based contracts priced on a quote basis, with project sizes and complexity varying widely from specialty historic copper work (e.g., Marietta Basilica) to multi-tenant industrial ductwork supporting 2,910°F process lines. A growing share of revenue is derived from recurring relationships via the Sentry Roof Management proactive maintenance program. Customers include healthcare systems (WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals), regulated pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers, educational institutions, and historic/cultural sites, indicating a focus on technically demanding, compliance-heavy verticals. Safety credentials are central to positioning: the company has won multiple CAWV Safety Achievement Awards, a SMACNA Safety Excellence Award, and consecutive Carlisle Perfection Awards ranking it in the top 5% of U.S. and Canadian applicators.

The group operates without external private equity or venture backing and maintains a stated zero-debt culture, funding growth organically. It has publicly signaled appetite for acquisitions through a dedicated acquisitions channel and an Acquisitions menu item on its website, targeting roofing, sheet metal, and HVAC businesses to accelerate regional expansion. The 501–1,000 employee organization is administered through a holding entity called The Mountain Company, with operating subsidiaries (Service Roofing & Sheet Metal Company, Whitley/Service, Marion/Service) preserving legacy regional brand identities acquired over decades.

Name

Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal

Legal name

Tri-State/Service Roofing & Sheet Metal Group

Website

https://tri-stateservicegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Tri-State/Service Roofing & Sheet Metal Group is a privately held, 103-year-old regional specialty contractor providing commercial roofing, custom sheet metal fabrication, and HVAC/mechanical services to industrial, commercial, and institutional customers across the mid-Atlantic and Southeast through 12 owned service locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Roofing and Sheet Metal Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Roof Installation & Replacement (HSAPAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB), Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ), Roof Repair & Leak Remediation (HSAPAKAB)

Keywords

• Commercial roofing services
• Sheet metal fabrication
• HVAC mechanical contracting
• Industrial roofing systems
• Roof inspection maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Parkersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Roofing Installation and Repair Services: Project-based revenue from installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing commercial roofing systems including low-slope, steep-slope, multi-ply, and specialty materials (copper, slate, tile).
2. Sheet Metal Fabrication: Custom metal fabrication services including architectural metal, structural components, ductwork, and specialty items. Design, measure, fabricate, and install capabilities.
3. HVAC/Mechanical Services: Design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of comfort systems, process piping, and mechanical systems plus ongoing service.
4. Roof Maintenance Programs: Ongoing roof inspection, maintenance, and management services through Sentry Roof Management program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tri-State/Service Roofing & Sheet Metal Group installs, repairs, maintains, and replaces commercial roofing systems (low-slope, steep-slope, multi-ply, coatings, and specialty materials such as copper, slate, and tile), fabricates and installs custom sheet metal products through an in-house metal shop, and provides HVAC/mechanical contracting including comfort systems and industrial process piping. The company also delivers ongoing roof inspection and maintenance services via its Sentry Roof Management program and 24/7 emergency roof repair.

Product overview

Tri-State/Service Roofing & Sheet Metal Group is a regional specialty contractor offering integrated roofing, sheet metal fabrication, and HVAC/mechanical services. The company operates through multiple divisions including low-slope roofing, steep-slope roofing, multi-ply roofing, roof coatings, custom metal fabrication, architectural metal work, metal buildings, comfort systems, and industrial HVAC. The portfolio also includes comprehensive service and repair offerings such as 24/7 roof repair, roof inspection/maintenance, Sentry Roof Management program, and HVAC/mechanical service. All services are supported by an in-house metal fabrication shop and the company has installed over 1 billion square feet of roofing since 1923. The company has also expanded into COVID-19 protective solutions including barriers and HVAC safety modifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Working. Safe. The company's industry-recognized comprehensive safety program focused on zero injury and illness goals.
• Sentry Roof Management

Products and services

• Low-slope Roofing Installation, maintenance, and replacement of low-slope roofing systems for commercial and industrial buildings, with technical and engineering expertise across system types.
• Steep-slope Roofing Installation, repair, and maintenance of steep-slope roofing systems for commercial and institutional buildings, including specialty materials such as slate, tile, and copper.
• Multi-ply Roofing Installation and maintenance of multi-ply roofing membrane systems for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Roof Coatings Resurfacing coatings applied to metal and single-ply roofs to deliver reflectivity, UV resistance, and extended roof life for commercial and industrial buildings.
• Custom Metal Fabrication Custom design, layout, measurement, fabrication, and installation of sheet metal products for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers through an in-house metal fabrication shop.
• Architectural Metal Fabrication and installation of architectural metalwork for commercial buildings, including wall cladding, columns, panels, flashing, coping, cupolas, cornices, fascia, and roofing.
• Metal Buildings and Enclosures Custom-engineered enclosures and pre-engineered metal buildings for commercial and industrial customers, including repair and maintenance services.
• Comfort Systems (Commercial HVAC) Design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of HVAC comfort systems for commercial buildings.
• Industrial HVAC and Mechanical Industrial HVAC and mechanical contracting including process piping, design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of total systems for manufacturing and industrial facilities.
• Roof Service and Repair 24/7/365 leak detection and roof repair service, with manufacturer approvals to perform warranty repair work on all major roofing products.
• Roof Inspection and Maintenance Professional roof inspections and preventive maintenance, including drain clearing, that identifies and fixes potential leaks before they cause damage and extends roof service life.
• Sentry Roof Management Subscription-style proactive roof maintenance program providing regular inspections and preventive service to extend roof life and prevent costly repairs for commercial and industrial buildings.
• HVAC and Mechanical Service Ongoing maintenance, repair, and service for HVAC and mechanical systems installed by the company.
• Metal Building Repair Repair and maintenance of metal buildings, including replacement of damaged panels and application of compatible coatings.
• COVID-19 Protective Shields and Barriers Custom-fabricated clear protective shields and barriers using Lexan and Plexiglas materials, available in self-supporting, hanging, or metal-framed configurations with custom cut-outs and shapes for commercial facilities.
• HVAC COVID-19 Solutions HVAC indoor environment safety solutions including negative air pressurization systems, enhanced filtration, increased outdoor air intakes, UV light systems, and ionic air purification for commercial and institutional facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 billion square feet of roofing installed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Tri-State/Service Group adopted eleven Ronald McDonald House roofs across their service areas, providing inspections, repairs, and maintenance services. This represents the highest number of homes adopted among contractors supporting the charity through the Roofing Alliance, NRCA foundation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Baker Roofing Company: Baker Roofing is a multi-location commercial and residential roofing contractor headquartered in Raleigh, NC, serving the Carolinas and Southeast. Directly comparable in scope (commercial/industrial roofing, repair, sheet metal) and footprint, overlapping Tri-State's Raleigh, Wilmington, and Greenville, NC service areas.
• Greenwood Industries: Greenwood Industries is a commercial roofing and sheet metal contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest with multiple operating divisions. Directly comparable as a multi-region commercial roofing and architectural sheet metal contractor of similar size and service mix.
• Nations Roof: Nations Roof is a national commercial roofing contractor with mobile service crews across the U.S. Directly comparable in core commercial/low-slope roofing installation, repair, and maintenance, though geographically broader than Tri-State's mid-Atlantic/Southeast focus.

Broad incumbents

• Tecta America / Flynn Roofing: Flynn (which acquired Tecta America) operates a large commercial roofing, cladding, and building envelope practice across the U.S. and Canada. Comparable enterprise-grade commercial roofing and envelope capability, but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth than Tri-State.
• CentiMark Corporation: CentiMark is one of the largest commercial roofing and flooring contractors in North America. Broad incumbent offering low-slope roofing, steep-slope roofing, and roof asset management at national scale; overlaps with Tri-State on enterprise and industrial roofing work.
• Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance: Tremco is a major roofing manufacturer and WTI-trained contractor network offering commercial roofing, restoration, and maintenance. Comparable services at broad scale, but operates as a manufacturer-led national contractor network rather than a regional independent.

Emerging players

• Roofing Corp of America: Roofing Corp of America is a PE-backed commercial roofing platform actively rolling up regional contractors across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Direct overlap with Tri-State's core services and footprint; represents both a peer and a likely roll-up counterparty.

Regional players

• Bone Dry Roofing: Bone Dry Roofing is a Midwest-rooted commercial and residential roofing contractor. Comparable in roofing installation and repair services, but primarily serves a different geography (Midwest), making it a regional peer rather than a direct competitor.
• DICE Roofing & Sheet Metal: DICE Roofing & Sheet Metal is an Ohio-based commercial roofing and sheet metal contractor serving the Midwest. Comparable commercial roofing and custom sheet metal capabilities, but operates primarily in a different geography than Tri-State.

Others

• Carlisle SynTec Systems: Carlisle SynTec is the largest EPDM and single-ply roofing membrane manufacturer in North America and awards the Perfection Award to top applicators like Tri-State. Not a direct competitor; an upstream supplier and certification partner with significant influence over Tri-State's installer status.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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