CL Burks Construction

What CL Burks Construction does

CL Burks Construction is a privately held, family-owned commercial roofing contractor founded in Atlanta in 1983 and now headquartered in Cumming, Georgia. The company provides commercial roofing installation, preventive maintenance and repair, waterproofing, and deck replacement services across the Southeast United States, serving enterprise customers in healthcare, retail, manufacturing, industrial, government, data centers, cold storage, condominiums, hospitality, and REIT/property management segments. It operates from six regional offices covering Georgia, Florida (two locations), North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, and has completed more than 2,500 commercial projects with over 100 manufacturer awards of excellence.

The company installs and services all major commercial membrane systems, including TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, built-up roofing, KEE, and metal, sourced through partnerships with leading manufacturers such as Johns Manville, Carlisle, and Elevate. It has developed a proprietary cloud-based platform called Roof Life that enables customers to monitor roof assets 24/7, access project history, and submit work orders, creating a recurring post-installation engagement layer on top of the core project-based business. The company also operates a dedicated Maintenance and Repair Department and provides 24/7 emergency response services.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based, quote-driven contracts priced on square footage, system type, materials, and complexity, supplemented by ongoing maintenance contracts and the Roof Life monitoring offering. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales targeting corporate facilities, REITs, general contractors, property managers, and facility managers, supported by a website-driven inbound channel and referral relationships. Ownership has remained with the Burks family since founding, and the company has grown organically with no external funding rounds.

Name

CL Burks Construction

Legal name

C.L. Burks Construction

Website

https://clburks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CL Burks Construction is a family-owned commercial roofing contractor serving enterprise customers across the Southeast U.S. from six regional offices, offering installation, maintenance, waterproofing, deck replacement, and a proprietary Roof Life monitoring platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Roofing Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Built-Up Roofing (BUR) (IMADAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Storm, Wind & Hail Damage Roof Repair (Emergency/Tarping) (HSAGAKAI)

Keywords

• Commercial roofing services
• Roof installation
• Roof maintenance
• Waterproofing services
• Deck replacement

Headquarters

HQ city

Cumming

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roofing Installation: One-time project-based revenue from new roof installations for commercial properties. Services include complete roof replacement, new construction roofing, and system installations using various materials (TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, built-up, metal). Revenue is generated per project based on square footage, material costs, and labor.
2. Roof Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance and repair services for existing commercial roofs. Includes scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs. C.L. Burks operates a dedicated Maintenance and Repair Department with trained staff.
3. Waterproofing Services: Commercial waterproofing services including preventative waterproofing (caulking, sealants, coatings, deck coatings, wall coatings) and restorative waterproofing services (parking deck restoration, stucco repair, brick repair).
4. Deck Replacement: Specialized deck replacement services for commercial buildings, often performed alongside roof membrane replacement in total tear-off projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CL Burks Construction is a full-service commercial roofing contractor that provides roof installation, preventive maintenance and repair, waterproofing, and deck replacement for commercial buildings across the Southeast. The company also offers Roof Life, a proprietary cloud-based roof monitoring platform that gives customers 24/7 access to roof history, work orders, and project status throughout the asset lifecycle.

Product overview

C.L. Burks Construction is a commercial roofing contractor offering a unified suite of services centered on four core offerings: Roofing Installation, Roof Maintenance, Waterproofing, and Deck Replacement. The company provides various roofing system options including Built-up Roofing, Elvaloy Kee, Modified Bitumen, Single Ply EPDM, Single Ply PVC, and Single Ply TPO. As an add-on offering, customers can subscribe to Roof Life, a cloud-based roof monitoring and management portal that provides 24/7 roof access, work order requests, and project lifecycle tracking. Emergency services are available 24/7 for urgent roofing issues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Roof Life: A 24/7 roof monitoring software application that allows customers to access roof history, request work orders, and manage building maintenance

Products and services

• Roofing Installation Professional commercial roofing installation for industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities, including system selection guidance across membrane types such as TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, built-up, and metal roofing. Sold as project-based contracts to property owners, general contractors, and facility managers.
• Roof Maintenance Ongoing commercial roof maintenance, scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency repair services delivered by a dedicated Maintenance and Repair Department staffed with trained technicians experienced in built-up, modified, single-ply, and metal roof systems.
• Waterproofing Commercial waterproofing services for buildings, including preventative options such as caulking, sealants, coatings, deck coatings, wall coatings, elastomeric coatings, fountain waterproofing, wet glazing, and water repellents, plus restorative services for water damage repair.
• Deck Replacement Commercial deck replacement services including total tear-off, structural decking removal/replacement, and deck replacement alongside membrane replacement in commercial building projects.
• Roof Life Proprietary cloud-based software platform provided by CL Burks to its commercial roofing customers for 24/7 roof monitoring, accessing roof history, requesting work orders, managing contacts, and tracking project status throughout the roof lifecycle. Available to CL Burks customers.
• Emergency Services 24/7 emergency roofing response services to address urgent roofing problems including storm and fire damage and minimize operational downtime for commercial properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,500+ successfully completed projects across the Southeast
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Johns ManvillecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary roofing membrane supplier providing TPO, EPDM, and other commercial roofing systems. Johns Manville products are featured extensively in CL Burks project portfolio including Eastside Junction (60 mil TPO), 55 Marietta, and Delta DLR projects.
• CarlislecoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor roofing membrane supplier providing TPO and other commercial roofing systems. Carlisle products used in projects including Delta DLR (Carlisle Fleece Back TPO), Ambrose (336,162 sq ft Carlisle TPO), Eaton Corporation, and South Park Circle.
• Elevate (Hunter Panels)coreTechnology or IntegrationRoofing membrane supplier providing TPO systems. Elevate products used in projects including Pergo Parkway (181,631 sq ft Elevate 60 mil TPO), 3500 Tricenter, 4611 Dairy Drive, and other large facilities.
• BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization that works to advance the interests of the entire commercial real estate industry. CL Burks is affiliated as a member, positioning them within the commercial real estate ecosystem and providing access to property owner networks.
• NRCA (National Roofing Contractors Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1886, NRCA is one of the construction industry's oldest trade associations and the voice of professional roofing contractors worldwide. Affiliation demonstrates industry leadership and provides access to best practices, training, and industry advocacy.
• RSMCA (Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Georgia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1950, RSMCA is a key component to enhancing the public's understanding of the industry's contribution. Regional affiliation supporting CL Burks' presence in the Georgia market.
• Better Business BureauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBB accreditation empowers people to find businesses, brands, and charities they can trust. Affiliation demonstrates commitment to ethical business practices and customer trust.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tecta America Commercial Roofing: Tecta America is one of the largest commercial roofing contractors in the U.S., offering installation, repair, and maintenance across multiple regions. Directly comparable to CL Burks as a full-service commercial roofing contractor serving enterprise customers with multi-site needs.
• Baker Roofing Company: Baker Roofing is a Southeast-based residential and commercial roofing contractor headquartered in Raleigh, NC. Closely comparable to CL Burks in geography (Southeast U.S.), service mix (installation, repair, maintenance), and customer base (commercial property owners, REITs, institutional clients).
• CentiMark Corporation: CentiMark is a national commercial roofing and flooring contractor offering roof installation, repair, maintenance, and asset management. Directly comparable to CL Burks as a large commercial roofing specialist with a dedicated service/maintenance business and enterprise customer focus.
• Nations Roof: Nations Roof is a mobile commercial roofing contractor operating across the U.S. with a national service network. Closely comparable to CL Burks in offering installation, repair, and maintenance across multiple membrane systems to enterprise customers.
• Flynn Group (Flynn Roofing): Flynn is a North American building envelope contractor with a commercial roofing division serving enterprise clients. Comparable to CL Burks in delivering large-scale commercial roofing installation and maintenance to multi-site corporate customers.
• Bone Dry Roofing: Bone Dry Roofing is a Midwest-rooted roofing contractor with a growing Southeast presence, offering commercial and residential roofing services. Comparable to CL Burks in service mix and growing multi-state commercial roofing footprint.
• Greenwood Industries: Greenwood Industries is a commercial roofing and sheet metal contractor serving customers across the U.S. Comparable to CL Burks in delivering large-scale commercial roofing projects, including TPO, EPDM, PVC, and metal systems, to enterprise customers.
• Best Contracting Services: Best Contracting Services is a regional commercial roofing contractor based in Southern California serving enterprise customers. Comparable to CL Burks in service mix and customer profile, though geographically concentrated on the West Coast rather than the Southeast.

Broad incumbents

• Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance: Tremco Roofing is a national, manufacturer-affiliated commercial roofing and weatherproofing provider offering installation, maintenance, and a full building envelope portfolio. Comparable to CL Burks' commercial roofing and waterproofing capabilities but at significantly larger national scale and with proprietary materials.

Emerging players

• Roofing Corp of America: Roofing Corp of America is a PE-backed commercial roofing platform actively acquiring regional contractors across the U.S. Represents a competitive threat to CL Burks via acquisition-driven consolidation of regional commercial roofers in overlapping Southeast markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/clburksconstruction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/c.l.-burks-construction
• Instagraminstagram.com/clburksroofing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 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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