What Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing does

Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing (operating as Chamberlin, Ltd.) is a commercial specialty contracting company founded in 1897 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, with seven additional offices across Texas (Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Rio Grande Valley) and a recently opened Atlanta, Georgia office following the December 2025 acquisition of Dixie Membrane Roofing. The company operates as a single-source provider of commercial building envelope services, including roofing systems (TPO, PVC, EPDM, modified bitumen, B.U.R., standing seam), sheet metal fabrication, waterproofing and caulking, building restoration, parking garage restoration, and 24/7 emergency leak repair. Its proprietary technology layer consists of two asset management platforms — CRW360, a preventative maintenance program offering online access to roof, building exterior, parking garage, and paver system data, and PRAM (Proactive Roof Asset Management), which enables semi-annual surveys, condition reporting with photo documentation, and push-button work order dispatch.

Chamberlin generates revenue through a mix of one-time construction contracts (project-based pricing ranging from $100,000 to $4,000,000 per project), recurring preventative maintenance subscriptions via CRW360, and professional-services fees for emergency leak repair. Documented customers span K-12 education (Houston ISD, Lewisville ISD, KIPP Texas), healthcare (Midland Memorial Hospital), technology (Cisco Systems, Texas Instruments RFAB2 facility), hospitality (Choctaw Casino Resort), cultural institutions (Museum of Fine Arts Houston), and government, with go-to-market executed through direct enterprise field sales targeting general contractors, property managers, and facility managers, supplemented by purchasing cooperative channels (TIPS, Choice Partners) for public-sector work and BOMA association partnerships across Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.

The company is privately held under Chamberlin Holding LLC, with Main Street Capital Corporation and MSC Income Fund as institutional investors providing a $20 million follow-on investment in December 2025 to fund the Dixie Membrane acquisition and Southeast expansion. The business employs between 251 and 500 people and operates an internal training infrastructure (Chamberlin University, an NCCER-affiliated apprenticeship program) that produces credentialed installers including CERTA Torch Certification holders. Its competitive positioning rests on 127+ years of brand tenure, a comprehensive service portfolio, association-driven distribution, and accumulated asset data in its maintenance platforms — though it does not appear to differentiate on AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing

Legal name

Chamberlin, Ltd.

Website

https://chamberlinltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing is a 127-year-old Texas-based commercial specialty contractor providing roofing, sheet metal, waterproofing, caulking, building restoration, and 24/7 emergency leak repair services to general contractors, school districts, healthcare facilities, hospitality venues, and commercial property owners across Texas and the Southeast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Buda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Contracts: Project-based revenue from new roof construction, re-roofing, commercial re-covers, roofing restoration, and maintenance services for commercial properties. Revenue generated through contracts with general contractors, property owners, and facility managers.
2. Preventative Maintenance Services: Recurring maintenance contracts through the CRW360 program, providing ongoing roof surveys, condition reporting, and scheduled maintenance services to extend asset life.
3. Emergency Repair Services: 24/7 emergency leak repair services available around the clock, 365 days per year, providing rapid response to urgent building envelope issues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing is a commercial specialty contractor that installs, restores, and maintains commercial roofing, sheet metal, waterproofing, caulking, building restoration, and parking garage systems. It complements field services with the proprietary CRW360 Preventative Maintenance Program and PRAM online asset management platform, plus 24/7/365 emergency leak repair, delivering a single-source building envelope solution for commercial property owners, facility managers, and general contractors.

Product overview

Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing is a commercial specialty contracting company offering comprehensive building envelope solutions. The company operates as a single-source provider with a portfolio of integrated services centered around two core offerings: Roofing & Sheet Metal Services (including TPO, PVC, EPDM, modified bitumen, and standing seam systems) and Commercial Waterproofing & Caulking Services (including below-grade, fluid-applied, and joint sealants). These are complemented by Building Restoration, Garage Restoration, Roof Maintenance & Leak Repair, and the proprietary CRW360 Preventive Maintenance Program—a technology-enabled asset management platform that consolidates roof inspections, condition reporting, online access, and push-button service scheduling into a unified building envelope management system. The company also provides Emergency Leak Repair services available 24/7 and Proactive Roof Asset Management (PRAM) for semi-annual surveys and online roof monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CRW360: A comprehensive total building envelope preventive maintenance program offered by Chamberlin, covering roof, building exterior, parking garages, and pavers systems.

Products and services

• Commercial Roofing & Sheet Metal Services Single-source commercial roofing contractor providing new roof construction, re-roofing, commercial re-covers, roofing restoration, proactive analysis, and sheet metal flashing and fabrication for general contractors and commercial property owners.
• Commercial Waterproofing & Caulking Services Professional installation of waterproofing materials and sealants to protect buildings and parking garages from water intrusion, including below-grade waterproofing, fluid-applied systems, joint sealants, caulking, window glazing, and traffic coatings.
• Building Restoration Building envelope restoration services addressing structural deterioration through concrete repair, tuck pointing, brick replacement, and comprehensive moisture management strategies.
• Garage Restoration Parking structure restoration and repair services addressing concrete deterioration, expansion joint damage, water intrusion, and protective coating applications to extend garage life.
• Roof Maintenance & Leak Repair Custom facility maintenance plans offering preventative maintenance, roof inspections, and 24/7 emergency leak repair available 365 days per year for commercial properties.
• CRW360 Preventive Maintenance Program Total building envelope preventive maintenance program providing online asset management for roofs, building exteriors, parking garages, and paver systems, including visual inspections, condition reports, and push-button service request scheduling.
• Emergency Leak Repair Service 24/7/365 emergency leak repair service for both emergency and preventive situations, accessed via phone (1-877-428-1000) or online leak reporting.
• Sub-Roofing Systems Sub-roofing system installation and related services that complement the main roofing systems portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Regular surveys and proactive maintenance can reduce annual costs and extend a roof's life by 30%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments9 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, secondary and minor.

• Dixie Membrane RoofingmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Chamberlin acquired Dixie Membrane Roofing, a commercial roofing contractor in Atlanta, Georgia in December 2025. The acquisition enables Dixie to access Chamberlin's expanded platform of waterproofing and restoration services, supporting long-term growth and service expansion in the Southeast.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCCER partnered with EnGen to launch English upskilling program for construction workers. Chamberlin participates as employer partner, with early positive feedback from workers showing measurable improvements in on-the-job communication. Chamberlin University was conceived in 2006 as NCCER-affiliated training program.
• Construction Career Collaborative (C3)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC3 is a labor-neutral alliance that positively affects issues facing the commercial construction industry to create a safe, skilled and sustainable craft workforce. Representatives from C3 attended Chamberlin University joint sealants course to observe. Chamberlin also partnered with Community Family Center through C3 for English-Second Language courses.
• BOMA HoustoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChamberlin is a Challenger Partner of BOMA Houston and Gold Sponsor for events. Participates in BOMA luncheons, educational programs, and industry networking. Active member of BOMA-At-Work email networking chain.
• BOMA DallascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChamberlin is a Bronze Partner of BOMA Dallas. Through active participation in industry events, educational programs, and networking initiatives, collaborates with local professionals to deliver roofing and waterproofing solutions tailored to North Texas properties.
• BOMA San AntoniocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChamberlin supports BOMA San Antonio members through educational programs, technical discussions, and roofing solutions designed for South Texas conditions. Participates in BOMA San Antonio Expo and regional conferences.
• Association of General Contractors (AGC)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerChamberlin participates in AGC Austin Chapter events including the annual BBQ Cook-Off and Rodeo. Staff members serve on networking committees for AGC events.
• EnGenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnGen partnered with NCCER to launch construction foreman certification program for workers with limited English skills. Chamberlin participates as employer partner providing feedback on worker improvements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nations Roof: Nations Roof is a US commercial roofing contractor providing new construction, replacement, repair, and maintenance nationwide. Its mobile service fleet model and enterprise property manager focus closely mirror Chamberlin's 24/7 emergency leak repair capability and recurring maintenance positioning.
• Simon Roofing: Simon Roofing is a commercial roofing contractor and manufacturer of roof coating systems serving customers across the Midwest, South, and East. Its combination of contracting services and proprietary coating products parallels Chamberlin's emphasis on technical differentiation and recurring maintenance work.
• Roofing Corporation of America: Roofing Corp of America is a PE-backed (NewSpring) commercial roofing roll-up platform that has executed multiple regional acquisitions. Its acquisition-led growth playbook, PE ownership structure, and commercial-only focus make it a near-perfect strategic and operational comparable for Chamberlin's Dixie Membrane roll-up strategy.
• Flynn Group: Flynn Group is a major North American building envelope contractor offering roofing, glazing, and architectural metals services to commercial clients. With similar enterprise project delivery, union/non-union workforce models, and a multi-decade operating history, Flynn is highly comparable to Chamberlin's integrated service model.
• Tecta America: Tecta America is the largest US commercial roofing contractor with national coverage across new construction, re-roofing, and maintenance. PE-backed by TPG, Tecta operates a similar multi-state specialty contracting model and is the most directly comparable peer in scale, service mix, and institutional ownership profile.
• Baker Roofing Company: Baker Roofing is a multi-generational commercial and residential roofing contractor headquartered in Raleigh, NC with strong Southeast US presence. Its geographic overlap with Chamberlin's new Atlanta operation and similar specialty contracting scope make it a direct competitor for Dixie-region accounts.
• Greenwood Industries: Greenwood Industries is a commercial roofing, architectural metals, and waterproofing contractor operating across the Eastern US. Its integrated building envelope service offering (roofing + sheet metal + waterproofing) is closely aligned with Chamberlin's full-service model.
• CentiMark Corporation: CentiMark is one of the largest commercial roofing and floor coating contractors in North America, serving customers across industrial, retail, healthcare, and education verticals. Its national footprint, recurring maintenance focus, and similar enterprise GTM motion make it a direct competitor for the same types of accounts Chamberlin pursues.
• Bone Dry Roofing: Bone Dry is a Midwest-based commercial and residential roofing contractor with multiple regional offices. While smaller and broader in scope, it competes with Chamberlin for enterprise accounts in adjacent geographies and shares Chamberlin's emphasis on recurring maintenance contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Tremco Incorporated: Tremco, a division of RPM International, manufactures roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope products and operates large-scale installation services across North America. As a much larger incumbent with both manufacturer and contractor arms, Tremco is a broad competitor and potential supplier relationship for Chamberlin.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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