What Crane Renovation Group does

Crane Renovation Group is a privately held, family-owned exterior renovation services holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and the largest operating entity within the diversified Crane Group portfolio. The group runs three sub-brands: Mr. Roof (residential and commercial roofing across Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, with offices in Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, Nashville, and Louisville); Able Roof (residential exterior services concentrated in the Columbus, Ohio market, founded 1981 and acquired by Crane Group in 1997); and Contractors Inc. (commercial B2B maintenance, repair, roofing, emergency response, mitigation, biohazard remediation, and disaster recovery for multi-family, commercial, and hospitality markets, consolidated as a single platform in February 2020). Services span roof installation and repair, siding, windows, gutters, masonry, and insulation, backed by lifetime workmanship warranties and one-day residential installation commitments, with materials supplied exclusively by Owens Corning across the residential brands since May 2020. The company claims 300,000+ satisfied customers served cumulatively since inception, with Mr. Roof operating continuously since 1962.

The business operates on a project-based, quote-driven pricing model with free on-site inspections and insurance-claim assistance. Revenue is generated through two streams: (1) one-time residential renovation payments (often routed through homeowners insurance claims or company-arranged financing) via Mr. Roof and Able Roof, served by field-based estimators and project consultants using direct-to-consumer field sales; and (2) B2B commercial contracts via Contractors Inc., which targets property managers, commercial real estate owners, and multi-family housing operators with maintenance, repair, and emergency response programs. There are no disclosed third-party distribution, marketplace, or retail storefront channels, and no proprietary technology platform—the technology stack consists of standard roofing materials and installation techniques alongside an extensive social media and content marketing presence across Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn for each brand location. Headcount is reported at 101-250 employees, and revenue is not publicly disclosed as the company is a private subsidiary of family-owned Crane Group with no external institutional investors or public listing.

Strategically, the holding company is in active geographic and segment expansion mode: Cleveland opened in 2022, Dayton in September 2023, and the Contractors Inc. consolidation in 2020 was explicitly framed as a nationwide commercial growth play tied to the rental-housing trend. The 2020 exclusive Owens Corning partnership tightened the supplier relationship and elevated material positioning, while community programs (Forward-Thinking Fund, Make-A-Wish playhouse builds, ModCon Living volunteer projects, Nashville tornado relief matching donations) are used as brand-building and employee-engagement assets rather than as primary go-to-market channels. Recognition includes 21 consecutive Consumer Choice Awards for Mr. Roof, the 2016 Roofing Contractor Magazine Contractor of the Year (Residential), and Columbus CEO Magazine's 2017 CEO of the Year for Tanny Crane.

Name

Crane Renovation Group

Legal name

Crane Renovation Group

Website

https://cranerenovationgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Crane Renovation Group is a family-owned exterior renovation holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, operating sub-brands Mr. Roof, Able Roof, and Contractors Inc. across eight cities in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee. It provides roofing, siding, window, gutter, and masonry services to residential homeowners and commercial property managers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Roofing and Exterior Renovation

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (238160), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Storm & Hail Exterior Restoration (Roof/Siding/Gutters) (HSAPAKAM)

Keywords

• Residential roofing services
• Commercial renovation services
• Exterior home renovation
• Disaster recovery services
• Multi-family housing renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Renovation Services: One-time project-based revenue from roofing, siding, windows, gutters, and masonry installation services to homeowners. Revenue is generated through direct customer payments, often involving insurance claims processing.
2. Commercial Renovation Services: B2B revenue from Contractors Inc for commercial roofing, emergency response, and renovation services to property managers, commercial real estate owners, and business owners. Includes multi-family housing, hospitality, and general commercial markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Crane Renovation Group delivers exterior renovation services through three sub-brands: Mr. Roof and Able Roofing serve residential homeowners with roofing, siding, windows, gutters, and masonry installations; Contractors Inc. serves commercial clients with maintenance, repair, emergency response, disaster recovery, and biohazard cleanup. The company provides one-day roof installations backed by lifetime warranties and operates through field-based project consultants across the Midwest and Southeast United States.

Product overview

Crane Renovation Group operates as a parent holding company with three distinct sub-brands: Mr. Roof® (residential and commercial roofing serving Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee), Able Roofing® (residential roofing focused on Columbus, Ohio area), and Contractors Inc (commercial B2B services for multi-family, commercial, and hospitality sectors nationwide). The company provides exterior renovation services including roofing, siding, windows, gutters, masonry, and insulation, backed by lifetime warranties and one-day installation commitments on residential projects. Mr. Roof and Able Roof serve the residential market while Contractors Inc handles commercial B2B operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mr. Roof: Residential and commercial roofing company providing roofing, siding, gutters, windows, and masonry services with locations across Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Known for lifetime warranties and one-day installations.
• Able Roof
• Contractors Inc.

Products and services

• Mr. Roof Residential and commercial roofing brand operating across Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Offers roof installation, repair, siding, gutters, windows, and masonry services with a lifetime warranty and one-day installation commitment.
• Able Roofing Columbus-based residential roofing company providing roofing, siding, windows, gutters, and masonry services to homeowners across Central Ohio counties.
• Contractors Inc. Commercial B2B platform providing maintenance, repair, emergency response, mitigation, remediation, biohazard cleanup, disaster planning, owner-occupied renovation, and commercial roofing services to multi-family housing, commercial, and hospitality markets nationwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300,000+ satisfied customers served since inception
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Soles4SoulsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Soles4Souls is a nonprofit that repurposes donated shoes and clothing to create micro-entrepreneur opportunities in developing countries. Crane Renovation Group donated nearly 4,000 shoes and garments through the Core Values Ambassador Program.
• Make-A-WishminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Make-A-Wish partners with organizations to make life-changing wishes come true for children with critical illnesses. Contractors Inc (Crane Renovation Group commercial division) partnered with Make-A-Wish to build a custom playhouse for Willie, a 10-year-old with a brain tumor. The project involved 20+ volunteers and donations from multiple suppliers.
• Joyce WindowsminorOthers · 1 January 2021Donated the egg swing for Willie's Make-A-Wish playhouse project.
• Richards Building SupplyminorOthers · 1 January 2021Donated Hardie Board siding and trim for Willie's Make-A-Wish playhouse project.
• 5th Avenue LumberminorOthers · 1 January 2021Donated over half of the building materials for Willie's Make-A-Wish playhouse project.
• Sunbelt RentalsminorOthers · 1 January 2021Provided crane equipment for Willie's Make-A-Wish playhouse project.
• Owens CorningcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2020Effective May 1, 2020, Owens Corning became the exclusive supplier of roofing systems for Crane Renovation Group's residential businesses (Able Roof and Mr. Roof). Owens Corning is a Fortune 500 company with $7.2 billion in sales revenue, recognized for inventing the fiberglass mat for shingles. Their shingles feature SureNail technology, UV protection granules, and premium sealants. Owens Corning has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for four consecutive years.
• Operation BBQ ReliefminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2020Following the March 2020 Nashville tornado, Crane Renovation Group partnered with Operation BBQ Relief to provide disaster relief. The company set up a matching donations program and collectively raised $15,000 for relief efforts within one week.
• ModCon LivingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019ModCon Living (formerly Rebuilding Together) is a nonprofit dedicated to sustaining homes and neighborhoods for elderly homeowners. Crane Renovation Group has partnered with ModCon for four years to refurbish houses, including a project to help a grandfather, his son, and nephew by providing wheelchair ramp and roof repairs.
• United Way of Central OhiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019Crane Renovation Group partners with United Way of Central Ohio's Community Impact Fund which supports nonprofits addressing poverty through basic human needs including food, water, and shelter. The company achieved 100% employee participation in pledge drive with $52,305.62 donated in 2018, up 14% from previous year.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Renuity: Renuity (formerly Mad City Windows & Baths and Re-Bath parent) is a home renovation company offering roofing, windows, baths, and walk-in showers through a direct sales model. Comparable in residential renovation product breadth and GTM to Crane's residential brands.
• Power Home Remodeling: Power Home Remodeling is a large direct-to-consumer exterior remodeling company specializing in roofing, windows, siding, and doors with a vertically integrated field sales model. Directly comparable to Crane's residential renovation GTM and product breadth.
• Aspen Contracting: Aspen Contracting is one of the largest residential exterior contractors in the U.S., focused on roofing, siding, and gutters with a strong direct-sales insurance-claim-driven model. Highly comparable to Mr. Roof's homeowner acquisition and storm restoration motion.
• Bone Dry Roofing: Bone Dry Roofing is a Midwest-based residential and commercial roofing company offering roofing, gutters, siding, and masonry services. Closely matches Crane's Mr. Roof and Able Roof service mix and regional Midwest geographic footprint.
• Tecta America: Tecta America is one of the largest commercial roofing contractors in the U.S., providing installation, repair, and maintenance services nationwide. Directly comparable to Crane's Contractors Inc. commercial roofing and multi-family housing operations.
• LeafGuard by Beldon: LeafGuard is a national direct-to-consumer exterior remodeling brand offering seamless gutters, roofing, and siding under a one-company installation model. Compares to Crane's "one-day installation, lifetime warranty" residential offering.
• Window Nation: Window Nation is a direct-to-consumer window and door replacement company serving the Midwest and East Coast with a field-sales model. Comparable to Crane's window replacement offering and Midwest geographic concentration.

Emerging players

• Restoration Builders: Restoration Builders is a residential roofing and exterior restoration franchise network. Comparable to Crane in storm restoration and insurance claim work, but operates as a franchise rather than company-owned branches.

Broad incumbents

• Roofing Corp of America (RCA): RCA is a private equity-backed national platform aggregating residential and commercial roofing companies across the U.S. Comparable to Crane's multi-brand consolidation strategy via Mr. Roof, Able Roof, and Contractors Inc., though RCA is significantly larger and better capitalized.
• Authority Brands: Authority Brands is a private equity-backed franchisor of home services brands including Mister Sparky, Mr. Handyman, and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. Comparable as a multi-brand home services consolidator, though focused on repair trades versus Crane's exterior renovation focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@mr.roofcincinnati9699
• Facebookfacebook.com/CraneRenovationGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crane-renovation-group

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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