What DryHome Roofing & Siding does

DryHome Roofing & Siding is a privately held, founder-owned residential exterior contractor founded in 1988 by Steve Gotschi and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia. The company installs and services roofing (asphalt shingle replacement, repair, and storm-damage restoration, plus newer metal roofing and commercial offerings), siding (vinyl and James Hardie fiber cement), gutters (including copper), replacement windows, doors, and VELUX skylights for individual homeowners across Northern Virginia — specifically Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier, and Clarke counties and the cities of Leesburg, Ashburn, Vienna, Herndon, Arlington, and Manassas. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project, quote-based direct-to-consumer model supplemented by free inspections and, more recently, consumer financing arranged through Hearth; lead flow is sourced primarily through local SEO, Google reviews (572 reviews at a 5.0 average), insurance storm-damage work, and a formal real estate referral partner program.

The business is operated by an 11-50 employee team under multi-generational Gotschi family leadership, with Shane Gotschi active since 2007 and COO Kyle Hunter (former U.S. Navy Lieutenant) added in 2024 to support professionalization. Reputation is a central operating asset: the firm holds 14 consecutive EBSCO Best Pick awards (through 2024), Best Home Experts 2025, Best of Loudoun 2024, Nextdoor Neighborhood Faves 2024, Roofing Contractor of the Year 2014, Angie's List Super Service Award 2012, James Hardie Recognized Contractor status, and BBB accreditation. The company has no disclosed PE/VC funding and no documented AI, ML, or proprietary technology platform.

Strategically, DryHome is in a measured diversification phase: it has launched a commercial roofing division, added premium product lines (metal roofing, copper gutters, VELUX skylights), introduced consumer financing via Hearth, and is scaling operational leadership — all while remaining concentrated in a single affluent regional market and continuing its signature Free Roof for the Holidays community program (21 roofs donated, valued at over $200,000 cumulatively).

Name

DryHome Roofing & Siding

Legal name

DryHome Roofing & Siding Inc.

Website

https://dryhome.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DryHome Roofing & Siding is a founder-owned, Sterling, Virginia-based residential exterior contractor serving Northern Virginia homeowners with roofing, siding, gutters, windows, doors, and skylights, plus a newer commercial roofing division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Roofing and Exterior Contracting Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Siding Contractors (238170)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Drywall, Partitions & Suspended Ceilings (IMAFANAG)

Keywords

• Residential roofing services
• Siding installation
• Gutter installation
• Storm damage repair
• Exterior home contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roofing Services: One-time project revenue from roof replacement and repair services for residential homeowners. Revenue generated through upfront customer payment, often coordinated with insurance claims.
2. Siding Installation: One-time project revenue from vinyl and Hardie Board siding installation services.
3. Gutters, Windows & Doors: One-time project revenue from gutter installation, replacement windows, and door installation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DryHome Roofing & Siding is a full-service home exterior contracting company that installs and repairs residential and commercial roofs, siding, gutters, windows, doors, and skylights in Northern Virginia. Services are delivered by DryHome's own crews following free on-site inspections and per-project written quotes, with financing arranged through a third-party partner (GetHearth). The company also coordinates storm damage repairs and insurance claims for homeowners.

Product overview

DryHome Roofing & Siding is a home exterior services company offering a unified suite of contracting services for residential and commercial properties in Northern Virginia. The core offering centers on roofing services (replacement, repair, storm damage, shingle replacement) augmented by siding installation (vinyl and Hardie Board), gutters and downspouts, windows and doors, and VELUX skylights/sun tunnels. The company also provides metal roofing and commercial roofing as specialized add-on services, along with financing assistance through a third-party partner. Services are offered as integrated packages rather than standalone modules, allowing customers to address multiple exterior needs through a single contractor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roof Replacement Complete roof replacement services for residential properties, including removal of existing shingles, inspection and repair of decking, installation of new underlayment and shingles, and flashing completion.
• Roof Repair Targeted roof repair services for light damage including missing shingles, minor flashing issues, and localized fixes that do not require a full roof replacement.
• Storm Damage Services Storm damage inspection, estimation, and repair or replacement services, including assistance with insurance claims process and documentation for homeowners.
• Shingle Replacement Individual or small-area shingle replacement services for homes with localized damage from storms or normal wear.
• Vinyl Siding Installation Vinyl siding installation and replacement using materials from brands including CertainTeed, Crane, and Variform.
• Hardie Board Siding Installation Fiber cement siding installation and replacement using James Hardie products for enhanced durability and weather resistance.
• Gutters and Downspouts Gutter installation, replacement, and maintenance services, including E-Z Gutter Guard products to protect against debris and water damage.
• Replacement Windows

Quantifiable outcome

• Free Roof for the Holidays program has donated 21 roofs valued at over $200,000 to the community
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• VELUXcoreTechnology or IntegrationVELUX is a major skylight brand that DryHome carries and installs. They offer VELUX Skylights and VELUX Sun Tunnels as part of their product portfolio. The partnership involves factory-trained installation of VELUX products including solar-powered fresh-air skylights.
• Hearth (Financing)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDryHome partners with Hearth to provide financing options to customers. Website links directly to Hearth's financing application (app.gethearth.com/partners/dryhome-roofing-siding-inc/steve/apply). Hearth provides pre-qualified financing rates to help homeowners fund roofing and exterior projects.
• Virginia Association of Roofing ProfessionalssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDryHome Roofing & Siding, Inc. is a member of VARP, established in 1967 to represent Virginia roofing contractors. The association promotes workmanship standards, codes, proper business practices, and provides education on legislative and legal issues affecting members.
• Better Business BureausupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDryHome maintains BBB accreditation, indicating compliance with BBB standards for ethical business practices and customer service.
• Material Brands (CertainTeed, GAF, Owens Corning, James Hardie, etc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationDryHome carries and installs products from major manufacturers including CertainTeed, GAF, Tamko, Owens Corning, Starlight, JELD-WEN, Azek, Duradek, James Hardie, Crane, Variform, Simonton, Marvin, ProVia, Paradigm, Viwinco, and Atlas. These are premier brands in roofing, siding, windows, and building materials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LeafGuard: National seamless gutter and roofing brand offering one-piece gutter systems alongside roof replacement. Comparable product mix targeting affluent homeowners but at significantly larger national scale.
• Mr. Roof: National exterior remodeling brand offering roofing, siding, windows, and gutters via regional operators. Comparable services and direct-to-consumer residential model, but at national scale rather than regional.
• Roofing Corp of America: PE-backed national residential roofing roll-up acquiring regional contractors across the U.S. Comparable in core service offering; represents the consolidation dynamic most likely to acquire or compete with DryHome.
• Power Home Remodeling (PowerHome): National exterior remodeling platform providing roofing, siding, windows, doors, and solar with direct-to-consumer sales force. Overlaps significantly with DryHome's offering but operates at much larger scale across multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• Window World: Largest U.S. replacement window franchise, also offering siding, doors, and gutters. Directly comparable business model combining residential exterior installation with manufacturer-direct sourcing and franchise/regional operator structure.
• Bone Dry Roofing: Multi-state residential roofing franchise serving Midwest and Southeast markets with roofing, gutters, insulation, and masonry services. Closely comparable in services, franchise-based structure, and customer segment to DryHome.
• Storm Guard Roofing & Restoration: National residential roofing and exterior restoration franchise specializing in storm damage and insurance-claim-driven repairs. Directly comparable in storm-damage focus, insurance coordination workflow, and multi-trade exterior service.
• Long Roofing: Mid-Atlantic residential roofing company headquartered in the DC/Virginia region offering roof replacement, siding, gutters, windows, and doors. Highly comparable to DryHome given the overlapping geography, residential focus, and similar multi-service exterior offering.
• Baker Roofing Company: Multi-generation regional roofing and exteriors contractor serving the Carolinas and Southeast with residential roofing, siding, windows, gutters, and repairs. Closely comparable regional, family-/founder-led business model.

Others

• Tecta America: Largest U.S. commercial roofing services platform. Adjacent rather than direct competitor since Tecta focuses on commercial rather than residential, but it represents the same PE-backed roofing consolidation thesis at a different end of the market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DryHomeRoofing
• Facebookfacebook.com/DryHome
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dryhome-roofing-&-siding-inc-

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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