JP Contractors

What JP Contractors does

JP Contractors is a family-owned roofing contractor founded in 1980 by Jerry Parker and headquartered in Bluffton, South Carolina, serving the Lowcountry region including Hilton Head Island. The company provides roof replacement, repair, and maintenance for both residential and commercial customers, with ancillary offerings in gutters, skylights, chimney caps, and flat-roof systems. It holds manufacturer certifications with GAF (Master Elite), CertainTeed, Velux (certified installer), and Carlisle, which collectively enable extended warranty access across steep-slope shingle, flat-roof, and skylight product lines.

The business operates on a sales-led, relationship-driven go-to-market anchored by 24/7 phone availability and an established local reputation built over 44 years. Commercial work has been layered onto a primarily residential base, with named national accounts including Wells Fargo, Best Buy, Sherwin-Williams, Dollar Tree, and Five Guys. In 2024 the company introduced a Roof Maintenance Program (RMP) to convert some revenue toward recurring inspection and maintenance contracts, and it captured incremental volume from a May 2024 hail event in its service area. Second-generation leadership was formalized with the promotion of J. Luke Parker to Vice President.

Name

JP Contractors

Legal name

JP Contractors Inc.

Website

https://jpcontractorsroofing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

JP Contractors is a family-owned roofing contractor in Bluffton, South Carolina, serving residential and commercial customers across the Hilton Head Island Lowcountry with replacement, repair, maintenance, and skylight services since 1980.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roofing Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Roof Drainage Components Repair (Gutters/Downspouts/Scuppers as Roof-Related) (HSAGAKAL), Storm & Hail Exterior Restoration (Roof/Siding/Gutters) (HSAPAKAM)

Keywords

• Residential roofing services
• Commercial roofing installation
• Roof repair maintenance
• Gutter installation services
• Skylight installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Chatham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roofing Installation Services: One-time revenue from residential and commercial roof replacements and new roof installations. Includes asphalt shingle replacement, metal roof installation, specialty product installation, and low slope/flat roof solutions.
2. Roof Repair Services: One-time revenue from repair services including emergency mitigation, temporary repairs, technical/specialty repairs, and general roofing repairs for both residential and commercial properties.
3. Roof Maintenance Program (RMP): Recurring quarterly maintenance revenue from the Roof Maintenance Program. Includes comprehensive inspections, debris removal, gutter cleaning, and proactive maintenance to extend roof lifespan and prevent costly repairs.
4. Gutter Installation and Services: Revenue from gutter and downspout installation, replacement, repair, and cleaning services.
5. Skylight Services: Revenue from skylight installation, replacement, removal, and cleaning services. Velux certified installation.
6. Chimney Cap Services: Revenue from custom fabricated chimney caps and windscreens including new installation, replacement, repair, and custom fabrication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JP Contractors is a family-owned roofing contractor providing roof replacement, repair, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties in the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton area. The company also installs gutters, skylights (Velux certified), chimney caps, flat/low-slope roof systems, and offers an insurance restoration service to assist clients with storm-damage claims.

Product overview

JP Contractors is a family-owned roofing contractor offering a comprehensive suite of roofing services for both residential and commercial properties in the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton area. The company provides core services including roof replacements, repairs, maintenance, gutters, skylights, chimney caps, and flat roof solutions. They partner with major roofing material manufacturers including GAF (Timberline HDZ+ shingles), CertainTeed (premium shingles), Velux (skylights), and Carlisle (Sure-Weld TPO, Flintlastic SA Cap, and GAF Liberty SBS systems for flat/low-slope roofing). Their offerings also include the Leaf Blaster PRO gutter protection system and an Insurance Restoration service to assist clients with insurance claims. The company operates a quarterly Roof Maintenance Program (RMP) for ongoing roof care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Roofing
• Commercial Roofing
• Roof Repairs
• Roof Maintenance Program (RMP)
• Gutter Installation and Services
• Skylight Services
• Chimney Caps
• Flat Roof Solutions
• Insurance Restoration

Quantifiable outcome

• 44+ years of roofing excellence serving the Lowcountry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VeluxcoreTechnology or IntegrationJP Contractors is Velux certified for skylight installation and services. They offer new skylight installation, replacement, removal, and cleaning services as Velux certified installers. The company markets Velux as 'The No Leak Skylights' and is certified to prove the urban myth wrong that skylights leak.
• GAFcoreTechnology or IntegrationJP Contractors is an authorized GAF installer offering GAF Timberline HDZ+ shingles and GAF Liberty SBS Self-Adhering Roofing Systems for flat roof solutions.
• CertainTeedcoreTechnology or IntegrationJP Contractors offers CertainTeed roofing products including shingles and Flintlastic SA Cap for low-slope roof systems. They feature CertainTeed color options and product showcases on their website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• GAF (manufacturer partner): Tier-1 roofing materials manufacturer whose certified installer program (which JP participates in) governs a substantial share of US residential reroofing. Highly relevant ecosystem player that influences JP's product mix, warranty offerings, and lead flow.
• CertainTeed (manufacturer partner): Major roofing materials manufacturer whose certified contractor network includes JP. Provides comparable context on premium product positioning and warranty-backed installation economics relevant to JP's go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Tecta America Southeast: National commercial roofing platform operated by Tecta America. Competes with JP for larger commercial accounts in the Carolinas but operates at significantly greater scale and as part of a multi-region portfolio.
• Greenwood Industries: Multi-regional commercial roofing contractor with Southeast operations serving retail, healthcare, and institutional clients. Competes with JP's commercial portfolio work but at a larger scale and with broader service territory.
• Roofing Corporation of America: National platform consolidating residential and commercial roofing operators across the US. Provides a relevant comparable for both competitive overlap and as a potential acquirer/partner pathway for a high-quality regional like JP.
• CentiMark Corporation: One of the largest commercial roofing contractors in North America, with operations throughout the Southeast. Overlaps with JP's commercial reroof/repair work but operates at a national scale with formalized service contracts.
• Nations Roof: National commercial roofing contractor with mobile crews serving retail, banking, and industrial clients. Comparable to JP's enterprise customer base (banks, Best Buy, restaurant chains) but operates with significantly broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Baker Roofing Company: Southeast US residential and commercial roofing contractor with multiple branch locations across NC, SC, GA, and TN. Comparable mid-size regional operator offering roof replacement, repair, and maintenance with similar mixed residential/commercial customer mix.
• Bone Dry Roofing: Mid-size regional residential roofing franchise with strong Midwest and Southeast presence. Directly comparable in scale, service mix (roofing, gutters, repairs), and reliance on local reputation-driven GTM motion.
• Best Choice Roofing: Residential roofing franchise with strong Southeast presence focused on storm restoration, insurance claim work, and re-roofing. Highly comparable GTM motion, customer segment, and reliance on manufacturer partnerships (similar to JP's GAF/CertainTeed ties).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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