Independent Roofing Company

What Independent Roofing Company does

Independent Roofing Company (IRC) is a privately held commercial and residential roofing contractor founded in 1919 in Omaha, Nebraska, and operating primarily in the southeastern Nebraska market. The company offers three core service lines — commercial roofing, residential roofing, and in-house custom sheet metal fabrication — along with a service department providing 24/7 emergency response and planned maintenance. IRC is licensed and certified with more than ten Tier 1 roofing manufacturers, including Carlisle, CertainTeed, Elevate (Holcim), GAF, Garland, Johns Manville, Ludowici, Sika Sarnafil, and Tamko, enabling installation of diverse low-slope (EPDM, TPO, PVC, modified bitumen, BUR, vegetative garden) and steep-slope (asphalt shingles, standing seam metal, tile, slate, shake, synthetic) systems across virtually all common roof types.

The company operates a traditional field-service business model with no software, API, or AI offering. Customers request quotes via phone or online form, after which trained roofing technicians combine satellite imagery with in-person inspections to deliver custom quotes; pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed. Notable enterprise and institutional clients include Yahoo Data Center (250,000 sq ft Elevate EPDM), Nebraska Medical Center Campus (multi-project Garland modified bitumen), Cloisters on the Platte (the company's largest project to date, awarded 2017), MCL Construction, Omaha Home for Boys, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Parish, and Oakview Mall. The company holds industry recognition including the SIKA SARNAFIL Project of the Year (2007), the MRCA McCawley Award (2008), and the Elevate Quality Award (1996–present), and is considered the oldest roofing contractor in the Omaha area.

Ownership has passed through multiple operators since founding: Arthur Kersawe (founder) → Robert Dreibus (purchased 1936, incorporated in Nebraska 1959) → A.B. "Bud" Padon (purchased 1976) → Bob Swanda (purchased 2016, current President). Swanda joined as a truck driver in 1975 and progressed through leadership alongside his brother Tom Swanda (Safety Manager since 2020). Current management includes Vice President Kellie Paasch (Future Executives Institute graduate, 2019), Service Manager Tom Bellus (joined 2020, 33+ years roofing experience), Residential Estimator Steve Hilliard (since 2001), Project Manager/Estimator Aaron DeLay (joined 2024), Office Manager Amanda Groff, Warehouse Manager Michael Fronce (joined 2025), and two superintendents.

Name

Independent Roofing Company

Legal name

Independent Roofing Company

Website

https://independentroofing.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Independent Roofing Company is a 105-year-old, privately held roofing contractor in Omaha, NE, providing commercial and residential installation, custom sheet metal fabrication, and 24/7 emergency service to clients across southeastern Nebraska.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roofing Contractor Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Roofing Contractors (238160)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof Installation & Replacement (HSAPAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roof Repair & Leak Remediation (HSAPAKAB), Roof Inspection, Preventive Maintenance & Tune-Ups (HSAGAKAH), Flat Roof Repair & Membrane Restoration (TPO/EPDM/PVC/Built-Up) (HSAGAKAE), Soffit, Fascia & Eaves Repair/Replacement (HSAPAKAH)

Keywords

• Commercial roofing services
• Residential roofing installation
• Custom sheet metal fabrication
• Emergency roof repair
• Roof maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roof Installation (Commercial and Residential): One-time installation of new roofing systems for commercial and residential properties. Services include low-slope and steep-slope solutions using various materials including BUR, single-ply (TPO, PVC, EPDM), modified bitumen, standing seam metal, asphalt shingles, concrete/clay tile, slate, and shake.
2. Emergency Repair Services: 24/7 emergency roof leak response, leak investigation and detection, manufacturer warranty repairs, metal building repairs
3. Planned Maintenance Services: Roof management program, rooftop safety systems, gutter and downspout cleaning and installation, waterproofing and coatings, white reflective roof cleaning
4. Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication: Custom fabrication of sheet metal products including gutters, leader heads, downspouts, coping cap, wall panels, and architectural elements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Independent Roofing Company is a full-service roofing contractor providing custom installation, repair, and maintenance services for commercial and residential properties, supported by an in-house custom sheet metal fabrication shop. The company delivers both low-slope (BUR, TPO, PVC, EPDM, modified bitumen, vegetative) and steep-slope (asphalt shingles, standing seam metal, concrete/clay tile, slate, shake, synthetic slate) systems, plus a 24/7 Service Department covering emergency response, planned maintenance, leak investigation, and roof management programs across southeastern Nebraska.

Product overview

Independent Roofing Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of roofing services centered around three core service lines: Commercial Roofing, Residential Roofing, and Sheet Metal Services. The company provides both low slope (pitch less than 3:12) and steep slope (pitch greater than 3:12) roofing solutions. Low slope systems include EPDM, TPO, PVC, Modified Bitumen, Built Up Roofing (BUR), and Vegetative Garden Roofing. Steep slope systems feature Asphalt Shingles, Standing Seam Metal Roofing, Concrete and Clay Tile, Slate, Shake Shingles, and Synthetic Slate/Tile. The Sheet Metal division offers in-house custom fabrication including architectural metal roofing, fascias, soffit panels, coping caps, and custom copper cupolas. The Service Department provides 24/7 emergency response, planned maintenance, leak investigation, warranty repairs, and roof management programs. The company operates as a traditional service business rather than a software platform, with no API offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Roofing

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 emergency service response available round the clock
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 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

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CarlislecoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 manufacturer partnership providing single-ply roofing products including TPO, PVC, and EPDM membrane systems for commercial roofing applications
• CertainTeedcoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 manufacturer providing asphalt shingles (Landmark, Presidential Shake), roofing products for residential steep-slope applications
• DaVinci RoofscapescoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 manufacturer of synthetic slate and tile roofing products used in residential applications
• Elevate (Holcim)coreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 manufacturer providing TPO, EPDM membranes. IRC is Master Contractor and Quality Award Winner (1996-Present) for Elevate products
• GAFcoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing products including shingles and single-ply systems
• GarlandcoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 manufacturer providing modified bitumen and commercial roofing systems. IRC has completed multiple projects for Garland including Nebraska Medical Center
• Hilltop SlatecoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 manufacturer of natural slate roofing products for steep-slope commercial applications
• Johns ManvillecoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 manufacturer providing commercial and residential roofing insulation and membrane systems
• LudowicicoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 manufacturer of clay and concrete roof tiles including Spanish Barrel Tile used at Cloisters on the Platte project
• Sika SarnafilcoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 manufacturer awarded IRC Project of the Year in 2007 for Oakview Mall installation
• TamkocoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 manufacturer providing residential shingles and commercial roofing products
• Omaha Home for BoysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization caring for at-risk youth. IRC supports through roofing services and community investment, completing 150,000 sq ft roofing project after hail damage
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome building nonprofit. IRC volunteers time and services as part of community investment

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tecta America Commercial Roofing Systems: One of the largest commercial roofing contractors in the U.S., operating a multi-region branch model across commercial installation, repair, and maintenance. Comparable to Independent Roofing in service mix (low-slope single-ply, modified bitumen, BUR, sheet metal) but with national scale and geographic diversification that IRC lacks.
• Nations Roof: National commercial roofing contractor providing installation, maintenance, and emergency service across 50+ U.S. locations. Competes with IRC for the same institutional and commercial accounts on low-slope single-ply, modified bitumen, and maintenance contracts at greater scale.
• Roofing Corporation of America (RCA): Roll-up platform acquiring regional commercial roofing contractors across the U.S. Relevant comparable as a strategic acquirer archetype and as a competing consolidator with multi-region service capacity that may eventually enter IRC's Omaha market.
• CentiMark Corporation: Largest commercial roofing and floor coating contractor in North America with a national service network. Directly comparable on commercial low-slope systems, maintenance programs, and emergency response — significantly larger in scale and geographic footprint than IRC.
• Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance: Manufacturer-affiliated (RPM International) commercial roofing contractor and maintenance provider offering installation, repair, and roof management programs. Overlaps directly with IRC's planned-maintenance / roof management subscription offering and competes for institutional customers with a much larger national field force.
• Flynn Group (Flynn Roofing / U.S. Engineered): Large multi-trade contractor with a dedicated commercial roofing division delivering low-slope and steep-slope systems, sheet metal, and maintenance programs across North America. Direct overlap with IRC's commercial/residential roofing and 24/7 service offering; broader in geography and scale.

Direct peers

• Baker Roofing Company: Multi-generation roofing contractor operating residential, commercial, and sheet metal divisions across the Southeast U.S. Closely analogous service portfolio and similar owner-led, multi-decade operating model — a strong comparable for IRC's combination of high-end custom work, manufacturer certifications, and recurring service.
• Deer Park Roofing: Cincinnati-based residential and commercial roofing contractor with in-house sheet metal fabrication and a strong reputation-based, referral-driven GTM. Nearly identical business model to IRC: owner-led, diversified steep-slope and low-slope work, custom sheet metal, and emergency repair services.
• Greenwood Industries: Mid-size regional commercial roofing and sheet metal contractor with installer agreements with major manufacturers (Carlisle, Firestone, Johns Manville). Closely comparable to IRC on Tier 1 manufacturer mix, custom sheet metal capability, and institutional/commercial client base.

Regional players

• Bone Dry Roofing: Midwest-headquartered (Indianapolis) roofing contractor with residential and light-commercial roofing plus repair/maintenance service lines. Comparable mid-size private operator serving a similar Midwest weather-exposure market; relevant comparison for IRC's regional positioning and recurring repair-revenue model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IndependentRoofingOmaha
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/independent-roofing-company

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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