What GCI does

GCI LLC is a small, minority-owned union roofing contractor founded in 2018 and headquartered in University Place, Washington. The company provides commercial and residential services across three integrated lines: roofing restoration (extending the life of existing BUR, EPDM, PVC, and TorchDown roof systems by up to 20 years without full replacement), below-grade and above-grade waterproofing (for basements, decks, balconies, plaza decks, parking garages, and CMU walls), and high-grade coating systems (for pedestrian and vehicle high-traffic areas, decks, and walls). The technical approach emphasizes restoration and coating as a durable alternative to full roof tear-off, at approximately half the cost of new roofing systems, with the additional tax treatment advantage of being classified as maintenance.

The business is operated by co-founders Darryl Franklin and Todd Bosnick, each with 30 years of industry experience, supported by a small union workforce whose combined experience spans nearly 100 years. GCI is a member of the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington, follows its specified installation guidelines, and backs all work with a 2-year labor warranty plus manufacturer warranty. Staff and employees pass background checks and the company maintains a drug-free workplace.

GCI's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and direct-to-project, with all leads originating via phone (253-347-4000) or a website free-estimate form. Pricing is project-based, billed as one-time service fees, with no tiered pricing or subscription model disclosed. The company serves the entire Western Washington region from a single office, targeting both commercial property owners and residential customers. There is no external funding, no parent company, and no disclosed strategic partnerships or institutional investors.

Name

GCI

Legal name

GCI LLC

Website

https://gci.llc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

GCI LLC is a small, minority-owned union roofing contractor in University Place, Washington, providing commercial and residential roofing restoration, waterproofing, and coating services across Western Washington. Founded in 2018 by two industry veterans, the company extends roof life up to 20 years at roughly half the cost of replacement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial & Residential Roofing Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (238160)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Glazing & Fenestration (Curtain Wall, Windows, Storefronts, Skylights) (IMAFAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skylight & Roof Penetration Flashing (Exterior) (HSAPAKAJ), Roof Flashing, Vent & Penetration Repair (Chimney/Skylight/Pipe Boots) (HSAGAKAF)

Keywords

• Commercial roofing services
• Roof restoration coatings
• Below-grade waterproofing
• Deck and roof coatings
• Union roofing contractor

Headquarters

HQ city

University Place

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roofing Services: Roof restoration and coating services for commercial and residential properties, extending roof life up to 20 years with permanent repairs for leaking roofs
2. Waterproofing Services: Below-grade, deck, balcony, plaza deck, and parking garage waterproofing services for commercial and residential properties
3. Coating Services: Wall, deck, and roof coating applications including pedestrian coatings, vehicle traffic coatings, and temporary/permanent repairs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GCI is a small union roofing contractor that provides commercial and residential roofing restoration, below-grade waterproofing, and protective coating services for building exteriors and structures. Its core work involves restoring existing BUR, EPDM, PVC, and TorchDown roofing systems to extend their life by up to 20 years and installing waterproofing and coating systems for basements, decks, balconies, plaza decks, parking garages, CMU walls, and high-traffic areas. The company delivers these services directly to customers in Western Washington.

Product overview

GCI offers a unified service portfolio for commercial and residential roofing, combining three core service lines—Roofing, Waterproofing, and Coatings—to provide comprehensive building envelope solutions. The Roofing service focuses on restoring existing roof systems rather than replacement, extending roof life by up to 20 years. Waterproofing addresses below-grade basements, decks, and other areas requiring watertight protection. Coatings provide surface protection for walls, decks, and high-traffic areas. These services are designed to work together to extend the life of existing BUR, EPDM, PVC, and TorchDown roofing systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roofing Services Roof restoration and coating services that extend the life of existing BUR, EPDM, PVC, and TorchDown commercial flat roofs by up to 20 years, with permanent repairs for leaking roofs as an alternative to full replacement.
• Waterproofing Services Below-grade and above-grade waterproofing solutions for basements, decks, balconies, plaza decks, parking garages, CMU walls, and other areas requiring watertight protection.
• Coatings Services High-grade coating systems for basement walls, CMU walls, decks, roofs, pedestrian and vehicle high-traffic areas, including temporary and permanent repair options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extends roof life up to 20 years through coating restoration
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Direct peers

• Greenwood Industries: Commercial roofing, waterproofing, and sheet metal services contractor serving multiple U.S. regions; comparable specialty-trade service portfolio.
• Tecta America: Largest U.S. commercial roofing contractor with national footprint across replacement, restoration, coatings, and waterproofing; most directly comparable large-scale analog of GCI's service mix.
• Bone Dry Roofing: Mid-market residential and commercial roofing and waterproofing franchise system; comparable on coating/repair service mix and direct-to-consumer sales motion.
• Flynn Group (North America): Large union-affiliated roofing and building envelope contractor operating across the U.S. and Canada with comparable service scope in roofing restoration and waterproofing.
• DRI Companies (DRI Roofing & Waterproofing): Union-affiliated commercial roofing and waterproofing contractor serving the Pacific Northwest with directly comparable scope to GCI's service lines.

Regional players

• Deer Park Roofing: Union-affiliated commercial roofing contractor serving the Pacific Northwest with services across roof restoration, coatings, and waterproofing comparable to GCI.
• Western Roofing & Building Services: Pacific Northwest commercial roofing and building envelope services provider with comparable focus on coatings, restoration, and waterproofing.

Broad incumbents

• Baker Roofing Company: Multi-service commercial and residential roofing contractor serving the Southeast U.S. with offerings in coatings, repair, and replacement comparable to GCI's service mix.
• Tremco Roofing: Established commercial roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope solutions provider under RPM International; comparable on coating/waterproofing capabilities and customer base.
• Interstate Roofing: Established Pacific Northwest and multi-state commercial roofing contractor offering replacement, restoration, and maintenance services to property managers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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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