Conveniently located in Columbia, Maryland, and Vienna, Virginia. Locally family and veteran owned & operated. Award winning. For the past 40 years, Certified has offered the Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Delaware, areas the highest quality workmanship and unmatched level of expertise in specialty metal, shingle, slate, cedar shake, and flat roofing installation. Certified is known for its skilled craftsmen and their attention to detail. All of the professional roofers, estimators, and project managers have completed thousands of hours of training from the largest manufacturers of roofing products. We strive for 100% satisfaction. The training and certifications we earned allow us to live up to this goal. We are confident we will far exceed your expectations on your next roofing, siding, window, or gutter project. Although we have completed many large commercial, industrial, religious and educational projects, the majority of our work is the installation of replacement roofs on residential homes. Licensed in MD, DC, DE, and VA.
"great service love the roof, cleaned up after completion and great pricing"
judy b on October 2024
Conveniently located in Columbia, Maryland, and Vienna, Virginia. Locally family and veteran owned & operated. Award winning. For the past 40 years, Certified has offered the Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Delaware, areas the highest quality workmanship and unmatched level of expertise in specialty metal, shingle, slate, cedar shake, and flat roofing installation. Certified is known for its skilled craftsmen and their attention to detail. All of the professional roofers, estimators, and project managers have completed thousands of hours of training from the largest manufacturers of roofing products. We strive for 100% satisfaction. The training and certifications we earned allow us to live up to this goal. We are confident we will far exceed your expectations on your next roofing, siding, window, or gutter project. Although we have completed many large commercial, industrial, religious and educational projects, the majority of our work is the installation of replacement roofs on residential homes. Licensed in MD, DC, DE, and VA.
"great service love the roof, cleaned up after completion and great pricing"
judy b on October 2024
We are an award-winning premier dealer and installer for Solatube International, maker of the world-famous Solatube miracle skylight and Solarstar solar-powered attic fan. Solatubes are an affordable way to bring natural light into dark areas of your home - bathrooms, hallways, closets, kitchens – any areas that needs more light. Solatubes cost much less than conventional skylights, save on electric bills, are guaranteed not to leak, come with a 10-year warranty and are eligible for a 30% federal tax credit on parts and labor. Solatube's widely popular Solarstar attic fan literally pays for itself. It costs nothing to operate, installs in one hour, is guaranteed for 10 years and is also eligible for a 30 % federal tax credit. Save money and go Green with our wonderful products and services. We provide exceptional service to our clients and offer them with the best daylighting system in the world, America's number one selling solar attic fan and more. For additional information and to set up estimates and installations give us a call. We specialize in Solatube sales and installation, expert roofing repairs and replacements, and installing exceptional new gutters and gutter guards. Seeing is believing so please visit our beautiful new showroom, where we have a dozen exciting Solatube models on display.
"Fast on site response, expert recommendations, perfectly performed work. HIGHLY Recommended!!!"
Frederick M G on April 2023
We are an award-winning premier dealer and installer for Solatube International, maker of the world-famous Solatube miracle skylight and Solarstar solar-powered attic fan. Solatubes are an affordable way to bring natural light into dark areas of your home - bathrooms, hallways, closets, kitchens – any areas that needs more light. Solatubes cost much less than conventional skylights, save on electric bills, are guaranteed not to leak, come with a 10-year warranty and are eligible for a 30% federal tax credit on parts and labor. Solatube's widely popular Solarstar attic fan literally pays for itself. It costs nothing to operate, installs in one hour, is guaranteed for 10 years and is also eligible for a 30 % federal tax credit. Save money and go Green with our wonderful products and services. We provide exceptional service to our clients and offer them with the best daylighting system in the world, America's number one selling solar attic fan and more. For additional information and to set up estimates and installations give us a call. We specialize in Solatube sales and installation, expert roofing repairs and replacements, and installing exceptional new gutters and gutter guards. Seeing is believing so please visit our beautiful new showroom, where we have a dozen exciting Solatube models on display.
"Fast on site response, expert recommendations, perfectly performed work. HIGHLY Recommended!!!"
Frederick M G on April 2023
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Maryland and Washington DC by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Outstanding company who showed great character. Only took them a day and a half to complete our entire siding project. Great characters and would recommend."
Floyd T on April 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Maryland and Washington DC by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Outstanding company who showed great character. Only took them a day and a half to complete our entire siding project. Great characters and would recommend."
Floyd T on April 2025
2024 Super Service Award Winner in Roofing, Siding and Windows! R.M. Banning is a family owned business serving Northern Virginia for over 40 years. For over four decades R.M. Banning has earned the trust of thousands of customers through our new Roof, Siding and Windows. Top quality products and master applicators are the key to our success. Chances are if you live in Northern Virginia the R.M. Banning crews have worked for one or more of your neighbors. Consult with one of our estimators today and find out which products and colors will freshen your home and give it that new look. Take a look at the new Limited Lifetime warranties on siding and roofing products that are changing the home improvement industry.
"I highly recommend Javier Cano and RM Banning for many projects - not just roofing. RM Banning was recommended to me by a real estate agent friend to replace the roof on our townhouse. He came out quickly, was professional, and didn't try to upsell us. A piece of siding had blown off in a storm, which he put back on. I asked if we needed to replace the siding and he said just get it cleaned. He also gave us fair quotes and did excellent work on the roof, all the wood trim, and gutters. He kept in constant touch with me while the jobs were going on, and sent pictures along the way. I am working with him now on quotes for a fence repair. I will use him for all projects going forward. I cannot say enough positive things about Javier and RM Banning."
Susan B on April 2025
2024 Super Service Award Winner in Roofing, Siding and Windows! R.M. Banning is a family owned business serving Northern Virginia for over 40 years. For over four decades R.M. Banning has earned the trust of thousands of customers through our new Roof, Siding and Windows. Top quality products and master applicators are the key to our success. Chances are if you live in Northern Virginia the R.M. Banning crews have worked for one or more of your neighbors. Consult with one of our estimators today and find out which products and colors will freshen your home and give it that new look. Take a look at the new Limited Lifetime warranties on siding and roofing products that are changing the home improvement industry.
"I highly recommend Javier Cano and RM Banning for many projects - not just roofing. RM Banning was recommended to me by a real estate agent friend to replace the roof on our townhouse. He came out quickly, was professional, and didn't try to upsell us. A piece of siding had blown off in a storm, which he put back on. I asked if we needed to replace the siding and he said just get it cleaned. He also gave us fair quotes and did excellent work on the roof, all the wood trim, and gutters. He kept in constant touch with me while the jobs were going on, and sent pictures along the way. I am working with him now on quotes for a fence repair. I will use him for all projects going forward. I cannot say enough positive things about Javier and RM Banning."
Susan B on April 2025
Paramount Builders takes pride in being your local home improvement contractor. Since 1991, we have served our local community by providing the very best products, warranties, installation techniques, service, and most importantly; your experience from start to finish. Our exclusive product lines give us the benefit of being able to extend our top-of-the-line products to you, our neighbors, with certainty and affordability. We hand-picked our exclusive products with you, your family, and your home's aesthetic and longevity in mind. All of our products were created to keep your home energy efficient and protected in every way. Our commitment to excellence does not waiver. We understand what it means to own a home, and we understand as professionals what you and your home deserve. We live each day by our mission statement; "Improving the Community, One Home at a Time," and thank you for continuing to trust us!
"Unprofessional visit. Showed up unannounced and we only knew they were there because one person stood 10 feet from our porch staring at us in through our living room window. My wife spent 10 minutes talking to them, they stated they had no business cards, they only had an appointment card but didn't present it. Honestly when you show up at someone's house you need some sort of identifier if your walking door to door in casual clothes. After the uncomfortable dead stare through the windows my wife and i have decided to post a No Solicitors sign. They didn't take no for an answer at first, pushing with more questions to circumvent the no she gave, as well as interrupted our dinner, as they showed up right at 6pm."
Robert H on May 2023
Paramount Builders takes pride in being your local home improvement contractor. Since 1991, we have served our local community by providing the very best products, warranties, installation techniques, service, and most importantly; your experience from start to finish. Our exclusive product lines give us the benefit of being able to extend our top-of-the-line products to you, our neighbors, with certainty and affordability. We hand-picked our exclusive products with you, your family, and your home's aesthetic and longevity in mind. All of our products were created to keep your home energy efficient and protected in every way. Our commitment to excellence does not waiver. We understand what it means to own a home, and we understand as professionals what you and your home deserve. We live each day by our mission statement; "Improving the Community, One Home at a Time," and thank you for continuing to trust us!
"Unprofessional visit. Showed up unannounced and we only knew they were there because one person stood 10 feet from our porch staring at us in through our living room window. My wife spent 10 minutes talking to them, they stated they had no business cards, they only had an appointment card but didn't present it. Honestly when you show up at someone's house you need some sort of identifier if your walking door to door in casual clothes. After the uncomfortable dead stare through the windows my wife and i have decided to post a No Solicitors sign. They didn't take no for an answer at first, pushing with more questions to circumvent the no she gave, as well as interrupted our dinner, as they showed up right at 6pm."
Robert H on May 2023
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"I had my roof replaced by Long Home and it was a great experience. From start to finish, the customer service, communication, quality of materials, and speed of install was exceptional."
Dana P on January 2025
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"I had my roof replaced by Long Home and it was a great experience. From start to finish, the customer service, communication, quality of materials, and speed of install was exceptional."
Dana P on January 2025
Homefix has been serving Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Washington D.C. homeowners since 1990, offering a variety of services that improve the exterior appearance, value and energy efficiency of homes like yours. Our customers enjoy fast installation times, excellent customer service, and a variety of top of the line products that will reduce your home energy usage, improve insulation from outside temperature and noise, and instantly increase the appeal of your home. As a GAF Certified Master Elite roofing contractor, we can offer the best warranties in the roofing industry, as well as the added peace of mind of working with one of the top 3% of roofers in North America. Homefix is a leading team of home improvement professionals serving the Mid-Atlantic. We specialize in all types of windows, siding, roofing, doors, trim, shutters and gutters.
"I decided to take the opportunity and set up a meeting to see how Homefix could enhance my home. That's when I was introduced to Adam, their amazing sales representative. Adam was well-versed in all the details and provided me with a variety of options at prices that were more than reasonable. He did an impeccable job, making the entire process seamless and enjoyable! I decided to go for a beautiful new roof and opted for solar shingles. I'm so amazed by all the incredible benefits provided by Homefix Custom Remodeling! Now, with all these amazing perks in hand, I'm more than eager to recommend their services to all my neighbors, and I can't wait to spread the word. Homefix Custom Remodeling has exceeded my expectations with their impeccable service, and I want to express my sincere gratitude for everything they've offered. Thank you, Homefix Custom Remodeling, for an outstanding experience!"
Tyler L on September 2023
Homefix has been serving Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Washington D.C. homeowners since 1990, offering a variety of services that improve the exterior appearance, value and energy efficiency of homes like yours. Our customers enjoy fast installation times, excellent customer service, and a variety of top of the line products that will reduce your home energy usage, improve insulation from outside temperature and noise, and instantly increase the appeal of your home. As a GAF Certified Master Elite roofing contractor, we can offer the best warranties in the roofing industry, as well as the added peace of mind of working with one of the top 3% of roofers in North America. Homefix is a leading team of home improvement professionals serving the Mid-Atlantic. We specialize in all types of windows, siding, roofing, doors, trim, shutters and gutters.
"I decided to take the opportunity and set up a meeting to see how Homefix could enhance my home. That's when I was introduced to Adam, their amazing sales representative. Adam was well-versed in all the details and provided me with a variety of options at prices that were more than reasonable. He did an impeccable job, making the entire process seamless and enjoyable! I decided to go for a beautiful new roof and opted for solar shingles. I'm so amazed by all the incredible benefits provided by Homefix Custom Remodeling! Now, with all these amazing perks in hand, I'm more than eager to recommend their services to all my neighbors, and I can't wait to spread the word. Homefix Custom Remodeling has exceeded my expectations with their impeccable service, and I want to express my sincere gratitude for everything they've offered. Thank you, Homefix Custom Remodeling, for an outstanding experience!"
Tyler L on September 2023
Sunshine Contracting is a family owned and operated business and has more than 30 years of experience as a Virginia area leader in home remodeling and improvement. Since 1993, the members of Sunshine Contracting Corporation have served homeowners all over Northern Virginia with fairness, honesty, and integrity. We offer a full slate of improvement and remodeling services to help you achieve your dream home. From roofing to siding to windows to doors, the Sunshine Contracting team has the skills to tackle any exterior home remodeling job and complete it in a timely and efficient manner, all while maintaining the highest industry standards.
"Couldn't be happier. Highly recommend. Very professional crew who got the job done in no time. We love our new windows!"
Grete B on April 2025
Sunshine Contracting is a family owned and operated business and has more than 30 years of experience as a Virginia area leader in home remodeling and improvement. Since 1993, the members of Sunshine Contracting Corporation have served homeowners all over Northern Virginia with fairness, honesty, and integrity. We offer a full slate of improvement and remodeling services to help you achieve your dream home. From roofing to siding to windows to doors, the Sunshine Contracting team has the skills to tackle any exterior home remodeling job and complete it in a timely and efficient manner, all while maintaining the highest industry standards.
"Couldn't be happier. Highly recommend. Very professional crew who got the job done in no time. We love our new windows!"
Grete B on April 2025
Roofing & More, Inc. is a local, family-owned company that has a deep commitment to providing our neighbors in Northern Virginia with quality, affordable home improvements. Over the years, we have built a strong reputation by making sure every customer is delighted with the work we do. We focus our work on the Northern Virginia region because we want to work with neighbors and friends who place their trust in our ability to provide quality roofing, siding, gutters, windows and doors for their homes. For your security, safety and peace of mind, Roofing & More, Inc. is a fully licensed “Class A” home improvement contractor. We also carry full insurance coverage, including liability and workers’ compensation.
"Perfect, this crew went right to work and cleaned up the exterior area when finished."
nancy r on August 2021
Roofing & More, Inc. is a local, family-owned company that has a deep commitment to providing our neighbors in Northern Virginia with quality, affordable home improvements. Over the years, we have built a strong reputation by making sure every customer is delighted with the work we do. We focus our work on the Northern Virginia region because we want to work with neighbors and friends who place their trust in our ability to provide quality roofing, siding, gutters, windows and doors for their homes. For your security, safety and peace of mind, Roofing & More, Inc. is a fully licensed “Class A” home improvement contractor. We also carry full insurance coverage, including liability and workers’ compensation.
"Perfect, this crew went right to work and cleaned up the exterior area when finished."
nancy r on August 2021
Premier Group, established in 2009, is a women-owned small business specializing in comprehensive residential, industrial, and commercial roofing services. Beyond roofing, we provide expert solutions in siding installation, masonry work, architectural drawings, and other property enhancements. We take pride in being a trusted partner for property managers, business owners, and homeowners, offering NDL warranties and flexible financing options to meet diverse needs. In cases of property damage, Premier Group stands out as a specialist in claims and loss recovery. Our team evaluates and documents damages, negotiates with insurance companies, and maximizes policyholder benefits while minimizing risk. As members of prestigious organizations like the NRCA, CRCA, BBB, and ABC, we collaborate with experienced lawyers, inspectors, engineers, and builders to deliver unmatched results. From insurance restoration to emergency repairs and property transformations, no project is too big or small for Premier Group.
Premier Group, established in 2009, is a women-owned small business specializing in comprehensive residential, industrial, and commercial roofing services. Beyond roofing, we provide expert solutions in siding installation, masonry work, architectural drawings, and other property enhancements. We take pride in being a trusted partner for property managers, business owners, and homeowners, offering NDL warranties and flexible financing options to meet diverse needs. In cases of property damage, Premier Group stands out as a specialist in claims and loss recovery. Our team evaluates and documents damages, negotiates with insurance companies, and maximizes policyholder benefits while minimizing risk. As members of prestigious organizations like the NRCA, CRCA, BBB, and ABC, we collaborate with experienced lawyers, inspectors, engineers, and builders to deliver unmatched results. From insurance restoration to emergency repairs and property transformations, no project is too big or small for Premier Group.
A typical heat cable uses about 5 watts per foot, regardless of the outside temperature. So, if your cable is 100 feet long, it uses around 500 watts per hour. Expect to pay an additional $40 to $200 or more per month on your electricity bill. Be sure to turn manual cables off in the summer when you don't need them.
Yes, you can install heat tape in your gutters to help melt ice and keep water flowing smoothly. The system is mounted securely above the gutter brackets so the tape warms the gutter surface and prevents ice buildup. Be sure to have a qualified professional install the heat tape using proper techniques and hardware to ensure optimal performance and protect your gutter system.
To install heat tape on your roof, place it along the lower edge in a precise zig-zag pattern to maximize coverage and heat distribution. Professional installers secure the tape with specialized clips that attach firmly to your shingles. This method ensures even heat distribution to effectively melt ice and snow while maintaining your roof's integrity during severe winter conditions.
Both heated gutters and roof heating cables prevent ice buildup, but your choice depends on your roof design and aesthetic goals. Heated gutters provide a discreet solution that maintains your home’s exterior appeal, while roof heating cables offer powerful, widespread ice melting. Consider the installation requirements and energy needs to determine which system fits your property best.
Yes, roof heating cables prevent ice dams by quickly melting accumulated snow and ice along your roof edge. They create a warm channel that allows water to drain freely, eliminating the conditions that cause ice dams. This active ice-melting system protects your roof structure and minimizes the risk of water damage during severe winter weather.
Roof heating cables last between two and 10 years, depending on environmental exposure and installation quality. They're designed to work effectively for a period influenced by factors like climate severity, cable type, and how well you maintain them. Regular inspections and proactive maintenance can extend their lifespan and ensure continuous roof protection throughout winter.