FLORIDA’S TOP 10 ROOFING CONTRACTORS
COLLIS ROOFING:
Completing 12,000+ projects annually, founded on a
family-based spirit focused on community service
Florida Construction News special feature
Beginning in 1994 as a commercial
and new construction roofing com-
pany in Central Florida, Collis Roofing
has successfully expanded to be-
come the largest roofing company in
Florida for residential, commercial
and new construction roofing and
solar services as well as a variety of
home improvements with four loca-
tions across the state serving 17
counties. Collis Roofing has grown to be the
twentieth largest roofing U.S. contrac-
tor, coordinating more than 12,000
projects annually – all in Florida. The
company employs more than 250
qualified individuals.
Despite its growth, Collis Roofing
remains, at its core, a family busi-
ness. Owner Doug Lanier says sev-
eral family members are employed,
with responsibilities including ac-
counts receivable, purchasing and
sales. “Some of the founding employees
such as Robby Staats (vice-president
of production) and his wife Wendy (in-
voicing manager) have had children
work at Collis Roofing, met their
spouses, and even had their nephews
and nieces employed here.”
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“Employees are encouraged to
treat customers like family, giving
them the most ethical estimates and
excellence in workmanship,” Lanier
says. “Treat it like it is your mom's or
grandma's home, we say.”
The company has expanded its ca-
pabilities, adding services such as
residential roof repair and replace-
ment, roof coatings and tile painting,
roof cleaning, new windows and
doors, cement and vinyl siding, PV
and pool solar, skylights and sun tun-
nels, copper, fabricated and seamless
gutters, soffit and fascia.
Lanier says Collis Roofing’s com-
plete range of services ensures indi-
vidual components are considered
with the bigger picture. For example,
when Collis Roofing installs commer-
cial or residential solar energy sys-
tems, it removes the risk of installers
damaging roofs, causing leaks and in-
validating warranties.
Collis Roofing’s trained and experi-
enced staff can handle challenges
with critical building components, en-
suring work is completed within tight
timelines when scheduling is vital.
“Village Park was a senior living com-
munity and we installed a 102.4kWh
PV solar system in just five days,”
Lanier said.
Similarly, the company’s unique
roof cleaning service, delivered by a li-
censed roofing contractor, ensures
the roof is not damaged through rou-
tine work.
"We are extremely thankful to the
commitment our employees make to
maintaining a safe workplace, that
holds the highest levels of excellence
in workmanship, ethics and customer
service. Without their dedication, we
would not be where we are today."
Lanier says Collis Roofing is also
exceptionally community-minded.
While most companies may give
away one free roof a year, for in-
stance, it donates numerous roof re-
placements and repairs for
organizations such as Operation Fi-
nally Home, Habitat for Humanity,
Give Kids the World and the American
Legion. Lanier says the business
never forgets community members in
need, who are often elderly, wid-
owed, and on a fixed income.
"Collis Roofing is committed to be
community-minded first,” he said.
“This is why we will continue to give
back to the local community and
those in need such as the Hurricane
Harvey victims."
Throughout the year, Collis Roofing
will sponsor at least 10 charitable
events. The company is a member of
Florida’s Association of Roofing Pro-
fessionals, the Central Florida Roof
and Sheet Metal Association and the
National Roofing Contractors Associa-
tion. For more information, visit
www.collisroofing.com.
FLORIDA’S TOP 10 ROOFING CONTRACTORS
Chase Roofing builds state-wide residential
and commercial roofing reputation based on
experience, insights and core values
Florida Construction News special feature
Chase Roofing has built its rapidly growing business
based on experience and insights -- and some practical core
values. The business started as a local general contractor, says
Tamara Chase, who operates the business with her husband
John. Today, it is a full-service roofing repair and reroofing
specialist for residential and commercial properties across
Florida. She says that some years ago, when the duo contracted
someone to do roof work for them, they recognized there
were flaws in common systems for operating and decided to
refocus their energy on roofing, with much improved prac-
tices and systems.
Now the company employs a team across the Greater
Tampa Area and the South Florida Tri-County Area, operating
through a corporate office in Fort Lauderdale. They have re-
cently expanded into Orlando.
The company’s services include new installation of shin-
gle, tile and metal roofing systems, commercial systems in-
cluding built-up roofing, modified bitumen systems, industrial
roof coatings and more. The team can also handle attic insu-
lation and roof repair to cover the range of available options.
In 2010, Tamara took over the company’s operations and
has led the team to incredible growth over the last eight
years. She says the company spends a good amount of energy
training and developing team members and offering “not only
a living wage but an incredible benefit package which makes
the company one of the most desirable places to work.”
“Chase Roofing is always looking to add qualified employ-
ees from all ranges of experience and hires around character
first,” she said.
Top quality products, such as Owens Corning Platinum
shingles, ensure not only that customers are satisfied with
the initial results, but that those results are long-lasting and
able to withstand extreme weather conditions. The company
is an Owens Corning Platinum Contractor, which she says is
exclusive to less than one percent of roofing contractors in
the industry nationwide.
Where homeowner experience is the focus for residential
projects, commercial projects can involve unique challenges,
including tight timelines and exacting budgets. Chase Roof-
ing has worked on many successful and challenging projects.
The team has evolved over time, in part through the career
growth among employees, many of whom were hired in their
early 20s, who came with no experience, were trained and
promoted from within, and who are now key components of
the company’s culture.
Beyond the work, Tamara and John believe in giving back
to the community. Since John Chase is a cancer survivor, can-
cer is a cause that is near and dear to everyone in the com-
pany. The Chases say they both love giving back to their indus-
try. John is the president of the local Roofing Contractors of
South Florida and Tamara is the president of the South
Florida chapter of the National Women in Roofing (NWIR).
Tamara is also founder of a teen empowerment company
called Emerge! that connects teenaged girls with women in
business for mentorship.
For more information, visit chaseroofing.com.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A
CAREER INSTEAD OF A JOB?
Do you want to live in South Florida and
work where you’re treated like family?
Chase roofing is currently hiring the best women
and men for a variety of positions. Including: roofing
assistants, production managers, supervisors,
administrative and sales people. Apply online at
ChaseRoofing.com 954.680.8588 • Women Owned and Operated
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