Quality Services at an Affordable Price
Kerrigan Roofing and Restoration Puts the Client First
While other companies focus on high-dollar roof replacements, Aaron Kerrigan, owner of Kerrigan Roofing and Restoration, keeps his sights on creating customer value. That means offering roofing and restoration services that make sense. “Very often, customers don’t need a complete roof replacement. We offer warrantied coatings that prolong the life of the roof for a fraction of the cost,” Kerrigan says.
The premier, full-service general contracting company provides roofing, siding, window and gutter services to customers throughout central Ohio, including Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati. In addition to GenFlex flat roofing and GacoRoof coatings certifications, Kerrigan Roofing is a GAF Master Elite® roofing contractor—a certification awarded to the top 3 percent of the industry. “Because we are a GAF Master Elite contractor, customers not only benefit from high-quality GAF roofing materials, but receive manufacturer warranties on both materials and labor,” Kerrigan says.
From Storm Chaser to Local Business Owner
Kerrigan got his start in the roofing business during his college years at The Ohio State University (OSU). To pay his way through school, Kerrigan worked for two roofing companies. “One of the companies was a national storm restoration business,” he says. “I was essentially a ‘storm chaser,’ traveling to different markets and cities following large storms. It was an amazing experience, and I learned a great deal about the industry in a short amount of time.”
After earning his bachelor’s degree in sales and marketing, Kerrigan was inspired to open his own roofing business. “I appreciated the opportunity to travel and live in different cities during my college years, but I wanted to be closer to home and saw tremendous growth opportunities in my hometown,” he says. Kerrigan met his wife, Maggie, while at OSU. The two settled in Dayton, and Kerrigan opened the doors of Kerrigan Roofing and Restoration in 2011.
Commitment to Outstanding Service
Today, Kerrigan Roofing has served over 2,500 customers. The company is central Ohio’s one-stop shop for roofing repair and replacement, roof installation, windows, gutters, insulation, storm damage repair and siding. In addition to being a GAF-certified Master Elite contractor, Kerrigan is proud of the company’s A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and its A rating on Angie’s List. Additionally, the company received the Angie’s List Super Service Award in 2014 and 2016—a customer-determined award that recognizes a company’s commitment to outstanding service. “Customers can feel confident knowing that we’re a trusted local business that delivers quality services at an affordable price,” Kerrigan says.
The company shows its commitment to customers through excellent service. “We are not only skilled in superior roofing services, but also respect your time, home and business,” Kerrigan says. That means the team shows up on time and is ready for a full day’s work. Most projects are completed within one day. “As a business or homeowner, you want to get back to normal just as soon as possible. With Kerrigan Roofing, we make that possible.” And work sites are always cleaned before a team leaves for the day. “We make sure to clean up our mess. It’s not just better aesthetically. Keeping a work site clean is important for safety reasons as well,” he adds.
As a trusted local roofing and restoration company, Kerrigan Roofing receives much of its business through repeat customers and customer referrals. “The amount of business we receive through word of mouth has increased tenfold. When you provide superior service at an affordable price, people take notice,” he says.
Protecting the ‘Dough’
One of Kerrigan’s favorite projects over the years was for Cassano’s, a beloved, local pizzeria. With 32 locations across the Midwest, the main office near Dayton makes 60,000 pounds of dough a day. “Cassano’s has a flat roof over its dough-making operations. A leak of any kind would not only be detrimental to its building structure, but could potentially shut down operations across the Midwest,” Kerrigan notes.
To protect the flat roof, Kerrigan Roofing prepped, cleaned, primed and applied a Gaco roof coating. “Gaco roof coatings provide seamless waterproofing and are elastomeric in nature, meaning they can expand and contract to accommodate temperature highs and lows,” Kerrigan says. They also reflect sunlight and are energy-efficient. “Roof coatings keep the rain out and the inside of your home or commercial property dry, helping to prevent common leak sources and pooling water that can develop under your roof.” Cassano’s was so impressed with the final product that Kerrigan Roofing is now applying the same coating on other roofs.
“We are committed to 100 percent customer satisfaction. The attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship, combined with our hard-working professionals, are what make us the region’s No. 1 choice for residential and commercial roofing and restoration services,” he says.
Raising Money for Veterans
Kerrigan is also committed to his community. Both animal advocates, Kerrigan and his wife support the Sophie Kerrigan “For the Love of Animals” foundation, as well as Sophie’s Companions for Veterans program, which provides therapeutic service dogs to eligible U.S. military veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder and other disabilities. The foundation was formed in memory of Kerrigan’s sister, who lost her life in a car accident in 2012. “Sophie loved animals, and they are near and dear to our hearts as well,” Kerrigan says. The couple has four dogs, three cats and two horses, and most are rescue animals. “We raise money and raise awareness for animal adoption and local rescues through Kerrigan Roofing’s Facebook page, too. It’s an important cause.”
Kerrigan loves his hometown and is proud to be a trusted local business. “The Dayton market can be especially cut-throat. It’s a price-slashing industry. With Kerrigan Roofing, customers don’t have to trade quality for cost. They can rest easy knowing they’re getting premier roofing services at an affordable price,” he says.