
Capital City Roofing to Be Featured in The Roofing Standard's Fall 2026 Issue

The Roofing Standard's upcoming Fall 2026 feature spotlights Capital City Roofing's honest recommendations, clear communication, and customer care.
Capital City Roofing will be featured in the Fall 2026 issue of The Roofing Standard, published by the American Roofing Contractors Organization. The six-page article, "One Price, One Promise, No Surprise Invoice," was written by Rachel Nicole and appears on pages 7 through 12 of the publisher's preview.
The issue is scheduled to go to print on November 17, 2026. We are sharing this introduction ahead of that print date because the story gets to the heart of what we want a roofing experience to look like: honest recommendations, clear communication, and work the property owner can see and understand.
Read the six-page feature preview (PDF).
A roofing story that starts with an honest answer
The article opens with a homeowner who expected a sales pitch and received a different recommendation. According to the review quoted in the feature, our inspectors found that her roof did not need a full replacement. Specific areas needed repairs, and the team documented those areas before showing the completed work.
That is a meaningful place to begin a story about a roofing company.
A homeowner should be able to ask, "What does my roof actually need?" and get an answer based on the condition of the roof. Sometimes that answer is a replacement. Sometimes it is a targeted repair. Sometimes it is a plan to monitor an issue and revisit it later.
The feature highlights the importance of explaining that distinction. When a contractor can show the problem, describe the options, and explain the recommendation, the owner has a better basis for making a decision.
The standard behind the headline
Capital City Roofing began in Alpharetta in May 2024. From the beginning, our message has centered on a straightforward commitment:
One price. One promise. No surprise invoice.
For us, that starts with clarity about the proposed work. A roofing estimate should help a customer understand the scope, the materials, the work being recommended, and the questions that need to be resolved before the project begins.
The same clarity should carry through the job. If an inspection reveals a concern, the owner should understand it. If the project needs a decision, someone should explain the choices. If conditions change, the conversation should happen before the customer is left trying to make sense of a final invoice.
The magazine's feature connects that standard to the everyday habits of the team. Those habits are the part of the story that matters most to the people trusting us with their homes and buildings.
Six habits the feature highlights
1. Show the owner what the inspection found
The article describes the use of roof photographs, including drone images, to help owners see the condition of their property.
Most homeowners cannot easily inspect every part of their own roof. Clear photographs give the conversation a shared starting point. Instead of asking someone to accept a vague description, a representative can point to the area in question and explain why it matters.
Before-and-after documentation also gives the owner a record of the work. The feature returns to this theme throughout its coverage.
2. Recommend the work the roof needs
A replacement should have a clear reason behind it. The feature emphasizes repair recommendations when a roof still has useful service life.
The practical question is whether the proposed scope addresses the actual condition of the roof. Owners should understand why a repair is appropriate, why a replacement is being recommended, and what the limits of each option are.
That approach supports a conversation built around the property and the owner's needs.
3. Keep the customer informed
The magazine draws attention to communication by text, phone, and in person during a project.
Roofing work affects a household's schedule, access to the property, and sense of security. An owner should know who to contact, what happens next, and how questions will be handled. A clear point of contact and useful progress updates make the process easier to follow.
The article's customer examples reinforce how much those ordinary interactions shape the experience.
4. Coordinate the work before the crew arrives
The feature discusses crew coordination and efficient project execution. That preparation matters because materials, access, weather, and the scope of work all affect how a roofing project proceeds.
A dependable plan begins with understanding the job and communicating expectations. Timing should reflect the specific property and conditions. The goal is to give the owner a realistic picture of the work and keep that picture current as the project moves forward.
Our project portfolio provides another way to see the kinds of properties and roofing work our team handles.
5. Treat cleanup as part of the job
The article also highlights customer comments about removing debris and nails after the work.
A roofing project takes place at someone's home or place of business. The way a crew treats the surrounding property matters alongside the installation itself. Cleanup, a final walkthrough, and an opportunity to ask questions should be part of the conversation from the beginning.
The feature recognizes that the customer's experience continues after the last shingle is installed.
6. Give the owner understandable choices
The final habit is building options around the property owner.
A useful recommendation explains the work in plain language and gives the customer room to ask questions. The owner should be able to compare the proposed scope, understand what is included, and make a decision that fits the property.
That is the common thread across the six habits: make the work visible, make the recommendation understandable, and keep the customer involved.
The people and purpose behind the work
The feature also looks beyond individual roofing projects. It recognizes the people who support the company, from leadership and customer communication to account management and field execution.
That recognition belongs to a team. A clear estimate, a useful update, a coordinated crew, and a clean property all depend on people following through on their part of the job.
The article closes with coverage of our commitment to the Feeding the Future Project and the role community service plays in the company. It is a reminder of why building a durable business matters to us: the work should create value for customers, opportunities for our people, and a positive contribution to the communities we serve.
We appreciate the customers who have trusted our team and taken the time to share their experiences. Those experiences are what give a story like this its substance.
Read the upcoming feature
The article is titled "One Price, One Promise, No Surprise Invoice," by Rachel Nicole, in the Fall 2026 issue of The Roofing Standard, a publication of the American Roofing Contractors Organization.
Download the six-page feature preview.
Source note: This is the publisher-supplied preview of original magazine pages 7-12. The issue is scheduled to print November 17, 2026. Ratings and evaluation figures in the PDF reflect the publication's October 2026 source material.
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Brad Strawbridge
Founder & CEO · Forbes Business Council Member • RT3 & NRAP Board of Directors • GAF Master Elite® • CertainTeed ShingleMaster™ • NRCA Residential & Workforce Development Committees
Brad Strawbridge is the Founder and CEO of Capital City Roofing, bringing over a decade of hands-on expertise to the industry. He is an official member of the Forbes Business Council, the invitation-only community for vetted senior-level business leaders, and serves on the Boards of Directors of the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) and the National Roofing Apprenticeship Program (NRAP). A member of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), Brad has been appointed to the NRCA Residential Roofing Committee and the NRCA Workforce Development Committee, helping set national standards for installation quality and the future of the roofing labor force. Under his leadership, Capital City Roofing has earned GAF Master Elite and CertainTeed ShingleMaster Premier, the top contractor credential from each manufacturer.



