
Capital City Roofing Achieves Elite GAF Master Elite Certification

Joining the top 2% of roofers nationwide, Capital City Roofing secures GAF Master Elite distinction.
The National Law Review and other business outlets have picked up the official announcement: Capital City Roofing is now a GAF Master Elite® Contractor. This prestigious credential is only awarded to roughly 2% of all roofing contractors in North America.
Why Master Elite Matters: To acquire this certification, a roofing contractor must show proven financial stability, an impeccable reputation in the local community, proper state licensing, adequate insurance, and a commitment to ongoing professional training.
Access to the Golden Pledge®: Because of this partnership, Capital City Roofing is authorized to offer the GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty, which covers the entire roofing system for 50 years and workmanship for up to 25 years. This provides a high level of security for homeowners looking for peace of mind.
Read more about the announcement on the National Law Review by following the link below.
What GAF Master Elite Certification Requires
GAF Master Elite is awarded to roughly two percent of roofing contractors in North America, and the bar to reach it is deliberately high. A contractor must demonstrate proven financial stability, a strong reputation in the local community, proper state licensing, and adequate insurance, then maintain an ongoing commitment to professional training. These are not one-time checkboxes; they are conditions a company has to keep meeting to retain the credential year over year.
That structure is what makes the designation meaningful for homeowners in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Milton, and Roswell. Choosing a roofing contractor is difficult precisely because quality is hard to verify before the work is done. Master Elite status functions as third-party validation that a manufacturer with its reputation on the line has vetted the company behind the installation.
Where This Fits in the Bigger Picture
For Capital City Roofing, Master Elite is one half of a rare combination. The company is also a CertainTeed ShingleMaster Premier contractor, and holding both at once places it among fewer than one percent of contractors nationally. Dual certification matters because it means the same workmanship standards are validated by two of the largest manufacturers in the industry rather than one, giving homeowners more than a single point of reference when they evaluate credentials. The full set of distinctions, including GAF Commercial Certified and Google Guaranteed status, is detailed on the certifications page.
The practical benefit reaches beyond the badge. Master Elite contractors are authorized to offer enhanced manufacturer-backed warranty coverage on the complete roofing system, which gives homeowners a meaningful layer of long-term security. The way to confirm that a roof qualifies and to understand the options is a free 27-point inspection, where the condition of the existing system is documented before any recommendation is made. The National Law Review coverage linked above carries the formal announcement for readers who want the original source. For a homeowner comparing contractors in Atlanta, Alpharetta, or Roswell, the simplest way to put the credential to work is to ask any roofer which manufacturer warranty tier they are authorized to register, then verify that claim independently. We are glad to answer exactly that question during a free 27-point inspection.

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 achieved elite certifications held by fewer than 1% of contractors nationwide.



