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Ramos Roofing
Columbus, Ohio / Roofing / gutters / siding
IndependentQualifiedTier A
383 reviewsRobert Ramos
High-volume independent operator with over 380 reviews and a 4.9 rating. Explicitly states 'Owner Operated' and 'Not a franchise' in search evidence....Evidence

Verdict: Independent

High-volume independent operator with over 380 reviews and a 4.9 rating. Explicitly states 'Owner Operated' and 'Not a franchise' in search evidence. Operates in two major Ohio markets with a professional digital presence and established history.

Strong review count (383), 15+ years in business, dual-market presence (Columbus and Milford), and a mix of residential and commercial services.

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The Roof Detective
Columbus, Ohio / Roofing / gutters / siding
IndependentQualifiedTier A
227 reviewsShane Kaylor
High-volume independent operator with over 200 reviews and a 4.8 rating. Clear local ownership (family-owned), professional website, and active commu...Evidence

Verdict: Independent

High-volume independent operator with over 200 reviews and a 4.8 rating. Clear local ownership (family-owned), professional website, and active community presence. The presence of a management team (President/VP) suggests a scalable operation suitable for PE acquisition.

Strong review count (227), established since 2012, active in local Chamber of Commerce, and features a structured leadership team (President, Vice President, Owner) rather than a solo operator.

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Cardinal Roofing and Construction
Columbus, Ohio / Roofing / gutters / siding
IndependentQualifiedTier B
199 reviewsGabriel Roese
High-volume independent operator in a key market (Columbus) with excellent social proof (nearly 200 reviews). Despite a confusing website template er...Evidence

Verdict: Independent

High-volume independent operator in a key market (Columbus) with excellent social proof (nearly 200 reviews). Despite a confusing website template error (showing mental health services on subpages), the core business is a verified local roofing entity with a clear owner identified via LinkedIn.

Strong review count (199) with a perfect 5.0 rating, established physical office in Columbus, and a mix of residential and commercial services including rubber membranes and coatings.

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Right Way Roofing
Columbus, Ohio / Roofing / gutters / siding
IndependentQualifiedTier A
144 reviewsBrian Moore
High-quality independent operator with significant local market presence, excellent reputation (140+ reviews), and a broad service mix (roofing, sidi...Evidence

Verdict: Independent

High-quality independent operator with significant local market presence, excellent reputation (140+ reviews), and a broad service mix (roofing, siding, gutters, masonry) that fits PE rollup criteria perfectly. Forbes identifies them as a top local contractor and family-owned.

Strong review count (144) with a perfect 5.0 rating, 25+ years in business (per Forbes), and a comprehensive service offering including specialty roofing (slate/cedar) and masonry, suggesting a sophisticated local operation.

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Bradford
Columbus, Ohio / Roofing / gutters / siding
IndependentQualifiedTier B
134 reviews
Strong local independent operator with high review count (134), long operating history (17 years), and premium manufacturer certifications. Search no...Evidence

Verdict: Independent

Strong local independent operator with high review count (134), long operating history (17 years), and premium manufacturer certifications. Search noise regarding 'Bradford' franchises or PE refers to unrelated financial or retail entities.

Established since 2007 with 134+ reviews and Owens Corning Platinum Preferred status, indicating high volume and professional standing.

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K.D. Yoder & Associates
Columbus, Ohio / Roofing / gutters / siding
IndependentQualifiedTier A
110 reviewsKurt Yoder
Independent local operator with high review volume (well above the 50 threshold), professional website, and a broad service offering across roofing,...Evidence

Verdict: Independent

Independent local operator with high review volume (well above the 50 threshold), professional website, and a broad service offering across roofing, siding, and windows. Established presence in a major market (Columbus).

Strong review count (110+ on Google, 140+ on site), 150 years of combined staff experience, and a physical office/warehouse location in Columbus suggest a mature, mid-sized operation.

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CompanyScreenOwnershipOwner / operatorReviewsVisits/moMarketAudit note
Ramos Roofing
Columbus, Ohio, 43235 / Roofing contractor
Roofing / gutters / siding
QualifiedTier AIndependent
Robert RamosOwner
highLinkedIn
+2 more
383920
$87KZIP HHICOL 95.5 / adj $91K
High-volume independent operator with over 380 reviews and a 4.9 rating. Explicitly states 'Owner Operated' and 'Not a franchise' in search evidence....Evidence

Verdict: Independent

High-volume independent operator with over 380 reviews and a 4.9 rating. Explicitly states 'Owner Operated' and 'Not a franchise' in search evidence. Operates in two major Ohio markets with a professional digital presence and established history.

Strong review count (383), 15+ years in business, dual-market presence (Columbus and Milford), and a mix of residential and commercial services.

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The Roof Detective
Columbus, Ohio, 43214 / Roofing contractor
Roofing / gutters / siding
QualifiedTier AIndependent
Shane KaylorFounder and Owner
highLinkedIn
+3 more
2271,918
$94KZIP HHICOL 95.5 / adj $99K
High-volume independent operator with over 200 reviews and a 4.8 rating. Clear local ownership (family-owned), professional website, and active commu...Evidence

Verdict: Independent

High-volume independent operator with over 200 reviews and a 4.8 rating. Clear local ownership (family-owned), professional website, and active community presence. The presence of a management team (President/VP) suggests a scalable operation suitable for PE acquisition.

Strong review count (227), established since 2012, active in local Chamber of Commerce, and features a structured leadership team (President, Vice President, Owner) rather than a solo operator.

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Cardinal Roofing and Construction
Columbus, Ohio, 43220 / Roofing contractor
Roofing / gutters / siding
QualifiedTier BIndependent
Gabriel RoeseOwner
highLinkedIn
+1 more
199No data
$74KZIP HHICOL 95.5 / adj $78K
High-volume independent operator in a key market (Columbus) with excellent social proof (nearly 200 reviews). Despite a confusing website template er...Evidence

Verdict: Independent

High-volume independent operator in a key market (Columbus) with excellent social proof (nearly 200 reviews). Despite a confusing website template error (showing mental health services on subpages), the core business is a verified local roofing entity with a clear owner identified via LinkedIn.

Strong review count (199) with a perfect 5.0 rating, established physical office in Columbus, and a mix of residential and commercial services including rubber membranes and coatings.

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Right Way Roofing
Columbus, Ohio, 43214 / Roofing contractor
Roofing / gutters / siding
QualifiedTier AIndependent
Brian MooreOwner
mediumNo LinkedIn
144290
$94KZIP HHICOL 95.5 / adj $99K
High-quality independent operator with significant local market presence, excellent reputation (140+ reviews), and a broad service mix (roofing, sidi...Evidence

Verdict: Independent

High-quality independent operator with significant local market presence, excellent reputation (140+ reviews), and a broad service mix (roofing, siding, gutters, masonry) that fits PE rollup criteria perfectly. Forbes identifies them as a top local contractor and family-owned.

Strong review count (144) with a perfect 5.0 rating, 25+ years in business (per Forbes), and a comprehensive service offering including specialty roofing (slate/cedar) and masonry, suggesting a sophisticated local operation.

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Bradford
Columbus, Ohio, 43220 / Roofing contractor
Roofing / gutters / siding
QualifiedTier BIndependent
Not foundOwner signal pending
134931
$74KZIP HHICOL 95.5 / adj $78K
Strong local independent operator with high review count (134), long operating history (17 years), and premium manufacturer certifications. Search no...Evidence

Verdict: Independent

Strong local independent operator with high review count (134), long operating history (17 years), and premium manufacturer certifications. Search noise regarding 'Bradford' franchises or PE refers to unrelated financial or retail entities.

Established since 2007 with 134+ reviews and Owens Corning Platinum Preferred status, indicating high volume and professional standing.

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K.D. Yoder & Associates
Columbus, Ohio, 43228 / Roofing contractor
Roofing / gutters / siding
QualifiedTier AIndependent
Kurt YoderCo-Owner and President
highLinkedIn
+1 more
1109,192
$62KZIP HHICOL 95.5 / adj $65K
Independent local operator with high review volume (well above the 50 threshold), professional website, and a broad service offering across roofing,...Evidence

Verdict: Independent

Independent local operator with high review volume (well above the 50 threshold), professional website, and a broad service offering across roofing, siding, and windows. Established presence in a major market (Columbus).

Strong review count (110+ on Google, 140+ on site), 150 years of combined staff experience, and a physical office/warehouse location in Columbus suggest a mature, mid-sized operation.

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