Roofing & Exterior
A roof installed by hand, backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty, transferable when you sell. Slate, synthetic slate, architectural shingle, and standing‑seam metal across Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Why Diamond Elite
We started Diamond Elite to build the contracting practice we wished had existed when we needed one ourselves. Four principles run every job, from the first call through the final walkthrough.
Maryland sees freeze‑thaw winters and the occasional hurricane remnant in the same season. The wrong shingle on a steep pitch shows it within a year. We specify by climate zone and roof geometry, not by what the supplier had on the truck.
Every job is led by a foreman who has worked with us for years. We don't broker labor. The person who tears off your roof is the person who installs your new one.
Your community has architectural standards. We pull the file, draft the request, and submit on your behalf. Most homes in Hunt Valley, Columbia, Westminster, and Frederick County require it; we treat it as part of the job.
Lifetime workmanship on every full replacement, transferable once. Manufacturer system warranties up to fifty years. Written, registered, and on file before the dumpster leaves your driveway.
What we install
GAF Timberline HDZ, CertainTeed Landmark, Owens Corning Duration. For homes where you want a 30 to 50 year system that disappears into the architecture.
For the older inventory across Roland Park, Frederick, and Lancaster: real slate restoration, DaVinci synthetic systems engineered to match the original profile, and full cedar replacements with copper valleys.
Tighter panel widths, hidden fasteners, and 24‑gauge steel or copper for the contemporary builds going up across Ellicott City, Frederick County, and Howard County. Engineered for snow load and wind uplift to Maryland code.
Documentation, adjuster meetings, scope advocacy. We work the claim so you don't have to.
6‑inch K‑style and half‑round seamless aluminum or copper. LeafGuard & Gutter Helmet certified installs.
James Hardie, LP SmartSide, and PVC trim restoration as part of any full exterior project.
Velux factory‑certified installation, including solar‑powered fresh air models with 30% federal tax credit eligibility.
The number‑one source of leaks on older Maryland homes. We rebuild flashing in lead and copper, not aluminum.
Ridge vent, soffit intake, and powered options. We balance the system before sign‑off, not after.
How we work
One call or one form. We confirm a 90‑minute window on your property, usually within the same week.
Drone imagery, attic inspection, ventilation analysis, photographed deficiencies. You keep the full report whether or not you hire us.
Samples brought to your driveway, held side‑by‑side against your existing roofline. No upsell pressure. No surprise change orders.
We pull the architectural review packet, fill it out, and submit. Most Maryland HOAs respond within ten business days; we coordinate the back‑and‑forth so you don't.
Tarps over every shrub, magnetic sweeps morning and evening, dumpster placed off your drive when possible. A typical replacement takes one to two working days.
We register your manufacturer system warranty, file the workmanship warranty, and walk every elevation with you before invoicing.
Recent projects
A representative slice across material, period, and roofline complexity. Full portfolio available on request.
Full tear‑off, copper valley fabrication, lead chimney flashing. 14,800 sq ft total roof area.
CertainTeed Landmark Pro in Driftwood. Replaced ridge ventilation system.
Historic‑district restoration. Owens Corning TruDefinition in Estate Gray. Copper gutter system.
24‑gauge mechanically‑seamed panels, Kynar 500® matte black finish.
What clients tell us
The crew showed up at 6:45 am, had tarps and plywood down on every shrub before they touched the roof, and were gone by Tuesday afternoon. Two days. The yard was cleaner than when they started.
I'd interviewed three roofers. The other two told me what I wanted to hear. Todd told me my flashing was the actual problem and the shingles had another seven years. He saved me an unnecessary roof replacement and earned the next one.
Jessica answered every question we had, in plain English, the same day. The project itself was excellent, but the communication is what we'll tell our neighbors about.
Materials & certifications
We carry the highest contractor designation each manufacturer offers. Every system is specified to IRC 2024 code and ASTM material standards. Manufacturer warranties only honor the system when installed by these tiers; standards matter most where you can't see them.
Master Elite™ Contractor
The top 2% of GAF contractors in North America. Required for the GAF Golden Pledge® system warranty: 50‑year material, 25‑year workmanship, fully transferable.
SELECT ShingleMaster™
Highest tier in the CertainTeed credential ladder. Required for the SureStart PLUS system warranty with 5‑star coverage.
Platinum Preferred Contractor
Less than 1% of contractors qualify. Required for the Owens Corning Platinum Protection Roofing System Limited Warranty.
Authorized Dealer
Synthetic slate and shake systems engineered for impact, fade, and wind resistance. 50‑year limited warranty.
5 Star Skylight Specialist
Velux's highest installer credential. Required for the No Leak Skylight 10‑year installation warranty.
Certified Roof Inspectors
The standard adjusters use. We damage‑assess to HAAG protocol so insurance scopes hold up.
Meet the founders
A husband‑and‑wife practice founded on two careers' worth of standards.
Diamond Elite is the contracting practice we wished had existed when we needed one ourselves.
Todd has spent more than 20 years in roofing and exterior restoration: architectural shingle, slate, synthetic slate, standing‑seam metal, storm work. Every roof system the region builds. He's led projects across Maryland, southern Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Jessica has spent 20+ years as a registered nurse. The standard she's brought into every patient room, show up on time, document everything, communicate plainly, follow through, is the standard she now brings into every Diamond Elite project.
Together, we set out to do this the way we'd want it done at our own house. The craft of the trade, paired with the care a nurse expects. Same crews job to job. No surprise change orders. The walkthrough happens before the invoice, every time.
Service area
Headquartered in Maryland. We do not sub the work out to franchise partners in adjacent states.
Hunt Valley · Cockeysville · Sparks · Hereford · Lutherville · Towson · Roland Park · Mount Washington · Glyndon · Owings Mills · Reisterstown
Westminster · Hampstead · Sykesville · Eldersburg · Ellicott City · Columbia · Clarksville · Bel Air · Forest Hill · Fallston · North East · Elkton · Frederick · Mount Airy · Walkersville · Urbana
York · Hanover · Red Lion · Stewartstown · Shrewsbury · Lancaster · Lititz · Ephrata · Strasburg · Manheim · Elizabethtown
Wilmington · Hockessin · Newark · Greenville · Centreville · Lewes · Rehoboth Beach · Bethany Beach · Millsboro · Georgetown
Common questions
Most full asphalt replacements take one to two working days. Slate, synthetic slate, and standing‑seam metal projects run three to five days depending on roof area and complexity. We always confirm in writing before starting.
If wind, hail, or fallen tree damage is documented, most homeowners' policies in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware cover it. We perform the HAAG‑certified inspection at no cost, prepare the photographic and Xactimate scope, and meet the adjuster on site to advocate for the correct scope. There is no charge unless work proceeds.
Yes. We pull the file, complete the architectural change request, prepare sample boards, and submit on your behalf. Most Maryland HOAs respond within ten business days; we coordinate the back‑and‑forth so you don't.
Architectural (also called dimensional) shingles are the modern default: two‑layer laminate, 25 to 30 year service life. Luxury‑tier shingles (Presidential, Grand Manor, Camelot II) are heavier, multi‑layer, and visually closer to slate or shake. We sample both side‑by‑side against your existing roofline before you decide.
Tarps and plywood over every shrub, planter, and AC unit. Magnetic sweeps morning and evening for stray nails. Dumpster placement coordinated to avoid driveway pressure cracking. We walk the perimeter with you before we leave.
Lifetime workmanship on full replacements, transferable once. Manufacturer system warranties from 30 to 50 years depending on system. All warranty documents are registered with the manufacturer and emailed to you within seven business days of completion.
Yes. We work with GreenSky and Service Finance. Most projects qualify for 0% APR for 18 months or extended low‑APR terms. We provide application links once a scope is finalized.
We never tear off more area than we can dry‑in by end of day. If weather moves in unexpectedly, we tarp and pause. Re‑tarping is at no cost, and we do not charge for weather delays.
Book a roof survey
Most surveys are scheduled within the same week. The visit takes about ninety minutes on your property and produces a written report. The report is yours to keep, whether or not you decide to work with us.
