Certifications and Awards

MASTER ELITE®

A mark of roofing excellence. Only 2% of roofers in North America are invited to become GAF Master Elite® Contractors. It can’t be bought. It can only be earned.*

Get peace of mind with a Master Elite® Contractor Contractor

At GAF, we train and test thousands of the best roofers in the country and make sure they're appropriately licensed and insured so they can offer our best warranties.

This certification requires a minimum of 7 years of experience, is renewed yearly and requires the contractor to be:

Properly insured & licensed:

For your protection, so you can rest easy knowing you're covered

$1M+ Liability Insurance

Worker's Compensation Insurance

State licensed where required and applicable

Reputable & trustworthy:

With a track record of providing quality roofing services in your community

Good standing with the Better Business Bureau

Good credit rating per Experian

Highly qualified:

Up to date on the latest technology and practices, ensuring expert installation

GAF trained and certified

High property owner job satisfaction ratings

Able to offer the strongest GAF warranties

Your connection to stronger GAF warranties

The GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty provides a Lifetime limited warranty term and 10-year 100% coverage period during which GAF will provide both installation labor costs and replacement GAF products necessary to repair your roof due to a manufacturing defect for 10 years.

A GAF Master Elite® Contractor can also offer the GAF System Plus Limited Warranty, increasing your Smart Choice® Protection Period from 10 to 50 years and including tear off.

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*Contractors enrolled in GAF certification programs are not employees or agents of GAF, and GAF does not control or otherwise supervise these independent businesses. Contractors may receive benefits, such as loyalty rewards points and discounts on marketing tools from GAF for participating in the program and offering GAF enhanced warranties, which require the use of a minimum amount of GAF products. Your dealings with a Contractor, and any services they provide to you, are subject to the Contractor Terms of Use.

CERTIFIED™

Only 7% of roofers in North America are invited to become GAF Certified™ Contractors. It can’t be bought. It can only be earned.*

Get peace of mind with a Certified™ Contractor

At GAF, we train and test thousands of the best roofers in the country and make sure they're appropriately licensed and insured so they can offer our best warranties.

This certification requires a minimum of 3 years of experience, is renewed yearly and requires the contractor to be:

Properly insured & licensed:

For your protection, so you can rest easy knowing you're covered

$1M+ Liability Insurance

Worker's Compensation Insurance

State licensed where required and applicable

Reputable & trustworthy:

With a track record of providing quality roofing services in your community

Good standing with the Better Business Bureau

Good credit rating per Experian

Highly qualified:

Up to date on the latest technology and practices, ensuring expert installation

GAF trained and certified

High property owner job satisfaction ratings

Able to offer the strongest GAF warranties

Your connection to stronger GAF warranties

The GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty provides a Lifetime limited warranty term and 10-year 100% coverage period during which GAF will provide both installation labor costs and replacement GAF products necessary to repair your roof due to a manufacturing defect for 10 years.

A GAF Certified™ Contractor can also offer the GAF System Plus Limited Warranty, increasing your Smart Choice® Protection Period from 10 to 50 years and including tear off.

Learn More

*Contractors enrolled in GAF certification programs are not employees or agents of GAF, and GAF does not control or otherwise supervise these independent businesses. Contractors may receive benefits, such as loyalty rewards points and discounts on marketing tools from GAF for participating in the program and offering GAF enhanced warranties, which require the use of a minimum amount of GAF products. Your dealings with a Contractor, and any services they provide to you, are subject to the Contractor Terms of Use.

MASTER SELECT™

Get assurance that you’ll be dealing with a quality, reputable and dependable professional when you choose a GAF Master Select™ Contractor.

GAF Master Select™ Contractors must have a minimum of 5 years of experience are required to be:

Properly insured & licensed:

For your protection, so you can rest easy knowing you're covered

$1M+ Liability Insurance

Worker's Compensation Insurance

State licensed where required and applicable

Reputable & trustworthy:

With a track record of providing quality roofing services in your community

Good standing with the Better Business Bureau

Good credit rating per Experian

Highly qualified:

Up to date on the latest technology and practices, ensuring expert installation

GAF trained and certified

Able to offer enhanced GAF commercial warranties and guarantees 

GAF Master Select™ Contractors are your connection to the strongest GAF commercial guarantees and warranties

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*Contractors enrolled in GAF certification programs are not employees or agents of GAF, and GAF does not control or otherwise supervise these independent businesses. Contractors may receive benefits, such as loyalty rewards points and discounts on marketing tools from GAF for participating in the program and offering GAF enhanced warranties, which require the use of a minimum amount of GAF products. Your dealings with a Contractor, and any services they provide to you, are subject to the Contractor Terms of Use.

MASTER

Get assurance that you’ll be dealing with a quality, reputable and dependable professional when you choose a GAF Master Contractor.

GAF Master Select™ Contractors must have a minimum of 5 years of experience are required to be:

Properly insured & licensed:

For your protection, so you can rest easy knowing you're covered

$1M+ Liability Insurance

Worker's Compensation Insurance

State licensed where required and applicable

Reputable & trustworthy:

With a track record of providing quality roofing services in your community

Good standing with the Better Business Bureau

Good credit rating per Experian

Highly qualified:

Up to date on the latest technology and practices, ensuring expert installation

GAF trained and certified

Able to offer enhanced GAF commercial warranties and guarantees

GAF Master Contractors are your connection to the strongest GAF commercial guarantees and warranties

Learn More

*Contractors enrolled in GAF certification programs are not employees or agents of GAF, and GAF does not control or otherwise supervise these independent businesses. Contractors may receive benefits, such as loyalty rewards points and discounts on marketing tools from GAF for participating in the program and offering GAF enhanced warranties, which require the use of a minimum amount of GAF products. Your dealings with a Contractor, and any services they provide to you, are subject to the Contractor Terms of Use.

PREMIUM COATING SYSTEMS

Contractors with Premium Coating Systems certification focus on coatings and liquid membranes, and have a proven track record specifically with these products. Their training and project performance with GAF have enabled them to qualify for this distinct designation.

Premium Coating Systems certification requires proper insurance and licensing, a strong reputation for quality, and a commitment to understanding the latest technology and installation methods.

Contractors with GAF Premium Coating Systems certification are also your connection to the strongest GAF commercial guarantees and warranties for this product category

PRESIDENT'S CLUB AWARD

These contractors represent the best of the best of our Master Elite®, Master Select™, and Premium Coating Systems Contractors.

They have distinguished themselves by meeting stringent requirements in the categories of Performance, Reliability, or Service.