MELVILLE, N.Y. – June 25, 2026 – County Roofing, a roofing contractor serving Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the greater New York City area for over 35 years, has obtained GAF Master Elite certification, the highest level of credential offered by GAF, the largest roofing manufacturer in North America. The designation is held by only a small percentage of roofing contractors across the country.
GAF Master Elite status is not granted on application. It is earned through a combination of experience, licensing, insurance, and a proven record of quality, and it requires ongoing renewal that holds certified contractors to the manufacturer’s standards year after year. County Roofing has met those requirements and continues to maintain the credential.
The certification carries specific qualifications. To become and remain Master Elite, a contractor must be properly licensed and adequately insured, demonstrate a reputation for quality in its community, and commit to ongoing professional training. Because GAF limits the designation to a fraction of the roofing contractors it works with, the credential serves as a meaningful marker of a company’s standing in the industry.
For homeowners, the practical value is twofold. A Master Elite contractor has been independently vetted by the manufacturer, which reduces the risk that comes with choosing a roofer. The status also allows the contractor to offer enhanced manufacturer warranty coverage that is not available through non-certified installers, giving homeowners stronger long-term protection on a completed roof.
“Obtaining Master Elite reflects the standards we hold on every job,” said Keith Schmied, founder and CEO of County Roofing. “I oversee our projects personally, and this credential tells our customers that one of the biggest names in roofing has reviewed how we work and stands behind it. That matters when someone is trusting us with their home.”
The GAF Master Elite designation is one of three top-tier manufacturer certifications County Roofing holds. The company is also an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor and a CertainTeed ShingleMaster PREMIER, representing the highest contractor levels offered by all three of the major roofing manufacturers. Holding all three at once places County Roofing among a small group of contractors in the Long Island and New York metropolitan area, and it gives homeowners the flexibility to choose among the full product lines of every major manufacturer rather than a single brand.
About County Roofing:
County Roofing is a roofing contractor based in Melville, New York, serving the greater Long Island area for over 35 years. Founded and led by Keith Schmied, the company holds elite certifications from all three major roofing manufacturers: GAF Master Elite, Owens Corning Platinum Preferred, and CertainTeed ShingleMaster PREMIER. County Roofing provides residential and commercial roofing services, including roof replacement, repair, installation, and inspection, along with flat roofing, gutters, siding, and windows.
More information is available at https://countyroofingsystems.com.
Media ContactCompany Name: County RoofingContact Person: Keith SchmiedEmail: Send EmailPhone: (631) 400-7663Address:68 S. Service Road Suite 100City: MelvilleState: NYCountry: United StatesWebsite: https://countyroofingsystems.com/
