Our Story

Family-Owned Since 2007.
Master-Certified Since Day One.

The Foundation

Built on a Single Principle: Do It Right.

SUMMIT Roofing was founded in 2007 by Thomas Hargrove, a third-generation roofer who spent 14 years working under his father and grandfather before going out on his own. He had one non-negotiable rule: no subcontractors.

"Every roofer on a SUMMIT job has been trained by us, paid by us, and will answer to us. That is the only way I know how to guarantee the work."
Thomas Hargrove, Founder & CEO

Today, SUMMIT employs 34 full-time craftsmen across five crews, serving residential and commercial clients from Westport to New Haven. The company has completed 847 projects without a single unresolved warranty claim.

GAF Master Elite
CertainTeed SELECT
NRCA Member
A+ BBB Rated
07
2007
SUMMIT Roofing Founded
Thomas Hargrove launches with one crew of five craftsmen trained under his direct supervision.
10
2010
GAF Master Elite Certification
SUMMIT becomes one of only 2% of roofing companies nationwide to earn GAF Master Elite status.
14
2014
Commercial Division Launched
Dedicated commercial crew added to handle flat roofing systems for office and retail clients.
18
2018
Metal & Slate Division
SUMMIT hires its first dedicated slate specialist and expands into standing seam metal systems.
22
2022
Angi Super Service Award
Recognized for five consecutive years of 5-star reviews and zero unresolved complaints.
25
2025
847 Projects. Zero Unresolved Claims.
SUMMIT reaches a landmark milestone with 34 full-time employees and expanding service territory.
The People

Meet the Leadership Team

Every leader at SUMMIT started on a roof. No one manages something they have not done themselves.

Thomas Hargrove
Thomas Hargrove
Founder & CEO

Third-generation roofer with 32 years of hands-on experience. GAF Master Elite certified. Personally reviews every large project before crews mobilize.

Sarah Hargrove
Sarah Hargrove
Director of Operations

Thomas's daughter and the operational backbone of SUMMIT. Manages scheduling, vendor relationships, and client communication across all five crews.

Derek Malone
Derek Malone
Lead Estimator & Inspector

14 years in residential roofing before joining SUMMIT. CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster certified. Responsible for every written estimate and post-job final inspection.

James Couto
James Couto
Commercial Crew Supervisor

Leads the commercial division with expertise in TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen systems. Former project manager at a major commercial contractor before making the move to SUMMIT.

Nina Petrova
Nina Petrova
Slate & Tile Specialist

Trained in traditional European slate methods before relocating to Connecticut. The only roofer at SUMMIT who exclusively handles natural slate and clay tile. Extraordinary attention to pattern and pitch.

Marcus Webb
Marcus Webb
Metal Systems Foreman

Specializes in standing seam and copper systems. Trained by Metal Sales Manufacturing. Every panel seam Marcus installs is hand-measured, never estimated.

How We Operate

Four Values That Drive Every Decision

These are not marketing statements. They are the criteria Thomas uses when deciding whether to take a job, hire a roofer, or select a material vendor.

01
No Subcontractors
Every roofer on a SUMMIT job has been hired, trained, and is directly employed by SUMMIT. No temp agencies, no labor brokers, no name-badging of outside crews.
02
Honest Estimates
We write what the job actually costs. No low-ball numbers designed to win the bid, followed by change orders after the tear-off begins.
03
Warranty That Holds
Our 25-year workmanship warranty has zero gotcha clauses. If our work fails, we fix it. Period. We have never walked away from a warranty claim in 18 years.
04
Your Property, Respected
Full magnetic sweep after every job. Drop cloths on landscaping. Daily debris removal. Your home looked after as if it were our own.
Recognition

Awards & Certifications

🏆
GAF Master Elite Contractor
Top 2% of roofers nationwide
CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster
Highest CertainTeed certification tier
🌈
Angi Super Service Award
5 consecutive years
🏎
BBB A+ Accredited
Zero unresolved complaints since 2007
Ready to Work Together?

Let's Talk About Your Roof

Every project starts with an honest conversation. No pressure, no pitch. Just a certified inspector and your roof.