Why You Should Choose a Family-Owned Business for Your Commercial Roof

Large, small, expensive, cheap, new, established, experienced, or not-so-experienced — how do you choose the right commercial roofing company?

Ridgeworth Roofing has been a staple of Chicagoland since 1974, when Robert and Barbara Petrick decided to start a commercial roofing business dedicated to the high standards and commitment that Chicagoans expect.

Choosing the right commercial roofing company isn’t just about finding the cheapest or the quickest; it’s about trust, communication, and stability. Here are five reasons you should choose a family-owned business for your commercial roofing needs.

Ridgeworth Roofing Cares About Chicagoland

A high-quality, family-owned business is not just about making money. It’s about maintaining a family legacy, continuing the work started by relatives a generation — or even multiple generations — before. 

It’s about keeping a standard of service built on the reputation of those who came before us and maintaining that standard through future generations. It’s about respecting and honoring the name attached to the business, the employees whose valuable contributions help the company flourish, and the customers whose trust the company has earned over the years.

When Ridgeworth Roofing says “family,” we’re not just including those related to the business owner. 

Our family consists of the people who work alongside us, look out for one another, prioritize well-being, and encourage each other to be the best they can be in every aspect of their lives. Our family includes you, our valued customers who put their trust in us every day.

Chicagoland is our family. Ridgeworth Roofing cares about our work, the Chicagoland buildings we work on, and the Chicagoans we serve.

5 Reasons to Choose a Family-Owned Business for Your Commercial Roof

1. Stability and longevity are important.

You expect a strong commercial roof to protect you from the elements. Whether it’s a snow storm, rainfall, or gusts of wind, stability and longevity are essential for any commercial roof.

You should expect the same from your commercial roofing team. Family-owned businesses highlight the benefits of stability because you can trust that they will be around when you need them most.

Ridgeworth Roofing started over 50 years ago with Robert and Barbara Petrick. In 1975, their son, Rod Petrick, joined the family business and took the reins from his father in 2003. Rod’s son Ryan is currently Vice President of Ridgeworth Roofing.

That’s stability – a business passed down from generation to generation with decades of knowledge is something you can only get from a family-owned business. Through the years, the Ridgeworth Roofing team has overcome every commercial roofing challenge in our own way, which translates into our ability to deliver continued 5-star value every day. 

Ridgeworth Roofing’s 50-plus-year history in the commercial roofing industry highlights how long-term stability and expertise turn into a great product.

2. We treat our customers like family.

A good family business extends the “family” part of its identity to its customers, treating them as valued partners and people. Its leaders embrace every responsibility and prioritize customer service. 

They’ll make suggestions and decisions with your best interests in mind. A family-owned business works hard to find ways to reach solutions for your building, your tenants, and your budget. 

You’ll know who you’re talking to, who you’re working with, and who to call if a problem arises.

At Ridgeworth Roofing, we understand the value of treating our customers like family. When you need us, we are there for you. When you call us, one of our roofing experts will answer the phone and start working alongside you to help deliver a solution to your commercial roofing needs.

Suppose you’re looking for personalized service with attention to detail both on the roof and off and a commitment to quality that extends far beyond just finishing a job. Ridgeworth Roofing is the company you’re looking for.

3. We are community-driven.

Businesses around for a long time become community staples — landmarks representing expertise and knowledge about their craft. Ridgeworth Roofing believes that being a part of a community is just as important as delivering high-quality commercial roofing services.

Family-owned businesses passed through generations of families understand how critical taking care of their community is to create long-lasting bonds with customers. 

Sometimes it’s participating in local events; for us at Ridgeworth, it’s partnering with organizations like the Ronald McDonald House to repair and rebuild commercial roofs in our hometown.

In 2018, Ridgeworth Roofing partnered with Bennett & Brosseau Roofing in Romeoville to work on the Ronald McDonald House near Loyola University Medical Center in Hines.

Rod Petrick said, “We have been giving back to nonprofit organizations for years. Working at the Ronald McDonald House near Loyola was a very good opportunity to put our best foot forward and do something that will, in turn, help other families for many years. They will be able to utilize this facility and don’t have to worry about lodging.”

Family-owned businesses like ours believe that improving the lives of the people who live in the communities we work in is beneficial to making the world a better place.

4. We are passionate about what we do.

People do what they love. And when it comes to family businesses, their success is directly tied to how passionate they are about their work.

At Ridgeworth Roofing, our love for installing, repairing, and maintaining commercial roofing is what drives us out of bed every morning. At the end of our shift, we might be a little sweaty and a little tired, but we come home knowing we made a positive impact on our community through our work.

Our passion for commercial roofing doesn’t stop with construction: Ridgeworth Roofing cares about how our roofs affect the environment around us. Ridgeworth Roofing is constantly developing new ideas and refining old ones to create the strongest, most eco-friendly Chicagoland commercial roofs.

In 2008, Rod was a key industry representative working with the Roofing Industry Alliance to negotiate with the City of Chicago an amendment to the roof reflectivity requirement in new building codes. This reduces the heat inside buildings during the summer months, thus reducing the amount of energy consumed through air conditioning.

Ridgeworth Roofing also constructs garden roofs and man-made gardens on top of roofs to absorb heat and insulate buildings.

If it weren’t for our passion for what we do and our community, not only would Ridgeworth Roofing not be where it is today, but our community would look and operate very differently.

5. We work hard to earn your trust.

Any work on your roof needs to be performed by a company you trust.

Trust their commercial roofing knowledge. Trust they offer fair pricing. Trust that the work on your building is done right the first time.

And for Ridgeworth Roofing, we’ve been around for over 50 years, which doesn’t happen by accident.

When it comes to commercial roofing repairs, time is of the essence. A small hole or sign of water damage one day could lead to serious problems in a week. That’s why you want to work alongside a team of professionals with long-term experience and build stronger relationships with their clients.

More importantly, you want to trust that the people you work with will be there when you need them most. 

We know what it takes to earn a customer’s trust: the initial roofing work is just the first step. It’s about having faith that when there’s a problem with your commercial roof, Ridgeworth Roofing is there to help.

Ridgeworth Roofing: A family-owned and operated business you can believe in.

Family-owned and operated Ridgeworth Roofing has been providing high-quality, personalized service to the Chicagoland area since 1974. 

Led by the Petrick family, the Ridgeworth team works on more than your roof—we work on carrying on a 45-year-old family tradition and maintaining the trust we’ve built by treating our customers like family. 

If you need a new commercial roof or regular maintenance, give Ridgeworth Roofing a call today.