County Roofing Earns CertainTeed’s Top ShingleMaster PREMIER Credential
MELVILLE, N.Y. – June 19, 2026 – County Roofing, a roofing contractor serving Long Island and the greater New York City area for over 35 years, has earned the new CertainTeed ShingleMaster PREMIER credential, the highest level of professional certification offered by CertainTeed, one of North America’s leading roofing product manufacturers. Only a small percentage of roofing contractors nationwide meet the requirements to earn and maintain the status.
The ShingleMaster PREMIER designation is not an application-based credential. It is earned through a series of educational and accreditation steps, along with ongoing verification by the manufacturer. The achievement completes County Roofing’s standing as one of the few contractors in the Long Island and New York metro area to hold the top-tier credential from all three major roofing manufacturers.
Earning the credential carries specific requirements. All job supervisors and at least half of a company’s shingle installation crew must be credentialed as Master Shingle Applicators through CertainTeed’s testing and re-accreditation process. At least one employee must hold the Shingle Quality Specialist designation, which requires passing an examination on CertainTeed’s Shingle Technology Manual covering product knowledge, quality standards, and customer satisfaction objectives.
A qualifying company must also maintain a minimum of five years in business, carry full workers’ compensation and liability insurance, abide by CertainTeed’s Code of Ethics and Professional Practices, and hold a customer satisfaction rating of four or higher on a five-point scale. CertainTeed keeps records on each ShingleMaster PREMIER to verify that credentials and insurance remain current, and conducts periodic roof inspections to confirm that Integrity Roof System standards are being met on actual job sites.
“Earning the ShingleMaster PREMIER award reflects the standards we’ve held since day one,” said Keith Schmied, founder and CEO of County Roofing. “I personally oversee every project, and this credential means our customers get the strongest workmanship and material protection available in the residential roofing industry, backed directly by the manufacturer.”
The credential gives homeowners access to CertainTeed’s SureStart PLUS 5-STAR warranty, which only ShingleMaster PREMIER contractors are authorized to offer. According to CertainTeed, the warranty includes both workmanship and material coverage and is backed directly by the manufacturer, meaning that if an installation issue arises, CertainTeed itself stands behind the repair. The ShingleMaster PREMIER designation joins County Roofing’s existing elite certifications from GAF and Owens Corning.
About County Roofing:
County Roofing is a roofing contractor based in Melville, New York, serving Long Island and the greater New York City area for over 35 years. Founded and led by Keith Schmied, the company holds elite certifications from all three major roofing manufacturers: GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed. 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.
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Company Name: County Roofing
Contact Person: Keith Schmied
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Phone: (631) 400-7663
Address:68 S. Service Road Suite 100
City: Melville
State: NY
Country: United States
Website: https://countyroofingsystems.com/
