Overview
About Us
Ruff Roofers, established in 1939, has achieved a solid reputation as a skilled and experienced Maryland residential and commercial roofing contractor. We do every type of roofing both steep (shingle, slate, metal, cedar shake) and low slope (single-ply and built-up). Using a philosophy provided by our founder Charles "Buck" Ruff of "creating the standard by which others are judged." Ruff Roofers is respected among the roofing industry by both colleagues and clients. You can be sure that quality workmanship, attention to detail, aesthetics and maximized efficiency balanced with safety are the focus on every one of your projects. Simply stated, we do more
Customer Reviews
"did an excellent job."
"gave us a really good, watertight roof on a complicated historic house, although it did take them a few months longer to get started than we had hoped."
"These guys were amazing! My husband and I were so impressed by how well-organized, professional, and considerate they were. Several friends of mine have had really terrible experiences with other roofers, so I was a bit worried about the stress of doing this the week of Christmas, but Scott, our Project Manager was really easy to work with and made the whole experience completely painless. He also noticed we had dogs and created a special path for them to take them in and out of the house without encountering debris from our old roof that was being removed. On top of all of this, the roof looks great and the were done much faster than we were expecting. Overall, we are incredibly happy with the service we received and feel that it represents really good value for money. I would highly recommend these guys! Big shoutout to Nick as well, who worked with us on the estimate, follow-up, and ASAP scheduling!"
"Exceptional product and service. Knowledgeable and professional."
"We were so very satisfied with Ruff Roofers from the initial contact with Ryan and each team that performed their jobs so well. Ryan was forthright and honest about our roofing and gutter needs, he did not try to sell us any unnecessary products. The work teams were respectful and professional. There was no one slacking! We highly recommend Ruff Roofers!"
- "These guys were amazing! My husband and I were so impressed by how well-organized, professional, and considerate they were. Several friends of mine have had really terrible experiences with other roofers, so I was a bit worried about the stress of doing this the week of Christmas, but Scott, our Project Manager was really easy to work with and made the whole experience completely painless. He also noticed we had dogs and created a special path for them to take them in and out of the house without encountering debris from our old roof that was being removed. On top of all of this, the roof looks great and the were done much faster than we were expecting. Overall, we are incredibly happy with the service we received and feel that it represents really good value for money. I would highly recommend these guys! Big shoutout to Nick as well, who worked with us on the estimate, follow-up, and ASAP scheduling!"
- "Exceptional product and service. Knowledgeable and professional."
- "We were so very satisfied with Ruff Roofers from the initial contact with Ryan and each team that performed their jobs so well. Ryan was forthright and honest about our roofing and gutter needs, he did not try to sell us any unnecessary products. The work teams were respectful and professional. There was no one slacking! We highly recommend Ruff Roofers!"
- "A pleasure to work with from start to finish. Very responsive and was able to fit me in early, due to a cancellation. The workers were very respectful of my time and left the property in better shape than they found it. They also found a few additional (minor) issues and corrected them for free while fixing the pipe collar. A+ will definitely use again."
- "We experienced a house fire and from the time that Emmett arrived to provide us an estimate to the time that Scott and Papa completed the job, it was top notch. The communication was fantastic...I knew right where we were in the process and continually got updates from Emmett on his efforts with our Insurance company. I didn't have to do a thing. Rich set the clear expectation with me about schedule and let me know what to expect. Scott and Papa set up the job site with safety and protection in mind. They worked efficiently. They didn't leave until the roof was complete and the yard was cleaned up. Scott even provided progress and completion photos of the job. Thank you to Ruff Roofers...in a time that is super stressful for us, they took care of the roof and it looks great!!"
- "Ryan at Ruff Roofers responded quickly and professionally to my roof problem. The repair team led by Scott arrived quickly and discovered and repaired the problem in excellent fashion. Their prompt response and taking care of the roof repair in a professional manner was a welcome relief especially knowing how busy they were due to the storm."
Awards & Certifications
Asphaltic Roofer
This contractor specializes in installing Asphaltic roofing systems.
Coatings Roofer
This contractor specializes in installing coatings systems.
Single-Ply Roofer
This contractor specializes in installing Single-Ply roofing systems.
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GAF Awards & Certifications
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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.
| Non-certified Contractor | Certified Contractor | Master Elite Contractor | |
| GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WindProven™ GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GAF System Plus Limited Warranty | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| GAF Silver Pledge™ Limited Warranty | - | - | ✓ |
| GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty | - | - | ✓ |
*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.
| Non-certified Contractor | Certified Contractor | Master Elite Contractor | |
| GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WindProven™ GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GAF System Plus Limited Warranty | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| GAF Silver Pledge™ Limited Warranty | - | - | ✓ |
| GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty | - | - | ✓ |
*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
| Non-GAF Contractors | GAF Master Contractor | Master Select™ Contractor | |
| Standard Limited Product Warranty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weather Stopper© Integrated System Limited Warranty | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| System Pledge™ Limited Warranty | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Emerald Pledge™ Limited Warranty | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diamond Pledge™ NDL Roof Guarantee | - | 30 year maximum term No Dollar Limit Guarantees (NDL) | 35 year maximum term No Dollar Limit Guarantees (NDL) |
*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
| Non-GAF Contractors | GAF Master Contractor | Master Select™ Contractor | |
| Standard Limited Product Warranty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weather Stopper© Integrated System Limited Warranty | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| System Pledge™ Limited Warranty | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Emerald Pledge™ Limited Warranty | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diamond Pledge™ NDL Roof Guarantee | - | 30 year maximum term No Dollar Limit Guarantees (NDL) | 35 year maximum term No Dollar Limit Guarantees (NDL) |
*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.
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.