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The Tradesmen Group is a 100 percent employee-owned historic preservation and restoration contractor headquartered in Plain City, Ohio, founded in 1997 by Melissa West. The company self-performs multiple historic trades including roofing, masonry, architectural metalwork, carpentry, and painting, with more than 27 years of experience restoring landmark buildings. Its roofing crews specialize in slate, clay tile, terra cotta, wood shake, copper, and other architectural metal roof systems, along with repair and reconstruction of steeples, domes, and turrets. The company is a member of the National Slate Association and holds Ludowici's Crown Roofer distinction for terra cotta tile installation. The Tradesmen Group registered as a foreign to do business in Florida in October 2024 and holds Florida Certified Roofing Contractor license CCC1332370 under qualifying agent Richard Freitag. In Florida, the company restored the Tea House, Tea House bridge, and service entrance pergola at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami. The firm also maintains satellite offices in Nashville, Savannah, and Washington, D.C., alongside its Ohio headquarters.
Services
Historic Roof Restoration
Roof Repair
Slate Roofing
Clay tile roofing
Wood Shake Roofing
Copper Roofing
Architectural metal roofing
Carpentry
Service areas
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License checked against the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR). Confirm current status before signing any contract.
National Slate Association memberListed credential
Ludowici Crown RooferListed credential
Location & service area
Based in Florida
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Is The Tradesmen Group licensed, and how should I check insurance?
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What kind of roofing does The Tradesmen Group specialize in?
The company specializes in historic and architectural roofing, including slate, clay tile, terra cotta, wood shake, copper, and other metal roof systems, along with repair of steeples, domes, and turrets.
Does The Tradesmen Group work on standard residential reroofs?
The company's core focus is historic preservation and restoration roofing, so it is best suited to landmark, institutional, and architecturally significant buildings rather than routine residential reroofs.
Where is The Tradesmen Group based?
The company is headquartered in Plain City, Ohio, with satellite offices in Nashville, Savannah, and Washington, D.C., and it obtained Florida roofing licensure in 2024.
Has The Tradesmen Group completed any projects in Florida?
Yes. The company restored the Tea House, Tea House bridge, and service entrance pergola at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami.
Is The Tradesmen Group a member of any roofing trade associations?
Yes. The company is a member of the National Slate Association and holds Ludowici's Crown Roofer distinction for terra cotta tile work.
How long has The Tradesmen Group been in business?
The company was founded in 1997 and has more than 27 years of experience in historic preservation and restoration.
Is The Tradesmen Group employee-owned?
Yes. The company describes itself as 100 percent employee-owned.
