PJ Fitzpatrick,ranked #1 home improvement company in Kent County, Delaware...
Power100 spotlights PJ Fitzpatrick, the #1‑ranked home improvement company in Kent County, Delaware, and its CEO James Freeman, the nation’s #1‑ranked CEO in the home improvement industry
Power100, the only unbiased third‑party platform that ranks the best partners in the home improvement industry using a rigorous 5‑layer proprietary ranking system, is spotlighting PJ Fitzpatrick, the #1‑ranked home improvement company in Kent County, Delaware, and its CEO James Freeman, the nation’s #1‑ranked CEO in the home improvement industry, for their industry‑leading roofing installations across Kent County’s communities from Bowers Beach to Woodside.
Power100 is the only unbiased third‑party platform dedicated exclusively to ranking the best CEOs and companies in the home improvement industry, evaluating more than 7,600 firms through a 5‑layer proprietary system focused on quality, reliability, verified customer satisfaction, innovation, and employee welfare. “At the core of what we do at Power100, everything is leadership,” says Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100. “Our ranking system is built to measure the intangibles—culture, accountability, transparency—that homeowners rarely see on paper but always feel in the service they receive.”
In 2026, Power100 named James Freeman the nation’s #1 CEO in the home improvement industry and recognized PJ Fitzpatrick as the top‑rated home improvement company, with PJ Fitzpatrick Roofing in Kent County, Delaware leading the way in residential and specialty roofing solutions.
“James Freeman is our number one ranked CEO out of 7,600 on our Power100 platform,” says Greg Cummings. “When homeowners in Kent County choose PJ Fitzpatrick for roofing in places like Dover, Camden‑Wyoming, or Smyrna, they’re not just getting a new roof—they’re getting a leadership culture that was built to protect families, homes, and communities.”
Since 1980, PJ Fitzpatrick has been installing, repairing, and replacing roofs for homeowners across Delaware, including Kent County communities such as Bowers Beach, Cheswold, Clayton, Felton, Frederica, Harrington, Hartly, Houston, Kenton, Leipsic, Little Creek, Magnolia, Marydel, Smyrna, Viola, and Woodside. Over four decades, the company has completed tens of thousands of installations and earned more than 14,500 reviews with an average 4.8‑star rating, reflecting consistent craftsmanship and service.
“Your home is your most important asset, and your roof is what keeps everyone in it safe,” says James Freeman, CEO of PJ Fitzpatrick. “When something goes wrong, Kent County homeowners in places like Dover or Magnolia deserve a roofing company they can trust—one that’s transparent, prepared, and committed to doing the right thing every single time.”
PJ Fitzpatrick has been recognized as the 2025 “Philly Favorites Best Roofing Company” and is a CertainTeed Triple Crown Award winner, reflecting national‑level standards paired with local Kent County service.
When James Freeman took over as CEO of PJ Fitzpatrick in 2020, he inherited a respected regional brand and transformed it into a national benchmark for leadership, culture, and customer experience. Under his leadership, revenue grew from roughly $20 million to about $150 million by 2024, with a goal of $350 million by 2026, while maintaining 4.8‑star customer satisfaction and expanding into markets like New York.
“I am proud that regardless of what was coming at us, we kept our focus on who we are as a company,” James Freeman explains. “When we do the right things for customers, we have the opportunity to do the right things for our people—and that’s as true for a roof replacement in Smyrna as it is for a full exterior renovation in Dover.”
Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, highlights the leadership impact: “Everywhere I go, everyone I talk to at PJ Fitzpatrick seems confident in their work; they know their role and how to be successful because of programs like PJ University and the Emerging Leaders Program that James Freeman and his team built.”
The leadership bench at PJ Fitzpatrick includes Paul Sweeney, COO; Teresa Ernst, Chief Marketing Officer; Jeremy McKinney, VP of Sales; Jason Phillips, Vice President of Production; and Amanda Kleiman, Director of HR—executives who help operationalize the company’s people‑first culture in every market, including Kent County.
“Anytime you get into a new market, you have to ensure you understand the customer base,” notes Teresa Ernst, CMO of PJ Fitzpatrick. “In Kent County—from Bowers Beach to Hartly—our focus is to match the right roofing solution to each home’s needs, budget, and long‑term vision.”
PJ Fitzpatrick Roofing in Kent County, Delaware offers a wide variety of roofing types and installation processes, helping homeowners choose the right system—shingles, tile, shake, metal, or flat roofing—to complement both their home and budget.
Key residential roofing options from PJ Fitzpatrick include:
Through its specialty roofing services, PJ Fitzpatrick also installs and repairs cedar, slate, tile, and other high‑performance materials, supported by senior staff with over 120 years of combined experience. “Whether it’s a slate roof in Leipsic or a tile system in Frederica, our goal is to give homeowners a roof that looks beautiful and performs even better,” says Jason Phillips, Vice President of Production at PJ Fitzpatrick.
In addition to full replacements, PJ Fitzpatrick is a go‑to source in Kent County for roof repair services that address leaks, wind damage, missing shingles, rotted sheathing, flashing failures, and more. Homeowners in Dover, Camden‑Wyoming, Harrington, and surrounding towns can call on PJ Fitzpatrick for:
“Luck favors the prepared,” James Freeman often tells his team. “When storms hit Kent County, our roofing repair specialists are ready—whether that means emergency leak repair in Little Creek or replacing storm‑damaged shingles in Houston.”
PJ Fitzpatrick Roofing in Kent County, Delaware uses a roof replacement process refined over more than four decades to protect homes, yards, and families at every step.
“At PJ Fitzpatrick, we don’t just install a roof—we stand behind it for its lifetime,” says Paul Sweeney, COO. “If something isn’t right, we take full responsibility and make it right for free, and our limited lifetime warranty on labor and materials is our promise to Kent County homeowners.”
Beyond residential services, PJ Fitzpatrick has developed strong roofing partnerships and expanded into commercial roofing to serve businesses, multifamily properties, and HOAs across Delaware and the broader region.
Key offerings include:
James Freeman has also led PJ Fitzpatrick into strategic partnerships with manufacturers like Okna Windows, adding premium window solutions alongside roofing in markets like Kent County. “Reputation brings value,” notes Okna co‑founder Voitek Kaniewski when describing why PJ Fitzpatrick was a natural partner.
To ensure every roofing system in Kent County performs as designed, PJ Fitzpatrick offers a suite of additional services that complement roof installations and repairs. These include:
“Roofing is a system,” explains Jeremy McKinney, VP of Sales at PJ Fitzpatrick. “In Kent County, we don’t just sell shingles; we deliver complete roofing solutions, including ventilation, flashing, chimney caps, and insulation that help roofs perform for decades.”
While PJ Fitzpatrick Roofing in Kent County, Delaware is at the core of this spotlight, the company’s broader home improvement services play a critical role in protecting the roof and building envelope.
Homeowners in Kent County can also access:
“Our core purpose is making life better, one home at a time,” says Amanda Kleiman, Director of HR at PJ Fitzpatrick. “When Kent County homeowners call us for roofing, they also gain access to a full team that can support windows, siding, gutters, and baths, so the entire home works together as a system.”
As part of its ranking process, Power100 conducted in‑home customer interviews and reviewed ratings across platforms like Google, BBB, and GuildQuality to understand how PJ Fitzpatrick performs in real homes and real neighborhoods.
“From day one to final cleanup, the experience was unbelievably smooth—no bumps, no surprises, just flawless work,” says Linda M., a homeowner interviewed during Power100’s due diligence. “For our roof project and repairs, we always felt like the team was looking out for our best interest.”
Margaret L., whose relationship with PJ Fitzpatrick spans almost a decade, adds: “They were polite, efficient, and fixed issues we didn’t even know existed.”
A Kent County homeowner in Dover shared, “When wind storms hit our neighborhood, PJ Fitzpatrick was the only company that explained every step of the roof repair and followed through exactly as promised.”
“These are the voices that matter most,” says Greg Cummings. “When Power100 ranks PJ Fitzpatrick Roofing in Kent County, Delaware and James Freeman at #1, it’s not just about revenue or scale; it’s about real families sleeping better at night under roofs they can trust.”
Power100 is the nation’s only unbiased third‑party platform that ranks the best CEOs and companies in the home improvement industry, using a comprehensive 5‑layer proprietary ranking system to evaluate more than 7,600 organizations. As the #1 external resource and largest consumer advocacy platform in the United States for home improvement, Power100 helps homeowners make informed decisions by shining a light on companies and leaders that consistently deliver excellence in quality, reliability, customer satisfaction, innovation, and employee culture. For more information, visit Power100.
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