Roofing & Exterior · Northern Virginia
Diamond Elite Roofing is a contracting practice founded by senior leadership from one of the region's largest exterior restoration firms. Architectural shingle, slate, synthetic slate, and standing‑seam systems on the homes of Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, and Prince William counties.
Why Diamond Elite
The four partners behind Diamond Elite have spent the better part of their careers leading roof replacements on Northern Virginia's older inventory: the colonials, Tudors, and Federals where every detail matters, and where a missed flashing detail will make itself known by the third storm. We started over to build the standard we wish had existed sooner.
Northern Virginia is freeze‑thaw country, and the wrong shingle on a 12‑in‑12 pitch shows it within a season. We specify by climate zone and roof geometry, not by what the supplier had on the truck.
Every job is led by a foreman who has worked with us for years. We don't broker labor. The person who tears off your roof is the person who installs your new one.
Your community has architectural standards. We pull the file, draft the request, and submit on your behalf. Most homes in McLean, Great Falls, and Vienna require it; we treat it as part of the job.
Lifetime workmanship on every full replacement, transferable once. Manufacturer system warranties up to fifty years. Written, registered, and on file before the dumpster leaves your driveway.
What we install
GAF Timberline HDZ, CertainTeed Landmark, Owens Corning Duration. For homes where you want a 30‑to‑50‑year system that disappears into the architecture.
For the older inventory across Old Town, Great Falls, and McLean: real slate restoration, DaVinci synthetic systems engineered to match the original profile, and full cedar replacements with copper valleys.
Tighter panel widths, hidden fasteners, and 24‑gauge steel or copper for the contemporary builds going up across Reston, Vienna, and Loudoun. Engineered for snow load and wind uplift to NoVA code.
Documentation, adjuster meetings, scope advocacy. We work the claim so you don't have to.
6‑inch K‑style and half‑round seamless aluminum or copper. LeafGuard & Gutter Helmet certified installs.
James Hardie, LP SmartSide, and PVC trim restoration as part of any full exterior project.
Velux factory‑certified installation, including solar‑powered fresh air models with 30% federal tax credit eligibility.
The number‑one source of leaks on older NoVA homes. We rebuild flashing in lead and copper, not aluminum.
Ridge vent, soffit intake, and powered options. We balance the system before sign‑off, not after.
What to expect
One call or one form. We confirm a 90‑minute window, usually within the same week.
Drone imagery, attic check, ventilation analysis, photographed deficiencies. You get the full report whether or not you hire us.
Samples brought to your driveway, side‑by‑side under your existing roofline. No upsell pressure, no surprise change orders.
We pull the architectural review file, fill it out, and submit. Most NoVA HOAs respond within ten business days.
Tarps over landscaping, magnetic sweeps daily, dumpster placed off your drive when possible. A typical replacement takes one to two days.
We register your manufacturer system warranty, file the workmanship warranty, and walk every elevation with you before invoicing.
Recent projects
A representative slice across material, period, and roofline complexity. Full portfolio available on request.
Full tear‑off, copper valley fabrication, lead chimney flashing. 14,800 sq ft total roof area.
CertainTeed Landmark Pro in Driftwood. Replaced ridge ventilation system.
24‑gauge mechanically‑seamed panels, Kynar 500® matte black finish.
DaVinci Bellaforte™ Slate, color‑blended for period authenticity.
Hand‑split cedar, copper sidewall flashing, restored historic district‑approved.
Full insurance scope, 11,200 sq ft, completed in 18 days from claim approval.
What clients tell us
The crew showed up at 6:45 am, had tarps and plywood down on every shrub before they touched the roof, and were gone by Tuesday afternoon. Two days. The yard was cleaner than when they started.
I'd interviewed three roofers. The other two told me what I wanted to hear. Damion told me my flashing was the actual problem and the shingles had another seven years. He saved me an unnecessary roof replacement and earned the next one.
The HOA in our neighborhood is famously difficult. Diamond Elite handled the architectural review packet, the sample submission, the whole back‑and‑forth. We just signed where they pointed.
Materials & certifications
We carry the highest contractor designation each manufacturer offers. Their warranties only honor the system when installed by these tiers.
Master Elite™ Contractor
The top 2% of GAF contractors in North America. Required for the GAF Golden Pledge® system warranty: 50‑year material, 25‑year workmanship, fully transferable.
SELECT ShingleMaster™
Highest tier in the CertainTeed credential ladder. Required for the SureStart PLUS system warranty with 5‑star coverage.
Platinum Preferred Contractor
Less than 1% of contractors qualify. Required for the Owens Corning Platinum Protection Roofing System Limited Warranty.
Authorized Dealer
Synthetic slate and shake systems engineered for impact, fade, and wind resistance. 50‑year limited warranty.
5 Star Skylight Specialist
Velux's highest installer credential. Required for the No Leak Skylight 10‑year installation warranty.
Certified Roof Inspectors
The standard adjusters use. We damage‑assess to HAAG protocol so insurance scopes hold up.
Leadership
Combined, the partners have led roof and exterior projects on more than nine thousand Northern Virginia homes. They started Diamond Elite to build the standard they wished had existed sooner.
Founding Partner
Twenty‑plus years leading exterior restoration teams across Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. Specialty in slate and synthetic systems.
Founding Partner
Senior production background. Builds and trains crews to a single installation standard, with foreman‑led teams that stay together job to job.
Founding Partner
HAAG‑certified inspector and lead estimator. Owns the assessment, the documentation, and the insurance‑claim advocacy when work is storm‑driven.
Founding Partner
Client experience and project management. The point of contact from first call to final walkthrough; responsible for HOA, scheduling, and warranty registration.
Service area
Headquartered in Northern Virginia. We do not sub the work out to franchise partners in adjacent states.
McLean · Great Falls · Vienna · Oakton · Tysons · Falls Church · Reston · Herndon · Fairfax · Fairfax Station · Clifton · Burke · Springfield · Annandale · Centreville
Ashburn · Leesburg · Sterling · South Riding · Aldie · Middleburg · Purcellville
Arlington · Old Town Alexandria · Del Ray · Rosslyn · Clarendon
Manassas · Haymarket · Gainesville · Bristow · Nokesville · Woodbridge
Common questions
Most full asphalt replacements take one to two working days. Slate, synthetic slate, and standing‑seam metal projects run three to five days depending on roof area and complexity. We always confirm in writing before starting.
If wind, hail, or fallen tree damage is documented, most VA homeowners' policies cover it. We perform the HAAG‑certified inspection at no cost, prepare the photographic and Xactimate scope, and meet the adjuster on site to advocate for the correct scope. There is no charge unless work proceeds.
Yes. We pull the file, complete the architectural change request, prepare sample boards, and submit on your behalf. Most NoVA HOAs respond within ten business days; we coordinate the back‑and‑forth so you don't.
Architectural (also called dimensional) shingles are the modern default: two‑layer laminate, 25 to 30 year service life. Luxury‑tier shingles (Presidential, Grand Manor, Camelot II) are heavier, multi‑layer, and visually closer to slate or shake. We sample both side‑by‑side against your existing roofline before you decide.
Tarps and plywood over every shrub, planter, and AC unit. Magnetic sweeps morning and evening for stray nails. Dumpster placement coordinated to avoid driveway pressure cracking. We walk the perimeter with you before we leave.
Lifetime workmanship on full replacements, transferable once. Manufacturer system warranties from 30 to 50 years depending on system. All warranty documents are registered with the manufacturer and emailed to you within seven business days of completion.
Yes. We work with GreenSky and Service Finance. Most projects qualify for 0% APR for 18 months or extended low‑APR terms. We provide application links once a scope is finalized.
We never tear off more area than we can dry‑in by end of day. If weather moves in unexpectedly, we tarp and pause. Re‑tarping is at no cost, and we do not charge for weather delays.
Schedule an assessment
Most assessments are scheduled within the same week. The visit takes about ninety minutes and produces a written report whether or not you decide to work with us.
