S&K’s Spot in the Top 500 Ranks in Top .02% of Contractors in the U.S.
Qualified Remodeler magazine – the industry’s premier publication for remodeling and home improvement – has released this year’s Top 500 Contractors. This list ranks contractors in the United States by revenue.
S&K Roofing, Siding and Windows is not only in the Top 500, they are in the Top 100 at spot #80. To put this into perspective, there are nearly half a million contractors in the U.S. According to IBIS World, there are currently 482,573 active contractor businesses. (source: https://www.ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/number-of-businesses/remodeling-united-states/)
This puts S&K in the top .02% of contractors throughout the nation.
S&K attributes this achievement to its loyal customers, and its talented and dedicated staff. For more than 40 years, S&K has served customers throughout Maryland and Northern Virginia. Because nearly 80% of S&K’s business come from repeat customers and referrals, they have seen steady growth over the years. This customer loyalty stems from their ability to do quality work, and provide top-notch customer service. While contractors come and go, S&K Roofing, Siding and Windows has remained a steady, reliable exterior replacement contractor.
S&K would like to thank Qualified Remodeler for this recognition, and their customers and staff for their continued loyalty.
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