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Gator Roof Systems and Construction, Inc.
Built on Experience. Driven by Craftsmanship.
At Gator Roof Systems and Construction, our passionate team is dedicated to providing top-notch roofing solutions with a personal touch. With years of experience under our belts, we pride ourselves on delivering quality craftsmanship and exceptional service. Let us help you protect your home, one roof at a time!
Built on Experience.
Driven by Craftsmanship.
Gator Roof Systems and Construction is built on a legacy of hard work, integrity, and customer-first service that began nearly 40 years ago with Gator Pressure Cleaning & Custom Painting Inc. What started with a truck, a dog, and a relentless commitment to doing the job right has grown into a trusted name serving clients across multiple industries in 35 states nationwide.
That same dedication to quality and reliability laid the foundation for what would become Gator Roof Systems. Roofing and construction quickly became a natural extension of the company’s commitment to protecting and improving the properties we serve. Every project reflects the same principles that built our reputation: precision workmanship, transparent communication, and an unwavering focus on customer satisfaction.
In 2022, Jeff Messner, a lifelong friend of Gator’s, joined Gator Roof Systems to help further strengthen and expand the company’s vision. Jeff brings extensive business experience, having successfully built and operated customer service–focused companies, along with valuable industry insight from working with roofing businesses. Together, the two families combine decades of experience, shared values, and a passion for delivering dependable, high-quality roofing and construction solutions.
Today, Gator Roof Systems provides expert residential and commercial roofing services using premium materials, advanced installation techniques, and long-term warranty protection. From metal roofing and asphalt shingles to large-scale construction and restoration projects, our team approaches every job with the same care and professionalism we would expect for our own homes and businesses. At Gator Roof Systems, we believe a roof is more than a structure—it's protection for what matters most. That’s why we don’t just build roofs; we build lasting relationships based on trust, reliability, and results. With deep roots, proven experience, and a commitment to excellence, Gator Roof Systems and Construction is proud to serve homeowners and businesses with roofing solutions they can depend on.
This Local Entrepreneur Started His Company With a Single Truck. Nearly 40 Years Later, His Business Has Grown.
By James Coulter
Gator Giles started his company, Gator Pressure Cleaning, in 1986. He started with one truck. Now, nearly 40 years later, not only does he have a fleet of trucks driving across America, but his business also offers more than simply pressure cleaning.
While Gator Pressure Cleaning, true to its name, offers pressure washing, it also offers plenty of other services, including custom painting, solar, roofing, and HVAC (heating & cooling) services.
Prior to opening his business in 1986, he had gained experience in the field by working at his father’s company.
Gator became so good at his job that he decided to start his own company. It all began with a single job, and by working a few odd jobs here and there, his success and fame preceded him, and his business grew to expand into other services his customers were in need of.
The first additional service he added was painting. Why? Because much of his feedback from customers inquired about it.
“When I started the company, they [my customers] asked me if I was painting,” he said. “They were like, ‘Why not start a painting company to go along with pressure washing?’ I was asked that many times, so I took them up on it.”
Therefore, he included his painting services a few years later. And now, several decades later, he has trucks traveling across America to states like Texas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee for painting jobs. Last year alone, they painted 47 properties in Texas. Now, they have jobs waiting for them in Alabama and Tennessee.
“We have been successful and very blessed,” he said. “We are painting several jobs every day.”
Other services include roofing, both residential and commercial, solar panels, and HVAC. However, even many of his most loyal customers do not realize that he has more to offer than pressure cleaning. The fact that he offers so much more amazes them, he said.
“The only thing we do not do is electrical or plumbing,” Giles quipped.
“I listened to what my customers needed,” he said. “Also, I always tell my people to make every customer feel special. When you do that, you cannot help but grow the company.”
One way his company goes out of its way to make customers feel special starts with the phone. When customers call, they can expect to speak to a live person and not just an automated voicemail system.
“In this day and age, when someone picks up the telephone, you get a real person who answers the phone and will direct your call where it needs to be,” Giles said. “We respond to every single call or complaint.”
Perhaps the most important factor in his success has been his employees. After all, a company is nothing without its workers. And Gator treats him like family.
“I reinvested in people, and that is what actually builds your company. You need a good team around you,” he said. “Some of my employees have been with me for over 24 years. So longevity, keeping the same employees, and having a family-like atmosphere build success and pride in us all.”
Gator Giles considers himself fortunate to have been able to start his own business and expand it as large as it has become. He has high expectations for the future and expects his business to continue to grow.
“I am blessed to have great people working with me and fortunate to have started my business in 1986 as a young and eager man. I grew up here, and I surround myself with good people and employees who take pride in their work.”