Our History

In 1943, Paul Saunders arrived in Richmond, Virginia from the mountains of Franklin, Carolina. He began roofing with his brother, Frank Saunders, who ha a roofing company in Richmond. Paul continued roofing under his own name for 50 years until his death in 1982 while working on a roof at the age of 81. He never sought to retire.

Paul was known for his craftsmanship, working with slate and tin. Business was generally located in the West End and Fan areas of Richmond. His love of roofing, craftsmanship and a job well done were among the reasons the present company continued to exist under his name.

The company is presently owned by Paul Saunders’ son-in-law, Graham B. Aston. Graham moved from England in 1982 to work with Paul and take over management of the company. In the years that the company has been under Graham’s management it has grown substantially.

Our People

We only hire first rate employees. Only the top personnel within our trade are considered. This enables us to have an excellent work force who are notably a cut above everyone else in the industry. We are able to attract the best because of our wages and benefits. Saunders Roofing operates on a profit sharing basis that motivates employees to perform their job at the highest possible level.

Why Choose Saunders?

Experience

Saunders Roofing is a Class A contractor, fully licensed and insured to handle any size project. We have been locally owned and operated for over seventy years! We expect to know our customers for a lifetime. Our long-term approach to business means our relationship with you will always take priority over short-term profits. You can trust that we will be here in the future if you run into any problems with your roof.

Peace of Mind

The quality of our work protects the quality of your life. From your family to your home – your roof protects the most valuable people and things in your life. We work with urgency and care to restore your home and relieve the stress caused by a damaged roof. We are in the business of improving your quality of life through roofing.

Transparency

The average person replaces their roof less than 1.5 times in their lifetime! With such little exposure to the process it can be stressful to repair or replace your roof. Our team will guide you through the process and help to relieve any anxieties that you may have.

Perfection

We are obsessed with the details so you do not have to be. We work on every roof as if it were our own. The smallest details can greatly influence the lifetime of your roof so we pay close attention to every aspect of our work. That means we only use the highest quality materials and installation methods to insure the longevity of your new or repaired roof.