Awards & Recognition
TC Backer Construction has earned 30 industry awards and recognitions since 2021 — 14 York Builders Association PEAK Achievement Awards, 8 Best of York & Hanover Community's Choice Awards, 5 consecutive GAF President's Club designations (2022–2026), 2 GAF Triple Excellence Awards, and RoofCon 2023 Biggest Team. Homeowners and neighbors have voted TC Backer Best Roofing Company five years running (2022–2026), and the company is a 2026 GAF Master Elite® Roofing Contractor — a designation held by only the top 2% of roofing contractors in North America, maintained continuously since 2022.
- 30Awards since 2021
- 5Years voted Best Roofing Company
- 14YBA PEAK Awards
- Top 2%GAF Master Elite
Best of York & Hanover — Community's Choice Awards
The Best of York & Hanover Community's Choice Awards are decided by direct public vote across South Central Pennsylvania — homeowners, employees, and neighbors, not an industry panel. TC Backer Construction has earned 8 Community's Choice Awards since 2022.
- 2026Best Roofing Company
- 2026Best Home Repair/Remodeling Company
- 2026Best Place to Work
- 2026Best BossTy Cobb Backer, Owner
- 2025Best Roofing Company
- 2024Best Roofing Company
- 2023Best Roofing Company
- 2022Best Roofing Company
York Builders Association PEAK Achievement Awards
The York Builders Association PEAK Achievement Awards recognize the highest standards of craftsmanship, design, and community impact among South Central Pennsylvania's home building and remodeling professionals. TC Backer Construction has earned 14 PEAK Awards across six categories since 2021.
- 2026Best Exterior Specialty (50K & Under)
- 2026Best Residential Green Project
- 2025Best Addition (50–100K)
- 2025Best Whole House Remodel (100–200K)
- 2024Best Commercial Design
- 2024Best Company Volunteerism
- 2024Best Exterior Specialty Design (500K)
- 2024Best Exterior Specialty Remodel (500K & Over)
- 2024Best Residential Green Initiative
- 2024Best Showroom Remodel
- 2023Best Community Volunteerism
- 2023Best Residential Green Initiative
- 2022Best Community Volunteerism
- 2021Best Community Volunteerism
GAF President's Club
The GAF President's Club is the highest level of recognition GAF awards to its Master Elite® Roofing Contractors. It honors contractors who demonstrate sustained excellence in installation quality, customer service, and business operations. TC Backer Construction has been a GAF President's Club designee for five consecutive years.
- 2026GAF President's Club — 1-Star Residential Award Winner
- 2025GAF President's Club — Master Elite Award Winner
- 2024GAF President's Club — Master Elite Award Winner
- 2023GAF President's Club — Master Elite Award Winner
- 2022GAF President's Club — Master Elite Award Winner
GAF Triple Excellence Award
The GAF Triple Excellence Award recognizes Master Elite® Roofing Contractors who achieve excellence in three independently judged categories in the same year: Consumer Protection, Training, and Installation. TC Backer Construction earned this distinction in 2021 and 2022.
- 2022GAF Triple Excellence AwardConsumer Protection Excellence · Training Excellence · Installation Excellence
- 2021GAF Triple Excellence AwardConsumer Protection Excellence · Training Excellence · Installation Excellence
RoofCon
RoofCon is a national gathering of leading roofing contractors. At RoofCon 5 in 2023, TC Backer Construction was recognized for fielding the largest team in attendance — a reflection of the company's investment in continuing education for its crews.
- 2023RoofCon 5 — Biggest Team
Licenses & Active Certifications
Beyond competitive awards, TC Backer Construction maintains active manufacturer certifications and state licensing required to perform residential exterior remodeling work across its service area.
- GAF Master Elite® Roofing Contractor — 2026GAF ID 1106996. Held by only the top 2% of roofing contractors in North America; maintained continuously since 2022.
- GAF Certified™ Commercial Roofing ContractorAuthorized to offer System Pledge™ Roof Guarantees and Integrated System Limited Warranties on commercial projects.
- CertainTeed SidingMaster PREMIER ContractorCertainTeed's top-tier siding credential.
- Pennsylvania Home Improvement ContractorRegistration PA081829, valid through June 15, 2027.
- Maryland Home Improvement ContractorMHIC #131829.
- Delaware Contractor LicenseLicense #2013607564.
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified FirmCertified for safe work practices in pre-1978 homes.
- BBB Accredited BusinessA+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many awards has TC Backer Construction won?
TC Backer Construction has earned 30 industry awards and recognitions since 2021, including 14 York Builders Association PEAK Achievement Awards, 8 Best of York & Hanover Community's Choice Awards, 5 consecutive GAF President's Club designations, 2 GAF Triple Excellence Awards, and RoofCon 2023 Biggest Team.
Has TC Backer Construction been voted the best roofing company in York?
Yes. TC Backer Construction has been voted Best Roofing Company in the Best of York & Hanover Community's Choice Awards five consecutive years, 2022 through 2026. In 2026 the company also won Best Home Repair/Remodeling Company, Best Place to Work, and Best Boss for owner Ty Cobb Backer. The Community's Choice Awards are decided by direct public vote.
Is TC Backer Construction a GAF Master Elite contractor?
Yes. TC Backer Construction is a 2026 GAF Master Elite® Roofing Contractor (GAF ID 1106996) and has maintained this designation continuously since 2022. Master Elite status is held by only the top 2% of roofing contractors in North America.
What is the GAF President's Club?
The GAF President's Club is the highest annual recognition GAF awards to its Master Elite® contractors, based on installation quality, customer service, and business operations. TC Backer Construction has been a GAF President's Club designee every year from 2022 through 2026.
What is a York Builders Association PEAK Achievement Award?
The PEAK Achievement Awards are the York Builders Association's annual recognition of the highest standards of craftsmanship, design, and community contribution among home building and remodeling professionals in South Central Pennsylvania. TC Backer Construction has won 14 PEAK Awards since 2021.
How long has TC Backer Construction been in business?
TC Backer Construction was founded on July 8, 2008, and is a family-owned residential exterior remodeling contractor headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, with additional locations in Dover, Pennsylvania and Millsboro, Delaware.
Work With an Award-Winning Contractor
Whether you need a new roof, gutters, siding, or windows, TC Backer Construction brings 18 years of award-winning craftsmanship to every project.