Classic Roofing & Construction
Roofing · Clearwater, Pinellas County · Founded 2003
About the company
Residential and light-commercial roofing contractor headquartered at 14450 46th Street North in Clearwater, serving Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties plus satellite markets in Cape Coral, Melbourne and Winter Haven. Founded in 2003, it does roof replacement, repair and storm work and is an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor. It was acquired by Atlanta-based Skyline Roofing Partners in March 2025 alongside sister company John Hogan Roofing.
Ownership history
What changed after the sale
Owner/operator Jake Babbitt retained a minority stake, stayed on running the business and joined Skyline's Founder's Council; the brand continued to operate under its own name after the deal. No other sourced post-sale changes found.
Only sourced observations are listed. Customers and employees can add what they saw.
Who really profits
Money paid to Classic Roofing & Construction now flows to Skyline Roofing Partners (Atlanta, GA), and from there to its investors — Imperial Capital — whose funds are ultimately owed returns by their limited partners. Residential re-roofing roll-up backed by Imperial Capital, formed in 2024 with an inaugural partnership with Elo Roofing of Jacksonville. It buys founder-led retail roofing companies, keeps their brands and local leadership, and often leaves owner-operators with a minority stake and a seat on a 'Founder's Council.' Its brand roster spans Florida, Maryland and Georgia. CEO Mike Midgett previously was Chief Service Officer at Groundworks and CSMO at ARS.
Read more: why prices rise after a sale · debt, exits and the 5-year clock.
Same owner, different name
Other Tampa Bay brands controlled by Skyline Roofing Partners. Getting a "second opinion" from one of these is not a second opinion.
John Hogan Roofing
Frequently asked
Who owns Classic Roofing & Construction?
Classic Roofing & Construction is owned by Skyline Roofing Partners, a private-equity platform headquartered in Atlanta, GA, whose capital has come from Imperial Capital. The sale was announced March 10, 2025; the company still operates under its original name.
Is Classic Roofing & Construction private equity owned?
Yes. Classic Roofing & Construction is part of Skyline Roofing Partners, which is backed by Imperial Capital. See the buyer profile for the capital structure.
Is Classic Roofing & Construction locally owned?
Not in the sense most homeowners mean. Control sits with Skyline Roofing Partners in Atlanta, GA, although the local brand name is still used.
When was Classic Roofing & Construction sold?
March 10, 2025 (announcement date).
Did Classic Roofing & Construction change its name after the sale?
No. Keeping the acquired brand name is standard practice for platforms; it preserves customer trust and reviews while ownership changes behind it.
Sources Verified — primary document
- Roofing Contractor (2025-03-10) — trade press. Announcement of Skyline's acquisition of Classic Roofing & Construction (founded 2003) and John Hogan Roofing, both Clearwater, Fla.; Jake Babbitt retains minority stake.
- Classic Roofing & Construction (2026-09-09) — company site. Clearwater HQ address, license numbers, Tampa Bay/Pasco service area.
Researcher notes: Trade-press announcement plus company site confirm location and licenses.
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