Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal
Roofing · Lakeland, Polk County · Founded 1981 by Don Springer and Brooke Peterson
About the company
Multi-generational commercial and residential roofing and sheet metal contractor founded in Lakeland in 1981 by Don Springer and Brooke Peterson. It serves Polk County and Central Florida with low-slope, steep-slope and sheet metal work. In September 2025 it became the 15th platform company of Roofing Corp of America.
Ownership history
What changed after the sale
RCA said Springer-Peterson would operate as a stand-alone entity alongside RCA's other Florida brands (Crowther Roofing & Cooling, Hamilton Roofing, Dynamic National). Chairman Rob Springer framed the transaction as a family-business succession sale.
Only sourced observations are listed. Customers and employees can add what they saw.
Who really profits
Money paid to Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal now flows to Roofing Corp of America (Atlanta, GA), and from there to its investors — FirstService Corporation — whose funds are ultimately owed returns by their limited partners. Multi-brand commercial roofing operator described in trade press as the fifth-largest roofing contractor in the U.S., with Springer-Peterson as its 15th platform company. It buys established regional commercial roofers and runs them as stand-alone brands; its Florida cluster includes Crowther Roofing & Cooling (Fort Myers), Hamilton Roofing, Dynamic National and Springer-Peterson (Lakeland).
Read more: why prices rise after a sale · debt, exits and the 5-year clock.
Frequently asked
Who owns Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal?
Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal is owned by Roofing Corp of America, a strategic contractor headquartered in Atlanta, GA, whose capital has come from FirstService Corporation. The sale was announced September 11, 2025; the company still operates under its original name.
Is Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal private equity owned?
Yes. Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal is part of Roofing Corp of America, which is backed by FirstService Corporation. See the buyer profile for the capital structure.
Is Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal locally owned?
Not in the sense most homeowners mean. Control sits with Roofing Corp of America in Atlanta, GA, although the local brand name is still used.
When was Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal sold?
September 11, 2025 (announcement date).
Did Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal 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 (2025-09-15) — trade press. Founding year/founders, leadership (Rob Springer chairman, Daniel Boatwright president), stand-alone operation, quote.
Researcher notes: Business Observer covered the same deal on 2025-09-10 ('Roofing conglomerate grows Florida presence with Lakeland acquisition'); that article is paywalled and was not read.
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