Roofing & Exterior

The Mid‑Atlantic's most trusted roofing practice.

A roof installed by hand, backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty, transferable when you sell. Slate, synthetic slate, architectural shingle, and standing‑seam metal across Pennsylvania and Delaware.

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Why Diamond Elite

A new standard for roofing across the Mid‑Atlantic.

We started Diamond Elite to build the contracting practice we wished had existed when we needed one ourselves. Four principles run every job, from the first call through the final walkthrough.

  1. 01

    Materials chosen for the climate

    Pennsylvania and Delaware see cold winters, summer storms, and heavy seasonal weather. The wrong shingle on a steep pitch shows it within a year. We specify by climate zone and roof geometry, not by what the supplier had on the truck.

  2. 02

    One trained crew, not a rotating subcontractor list

    Every job is led by a foreman who has worked with us for years. We don't broker labor. The person who tears off your roof is the person who installs your new one.

  3. 03

    HOA paperwork handled before you ask

    Your community has architectural standards. We pull the file, draft the request, and submit on your behalf. Most homes in , , Westminster, and County require it; we treat it as part of the job.

  4. 04

    A workmanship warranty that actually outlives the install

    Lifetime workmanship on every full replacement, transferable once. Manufacturer system warranties up to fifty years. Written, registered, and on file before the dumpster leaves your driveway.

How we work

From first call to final walkthrough, six steps.

  1. 01

    Book the survey

    One call or one form. We confirm a 90‑minute window on your property, usually within the same week.

  2. 02

    On‑site survey & written report

    Drone imagery, attic inspection, ventilation analysis, photographed deficiencies. You keep the full report whether or not you hire us.

  3. 03

    Specification & line‑item estimate

    Samples brought to your driveway, held side‑by‑side against your existing roofline. No upsell pressure. No surprise change orders.

  4. 04

    HOA & permitting handled

    We pull the architectural review packet, fill it out, and submit. Most local HOAs respond within ten business days; we coordinate the back‑and‑forth so you don't.

  5. 05

    Installation

    Tarps over every shrub, magnetic sweeps morning and evening, dumpster placed off your drive when possible. A typical replacement takes one to two working days.

  6. 06

    Walkthrough & warranty registration

    We register your manufacturer system warranty, file the workmanship warranty, and walk every elevation with you before invoicing.

Recent projects

A small selection of recent work.

A representative slice across material, period, and roofline complexity. Full portfolio available on request.

Stone estate home with restored slate roof in Lancaster, Pennsylvania at twilight.
Slate restoration

Stone Estate

Full tear‑off, copper valley fabrication, lead chimney flashing. 14,800 sq ft total roof area.

Diamond Elite Roofing crew during an active roof replacement in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Active project

Replacement in progress

Tarps over landscaping, dumpster placement off the drive, crew working same‑day teardown to dry‑in. Owens Corning Duration system.

Diamond Elite Roofing crew completing a roof replacement on a brick colonial in Pennsylvania.
Architectural shingle

Brick colonial replacement

Full tear‑off and Owens Corning Duration system install. Dry‑in completed in a single day, finish work and walkthrough following morning.

Contemporary home with standing‑seam metal roof in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Standing seam metal

Contemporary in Lancaster County, PA

24‑gauge mechanically‑seamed panels, Kynar 500® matte black finish.

What clients tell us

From homeowners across the region.

The crew showed up at 6:45 am, had tarps and plywood down on every shrub before they touched the roof, and were gone by Tuesday afternoon. Two days. The yard was cleaner than when they started.

Margaret L. York, PA Architectural shingle, 6,400 sq ft

I'd interviewed three roofers. The other two told me what I wanted to hear. Todd told me my flashing was the actual problem and the shingles had another seven years. He saved me an unnecessary roof replacement and earned the next one.

Rajesh K. Lancaster, PA Repair & flashing rebuild

Jessica answered every question we had, in plain English, the same day. The project itself was excellent, but the communication is what we'll tell our neighbors about.

Catherine & Mark P. Hockessin, DE Synthetic slate replacement

Materials & certifications

Manufacturer partners, certifications, and credentials.

We carry the highest contractor designation each manufacturer offers. Every system is specified to IRC 2024 code and ASTM material standards. Manufacturer warranties only honor the system when installed by these tiers; standards matter most where you can't see them.

Owens Corning

Platinum Preferred Contractor

Our most‑installed shingle system. Less than 1% of contractors qualify for Platinum Preferred. Required for the Owens Corning Platinum Protection Roofing System Limited Warranty.

CertainTeed

SELECT ShingleMaster™

Highest tier in the CertainTeed credential ladder. Required for the SureStart PLUS system warranty with 5‑star coverage.

GAF

Master Elite™ Contractor

The top 2% of GAF contractors in North America. Required for the GAF Golden Pledge® system warranty. Available on request when a homeowner specifies GAF.

DaVinci Roofscapes

Authorized Dealer

Synthetic slate and shake systems engineered for impact, fade, and wind resistance. 50‑year limited warranty.

Velux

5 Star Skylight Specialist

Velux's highest installer credential. Required for the No Leak Skylight 10‑year installation warranty.

HAAG

Certified Roof Inspectors

The standard adjusters use. We damage‑assess to HAAG protocol so insurance scopes hold up.

Fully Insured NRCA Member IRC 2024 Compliant ASTM Material Standards $5M General Liability Workers’ Compensation Carried

Meet the founders

Todd & Jessica Snyder.

A husband‑and‑wife practice founded on two careers' worth of standards.

Todd and Jessica Snyder, founders of Diamond Elite Roofing.
Todd & Jessica Snyder · Founders & Owners

Diamond Elite is the contracting practice we wished had existed when we needed one ourselves.

Todd has spent more than 20 years in roofing and exterior restoration: architectural shingle, slate, synthetic slate, standing‑seam metal, storm work. Every roof system the region builds. He's led projects across Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Jessica has spent 20+ years as a registered nurse. The standard she's brought into every patient room, show up on time, document everything, communicate plainly, follow through, is the standard she now brings into every Diamond Elite project.

Together, we set out to do this the way we'd want it done at our own house. The craft of the trade, paired with the care a nurse expects. Same crews job to job. No surprise change orders. The walkthrough happens before the invoice, every time.

  • Todd Snyder Founder · President
  • Jessica Snyder, RN Founder · Client Experience

Service area

Where we work.

Serving Pennsylvania and Delaware with dedicated local crews. We do not sub the work out to franchise partners.

Pennsylvania · York & Lancaster Region

York · Hanover · Red Lion · Stewartstown · Shrewsbury · Lancaster · Lititz · Ephrata · Strasburg · Manheim · Elizabethtown

Pennsylvania · Southeastern Service Area

Reading · Coatesville · Downingtown · West Chester · Kennett Square · Oxford · Exton · Phoenixville · Pottstown · Collegeville · King of Prussia

Delaware · New Castle & Sussex Counties

Wilmington · Hockessin · Newark · Greenville · · Lewes · Rehoboth Beach · Bethany Beach · Millsboro · Georgetown

Common questions

Things homeowners ask first.

How long does a typical roof replacement take?

Most full asphalt replacements take one to two working days. Slate, synthetic slate, and standing‑seam metal projects run three to five days depending on roof area and complexity. We always confirm in writing before starting.

Will my insurance cover storm damage?

If wind, hail, or fallen tree damage is documented, most homeowners' policies in Pennsylvania and Delaware cover it. We perform the HAAG‑certified inspection at no cost, prepare the photographic and Xactimate scope, and meet the adjuster on site to advocate for the correct scope. There is no charge unless work proceeds.

Do you handle HOA architectural review?

Yes. We pull the file, complete the architectural change request, prepare sample boards, and submit on your behalf. Most local HOAs respond within ten business days; we coordinate the back‑and‑forth so you don't.

What is the difference between architectural and luxury‑tier shingles?

Architectural (also called dimensional) shingles are the modern default: two‑layer laminate, 25 to 30 year service life. Luxury‑tier shingles (Presidential, Grand Manor, Camelot II) are heavier, multi‑layer, and visually closer to slate or shake. We sample both side‑by‑side against your existing roofline before you decide.

How do you protect the landscaping during the work?

Tarps and plywood over every shrub, planter, and AC unit. Magnetic sweeps morning and evening for stray nails. Dumpster placement coordinated to avoid driveway pressure cracking. We walk the perimeter with you before we leave.

What warranty do you provide?

Lifetime workmanship on full replacements, transferable once. Manufacturer system warranties from 30 to 50 years depending on system. All warranty documents are registered with the manufacturer and emailed to you within seven business days of completion.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. We work with GreenSky and Service Finance. Most projects qualify for 0% APR for 18 months or extended low‑APR terms. We provide application links once a scope is finalized.

What happens if it rains during the project?

We never tear off more area than we can dry‑in by end of day. If weather moves in unexpectedly, we tarp and pause. Re‑tarping is at no cost, and we do not charge for weather delays.

Book a roof survey

Tell us about your roof.

Most surveys are scheduled within the same week. The visit takes about ninety minutes on your property and produces a written report. The report is yours to keep, whether or not you decide to work with us.

Todd or Jessica responds personally within one business day. Your information is never shared with third parties.