Elite Roof and Solar lands on Charlotte Business Journal’s largest contractors list

Davidson-based Elite Roof and Solar was named to the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2026 ranking of the region’s largest specialty trade contractors. The company says the placement highlights its growth across a 16-county service area and its niche as one of the few roofing specialists on the list with solar shingles.

Why it matters: - Elite Roof and Solar’s inclusion on the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2026 list puts the Davidson-based company among the region’s biggest specialty trade contractors. - The ranking highlights a roofing company that also sells and installs solar shingles, a product category that remains uncommon among local contractors. - The recognition gives Elite additional visibility in a 16-county Carolinas market where homeowners and businesses are weighing roof replacement, storm resilience and energy upgrades.

What happened: - Elite Roof and Solar was named to the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2026 list of the Charlotte area’s largest specialty trade contractors. - The ranking covers 16 counties across North Carolina and South Carolina, including Mecklenburg, Iredell, Cabarrus, York and Chester. - Elite is one of only three ranked companies that list roofing as a specialty. - Elite is the only ranked company whose specialties include solar shingles. - Elite is one of only two ranked companies headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.

The details: - Elite Roof and Solar specializes in roof replacement, roof repair, solar shingles and gutter installation. - Solar shingles are integrated into the roof system and lay flat to the roof surface, unlike traditional solar panels mounted on top of an existing roof. - The company says solar shingles are most often installed during a full roof replacement, allowing homeowners to upgrade both the roof and energy production in one project. - Elite also installs FORTIFIED roofs engineered to meet Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety standards for high winds and wind-driven rain. - Additional offerings include standing seam metal roofs and skylights. - Elite is a GAF Master Elite certified contractor and the exclusive installer of GAF Timberline Solar Shingles and TimberSteel products. - Since founding in 2012, Elite has grown to seven offices across North and South Carolina. - The veteran-owned company says it has served more than 6,000 customers. - Elite reports an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a 4.9-star average from nearly 1,000 customer reviews. - The company is also a multi-year GAF Master Elite 3-Star President’s Club Award winner. - The company’s headquarters are in Davidson, just north of Charlotte.

Between the lines: - The list placement suggests Elite is competing on specialization, not scale alone. - Solar shingles remain a differentiator because the product requires a broader roof-and-energy pitch than standard roofing work. - The company is using third-party credentials, product exclusivity and customer ratings to reinforce its market position. - The recognition also fits a regional growth story for a contractor that has expanded well beyond its Davidson base.

What's next: - Elite says it will keep serving homeowners and businesses across the Charlotte-area region. - The company says it will continue emphasizing trust, professionalism and long-term customer relationships. - The full 2026 ranking is available on the Charlotte Business Journal’s website. - More information is available at Elite Roof & Solar.

The bottom line: - Elite Roof and Solar’s ranking underscores how a niche roofing-and-solar business can stand out in a crowded contractor market by pairing specialty products with regional reach and strong customer reviews.