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Skyline Roofing Partners acquires Clearwater's Classic Roofing & Construction

What happened. Atlanta-based Skyline Roofing Partners, backed by Imperial Capital, acquired Clearwater residential roofer Classic Roofing & Construction (founded 2003) in a two-company announcement that also covered John Hogan Roofing. Owner-operator Jake Babbitt kept a minority stake, stayed on running the business and joined Skyline's Founder's Council. CEO Mike Midgett said the deal deepened the platform's Gulf Coast residential presence; Babbitt called Skyline 'an outstanding partner throughout this process.' Terms were not disclosed and the brand was retained.

Parties

Company
Classic Roofing & Construction · Clearwater, Pinellas County
Buyer
Skyline Roofing Partners
Capital
Imperial Capital
Price
Not disclosed
The name on the truckClassic Roofing & Construction
Clearwater, Pinellas County
Operating ownerSkyline Roofing Partners
Atlanta, GA
Capital behind it
Imperial Capital

Our coverage: Skyline Roofing Partners buys Classic Roofing and John Hogan Roofing in Clearwater

Other Tampa Bay brands under Skyline Roofing Partners: John Hogan Roofing.

What this kind of deal tends to mean for customers and staff: pricing · sales pressure · technicians · the exit clock.

Sources Verified — primary document

  1. Roofing Contractor (2025-03-10) — trade press. Primary deal coverage.

Researcher notes: Announced simultaneously with the John Hogan Roofing deal; recorded separately because they are distinct operating companies.

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