COMPARING ROOFING COMPANIES IN GAUTIER, MISSISSIPPI
Best Roofing Companies in Gautier, MS: How to Compare Them
There is no honest universal ranking of Gautier roofers. What you can check is where each company is based, which credentials a manufacturer will confirm, and how long it has been on the Coast. That is what this page shows, with sources you can look up yourself.
A Gautier Shortlist You Can Check Yourself.
A TRANSPARENT LOCAL COMPARISON
Gautier Roofing Companies to Put on Your Research List.
Most roofers who work in Gautier are based in Pascagoula, Moss Point, Escatawpa or Vancleave. On BBB's Gautier roofing list, Eddie Pearson Roofing is the only accredited roofer with a Gautier street address. The four below keep offices in or near the city. This is not a paid ranking or an endorsement. Details were checked against BBB and manufacturer listings in October 2026, so verify them again before you sign.
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Eddie Pearson Roofing, LLC
Gautier Office | GAF Master Elite® | FORTIFIED Roof™
BBB lists Eddie Pearson Roofing at 1527 Highway 90 in Gautier, accredited since 2021 with an A+ rating and in business since 2002. GAF's contractor profile shows Master Elite certification and a FORTIFIED Roof specialty certification. The company also runs an office in Hattiesburg. It is the only Gautier-based roofer we could confirm holding both credentials.
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New Horizon Roofing and Exteriors LLC
Gautier Office | Since 2011 | BBB A+, Not Accredited
BBB lists New Horizon Roofing and Exteriors at 3708 Highway 90 and 2012 Pompano Drive in Gautier, rates it A+, and states that it is not BBB Accredited. The business began in 2011 and offers roofing, metal roofing, siding, gutters and roof inspections. We could not confirm a manufacturer certification.
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Complete Roofing, LLC
Pascagoula Office | Since 2014 | BBB Accredited A+
BBB lists Complete Roofing at 2100 14th Street in Pascagoula, accredited since 2022 with an A+ rating and in business since 2014. It also has offices in Metairie and Daphne. The company's website says it is CertainTeed ShingleMaster certified; confirm that on CertainTeed's own contractor locator.
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Owens Roofing & Remodeling
Moss Point Office | Since 1997 | BBB Accredited A+
BBB lists Owens Roofing & Remodeling at 7435 Cool Ridge Road in Moss Point, accredited since 2020 with an A+ rating. Its 1997 start date is the longest BBB record we found among Jackson County roofers. It is a sole proprietorship led by Edward R. Owens.
WHAT “BEST” MEANS HERE
What Does “Best” Mean in Gautier?
After the October 26, 2025 tornado, Mayor Casey Vaughan said most of the damage reported in Gautier was to roofs, and the city expedited permits for the hardest-hit properties. Weeks like that bring crews from out of town. The best Gautier roofer is the one you can still reach at a local address when the warranty call comes.
Two more Jackson County companies are worth a call. Master Built Roofing, on Highway 57 in Vancleave, has been BBB accredited A+ since 2015. Hudd's Construction, in the Escatawpa and Moss Point area, has been BBB accredited A+ since 2023, and roofing is one of several services it offers.
A ROOF IS A SYSTEM
The shingle is only the part you see.
Decking. Underlayment. Fasteners. Flashing. Roof edges. Valleys. Penetrations. Intake and exhaust ventilation. Starter. Ridge cap. Installation details.
We don’t just choose a shingle. We design the roofing system around the home.
HOW TO CHECK A GAUTIER ROOFER
Three Things You Can Verify Before the Sales Visit.
Before anyone sits down at your kitchen table, you can find out where a company is based, which manufacturer will vouch for it, and how long it has been on the Coast. Each check takes a few minutes online.
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A Street Address Near Gautier
Not just a P.O. box or a cell number
Ask where the office is, and drive by it if you like. A company with a Highway 90 or Moss Point address can be found after storm season. A P.O. box or an out-of-state phone number does not rule a company out, but it is worth asking about.
How to Choose a Reliable Roofer →02
A Credential the Manufacturer Confirms
Check the manufacturer's locator, not the yard sign
GAF, Owens Corning and CertainTeed each publish contractor locators. A badge on a website is a claim. A listing on the manufacturer's site confirms it, and it decides which warranty the contractor can actually register on your roof.
See Gautier Roof Replacement →03
A Record That Predates the Last Storm
Compare BBB start dates
Start dates on BBB for the companies above run from 1997 (Owens) and 2002 (Eddie Pearson) to 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2021. Years are not everything, but a company that has worked through several Coast storm seasons has already shown that it stays.
See Gautier Roof Cost Guide →THE OCTOBER 2025 TORNADO
Gautier Has Already Tested Its Roofers.
On October 26, 2025, an EF-1 tornado with peak winds near 100 mph tracked 4.51 miles across Gautier, according to the National Weather Service survey. How each roofer handled the calls that followed is the best recent test of who answers the phone.
From Bacot Park to Highway 90
The tornado started east of Ladnier Road near Bacot Park, stripped flashing from apartments, and peaked just south of US 90, where it heavily damaged a restaurant.
Northwood Hills to Westgate Parkway
It crossed the community college campus and left EF-0 damage from Northwood Hills to Westgate Parkway. Lifted shingle tabs and loosened edges are easy to miss from the ground.
Martin Bluff Road
Near Martin Bluff Road it strengthened again, damaging roofs at Bayou Village and Glenmark apartments and collapsing a parapet at Riverbend Condominiums before it lifted near I-10.
Younger Homes, Aging Roofs
Gautier's homes are younger than Pascagoula's. The Census puts the median year built at 1988, and about 1 in 4 homes went up in 2000 or later. Many of those post-Katrina roofs are now old enough to evaluate.
That is why an accessible attic is part of the Armor inspection whenever possible. Ventilation, moisture, exhaust termination, insulation, and the underside of the roof deck can explain problems the shingles alone cannot.
In Gautier, the best roofer is the one still answering after the storm.
WHERE ARMOR FITS
Where Armor Fits in the Gautier Comparison.
Armor Roofing Gulf Coast is based next door in Ocean Springs. It is the new Mississippi operation of an established Michigan roofing company, not a company with decades of Gautier projects. Armor is GAF Certified Plus and a certified FORTIFIED Roof provider. On this list, Eddie Pearson Roofing holds a higher GAF tier today, and we would rather tell you that than have you find it later.
Our differentiator is the process: inspect first, look at the accessible attic when appropriate, document what we find, build the scope around the roofing system, explain the recommendation, and let the homeowner decide. We expect homeowners to compare that process against other good contractors.
WHY IT BELONGS IN THE CONVERSATION
Replacement gives us access to the parts that matter most.
A roof is a system.
Details matter.
Preparation matters.
What happens underneath the shingles matters.
Your best defense starts long before the storm is in the forecast.
THE ARMOR INSPECTION
Compare the Scope Line by Line.
Ask how each proposal handles tear-off, decking, ventilation, starter, roof edges, flashing, penetrations, underlayment, fasteners, ridge protection, disposal, permits, workmanship coverage, manufacturer warranty, and any legitimate conditions that could change the contract price.
The roof speaks. The attic tells the truth.
A lower price may be a better deal. It may also be a smaller scope. A higher price may include real value or unnecessary extras. The only way to know is to compare what is actually written down.
Request an Armor Inspection and Roofing Scope →
REAL WORK. REAL HOMES. REAL DETAILS.
Where to Check a Gautier Roofer's Record.
Read each company's BBB profile for complaints and how they were answered, check the state license at msboc.us, and confirm credentials on the manufacturer's locator. After the 2023 Moss Point tornado, FEMA and MEMA warned Jackson County residents about contractors who demand unusually large cash deposits.
A deposit should match the materials being ordered, not the whole job. A reputation should hold up to every one of these checks, not just the star rating.
GAUTIER ROOFER QUESTIONS
Gautier Roofing Companies: Quick Answers.
Short answers drawn from BBB, GAF, National Weather Service and Census records checked in October 2026.
Is There a GAF Master Elite Roofer in Gautier?
Yes. GAF's contractor profile lists Eddie Pearson Roofing, with an office at 1527 Highway 90, as Master Elite with a FORTIFIED Roof specialty certification. Armor Roofing Gulf Coast, in Ocean Springs, is GAF Certified Plus.
Which Roofer Near Gautier Has Been in Business the Longest?
Of the companies we checked, BBB shows Owens Roofing & Remodeling in Moss Point starting in 1997 and Eddie Pearson Roofing in 2002. Each start date is listed on the company's BBB profile.
How Old Are Gautier's Homes?
The Census median year built is 1988. The 1970s is the largest single decade, at about 31% of homes, and about 23% were built from 2000 to 2009, many after Katrina and the 2002 annexation.
What Damaged Gautier Roofs Most Recently?
The October 26, 2025 EF-1 tornado, with winds near 100 mph along a 4.51-mile path. The mayor said most of the reported damage was to roofs, trees and fences.
Better questions lead to better roofing decisions.
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WHAT HOMEOWNERS SAY ABOUT ARMOR
The Right Roofer Is the One You Can Defend Choosing.
The goal is not to find the company with the loudest ad or the most aggressive sales pitch. It is to choose a contractor whose credentials, inspection, scope, communication, workmanship plan, and accountability make sense for your home.
Read Armor Roofing’s Michigan reviews on Google →LEAH | ARMOR ROOFING CUSTOMER | MICHIGAN
“His communication and timeliness was 10/10.”
“He was quick, honest, and very thorough. He took his time to explain our options. I felt comfortable knowing I would receive high quality work, and that's exactly what Paul and his team at Armor Roofing delivered.”
“I would recommend Paul to any of my friends and family.”
START WITH AN INSPECTION
Before You Replace the Roof, Know Why.
If you are wondering whether it is time for a new roof, Armor starts by evaluating the roofing system you already have, including attic conditions when accessible, ventilation, flashing, penetrations, decking, and the condition of the roof.
You get the facts. We give you our recommendation. You make the decision.
ARMOR ROOFING GULF COAST
Roof replacement without the pressure.
Serving Gautier homeowners from Highway 90 to Martin Bluff Road with inspection-first roof replacement from our Ocean Springs base.