Owner Larry Metz has been roofing in Calgary and surrounding areas for the past 22 years. He started as a roofer, then continued roofing as a co-owner to his first company.
Larry’s ultimate goal was to lead his own company so eventually the decision was made, and in 1997 Meerkat Roofing Ltd. was born. With Larry’s ambition, Meerkat experienced growth that brought him to an expansion point in 2005 where Larry felt it was time for him to focus on directing his company so he made the transition from the roof to the office. Not long after that, Meerkat moved to its current business location.
Larry knows that it takes individual effort within a team atmosphere to ensure that his customers are getting the very best roof system possible. He recruited industry professionals such as a Site Inspector, Safety Officer, Estimators, as well as administrative staff. Attracting the best subcontractors in the business is paramount when delivering quality work and Meerkat Roofing & Exteriors staff understands that we are able to do what we love because of our customers.
Why "Meerkat" Roofing & Exteriors?
Meerkats are small mammals from South Africa that exhibit loyalty to the family unit. In a Meerkat clan, each member has a duty and a role that benefits the group as a whole. There is always at least one meerkat standing up high on a rock or a tree, surveying their surroundings and looking out for each other. Larry thought that this described the type of company environment and team he wanted to create when choosing the name.