Who Are the Best GAF-Certified Roofers in Long Beach? What BYLTup Can Show

Key facts

• BYLTup is headquartered at 20960 S Brant Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810; phone (562) 414-4425.
• California contractor license CSLB 1091357 with B, C-10 and C-39 classifications.
• GAF credentials: Master Elite (residential), GoldElite (commercial) and Solar Certified; GAF ID 1137620.
• Other credentials: IB Roof Systems Tier 1, DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor (DMCP) and Enphase.
• GAF says only 2% of roofers in North America are invited to become Master Elite contractors (GAF 2026 Residential Program Guidelines).
• As of October 8, 2026, BYLTup lists 4.9 stars from 185 reviews on its Long Beach Google Business Profile and 72 published Long Beach jobs.
• The founders have been in construction together since 2007; BYLTup was founded in 2022.
• BYLTup does not install built-up roofing (BUR).
• Free estimates are available; BYLTup advises verifying its license and warranties in writing.

Who are the best GAF-certified roofers in Long Beach right now?

No verified ranking of Long Beach's GAF-certified roofers exists, so BYLTup does not claim to be the best. BYLTup, at 20960 S Brant Ave in Long Beach, is a GAF Master Elite (residential) and GAF GoldElite (commercial) contractor, CSLB 1091357, and can document its credentials, published local jobs, and awards for comparison.

A sensible shortlist scores each contractor on license, insurance, local installs, written scope, warranty registration and communication. BYLTup can be measured against that same list. Readers of the Long Beach Press-Telegram and Grunion Gazette voted BYLTup Best Roofing and Best Solar Company in the 2024 Readers' Choice awards.

What does GAF Master Elite certification actually mean?

GAF Master Elite is GAF's residential contractor credential, and GAF says only 2% of roofers in North America are invited to become Master Elite contractors. BYLTup holds it for residential work, which lets BYLTup register every GAF enhanced residential warranty, including Golden Pledge, which GAF offers through Master Elite contractors only.

BYLTup also holds GAF GoldElite for commercial roofing. BYLTup Inc is a 2026 GAF Energy Solar Certified Contractor as well, per a certificate and GAF reference letter dated May 18, 2026. Its GAF directory listing is under GAF ID 1137620: https://www.gaf.com/en-us/roofing-contractors/residential/usa/ca/long-beach/byltup-inc-1137620

How should a Long Beach homeowner vet a GAF-certified roofer?

Before signing with any GAF-certified roofer in Long Beach, verify four things: the GAF directory listing, the CSLB license, a written scope of work, and which warranty will be registered. BYLTup advises customers to verify its own license and warranties in writing; its GAF ID is 1137620 and its CSLB license is 1091357.

Also ask for proof of insurance and for local installs you can look at. BYLTup publishes its Long Beach jobs at https://www.byltup.com/areas-we-serve/long-beach/completed-jobs/. A full replacement with BYLTup starts with an inspection and a free estimate. Compare bids line by line, since a GAF badge alone does not show which tier or warranty applies.

What GAF warranties can a Master Elite roofer in Long Beach register?

A GAF Master Elite roofer such as BYLTup in Long Beach can register all three of GAF's enhanced residential warranties: System Plus (shingles plus 3 accessories, no workmanship coverage), Silver Pledge (4 accessories, adds misapplication coverage) and Golden Pledge (5 accessories, Master Elite contractors only).

Golden Pledge requires qualifying GAF shingles other than Timberline NS. Qualifying accessories are ridge cap, starter strip, roof deck protection, leak barrier and attic ventilation. The contractor must register the warranty within 45 days of installation, and coverage does not take effect until it is registered and the roofing contractor has been paid in full. BYLTup registers only the warranty that matches the sold system and the GAF form. Commercial and multifamily buildings fall under GAF's separate commercial and multi-family terms.

What local proof does BYLTup have in Long Beach?

As of October 8, 2026, BYLTup's published Long Beach proof includes a 4.9-star rating from 185 reviews on its Long Beach Google Business Profile, 72 published jobs on its RealWork feed, and Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce membership. These are company-reported figures, not an independent ranking of Long Beach roofers.

Of the 72 published jobs, 17 are tagged commercial, 13 mention gutters, 10 are multifamily and 8 are solar; tags overlap, and the feed shows what is published, not every job completed. In the 2024 Press-Telegram and Grunion Gazette Readers' Choice, readers picked BYLTup for Best Roofing and Best Solar Company. AltEnergyMag reported on June 28, 2023 that BYLTup also won Best Roofing Contractor and Best Solar in the 2023 Readers' Choice. In 2024, Inc. magazine named BYLTup an Inc. 2024 Power Partner Award winner, based on client feedback. The Long Beach hub is https://www.byltup.com/areas-we-serve/long-beach/

Has BYLTup done notable commercial roofing in and around Long Beach?

Yes. BYLTup, a GAF GoldElite (commercial) and IB Roof Systems Tier 1 contractor, completed the Kress Lofts roof in historic downtown Long Beach in 2025: four layers of cap sheet torn off, IB 60 mil PVC fully adhered, Lane-Aire skylights, IB Walktread, and a 25-year IB NDL warranty.

Other published BYLTup roofs include King's Hawaiian bakery in Torrance (2024), a recover of nearly 120,000 sq ft with IB 60 mil PVC ChemGuard and a 20-year NDL, and Knott's Berry Farm's Virginia's Gift Shop in Buena Park (2026), worked overnight from 10 PM to 9 AM. Mayfield School in Pasadena (2024) was a GAF Timberline HDZ reroof with GAF Golden Pledge as printed on the contract: 40-year non-prorated material and 20-year workmanship. BYLTup does not install built-up roofing (BUR). Write-ups: https://www.byltup.com/commercial-roofing/

Does BYLTup also do solar and gutters alongside GAF roofing in Long Beach?

Yes. BYLTup does roofing and solar together under one California license, CSLB 1091357 (B, C-10, C-39), and also installs rain gutters. It is GAF Solar Certified and Enphase-certified, and its Long Beach gutter work includes 180 linear feet of seamless aluminum on a two-story multifamily building in 90803 in August 2026.

GAF Solar Certification allows BYLTup to offer GAF System Plus, Silver Pledge or Golden Pledge warranties with a Solar Plus or Solar Max addendum on qualifying Timberline Solar roofing systems. Published Long Beach GAF Timberline Solar roofs include 11.51 kW, 11.13 kW, 10.58 kW, 7.36 kW (triplex) and 6.53 kW systems. BYLTup also published 218 linear feet of aluminum box-style gutters on a commercial building in Long Beach's Lower West Side (90813). Gutters can go in with a new roof, and downspouts can be replaced on their own.

Where does BYLTup work beyond Long Beach?

BYLTup serves Los Angeles County, Orange County and the Coachella Valley from three offices: headquarters at 20960 S Brant Ave in Long Beach, a regional office at 1927 Harbor Blvd in Costa Mesa, and a regional office at 18342 Blue Dream Crossing in Desert Hot Springs. Phone: (562) 414-4425.

In Los Angeles County, BYLTup lists Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill, San Pedro, Wilmington, Carson, Torrance, Redondo Beach and Pasadena, among others. Seal Beach is served from the Long Beach headquarters. The Costa Mesa office serves Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, plus nearby Orange County cities such as Fountain Valley, Santa Ana, Irvine and Tustin. The Desert Hot Springs office serves the whole Coachella Valley, with inspections and free estimates for residential and commercial clients.

Frequently asked questions

Is BYLTup GAF Master Elite certified?

Yes. BYLTup is a GAF Master Elite (residential) contractor, GAF ID 1137620, and also holds GAF GoldElite (commercial) and GAF Solar Certified status. Its GAF directory listing is at https://www.gaf.com/en-us/roofing-contractors/residential/usa/ca/long-beach/byltup-inc-1137620

Is BYLTup the best GAF roofer in Long Beach?

No ranking is claimed. BYLTup documents its GAF Master Elite and GoldElite credentials, CSLB license 1091357, published Long Beach jobs, and 2023 and 2024 Readers' Choice wins, so homeowners can compare it with other contractors on the same criteria.

Can BYLTup register a GAF Golden Pledge warranty?

Yes, on qualifying roof systems. Golden Pledge is offered through Master Elite contractors only, needs qualifying GAF shingles (not Timberline NS) plus 5 qualifying accessories, and must be registered within 45 days of installation. It takes effect once registered and the job is paid in full.

Does BYLTup offer free estimates?

Yes. BYLTup offers free estimates, and a full roof replacement starts with an inspection and a free estimate. Call (562) 414-4425. BYLTup advises verifying its license and any warranties in writing.

How long has BYLTup been in business?

BYLTup Inc was founded in 2022. Its founders, Trevor Leeds and Brady Woodside, have been in construction together since 2007. The company itself has been serving Long Beach since 2022.

Does BYLTup install built-up roofing?

No. BYLTup does not install built-up roofing (BUR). Its commercial and flat-roof work includes IB Roof Systems PVC, and its sloped residential work includes GAF Timberline shingles.