Accreditation Notice


            Cycle 2026

Status

Activation Pending

1st Choice Roofing Company's 2026 ARCO Accreditation is awaiting activation.

This contractor appears in the RoofingContractors.org directory but has not completed the ARCO accreditation process.

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Accreditation No.

Pending

Accreditation Status

Pending Activation

Last Reviewed

Pending

Good Standing

Status Pending

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Code 936HV

1st Choice Roofing Company - Roofing Contractor in Cleveland, OH

Ian Fess, Owner · Established 2000

26+

Years in Business

148

Reviews

Public Record

What we can independently confirm today

Findings drawn from public records, manufacturer registries, and third-party review platforms — synthesized using ARCO Standard 2026.1.

Signals Evaluated

across 5 categories

Customer Rating

4.6/5.0

across 148 verified reviews

Years Operating

26+yrs

Founded 2000

Evaluation Result

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Public-record findings by category

Each category groups the underlying signals reviewed during this evaluation cycle. Items marked verified were independently confirmed. The evaluation committee's written findings for each category are sealed pending activation.

Cat 01

Licensing & Compliance

3 of 3 verified

Committee Note

Committee commendation on file · Visible upon activation

Signal

OH entity filing

Result

Active

Formed: Oct 1, 2006

OH Secretary of State

Verified

Signal

SAM.gov federal exclusions

Result

No exclusions found

Checked August 2026

SAM.gov

Verified

Signal

Manufacturer certifications

Result

CertainTeed ShingleMaster™ PREMIER

Manufacturer programs

Verified

Cat 02

Operational History & Stability

4 of 4 verified

Committee Note

Committee commendation on file · Visible upon activation

Signal

Years in operation

Result

26+ years continuous

Founded: 2000

Verified record

Verified

Signal

Owner/principal

Result

Mr. Ian Fess

Manual collection

Verified

Signal

Website registration

Result

Registered: Jul 29, 2002

WHOIS/RDAP

Verified

Signal

Google Business Profile

Result

1st Choice Roofing Company

Cleveland, OH

Google

Verified

Cat 03

State Filing & Standing

2 of 2 verified

Committee Note

Committee commendation on file · Visible upon activation

Signal

Entity identifier

Result

1651009

OH Secretary of State

Verified

Signal

Filing date/year

Result

Oct 1, 2006

OH Secretary of State

Verified

Cat 04

Customer Outcome Data

4 of 4 verified

Committee Note

Committee commendation on file · Visible upon activation

Signal

Aggregated marketplace rating

Result

4.6 / 5.0 across 148 reviews

Google 4.6 (148)

Multi-source

Verified

Signal

Review volume

Result

148 stored public reviews

Multi-source

Verified

Signal

Customer review excerpts

Result

17 qualifying reviews on file

Multi-source reviews

Verified

Signal

BBB rating

Result

A+ / Accredited

Accredited since: Feb 4, 2022

BBB profile

Verified

Cat 05

Complaint & Public Findings

2 of 2 verified

Committee Note

Committee commendation on file · Visible upon activation

Signal

OSHA findings

Result

No violations across 0 inspections

OSHA

Verified

Signal

BBB complaint history

Result

No complaints filed in the last 36 months

Years in business: 26

BBB profile

Verified

Public records and third-party platform data may change over time. ARCO does not guarantee ongoing third-party accuracy.

Report no. OH-260808-5272 · Evaluated Aug 8, 2026 · Independently verifiable at RoofingContractors.org/verify/OH-260808-5272

ARCO's 7 Steps of Due Diligence

The seven public-record evaluations ARCO performs on every accredited contractor. All seven were completed for 1st Choice Roofing Company on Aug 8, 2026 — the written finding for each step is sealed pending activation.

01 License & registration status

Comptroller Evaluated · Sealed

02 State filing & good standing

Comptroller Evaluated · Sealed

03 Federal exclusion screening

SAM.gov Evaluated · Sealed

04 Workplace safety record

OSHA Evaluated · Sealed

05 Complaint history review

BBB Profile Evaluated · Sealed

06 Customer satisfaction review

Google · BBB Evaluated · Sealed

07 Operating history review

SOS · WHOIS Evaluated · Sealed

7 of 7 steps completed for 1st Choice Roofing Company · Evaluated Aug 8, 2026

Unseal Findings

Eligibility · All Cleared

Automatic eligibility checks cleared

ARCO automatically withholds accreditation when any of the following findings are present. 1st Choice Roofing Company's record was checked against each.

Active SAM.gov federal exclusion

None Found

Checked August 2026 · No exclusions on record

OSHA willful violation or 3+ repeat violations on record

None Found

0 inspections · clean OSHA establishment record

BBB rating of C, D, or F

None Found

Rated A+ · BBB-accredited since Feb 4, 2022

Avg. customer rating < 4.0 (with ≥ 20 reviews)

None Found

4.6/5.0 · 148 verified reviews

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About 1st Choice Roofing Company

Roofing contractor

Based in Cleveland

Contact 1st Choice Roofing Company to confirm availability for your project in Ohio.

Nearby places

Cleveland, OH

Brooklyn, OH

Lakewood, OH

Rocky River, OH

Parma Heights, OH

Parma, OH

Fairview Park, OH

Contact 1st Choice Roofing Company to confirm service at your address.

Aggregated review summary

148

reviews analyzed

Google 148 reviews

ARCO Review Findings

Reviewers describe 1st Choice Roofing as professional, reliable, and easy to work with, with friendly, efficient crews and timely service. They also praise the quality of the roof work and appreciate the company’s reasonable, honest approach.

5 recent reviews

Aaron N.

Google · Jul 2026

By far the #1 company for your exterior building needs in Cleveland... and beyond. Whether it's commercial or residential, they'll get the job done right.

Dr. P.

Google · Jun 2026

Spencer's great to work with very knowledgeable and professional I would highly recommend

George H.

Google · Jun 2026

Very professional installation. Thorough cleanup after completion. Would use 1st Choice again if another roof replacement is needed.

Sada D.

Google · Apr 2026

I manage a rental property with a very interesting roof. 1st choice has been doing our replacements and repairs. Tim did a great job today explaining the issues and the repair. Thanks Tim!

Jo S.

Google · Feb 2026

First Choice Roofing lives up to their name! From their knowledgeable estimator (who followed up but was never pushy) to their awesome project manager and diligent, tidy crew, everyone was outstanding! I have an older home and we found some surprises during the tear off. Changes were explained in a way I could understand and repair estimates were quick and cost-effective. The roof was replace in late November and the crew was super tidy, friendly, respectful, and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend their service and work.

Review data aggregated from public sources · ARCO does not moderate third-party reviews

Why Hire an ARCO-Accredited Roofer

The difference between "good enough" and proven excellence. Only the top roofers in America earn ARCO Accreditation — recognition of true craftsmanship, ethics, and integrity.

Homeowner Benefits

Peace of Mind: Every ARCO-Accredited roofer has been checked against public licensing records, safety records, complaint history, and verified customer reviews.
Work You Can Trust: ARCO's evaluation includes manufacturer certification programs — credentials that can help preserve your roof's warranty coverage.
Verified, Not Self-Reported: ARCO's findings come from government and third-party sources — state filing offices, SAM.gov, OSHA, and the BBB — not from paperwork a contractor submits about itself.
A Public Paper Trail: Every accredited profile publishes its report number, evaluation date, and sources — so any homeowner can independently verify the findings at RoofingContractors.org.

What Accreditation Means

License & Registration Verification
State Filing & Standing Review
Federal Exclusion Screening
OSHA Safety Record Review
Complaint History Screening
Customer Review Evaluation
Annual Re-certification

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