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WILLIAM C. VAN DERHOOFFOUNDER

William C. Van Derhoof Sr. started Van Derhoof Roofing with his brother, Fred, in 1939 at the age of 25.  William served in the Army Air Force and was a veteran of World War ll. After he being honorably discharged, William came home to continue running the business.  William focused on mainly commercial roofing but also installed insulation and many storefront windows. In 1962, Fred Van Derhoof, William’s brother and business partner died and William ran the company alone until his son, Bill, took over. William was an accomplished violinist who enjoyed giving back to the community as a member of the Tigris Shrine, Royal Order of Jesters, Konosioni Lodge 950 F&AM, and a charter member of Valley American Legion Post 1468. 

Specialties

Residential and Commercial roofing applications. Metal roofing, skylights, siding, seamless gutters, windows, and doors. Solar panel roof installation. Any type of roof repair. We offer financing options and lifetime warranties.

History

Established in 1939.

Bill and Fred Van Derhoof started the business in 1939. In 1975 Bill Jr. took over and grew the company considerably. Today Chip Van Derhoof is the third generation and the company employs approximately 50 people. 2019 marks Van Derhoof Roofing's 80th year serving the central New York community. We are the proven leader in roofing in central New York.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Chip V.

Business Owner

Chip Van Derhoof grew up in the roofing industry.  He worked his way through high school and college every summer at the company.  In 2002 he graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a degree in business and has been working full time since. Today he is vice president and co-owner. He lives in Marcellus with his wife and two children.