OUR HERITAGE & CRAFT

Built on Structural Integrity.

Founded with a singular conviction: roofing should be approached with the discipline of structural engineering, not high-pressure sales quotas.

THE VANGUARD STORY

Over 25 Years of Raising the Construction Benchmark

In the 1990s, our founder, Michael Vance, worked as an architectural project manager. He witnessed firsthand how standard roofing subcontractors cut corners—reusing old flashing, applying cheap organic felt, and skipping ice shields in cold valleys.

Vanguard was founded to deliver uncompromising quality. We established our own dedicated in-house sheet metal fabrication shop, eliminated temporary subcontract crews, and instituted mandatory daily digital photo verification for every single client.

Today, Vanguard protects over 12,000 residential homes and commercial structures across the Intermountain West. We hold top-tier certifications reserved for the top 2% of contractors nationally.

Michael Vance

Founder & Chief Master Craftsman
State Licensed General Contractor
OUR OPERATING PHILOSOPHY

Three Uncompromising Pillars

1. No Rotten Substrates

We never install a new roof over compromised wood decking. We perform complete deck inspections, replace warped or rotted plywood, and verify structural rafter fastening.

2. In-House Trained Artisans

We never farm out our contracts to unvetted third-party labor pools. Vanguard crews undergo continuous safety and product training directly with manufacturers.

3. Fixed-Price Transparency

Our estimate is our bond. We use high-accuracy drone imaging and 3D modeling so our quotes accurately reflect all materials, flashing, and labor upfront.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Field Leadership Team

Marcus Vance

Director of Residential Operations

18 years field experience; Master Elite® Certified Lead Inspector.

Elena Rostova

Senior Commercial Superintendent

Specializes in large-scale TPO systems and commercial thermo-welding quality assurance.

Darren King

Master Sheet Metal Craftsman

Leads our computerized CNC brake and custom copper flashing architectural studio.