The discipline of a unit.
The craftsmanship of a custom shop.
Real Elite Contracting is a veteran-owned general contractor headquartered in Martinsburg, WV — 8 miles from the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. We bring military standards of accountability, time discipline, and finish quality to every roof, kitchen, deck, and addition we build across WV, MD, and VA.
Why Veteran-Owned Matters Here
Three things you get with a veteran-led contractor.
Beyond the badge — the operating standards that come with the identity.
Discipline
Veteran-Owned & Operated
Owned and led by a veteran. Every crew lead carries the same standards we carried in uniform — accountability, time discipline, and finishing what we start.
Federal Track
SDVOSB Certification In Progress
We are pursuing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification through SBA VetCert — unlocking VA, DoD, and federal set-aside work for residential, light commercial, and facilities contracts.
Geographic Edge
8 Miles From The Martinsburg VAMC
Our home market is the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia — minutes from the Martinsburg VA Medical Center and within 90 minutes of Fort Detrick, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Quantico, and Joint Base Andrews.
Certifications & Designations
Where we are on the credential roadmap.
We publish our certification status so customers and federal partners always know exactly where we stand.
SDVOSB
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
SBA VetCert verifies veteran ownership and control. SDVOSBs are eligible for federal set-aside and sole-source contracts up to $5M at the Department of Veterans Affairs and $4.5M across other agencies.
SAM.gov
System for Award Management Registration
Real Elite is registered in the federal contracting system, the prerequisite for bidding on any federal opportunity and for prime/sub team-ups on larger projects.
GAF Master Elite
Top 2% Roofing Contractor Designation
Master Elite is GAF's top contractor tier — fewer than 2% of US roofers qualify. Pairs with our veteran-owned status for the highest-trust roofing offer in the Eastern Panhandle.
State Preferences
WV §5A-3-37 · MD VSBE · VA SDV / SWaM
West Virginia resident-vendor + veteran preference (up to 5% bid edge), Maryland Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (3% target), Virginia Service-Disabled Veteran designation — all free, all open new procurement lanes.
Federal Footprint
The installations within reach.
Our home market is the Eastern Panhandle — but the federal demand sits right next door.
Martinsburg VA Medical Center
175 acres, 2,200+ employees, 7 outpatient clinics across WV/MD/VA/PA. Statutory SDVOSB priority with $5M sole-source authority per contract.
Fort Detrick
Medical and biological research installation. Recurring facility maintenance, roofing, and renovation set-asides.
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Major Army installation with continuous facilities, family-housing, and small-construction opportunities.
Marine Corps Base Quantico
USMC and FBI Academy footprint with regular DoD facility and infrastructure contracts.
For Homeowners
What military precision actually looks like on your project.
- A named project lead from estimate to final walk-through — never bounced between phone numbers.
- Daily updates while crews are on site. Job-site cleanup is non-negotiable.
- 24-hour response standard. If you call, text, or email, you hear back the same business day.
- Written workmanship warranty on every project, every time. Manufacturer warranties stacked on top.
- Licensed and insured across West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia.
- A digital quote experience that respects your time — including a 60-second AI roof quote for ballpark numbers before any sales conversation.
Frequently Asked
Veteran-owned, in plain English.
Is Real Elite Contracting really veteran-owned?+
Yes. Real Elite Contracting LLC is owned and led by a US military veteran. Our brand promise — "Military Precision. Civilian Excellence." — is grounded in the standards of service.
What is SDVOSB and why does it matter?+
SDVOSB stands for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. It is a federal certification administered by the SBA through VetCert that allows qualifying veteran-owned firms to compete for set-aside and sole-source federal contracts. At the Department of Veterans Affairs, SDVOSBs receive first priority, with sole-source authority up to $5 million per contract. SDVOSB status also signals discipline, ownership integrity, and federal accountability — values residential customers value too.
Do I need to be a federal customer to hire Real Elite?+
No. The vast majority of our work is residential — roofing, siding, decks, remodeling, kitchens, baths, and exterior repairs for homeowners across the Eastern Panhandle of WV, Frederick County MD, and Loudoun County VA. The federal track is a parallel growth lane, not a requirement for working with us.
Which veteran certifications and designations does Real Elite hold?+
Real Elite is veteran-owned in fact and is actively pursuing SDVOSB certification through SBA VetCert. We are registered in SAM.gov for federal contracting. We are also pursuing GAF Master Elite roofer status — the top 2% tier of US roofers — to pair with our veteran-owned identity.
How does "Military Precision" actually show up in our project?+
Three places, every project: (1) a named project lead from estimate through final walk-through — no handoffs; (2) daily updates and a 24-hour response standard while we work; (3) a clean job site every day and a written workmanship warranty backing the result. The discipline shows up in the schedule, the cleanup, and the follow-through.
How can other veteran-owned contractors partner with Real Elite?+
We are open to JV and teaming arrangements with other veteran-owned firms — particularly on Martinsburg VAMC and Mid-Atlantic federal opportunities. Reach out via our contact form with capability statement and SAM.gov UEI for a teaming conversation.
What You Can Count On
Three guarantees, every project.
The stuff most contractors quietly skip — and the reason homeowners stop calling them.
Financing Available
Monthly payment options on qualified projects. We walk you through the numbers on your free estimate so you know what fits before you commit.
Workmanship Warranty
Every project gets our written workmanship warranty. Manufacturer material warranties (architectural shingles, composite decking, fiber cement) stack on top — and we register them on your behalf.
Communication Standards
Named project lead. Daily updates while we work. 24-hour response standard. Clean job site every day. No ghosting, no surprises, no chasing your contractor.
One team. One standard.
Military precision, every project.
Residential homeowner, federal prime, or veteran-owned partner — get in touch.