PHOENIX – October 29, 2026 -- One Percent Holdings, an operating partner for established roofing companies, has taken on Real Roofing of Chandler as an equal partner, closing the deal on July 1, 2026. The firm announced it alongside its second partnership, with Eco Roofing Solutions of Gilbert, completed on September 30, 2026.
Founder Ryan LaRue keeps full-time control of Real Roofing operations
Ryan LaRue, who founded Real Roofing in 2022, continues to run the company and its crews full time. The Real Roofing name, brand, and team remain unchanged. Day-to-day operations, hiring, and market positioning stay with the owner.
One Percent Holdings assumes accounting, payroll, and purchasing negotiations
One Percent Holdings takes over accounting, reporting, payroll, negotiation of purchasing agreements, and back office systems. Real Roofing staff gain access to technology, leadership coaching, and operating playbooks developed across One Percent Holdings' home services businesses.
Founder Cameron Bawden said the firm's job is to take the paperwork off LaRue's desk and give him better numbers for decisions. He criticized other partnership platforms for losing sight of the founder's standards and the name that built the business.
Bawden brings a pest control exit to the roofing platform
Bawden built Green Mango Pest Control from two trucks in 2010 into one of Arizona's largest pest control companies and sold it in 2024. He then founded One Percent Holdings.
Real Roofing operates in three states with manufacturer certifications
Real Roofing is licensed in Arizona, California, and Utah. It holds GAF Master Elite Residential Contractor and GAF Gold Elite Commercial Contractor status, along with Duro-Last, Carlisle, and Polyglass certifications. It was named a 2024 Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite.
The Phoenix metro area, Real Roofing's home market, employed about 2,610 roofers as of May 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.