Marcus DelainFounder & Master Builder
Home—About
Craftspeople, not contractors.
Twenty-five years of building roofs that architects photograph and neighbors ask about.
25Years
Our story
Started with a ladder.
Built on pride.
In 1998, Marcus Delain climbed his first roof at dawn with a borrowed nail gun and a promise: leave every home better than you found it. That promise became a studio — now 60 specialists across design, engineering, installation, and care.
We don't chase storm chasers' scripts or door-to-door volume. We take on the roofs that deserve rigor: heritage slate restorations, architect-designed estates, and commercial portfolios where downtime is unacceptable.
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What we stand on
Four non-negotiables.
01
Transparent pricing
Line-item proposals. The number we quote is the number you pay — material spikes included.
02
Certified only
Every installer holds manufacturer certification. No day labor, no unmarked vans.
03
Documented work
Daily photo logs, drone verification, and a digital warranty vault for every property.
04
Cleaner than found
Magnet sweeps, gutter flush, and turf protection. We treat the grounds as part of the build.
The people
Leadership on
and off the roof.
A leadership team with 120 combined years in structural roofing, insurance restoration, and architectural detailing.
Sofia AlvarezHead of Design
David KwonOperations Director
Amara BennettClient Experience Lead
Milestones
A quarter-century,
measured in rooftops.
From a two-man crew to the region's most awarded roofing studio — the same rule has held since day one.
1998
The first climb
Marcus Delain founds Altura with one truck, two ladders, and a residential waiting list by spring.
2006
Commercial division opens
First flat-roof contract for a 12-store retail portfolio marks our move into zero-disruption night work.
2013
GAF Master Elite status
Earned the manufacturer's highest certification — held continuously for 13 years and counting.
2019
Drone diagnostics program
In-house UAV team and thermal imaging become standard on every inspection we perform.
2023
Storm Response Unit
Dedicated 72-hour emergency teams deploy after major hail and hurricane events across the region.
2026
4,800 roofs and rising
Sixty specialists, fourteen awards, and a 98% referral rate — still founder-led, still detail-obsessed.
Work with us
Ready when
you are.
Tell us about your property and we'll schedule a drone inspection within four business days.