About Ray’s Harford Home Improvement Contractors
Ray’s Harford Home Improvement Contractors is a third-generation, family-owned roofing and exterior home improvement company that has served Maryland homeowners since 1959.
Originally established in Harford County, Ray’s now operates from the Middle River area and continues to serve homeowners throughout Harford County and East Baltimore County. For more than six decades, the company has helped local homeowners with roofing, siding, gutters, and related exterior home improvement projects.
With a reputation built one project at a time, Ray’s remains committed to straightforward recommendations, personal service, and work that helps protect the homeowner’s property.
Our Three-Generation Family Roofing Story
Ray’s Harford Home Improvement Contractors has been family-owned since 1959, and it remains family-owned today.
The company was established in Harford County and built its reputation by helping homeowners throughout Bel Air, Abingdon, Forest Hill, Fallston, and surrounding communities. Ray’s now operates from Middle River while continuing its long-standing commitment to Harford County and expanding its service throughout East Baltimore County.
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Raymond McLemore, the company’s President and Owner, has worked in the roofing industry for more than 55 years. During that time, Ray’s has completed roofing and exterior projects throughout the region.
That is how a family business survives for generations. One project leads to the next because homeowners remember who performed the work, how they were treated, and whether the company stood behind its recommendations.
When you hire Ray’s, Ray remains personally involved from the initial estimate through the final inspection. There is no high-pressure sales presentation or unnecessary handoff after the agreement is signed.
The name on the company is the same name behind the work.
Meet Raymond McLemore, President and Owner
For more than 55 years, Ray McLemore has helped Maryland homeowners protect their homes. Roofing is not simply a service he sells. It is the work he has spent his career performing and overseeing.
As President and Owner of Ray’s Harford Home Improvement Contractors, Ray stays involved from the first estimate through project completion and the final inspection. When you call Ray’s, you are working directly with someone who has spent decades in the roofing industry and understands the importance of clear recommendations, proper installation, and complete job-site cleanup.
The business is personal for Ray. His family’s name and reputation are attached to every project, and that is not something he takes lightly. Each job is another opportunity to earn a homeowner’s trust and continue a family legacy built one roof at a time.
Outside of work, Ray enjoys scuba diving and spending time with his family.
A Hands-On Approach From Estimate to Final Inspection
A new roof or exterior improvement is a major investment. Homeowners deserve to understand what is being recommended, what work will be completed, and who will be responsible for the project.
Ray visits the property, evaluates the work, and provides a written estimate. He explains the available options and answers questions so the homeowner can make an informed decision without unnecessary sales pressure.
Once the project begins, Ray remains involved through completion. Roofing projects include appropriate property-protection and cleanup procedures based on the work being performed.
Ray’s approach is straightforward:
- Evaluate the condition of the roof or exterior
- Explain the recommended work
- Provide a written estimate
- Review the project expectations
- Complete the approved work
- Inspect the finished project
- Address any final homeowner questions
Exact project scope, materials, payment terms, warranty coverage, and other conditions are included in the applicable written proposal or contract.
Licensed and Insured in Maryland
Ray’s Harford Home Improvement Contractors is a licensed and insured Maryland home improvement contractor.
Maryland Home Improvement Contractor License #5650
The company carries insurance for its residential roofing and exterior home improvement work. Homeowners may request current licensing and insurance information when discussing a project.
Licensing and insurance are important because roofing, siding, gutter, and exterior projects affect the protection, appearance, and long-term condition of the home.
Why Roofing Materials and Installation Details Matter
A roofing system is more than the visible shingles. Underlayment, flashing, ventilation, water protection, fasteners, roof penetrations, and installation details all contribute to how well the finished roof performs.
Ray’s works with established roofing products, including materials from manufacturers such as GAF and CertainTeed. The specific product, roofing system, installation requirements, and available warranty terms depend on the materials selected and the scope of the project.
Manufacturer warranty eligibility can depend on the product, system components, installation method, registration requirements, and other terms. Ray explains the available product and warranty options that apply to each proposed roofing project.
Roofing, Siding, and Gutter Services
Ray’s is best known for residential roofing, but the company also helps homeowners with siding, gutters, and related exterior improvements.
Residential Roofing
Ray’s provides roofing services for homeowners dealing with leaks, storm damage, missing or damaged shingles, aging roofing materials, and roofs that may be nearing the end of their useful life.
Depending on the roof’s condition, the appropriate recommendation may be a targeted repair or a complete roof replacement.
Siding Installation
New siding can improve the appearance of a home while helping protect its exterior from Maryland weather.
Gutter Installation
Properly installed gutters help direct rainwater away from the roofline, siding, foundation, landscaping, and other areas surrounding the home.
Why Homeowners Choose Ray’s
Homeowners choose Ray’s because they value direct communication, experienced project oversight, clear estimates, and a local company that has served Maryland families for generations.
Ray’s approach emphasizes:
- Responsive communication
- Straightforward recommendations
- Fair and clearly explained estimates
- Experienced workmanship
- Complete job-site cleanup
- Personal involvement from Ray
- No high-pressure sales process
- A willingness to answer questions before and during the project
Serving Harford County and East Baltimore County
Ray’s was established in Harford County and served homeowners there for decades before the company began operating from the Middle River area.
Harford County remains one of Ray’s primary service regions. The company continues to serve Bel Air, Abingdon, Forest Hill, Fallston, Aberdeen, Edgewood, Joppa, Havre de Grace, and nearby communities.
Ray’s also serves homeowners throughout East Baltimore County, including Middle River, Essex, White Marsh, Perry Hall, Nottingham, Rosedale, and surrounding areas.
Talk Directly With Ray About Your Project
Whether your roof is leaking, your shingles are showing their age, or you are considering new siding or gutters, Ray can evaluate the project and explain the available options.
Call Ray’s at (410) 893-3037 or submit the online form to request an estimate for qualifying roofing, siding, gutter, or exterior home improvement work.
This page was reviewed and approved by Raymond McLemore, President and Owner of Ray’s Harford Home Improvement Contractors, Inc. Ray has more than 55 years of hands-on residential roofing experience and personally oversees projects from the initial estimate through the final inspection.
Ray’s Harford Home Improvement Contractors, Inc. has served Maryland homeowners since 1959 and is licensed and insured. Maryland Home Improvement Contractor License #5650.
Last reviewed: August 2026.