2026 is a big year for the country, but it’s an even bigger one for us here at American Home Contractors. While the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, we’re hitting a milestone of our own: 40 years in business.
We opened our doors in 1986. Back then, there were no drones for roof inspections and no digital estimates sent to your inbox. If you wanted to succeed, your work had to be perfect because word of mouth was the only “marketing” that mattered. Our founder, Steve Lozinsky, started this company with a simple goal: treat every homeowner fairly and do the job right the first time.
Why Four Decades of Local Experience Matters
You can’t fast-track the kind of knowledge that comes from being on thousands of rooftops across Maryland and Virginia. We’ve seen every architectural trend and every weird weather pattern the Mid-Atlantic can throw at us.
When you spend forty years working on the exterior of people’s homes, you see a lot more than just changing shingle colors. You see families grow up. You see neighborhoods evolve. Most importantly, you see exactly what happens to a house when the “latest and greatest” materials from twenty years ago don’t actually hold up to a Rockville summer or an Alexandria winter.
Because we’ve been around since ’86, we’ve actually watched the full lifecycle of the products we install. We know which shingles handle the Virginia humidity and which siding holds its color after ten years of Maryland sun. When we give you a recommendation, it isn’t from a sales manual. It’s based on forty years of watching how these materials actually hold up in your neighborhood.
The 1986 Handshake
When Steve Lozinsky founded American Home Contractors in 1986, the home improvement industry was a completely different beast. There were no digital estimates sent via a smartphone. There were no drones to fly over a steep pitch to check for wind damage. If you wanted to know if a roof was in good shape, you grabbed a ladder and climbed up there yourself.
Success back then was built on two things: the quality of the work and the strength of a handshake. Steve’s vision was to build a local, family-oriented business that treated every homeowner with fairness. He understood that for most people, their home is their biggest financial asset and their primary place of safety.
In those early years, we established a reputation for being the guys who actually showed up and did what they said they would do. It sounds simple, but in the world of contracting, that is a rare foundation. We still carry that original spirit today. Even as our tools have changed, that 1986 commitment to doing the job right remains our North Star.
Evolution and Growth: The 2022 Milestone
Longevity requires the ability to evolve. In 2022, we reached a pivotal moment when we joined the Infinity Home Services family. This was a strategic decision made to ensure that American Home Contractors could thrive for another forty years and beyond.
I know what people usually think when a local company joins a larger network. They worry the “personal touch” is going to disappear. But for us, joining IHS allowed us to preserve our local leadership while gaining access to national resources. It brought us the technology and purchasing power needed to serve you better without losing the values Steve Lozinsky instilled from day one.
By joining a network of brands dedicated to saving communities from unscrupulous contractors, we strengthened our ability to provide the security you deserve. This partnership means that while we are still your local Maryland and Virginia experts, we have the backing to offer better warranties and more consistent material availability. It was a move designed to protect our legacy while modernizing our operations for a new generation of homeowners.
Installing Peace of Mind Under New Leadership
In 2023, Nick Zavala stepped into the role of CEO to lead us into this new decade. Nick’s leadership has focused on a singular goal that you see reflected in all our work today: “Installing Peace of Mind.”
Under his guidance, we have leaned into modern innovations that make the home improvement process easier for you. We know that the traditional “contractor experience” is often filled with anxiety. Homeowners worry about hidden costs, poor communication, and whether the job will actually last. Nick has worked to strip that anxiety away.
We have replaced the guesswork with clarity. Whether it is our award-winning work in the solar market or our streamlined digital communication, the focus is always on your experience. Nick has often said that we aren’t just in the business of exterior remodeling; we are in the business of reliability. We want you to feel as confident in your choice of contractor as you do in the roof over your head.
High-Tech Tools and Old-School Hands
As we celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2026, we are proud to be recognized as leaders in roofing technology. Recently, our Brand President was honored as the 2025 RT3 Innovator of the Year. This recognition highlights our commitment to using modern systems to improve your experience.
But for us, technology is never a replacement for craftsmanship. We use 3D modeling and site assessments to ensure our measurements are perfect, but the actual installation is still done by skilled hands. We have stayed at the forefront of the solar revolution, becoming one of the few contractors certified to install both Tesla and GAF solar roofing systems. This allows us to offer you energy solutions that are as beautiful as they are functional. We are helping our clients move into a more sustainable future without sacrificing the look of their homes.
The True Meaning of a Warranty
In 2026, the home improvement market is more crowded than ever. You likely see ads every day from new companies promising the lowest prices or the fastest installs. However, forty years in business have taught us that there are no shortcuts to quality.
A company that has been around for forty years is a company that honors its warranties. We have seen many competitors come and go, often leaving homeowners stranded when a problem arises years after the install. Because we have been here since 1986, you know that if you have a question ten years from now, we will still be here to answer it. That is the true meaning of peace of mind. It is the knowledge that your contractor is a permanent part of the community, not a “storm chaser” who will be gone by next season.
The Significance of 2026: A Shared Celebration
There is a beautiful symmetry in celebrating our 40th anniversary in the same year as America’s 250th. Both milestones are about endurance and the values that sustain us over time. For the United States, it is about the “American Experiment” and the spirit of independence. For us, it is about the “American Home” and the spirit of service.
We see our work as part of the larger story of this region. When we repair a roof on a historic home in Virginia or install energy-efficient windows in a new development in Maryland, we are helping to maintain the fabric of our communities. Just as the nation looks forward to its next chapter, we are looking forward to our next 40 years. We are investing in the next generation of tradespeople and continuing to refine our processes so that “Installing Peace of Mind” remains a reality for decades to come.
Our Promise to the Next Generation
As we look back on the 18,000 homeowners we have served, we are filled with gratitude. You have allowed us into your homes and trusted us with your safety. That is a responsibility we do not take lightly.
Our 40th anniversary is a celebration of those relationships. We remain committed to the principles Steve started with: honesty, quality, and a focus on the person behind the project. Whether you need a simple roof repair or a full exterior transformation with solar and siding, you will receive the same attention to detail that has defined us for four decades.
Thank you for being part of our story. We are proud of where we have been, but we are even more excited about where we are going. As we celebrate this historic year for our country and our company, we invite you to experience the difference that forty years of expertise can make.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation. Let us show you what it looks like when 40 years of experience meets a commitment to your peace of mind.