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Marcus Reed

Expert reviewer, exteriors and structure

Marcus spent nineteen years in residential roofing and exterior contracting before moving into editorial review. He reads every exteriors ranking and cost guide before it publishes, checking that the criteria match how the trade actually works and that nothing on the page overstates what we verified.

Roofing systemsStorm and hail damageInsurance claimsExterior envelopeMetal roofing
Role
Expert reviewer, exteriors and structure
Experience
19 years in the trade
Guides written
3
Items reviewed
3
Categories covered
5
Markets covered
3

About Marcus Reed

Marcus spent nineteen years in residential roofing and exterior contracting before moving into editorial review. He reads every exteriors ranking and cost guide before it publishes, checking that the criteria match how the trade actually works and that nothing on the page overstates what we verified.

Marcus reviews roofing, siding, gutters, windows and foundation content. He does not review plumbing, electrical or HVAC work, and he does not set ranking positions. Editors do that, and Marcus is not shown a ranking order before he reviews the criteria.

Areas of expertise

  • Roofing systems

  • Storm and hail damage

  • Insurance claims

  • Exterior envelope

  • Metal roofing

Professional experience

  1. Jan 2024 to present

    Expert reviewer, TenBestFind

    Reviews exteriors rankings, cost guides and methodology changes.

  2. Jan 2012 to Jan 2024

    Owner and estimator, Reed Exteriors

    Ran a residential roofing company across North Texas, focused on storm and insurance work.

  3. Jan 2007 to Jan 2012

    Project manager, Sunbelt Roofing Group

Credentials and qualifications

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  • Haag Certified Inspector, residential roofsHaag Engineering · Checked July 2026Verified
  • GAF Master Elite trainedGAF · Checked July 2026Verified
  • Texas general contractor registrationState of TexasReported
  • OSHA 30-hour constructionOSHAExpired

Editorial role

Role at TenBestFind

Marcus Reed is responsible for roofing systems, storm and hail damage, insurance claims, exterior envelope, metal roofing coverage: writing hiring and cost guidance, reviewing local rankings before publication, and re-checking published research on a schedule.

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Reviewers check the work. Editors remain accountable for it.

  • A reviewer checks technical claims against their own trade experience
  • Review is recorded on the page with the reviewer named
  • Review does not imply endorsement of any company named
  • A reviewer never sets a ranking position

Editorial team →

  • Researching and writing hiring and cost guidance in their categories
  • Reviewing local provider rankings before they publish
  • Verifying licensing, insurance and service-area claims against primary sources
  • Re-checking published research on a schedule
  • Maintaining the criteria used to evaluate their categories
  • Handling corrections raised by readers and business owners

Guides written by Marcus Reed

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  • Roofing

    What a Roof Costs Per Square, by Material

    What installers actually charge per square (100 square feet) for asphalt shingle, metal, and tile roofing, and the line items that push a bid above the base rate.

    Updated Sep 2026 · 18 min read
  • Roofing

    How to choose a roofing contractor

    What a licence actually covers, how quoting should work, and the questions worth asking before anyone gets on your roof.

    Updated Jul 2026 · 11 min read
  • Guides

    How to compare three contractor quotes

    Scope, materials and warranty terms rarely match. Here is how to line them up.

    Updated Jun 2026 · 8 min read

Content reviewed by Marcus Reed

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Recent contributions

Markets covered

  • Dallas-Fort Worth
  • Houston
  • Oklahoma City

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About Marcus Reed

  • What topics does Marcus Reed cover?

    Roofing systems, Storm and hail damage, Insurance claims, Exterior envelope, Metal roofing. Marcus reviews roofing, siding, gutters, windows and foundation content. He does not review plumbing, electrical or HVAC work, and he does not set ranking positions. Editors do that, and Marcus is not shown a ranking order before he reviews the criteria.

  • What does Marcus Reed do at TenBestFind?

    Expert reviewer, exteriors and structure. That means writing guidance in their categories, reviewing rankings before they publish, and re-checking published research on a schedule.

  • Is their work influenced by advertisers?

    No. No contributor's compensation is tied to which businesses appear in a ranking, and sponsored relationships never influence editorial conclusions.

  • How do I report something wrong on this profile?

    Use the corrections form or contact the editorial team. We check the report against the source before changing anything, and the page records when it changed.

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Profile created
September 2026
Last reviewed
September 2026
Guides written
3
Rankings reviewed
1
Credentials listed
4
Editorial team
TenBestFind home services desk

Last reviewed September 9, 2026.