Sam Kensinger — Founder, Red Patch Roofing

Sam Kensinger on a Berks County job site — veteran-owned Red Patch Roofing.

I am Sam Kensinger, founder and owner of Red Patch Roofing. I served three combat tours in Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division before coming home to Berks County and building this company.

The 82nd Airborne wears a red "AA" patch on the left shoulder. It stands for a standard — precision under pressure, accountability without excuses, doing the job right whether or not anyone is checking. When I started a roofing company, I named it after that patch because I wanted the standard to come with it.


I did not start Red Patch because I was the best roofer in the region. I started it because I saw how most contractors treat homeowners — missed appointments, prices that change after the estimate, silence when a problem shows up later — and I knew the bar could be a lot higher. Everything we do is built around closing that gap: exact arrival times, written line-item estimates, drone documentation on every job, and a 15-year labor warranty we are structured to honor.

Why I Write


Articles by Sam Kensinger


This is the author archive for everything I have written for Red Patch. The list below is generated dynamically — as posts go live, they appear here automatically with their title, date, and summary.

Roof replacement financing paperwork and a monthly payment plan on a kitchen table in Berks County
By Sam Kensinger • September 21, 2026
You can finance a roof replacement through Acorn Finance, home equity, or a personal loan. Here's how roof financing works and how to choose the right option.
Standing seam and exposed-fastener metal roof panels on a Pennsylvania home
By Sam Kensinger • September 7, 2026
The main types of metal roofing are standing seam, exposed-fastener panels, and metal shingles. Here's how each system works and how to choose for your home.
Roofing materials and crew labor during a Berks County, PA roof replacement — where the cost goes
By Sam Kensinger • August 31, 2026
Why is roof replacement so expensive? A plain-English breakdown of where the money goes — labor, materials, tear-off, and the parts of the job you can't see.
Berks County, PA homeowner reviewing a written line-item roof replacement estimate with Red Patch
By Sam Kensinger • August 16, 2026
What does roof replacement cost in Berks County, PA? See the real range, what drives the price, and how to compare quotes — from local roofer Red Patch.
Roofer inspecting chimney flashing during a roof inspection in Berks County, PA
By Sam Kensinger • June 24, 2026
Roof repair in Berks County, PA: our guide covers common repairs, warning signs, when to get an inspection, and year-round roof maintenance for PA homes.
Pennsylvania home with wind-damaged roof and missing shingles the morning after a storm.
By Sam Kensinger • June 1, 2026
Roof storm damage in Pennsylvania? Our Berks County guide covers spotting wind and hail damage, filing an insurance claim, and working with adjusters.
Charcoal standing seam metal roof on a Pennsylvania farmhouse, shedding snow in winter .
By Sam Kensinger • May 15, 2026
Considering metal roofing in Pennsylvania? Our complete guide covers metal roof types, cost, energy savings, how metal handles PA weather, and installation.
New asphalt shingle roof on a brick colonial home in Berks County, PA, after a roof replacement
By Sam Kensinger • March 15, 2026
Planning a roof replacement in Berks County, PA? Our complete guide covers signs you need a new roof, materials, cost, the process, and warranty coverage.

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