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United Building Systems: Commercial exterior services to help protect and beautify buildings

Ashland, MA United Building Systems provides next generation envelope building solutions, including roofing and siding systems for building owners and managers. From nearly 20 years of experience, we have learned no two buildings are alike and each has its own unique challenges. To address your specific needs, we work with you to find the right products and then install them in a way that minimizes disruption to the outside and inside of your building.

In business since 1998, more than 6,000 business owners across New England have trusted us to protect their buildings and the businesses and people inside of them. Through our extensive training and established business practice, we have earned top tier certifications, including Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, and are A+ accredited with the Better Business Bureau. We bring together quality products, the best technology and an experienced and knowledgeable team of professionals to give you a durable and efficient solution. Our team lives by our core values to provide you with the best customer experience and quality project. We are committed to:

• Being positive, energetic, and fun

• Telling the truth & keeping our word

• Creatively finding solutions

• Knowing our stuff 

• Making our customers happy

Committed To Saving You Money Today & In The Future

Too often commercial contractors present savings, but only have the initial costs in mind. When we install a commercial roofing or siding system, we aim to give you the best value over the entire lifetime of the system. 

This means minimizing maintenance costs and installing systems that can create savings.

Access To The Best Warranties In The Industry

Our regular certification, training and inspection programs allow us to offer the best warranties available by the industries top manufacturers. This takes time, but it’s a value we are proud to bring to each and every one of our clients.

Dependable, Responsive, & Established 

In this industry there is a myriad of here today gone tomorrow contractors. If you hire one of them they might not be there to help you with your commercial roofing needs after the installation, for instance if you have a leak or any other damage.

United Building Systems is a well-established contractor equipped to deal with any complications you may encounter, now or in the future. In fact, we not only install your roofing system, but we also have a full service department to perform any routine maintenance you should need down the road. 

Our Proven Process

At United Building Systems we have created a proven process for installing commercial roofing systems. While every project is different, our process allows us to consistently perform quality installations with the flexibility to accommodate the unique needs of your project.

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