Gutter Helmet(R) by Harry Helmet(TM) Recognized as 33rd Largest US Replacement Contractor

    MILLERSVILLE, MD, September 16, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Gutter Helmet(R) by Harry Helmet(TM), provider and installer of Gutter Helmet(R) and other exterior home improvement products, announced earlier this month that were recognized as the 33rd largest replacement contractor in the US on Remodeling magazine's 2013 "Remodeling 550" list.

Remodeling magazine's "Remodeling 550" list includes America's largest residential remodelers and is broken down into the following categories: Full-Service Remodelers, Replacement Contractors, Franchises, and Insurance Restoration Companies. Out of 175 leading replacement contractors, Gutter Helmet by Harry Helmet ranked #33. In keeping with their line of business, the 175 replacement contractors on the list did more than 10 times as many jobs in 2012 as full-service remodelers--499,695 in all.

"Remodeling magazine is a reputable and highly respected publication in the residential construction industry, and we're incredibly honored to be included in their Remodeling 550 list. Arriving at the 33rd largest replacement contractor slot is a real achievement for us, and as with all of our accomplishments--I owe this honor to our hard-working staff and to the high-quality products we carry," commented Del Thebaud, owner of Gutter Helmet by Harry Helmet.

While many construction-related companies are in the process of rebounding after the housing market collapse, Gutter Helmet by Harry Helmet's business is thriving. Enjoying a four-year growth and expanding its operations to now include Washington State, the Harry Helmet team knows how to cater to homeowners who want to maximize their home's long-term value while minimizing maintenance for the life of their stay in a home.

Harry Helmet's signature product-Gutter Helmet , not only provides long term value for homeowners, but the system immediately minimizes the time they spend on keeping gutters working properly. Gutter Helmet utilizes a patented "reverse-curve" panel design which allows runoff rain water to adhere to its surface and flow through a narrow opening into the gutters while preventing leaves, pine needles, and other solid debris from falling into gutters. Gutter Helmet is installed by local manufacturer certified professionals over a homeowner's existing gutters and the product comes with a lifetime performance guarantee from the manufacturer, Southeastern Metal Co., that customers will Never Clean Their Gutters Again(R).

In addition to gutter protection, Harry Helmet offers customers a multitude of other exterior home products and services including gutter installation, roof replacement, retractable patio awnings, and Helmet Heat(R).

Remodeling magazine, published by Hanley Wood, is the leading business-to-business media brand serving the residential construction industry. For nearly 40 years Hanley Wood has provided indispensable news, analysis, and information for the residential and commercial design and construction industry.

Revenue data for the 550 companies was gathered from a Web-based survey hosted by an independent company-The Farnsworth Group. Additional information was obtained by Remodeling editors through survey mailings, phone calls, and public information sources.

About Gutter Helmet by Harry Helmet
Gutter Helmet by Harry Helmet boasts over 100,000 customers since its formation in 1981 and provides a wide range of home improvement services for customers in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Washington State and the District of Columbia. The company is the recipient of several top industry awards including; a "Best Pick" for gutter protection from EBSCO Research; a "2012 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies" award from Inc. Magazine; a "Home Remodeling Market Leader" award from Professional Remodelers Magazine; a "Top 500 Remodeler" award from Qualified Remodeler magazine; and most recently a "Remodeling 550" award from Remodeling magazine.

For more information or to obtain a free, no-obligation estimate on Gutter Helmet or one of Harry Helmet's additional home improvement services, homeowners are invited to contact Harry Helmet at 1-888-5-HELMET, or visit their website at http://www.harryhelmet.com.

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