NTRCA
Springtree Restoration has earned multiple NTRCA Golden Hammer Awards over the years.
Each one came from a project with real stakes for the people involved. Some were community efforts for families who had no one else to call.
Others pushed the limits of what roofing contractors are expected to handle, whether that meant matching a 1920s slate roof or coordinating volunteers and manufacturers to fix a preschool that had been leaking for nearly a decade.
The awards matter, but the work that led to them matters more.
These projects show how Springtree responds when something is complicated, unfair, or simply urgent.
They also show the kind of craftsmanship and community mindset that has shaped the company’s reputation throughout North Texas.
The stories below explain how these projects came together, who helped, and why they mattered.
They reflect why Springtree continues to be recognized for both community impact and technical excellence.
The Suniga Project (2014)
This project took place in late August and early September of 2014, after Springtree received a call asking them to visit the Suniga family in Mesquite.
Their home was modest and well cared for on the outside, but the roof had reached a point of failure that no amount of patching could help.
Years of storms had opened holes across the deck, and water had slowly eaten into the ceilings.
When Mrs. Suniga walked through the home, pointing out growing stains and soft spots in the drywall, it became clear they could not wait much longer.
The Sunigas had purchased the home shortly after Mr. Suniga returned from military service in the early 1960s.
Over time, financial setbacks forced them to cancel their homeowners' insurance, and they never regained coverage.
By the time Springtree arrived, Mr. Suniga was bedridden from a recent stroke, leaving his wife to manage both the home and caregiving.
She listened carefully to the estimate and never asked for a discount.
She simply admitted she did not know how they would pay for it.
Springtree knew she should not have to.
Within hours, they contacted the Rosedale Group, a network of business leaders and veterans who help families in financial hardship.
The group quickly agreed to cover the entire cost.
When Springtree returned to share the news, Mrs. Suniga broke down in relief.
A week later, the home had a fully rebuilt roof, interior damage was repaired, and the family could focus on caring for one another again.
It was one of Springtree’s first projects to receive wider recognition and a moment that set the tone for the community work that followed.
The Joann Smith Preschool Teacher Project (2014)
This community project unfolded in March 2014 as part of an NTRCA service initiative. Joann Smith, a preschool teacher known and loved by her church community, had been in and out of the hospital with breathing issues.
Doctors eventually connected her health problems to black mold inside her home.
The mold had started after a tree fell on the house several years earlier.
Joann and her husband tried smaller repairs, but the damage grew worse until the home was no longer safe to live in.
Members of Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church began raising money in 2012.
By late 2013, they had enough to start rebuilding the structure, with a local home builder volunteering his help.
But when the new framing was complete, the project stalled because they needed a full roofing system before the rest of the work could move forward.
In early 2014, the NTRCA stepped in. Springtree Restoration took on a leadership role, organizing the roof installation and coordinating contributions from other member companies.
ABC Supply donated materials from multiple branches. ER Systems provided roofing products. KPost Company, TriVAN Roofing, Polston Sales, and others contributed labor, expertise, or equipment.
Because temporary power had not yet been installed, TriVAN Roofing provided a generator so the crew could finish before an approaching storm.
By the end of March 2014, the Smith home had a proper roof, allowing the reconstruction work to continue.
The effort was recognized by NTRCA and remembered by the church community as a turning point for the family.
The St. Philip’s Episcopal Preschool Projects (2016)
The St. Philip’s projects spanned almost a full year, from early 2015 into March 2016.
The preschool had been dealing with leaks since the building opened in 2006. Repairs were attempted over the years, but none were successful in stopping the water intrusion.
In February 2015, after a hailstorm, the church filed an insurance claim.
The insurer approved some interior repairs but denied a full replacement for both roofs.
The school spent more than $35,000 on mediation and attempted repairs, but the leaks persisted.
By October 2015, heavy rainfall caused the roof to fail again.
Staff vacuumed between ten and twenty gallons of water from the carpet after storms.
This was not minor moisture.
It was structural failure that affected daily operations.
The preschool did not have the funds for a replacement, and the insurance decision left them at a standstill.
PuroClean of Frisco recommended Springtree Restoration.
AJ Huckaby visited the school multiple times, bringing in specialists and using infrared cameras to track water flow beneath the surface.
Temporary patches slowed the leaks, but it was obvious the roof needed to be replaced.
AJ reached out to partners. ITW Sealants offered to donate the roofing materials.
The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association agreed to help secure labor. Energy Roofing Solutions took the lead on installation.
Work began on March 14, 2016, and was completed in about a week with almost no disruption to the children or staff.
When the job was finished, teachers and students presented handmade thank-you cards and hosted a luncheon for the teams involved.
After nearly ten years of leaks, the preschool finally had a roof they could count on.
The Montgomery Project (2016)
This project came together in April and May of 2016, shortly after a severe hailstorm tore through Wylie.
When Springtree arrived, Mrs. Montgomery’s roof had between fifty and seventy-five holes from softball-sized hail.
The damage was not limited to the roof.
Over several weeks of storms, half the home’s ceilings collapsed.
Despite this, she was still living there, trying to navigate around falling insulation and growing moisture.
Springtree stabilized the home immediately.
They covered the damaged roof with synthetic underlayment to stop more water from getting in. Inside, they set up dehumidifiers, air movers, and scrubbers to dry out the structure and avoid long-term mold growth.
During this process, Springtree learned that Mrs. Montgomery did not have property loss insurance.
She was living on a fixed income and had no means of restoring her home.
This pushed Springtree to contact the North Texas Roofing Contractors Association.
The group raised $3,500 in donations within days.
Westend supplied shingles and additional materials.
With funding and materials in place, Springtree rebuilt the roof deck, installed a completely new roofing system, replaced gutters, and restored the interior, including drywall, texture, paint, and attic insulation.
The project gained local attention when Fox 4 News covered the story.
After the segment aired, Springtree received letters and donations from people across the community.
What began as one home in crisis turned into a community effort to put things right.
The Salazar Project No Roof Left Behind (2017)
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Springtree’s 2017 No Roof Left Behind campaign ran during the summer and fall months, with the final installation scheduled for mid-November.
The program allowed the public to nominate homeowners facing hardship.
After voting, George and Bertha Salazar of Frisco were selected.
Bertha had been battling cancer for years, and her treatments required monthly travel to Houston.
George had retired early to care for her.
Their finances were stretched thin, and the home had been hit by hailstorms earlier that year.
By the time their daughter submitted their nomination, the family had spent months juggling medical care, home repairs, and emotional strain.
Once selected, manufacturers and local contractors came together quickly. GAF and Allied Building Products donated the shingles and roofing supplies.
Springtree provided the installation and project oversight. Burris Windows, Cardinal Glass, Sherwin-Williams, Jireh Painting, and several others contributed additional repairs and replacements.
Even exterior lighting and siding improvements were donated.
The new roof was installed just before Thanksgiving.
For the Salazar family, it meant stability at a time when they needed it most.
The Ms. Jones Project Golden Hammer Award (2021)
The Ms. Jones project took place in 2021, shortly before Springtree received the Golden Hammer Award for community service that year.
Ms. Jones, an elderly widow living on a fixed income, had given seven thousand dollars to a door-to-door contractor who disappeared after taking her payment.
She was left without a roof and without the ability to repair her home.
There was no financing path available, no insurance option, and no practical way forward.
Springtree heard her story and stepped in immediately.
They contacted D and H Roofing and McCoys Building Supply.
Both agreed to donate what was needed.
Together, the companies provided the materials and labor necessary to replace her roof at no cost.
The project was more than a repair.
It corrected a wrong done to someone who had been misled and left without support.
This is the kind of work the Golden Hammer Awards exist to recognize.
Springtree, along with D and H Roofing and McCoys, gave Ms. Jones a safe home again and did so quietly, with no expectation of anything in return.
The Lakewood Castle Project Chateau des Grotteaux (2024)
In 2022, Springtree worked on the roof of the historic Lakewood Castle, also known as Chateau des Grotteaux.
The project was part of a major addition to the property, which meant the new roof had to match the original structure built in the 1920s.
The home featured steep pitches ranging from 14/12 to 24/12, curved walls, and difficult transitions.
It also had original copper dormers that needed to be removed and reinstalled without damage.
The architectural plans specified synthetic slate that matched the original roof.
When the initial manufacturer could not produce the right color or meet the schedule, Springtree partnered with EcoStar to create a custom blend.
Within four weeks, EcoStar delivered a product that matched the original slate closely enough to maintain visual continuity across the entire roofline.
The roofing system included synthetic slate, custom standing seam metal sections, TPO installations, and a series of carefully engineered crickets, coping, and flashing components.
The team had to coordinate with multiple trades on site, and staging space was tight, which required careful planning and sequencing.
When the work was complete, the estate kept its historic appearance while gaining a roofing system built for long-term durability.
The project showed how Springtree approaches complex architectural work with the same care they bring to community projects.
The Springtree Difference
These projects cover a wide range of situations.
Some involved vulnerable homeowners.
Some required advanced technical skill.
All of them demanded patience, coordination, and a willingness to step in when things were difficult.
Springtree’s Golden Hammer Awards recognize these moments, but the recognition is not the point.
The point is the work itself and the people behind it.
Homeowners, teachers, children, veterans, and the broader community all played a part. Springtree stepped in with them each time.
That is the part that lasts.
