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#2,666 GARCIA ROOFING AND SHEET METAL
Location: Prairieville
Industry: Construction
Founded: 1992
Growth: 136.8%
2004 revenue: $3.8 million
2007 revenue: $9.0 million
Employees: 25
What it does: Installs, repairs and replaces all types of residential and commercial roofs, including shingles, metal, Spanish tile and slate
WHAT'S THEIR SECRET? Carving a niche in the high-end market
There's no denying that a string of damaging storms over the past few years has helped fuel growth at Garcia Roofing and Sheet Metal. From hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 to a hailstorm in April and Gustav in September, roof after roof in the Baton Rouge area has been damaged or destroyed - and Garcia has been among the roofing companies to benefit.
But chance favors a prepared mind, and company officials say the real reason for its success is...