About Dominion Exteriors

A Franklin crew that still treats every roof like the neighbor’s.

Licensed Ohio roofing and remodeling from our Warren County home base. Honest assessments, ice-barrier details, and a walkthrough before we leave the driveway.

Meet the leadership team

Phillip Hickman and Chris Markowski lead every project with hands-on oversight, clear communication, and a focus on quality from the first inspection through final completion.

Phillip Hickman, owner and founder of Dominion Exteriors in Ohio

Owner & founder

Phillip Hickman

Meet Phillip, owner and founder of Dominion Exteriors. Phillip enjoys seeing people get the best customer service around and takes great joy in seeing every job through to the end with a spirit of excellence. It really gives him pleasure to see people’s projects get done the Dominion way.

Phillip has more than 20 years in the construction field, specializing in roofing, windows, siding, gutters, and concrete. He founded the company after serving at another company as their top field technician and rep.

Chris Markowski, head trainer and business partner at Dominion Exteriors

Head trainer & business partner

Chris Markowski

Meet Chris, a skilled veteran in the field with over five years of experience in roofing, siding, windows, and gutters. He is also a veteran of our country who served proudly in the United States Army.

Chris is an excellent communicator and cares for every need that our customers have. He commits to excellence and servant-hood, assuring every job will get the same care that we would give to his own home. Chris is our head trainer and committed business partner. Chris will take good care of you.

What we stand for

Principles you can expect on every inspection, repair, and replacement we take on.

Integrity first

We recommend only what your roof actually needs, no scare tactics, no unnecessary upsells.

Craftsmanship

Flashing, ventilation, and underlayment get the same attention as the shingles you see from the curb.

Safety & cleanup

Magnet sweeps, debris control, and a tidy jobsite are part of the job, not an afterthought.

Clear communication

You will know the schedule, the scope, and who to call, before, during, and after the work is done.

Why homeowners choose us

Credentials and practices that back up our promise on every estimate and every install.

Licensed & insured

Ohio licensing and liability coverage so you are protected from the first ladder on the property to the last magnet sweep.

Warranties explained

Manufacturer and workmanship coverage in plain language: what is covered, for how long, and who to call.

Local service area

Franklin home base with regular routes through Dayton, West Chester, and Lebanon, not a roaming out-of-state crew.

Documented inspections

Photos, measurements, and a written scope so you can compare options without guessing from a driveway pitch.

How we spec an Ohio roof

Southwest Ohio is freeze-thaw, I-75 wind, and humid summers, not a catalog climate. Ice barrier at the eaves, ventilation that actually exhausts, and flashing that is stepped into the wall instead of caulked to it. That is the Dominion spec, whether the house is a Franklin cape or a West Chester two-story.

See finished jobs and the homeowner guides we actually send after an inspection.

Repair vs replace When a patch holds, and when it is money on a dying roof. Ice dams on Ohio homes Why north eaves fail here and what we change in the spec. Storm season prep What to photograph before the next Miami Valley cell.

Ready for an honest look at your roof?

Book a free inspection or call the shop. We will tell you what the roof actually needs: repair, replace, or leave it alone.

Call (937) 470-6465 Get a free quote