About Black Spruce Roofing
Anchorage-Built. Alaska-Proven. Your Roof Done Right.
Black Spruce Roofing is a locally owned Anchorage roofing company built on a simple idea: you deserve to know who is on your roof, get a straight answer when you call, and have the job done exactly as promised — no surprises, no mess, no disappearing act after the deposit.
- Alaska License #237305
- Fully Insured
- Background-Checked Crew
- Serving Anchorage, Eagle River & Girdwood
Luke Butler
Owner & License Holder
Field portrait coming — real photo when available
AK License #237305 — his name is on it
01Who You're Hiring
Why I Started Black Spruce
I started Black Spruce Roofing because I saw how Anchorage homeowners were being treated — or rather, not treated. Contractors who wouldn't call back. Crews who didn't clean up. Prices that changed after the job started. I watched neighbors post on local forums asking if anyone had had luck getting a roofer to just show up when they said they would. That shouldn't be hard.
I've been working in the Alaska trades for 5 years. I know Anchorage neighborhoods — the Hillside, Huffman, South Anchorage, Eagle River — and I know what a roof here has to handle. Freeze-thaw cycles, ice dams, heavy snow loads, the wet shoulder seasons that catch poorly installed flashing and let moisture get underneath. Alaska isn't a forgiving climate for shortcuts.
Before starting Black Spruce, I spent 3+ years running Alaska Heat Cable — Anchorage's heat cable installation and ice dam removal specialists. That work gave me something most roofers don't have: I've watched ice dams form, penetrate flashings, and find every gap in a poorly installed roof — from the outside in. Every Black Spruce installation is spec'd with that knowledge built in.
So this company exists to be the roofer I'd want working on my own home. We send you photos throughout the job. We sweep for nails with a magnet before we leave — every time, no exceptions. We show up at 8 AM because that's when we said we would. And the number we quote is the number on the invoice. Period.
Luke Butler
Founder & Owner · 5 years in the trades
02Proven Track Record — Same Owner
30+ Five-Star Google Reviews
Our founder built Alaska Heat Cable into a 30+ five-star rated Anchorage business — heat cable installation and ice dam removal — with zero negative reviews. That same standard of work, communication, and cleanup is what Black Spruce Roofing is built on.
See Alaska Heat Cable Reviews →03The Name
What “Black Spruce” Means
Black spruce is one of Alaska's most resilient native trees — it grows in permafrost, survives subarctic winters, and stays rooted through decades of extreme freeze-thaw cycling. It thrives where other trees can't. We chose the name because it's what a properly built roof should be: adapted to Alaska conditions, built to last, and still standing long after a bad winter has passed. That's the standard we hold ourselves to.
04What We Stand For
Four Things We Don't Compromise On
- 01
Communication First
The most common complaint in Anchorage roofing is simple: roofers don’t call back. We answer the phone, respond to texts, and if we miss your call, we call you back the same day. You will never wonder where we are or what’s happening with your project.
- 02
No Surprises on Price
Every quote is line-itemized. If something changes during the job, you hear about it before we do it — not after. The price you agreed to is the price you pay. No add-ons at the end, no hidden material charges.
- 03
Spotless Cleanup
Magnetic nail sweep, debris removal, driveway protection. We leave your property cleaner than we found it. Except for the new roof, you’d never know we were there.
- 04
Treated Like Family
We don’t subcontract. The crew you meet is the crew that does the work. Every crew member has passed a background check. We work on Anchorage homes — our neighbors live here. We care about getting it right, not just getting it done.
05Credentials
Fully Licensed & Insured in Alaska
After everything Anchorage homeowners went through in 2025, you want to see the number before you call. Here it is.
Want to verify independently? Alaska contractor license lookup at commerce.alaska.gov. We encourage you to use it.
Licensing & insurance
On file
- Alaska Contractor License
- 237305
- License Status
- Active
- General Liability
- Business Insurance Associates — $1,200,000 coverage
- Workers' Compensation
- Business Insurance Associates — All crew covered
- Insurance Certificate
- Available upon request — we'll email within the hour
06Credentials & Materials
Licensed to Work Here. Built with Better Materials.
Licensed Alaska Contractor
Licensed, bonded, and fully insured. License #237305, verified through the Alaska Department of Commerce.
Malarkey & Premium-Grade Shingles
We build with Malarkey and other premium architectural shingles — engineered for impact and cold-weather performance, not the builder-grade product you find on a big-box shelf. The material on your roof matters as much as the crew installing it, and we don’t cut corners on either.
07Where We Work
Rooted in Southcentral Alaska
We serve Anchorage, Eagle River, and Girdwood — the communities we live in and know. Anchorage neighborhoods we work in regularly include the Hillside, Huffman, South Anchorage, Sand Lake, Turnagain, Muldoon, and Abbott Road areas. Eagle River is part of our regular rotation. And we're one of the few Anchorage roofing companies that services Girdwood — where snowfall is twice what Anchorage gets and the roofing needs are unlike anywhere else in the state.
FAQ
Questions We Hear a Lot
Is Black Spruce Roofing licensed and insured in Alaska?
Yes. Our Alaska contractor license number is 237305, and we carry full general liability and workers' compensation insurance. We will email you our certificate of insurance on request.
How long has Black Spruce Roofing been in business?
Black Spruce Roofing is new — and we are proud of it. Our founder brings 3+ years of proven experience from Alaska Heat Cable, Anchorage's heat cable and ice dam removal specialists, where he built a 30+ five-star Google review record. Being new to roofing means every job gets our personal best — because our reputation in this space is still being built, one roof at a time.
Do you use subcontractors?
No. The crew you meet is the crew that does the work. We do not hire day-labor subcontractors or route your job to a third party.
Are you a storm chaser or a permanent Anchorage company?
We are a permanent, locally based Anchorage company. Our owner lives here. Our crew works here year-round. We are not here for the surge — we are here to build a business in this community for the long term.
What areas do you serve?
Anchorage (all neighborhoods), Eagle River, and Girdwood. We are not currently serving Wasilla, Palmer, or the Mat-Su Valley.
Can I verify your license before I call?
Absolutely. The Alaska Department of Commerce maintains a public contractor license lookup at commerce.alaska.gov. Our license number is 237305.
What certifications do you have?
We are a licensed, bonded, and fully insured Alaska contractor (License #237305), verified through the Alaska Department of Commerce. On materials, we build with Malarkey and other premium architectural shingles — engineered for impact resistance and cold-weather performance, not the builder-grade product sold off a big-box shelf. We believe the shingle on your roof should be chosen for how it performs in Alaska, not for what is cheapest to stock.
Will the owner be on my job?
Luke Butler is personally on most jobs. When he's not, you work with the same trained in-house crew — no subcontractors, ever. His name is on the license; his standards are on every job regardless.
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Licensed • Bonded • Insured • 5-Year Workmanship Warranty
AK License #237305 • Serving Anchorage, Eagle River & Girdwood