David Hand established Advanced Roofing Company, Inc. in 1983. With over thirty years in business, he has the knowledge and expertise to bring a quality job to all his customers at a fair price. We realize knowing how to build a successful relationship with our clients is just as important as knowing how to provide a quality roof system. Our dedication to customer satisfaction has been the key to our success. We're proud to have a decades of satisfied customers and we are happy to provide references upon request. Angie's List Award winning.
Business highlights
42 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Residential and commercial roofing, chimney masonry, asphalt and cedar shingles, custom copper work, flat roofs, skylight installation and repair, gutter and downspout installation, maintenance & repairs.
After reading Angie's List reviews, I called up several roofers to schedule estimates for leaks we were having the Friday before a holiday weekend. A gentleman answered the phone when I contacted Advanced Roofing and after describing what was going on, he stated that he'd try and come out that Friday but if not Friday, then the following Tuesday, which I was fine with. Tuesday passed with no contact. I received a phone call the next Monday (about 10 days after my initial call) from a lady who was following up. She stated that someone would try to call me back to schedule an estimate later on in the week based on the weather. I just requested that they give me a ~2 day notice to ensure someone could be home. At this point, I was still willing to overlook the lack of communication after the initial contact because the Angie's List reviews were so great and I understand how busy it can get right after a holiday. Friday came and I still had not heard from anyone from Advanced (14 days after my initial call). Everyone that I spoke with over the phone was cordial and the other Angie's List reviews seemed to be promising however, communication appeared to be lacking. UPDATE: I promptly received a voicemail from the company owner's wife. She explained that they weren't able to call or come out due to urgent circumstances out of their control during this time period. She was very apologetic, nice, and willing to work with me to get an estimate as soon as possible. I returned her call the next day and left a message thanking her. I've updated my review to reflect this. I'll keep Advanced in mind should another roofing issue come up.
Description of Work: Provide an estimate for leaks that we were experiencing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Leonard S.
05/2013
5.0
roofing, siding
 + 0 more
Again the entire job was excellent , performed by a master roofer who is very detail oriented. He worked hard to solve all our problems and beautify our house, He went far above the usual to help us with all our concerns! Bravo!
Description of Work: The existing roof had to be removed and replaced , also there was a long existing problem with leakage in the foyer area of the house. David took a good amount of time assessing the situation and recommending a good solution to the problem. He did great flashing and siding work to solve the problem and beautify the front of our house. Out of all the people I interviewed for the job, he was the most detail oriented of the group and truly worked hard to solve the problem. His workers are very experienced and hard working people. They left the property spotless every night, you wouldn't think a major overhaul was going on. The end result was superb, excellent work, I would highly recommend him to anyone I know!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,500
Gloria M.
04/2013
5.0
chimney repair, gutter repair, roofing, skylights
 + 2 more
After a long and unsuccessful search for a good roofer on my own , my luck changed once I joined Angie's List . As a new member I was able to make a better choice from the 4 roofers I interviewed and finally settled with a man with much integrity, David Hand President of Advance Roofing Company.He gave me a competitive verbal estimate on site, followed by a thorough written estimate explaining all the details of the project the very next day as promised. He came across as a very knowledgeable roofer who was also very affable. I was anxious to start the project due to the inclement weather in October and November. David and his crew started the project promptly and completed a perfect job in a timely fashion. It was finished before Thanksgiving. After completion and before Christmas water and debris were collecting in one of the gutters. Anticipating a snow storm, David sent his foreman, Mariusz. With a head lamp, he adjusted and cleaned the gutter in frigid weather! David keeps his word and pleases his customer. He has earned an A plus grade and he has my unequivocal stamp of approval to all. He has become my friend and roofer for life.
Description of Work: ROOFING: David Hand, President of Advance Roofing was contracted to remove 1- 2 layers of old roofing from a 6,000 sq ft home and replace it with new Timberline High Definition ArchitecturalShingles . Job entailed replacing rotted plywood, install ice and water shield membrane, GAF Deck armor over ice guards and the field of roof from drip edge to peak, starter courses at lower eaves,copper vent pipe boot flashing, cobra ridge ventilation at all peaks with Timberline hip and ridge shingles. ADDITIONS: In addition removed old existing solar panels from the 70's and applied a rubber coating material to my flat roof in the back of the house. PORTICO: Flat roof was redone and finished with copper flashing and a copper drip edge was constructed to divert water into the bushes and away from the house main entrance steps. VENTILATION. Removed and replaced existing soffit louver vents and drilled new vent opening to increase the attic intake ventilation to equal a 1 to 1ratio with the attic's output ventilation from the ridge vents, thus eliminating the use of a ventilation fan which GAF strongly discourage when a 1 to 1 ratio is used. SKYLIGHTS: Removal and replacement including interior finish work on 2 new Velux quality skylights strongly recommended when replacing a new roof. CHIMNEY : Removal and replacement with copper flashing from base, step, and counter . MASONRY: a new chimney crown was constructed and copper drip edge fabricated and installed. WARRANTIES: In addition , a generous application of Chimney Saver Waterproof Sealant with a 10 yr. warranty was applied to the exterior chimney masonry from crown to base. Upon completion of this roofing project and for an additional cost I received a GAF Golden Pledge Warranty which only can be obtained by a registered GAF Master Elite Roofer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$33,690
Avrom G.
03/2013
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
A professional experience; well done. Would definitely recommend.
Description of Work: David Hand, the owner, did the estimate and oversaw the job in person. We have finally resolved our leak problems. We've had our roof redone two times previously but were never able to resolve a severe leak down one side of the house and a particular window. After Advanced Roofing sealed our roof, it was the first time I couldn't wait for a hard rain. What a pleasure to have a professional solution. The job was done in a day. David had a sizable crew come out and work all day. There was modest work to be done a day later around the chimney. The crew was professional, polite and fast.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Robert O.
01/2013
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
When Hurricane Sandy blew through in late October 2012, our church building lost more than 30 shingles from off the roof. The building had been re-roofed over 17 years before when a second layer of new shingles was laid over the old existing roof. With winter soon coming and snow expected, we needed the old roof removed and a new roof added as soon as possible. Calls were put out to 5 area roofers. Some were from church member recommendations and others were well-rated roofers from Angie?s List. Of the 5 originally contacted, only 2 responded and David Hand from Advanced Roofing Co., Inc. was the only one to come through with a bid, which we felt was competitive. Also, our insurance adjuster who came out to inspect the damage prior to the start of the job commented that he was very impressed with Advanced Roofing and that we were fortunate to have gotten them to do the job for us. Once we got membership approval to proceed, Advanced Roofing scheduled the project in a timely manner. The team that came out worked quickly and efficiently to strip off sections of the old roof and replace the shingles before proceeding to another section. They also did a good job of picking up the debris, keeping sidewalks clear and minimizing the amount space taking up by the dumpster, etc. One problem we encountered was one of the storm windows on the church cracked from falling debris. Advanced Roofing made us aware of the problem immediately and took care of replacing the glass for us. The entire project was completed in 3 working days, despite some snow on the north face of the roof, and the new roof looks great. We were very pleased with the quality of their workmanship and with how efficiently they worked. We are happy to add to Advanced Roofing?s list of positive endorsements on Angie?s List.
Description of Work: Our church experienced roof damage following Hurricane Sandy and we needed a complete re-roofing ASAP prior to the onset of winter.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000
Anthony M.
01/2013
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
The workmanship was excellent and completed in a timely manner. Zero debris left around the house. David is very knowledgeable, honest and an all around nice guy. My only regret is that I didn't use Advanced Roofing to replace the roof five years earlier!
Description of Work: Advanced Roofing replaced the flashing and put up a new course of shingles where the exterior walls meet the roofs of two additions to our house. David identified a number of problems that the previous roofing company had missed when we had the roof replaced five years ago. He also fixed a couple of other problems (attic vent had a crooked louvre and rot on some window trim) as they were near the area his crew were doing work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,900
Andrew M.
12/2012
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
We had a leak coming through a potted lamp in our dining room ceiling - unfortunately I had no idea what was wrong, since (although it was raining) there was nothing else that highlighted why the leak might have started. I called AR Co and they came out within about an hour and a half, in the rain, and sorted out the issue. They are now my default roofing company, who I will call in future whenever I have a problem.
Description of Work: We had a leak coming through a potted lamp in our dining room ceiling - turned out to be something wrong with a cricket having blown away (possibly sandy). They have performed a temporary fix which should be fine for the time being, but will need to come back when it isn't raining for the permanent solution.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Richard D.
11/2012
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
An excellent experience with David Hand, president of Advanced Roofing, and the Advanced Roofing team. We have a large and complex 8,000 sq. ft. roof. When we bought our house several years ago, it had a cedar shingle roof. We kept losing shingles that needed to be replaced and David Hand was one of the very few roofers that took the time to replace them whenever we called him for help. We finally decided to replace our wood roof with a no maintenance GAF High Definition asphalt shingle roof and contacted several roofing companies for estimates. David promptly gave us a detailed and very competitive written estimate. He also took the time to explain to us the work that needed to be done, including the removal of the existing wood roof, installation of plywood, installation of an ice and water shield membrane and copper vent pipe boot flashings, among other work. Once we signed the contract, David communicated with us frequently to let us know when he would be starting our job. The work was started when promised and despite several rainy days when work had to be stopped, he finished the job right on time. We also liked the fact that David had an experienced foreman on site at all times and he was always there to answer any questions that we had. We were very pleased with the team, several of which have been with David for over ten years. The team worked long hours to stay on schedule, was courteous and professional and was very careful to make sure that our family members were not in harms way as the large amount of original roofing material was removed. At the end of each day the team cleaned up any debris in our yard. Upon completion of the job, our attic was vacuumed and the large dumpster containing all the debris was promptly removed. David also walked the premises with us to make sure that we were happy with the work. All in all, replacing a roof of this size and complexity is a major undertaking for everyone. David and his team made the process a quick and virtually painless one for us and we ended up with a beautiful new roof that we really love. We highly recommend David Hand and Advanced Roofing.
Description of Work: Replaced an existing 8,000 square foot Cedar shingle roof with a new GAF High Definition asphalt roof.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45,000
Michael G.
11/2012
5.0
chimney repair, roofing, skylights
 + 1 more
All and all I would thoroughly recommend them. Dave and his foreman took time to clearly discuss all the options and kept us informed through. Great work.
Description of Work: We had lead in our roof and they quick and simply diagnosed the problem. They replaced the section of the roof and also built an innovative solution to improve the drainage to ensure that the problem won't occur in the future. They also did a terrific job of replacing an old skylight. They also rebuilt the top of our chinmney and creater a beautiful copper cap for the chimney
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
B Bryan J.
11/2012
5.0
chimney repair, roofing
 + 0 more
They have come out to do a roof check and looked at a few things that could cause our leak. Also stated the quality of the roof is terrible. We recommended we put a tarp over the chimney. We are now waiting for an estimate for a new roof. Just did a great job on the check, just a very punctual and professional guy.
Description of Work: We have a leak which maybe around the chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Keith C.
10/2012
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
Very satisfied with David - seemed very honest and professional. Had interviewed several other reputable area roofers, but David had left me with best impression. Was very responsive to inquiries and we were pleased with quality of completed project. Cleanup of roof debris from yard was excellent. Would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Roof Replacement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$22,000
Daniel M.
09/2012
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
David came in the same week to give us an estimate. Great responsiveness and even better price. Gave suggestions on what additional things might need repair without trying to push unnecessary services. The crew was punctual and very professional. Every day cleaned up the site before they left and made it a no-hassle experience for us. We would definitely use the company again and will most definitely recommend it. We liked the small business, personal attention.
Description of Work: Needed the roof replaced. Crew needed to remove 3 layers of asphalt shingles, repair any damage and put new shingles.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Dana C.
09/2012
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
The service was fantastic. A week after I called to inquire about fixing the shed roof, it was completedand done well. Great job.
Description of Work: Excellent timely service and very professional.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Gordon P.
08/2012
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
Work was performed as quoted. Work crew was very professional, courteous and left the worksite clean after the finished the job.David was on site several times during the work to make sure all was being do correctly although the men knew their jobs.I would recommend Advanced Roofing to anyone looking for a new roof.
Description of Work: Install new roof on my home
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,600
Diane C.
08/2012
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
 + 0 more
Good communication by phone, email and text messages. Start of work was delayed a few days by another job, but once work was begun it was completed very speedily and efficiently, with occasional breaks due to weather. Impressive equipment & hard-working crew of up to 5 men. We paid extra for tarping the attic and replacing rotted wood in roof deck along gutter (roofer also replaced a broken gutter for us), but other than that, the final cost was as indicated on the estimate - though it was one of the pricier of several companies we checked out. Clean-up was thorough - discarded shingles & other junk were placed in a dumpster and hauled off after job ended, and driveway was left clear of debris and nails. Tarps protected plantings along foundations & porch, but some minor damage to azalea bushes due to extreme heat on tarps. All in all, a very professional job, done by courteous, hard-working & efficient crew and directed by extremely knowledgeable owner. A pleasure to do business with this company, and worth the extra cost.
Description of Work: Good communication - in-person explanation of estimate, plus communication by email, phone & text messages. Removal of two old layers of roof, repairing rotted plywood of roof deck where needed, installation of ice shield membrane where appropriate, installation of GAF Timberline HD roofing shingles, copper flashings where needed, applying liquid rubber roof system to flat roof, dispose of all debris.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Frank M.
08/2012
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
Felt comfortable and confident that David and his team would do a professional job. If not for the Big Deal offer from a competitor, he would have most likely been awarded the work.
Description of Work: Excellent experience with David Hand. Prompt response to initial inquiry. Consultative and educational approach when he came to survey my roof in order to prepare an estimate. Proposal was thorough and came quickly. Pricing was very competitive. However, ended up going with another highly rated Angie's List contractor who offered a Big Deal special that made more sense in my situation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Sterling M.
07/2012
5.0
chimney repair, roofing
 + 0 more
Started on time. Finished on time. Left attic clean as a whistle. Came in on estimate. Very competitive price. Excellent roof. David and his team are very, very professional. I recommend them highly.
Description of Work: Removed three existing layers of roofing and flashing on three chimneys. Installed plywood over existing sheathing. Installed new asphalt shingle roof and new copper flashing on all three chimneys. Disposed of all debris. Cleaned up site.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,880
David M.
07/2012
5.0
chimney repair, roofing
 + 0 more
David Hand came out to provide an estimate to replace our 25 year old roofing shingles. He was very cordial and professional. Estimate was done through an aerial measurement report - very accurate! Some delays in beginning work but mostly due to weather. The work was done in about 4 days. Workers were all very nice and efficient. Copper chimney covers were fabulous - a true work of art! Entire area was thoroughly cleaned when work completed. Cost exactly as estimated. We have had no interior water problems since!
Description of Work: Removed and replaced entire roofing of 5,000 sqft 2-story home.Removed two existing chimney covers and installed two custom copper chimney covers including a wrap around copper animal screen. Sealed all work. Disposed of all debris.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,450
Cynthia B.
05/2012
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
The roofing job went wonderful, I could not be more happier with the job and the professionalism of the workers. When they completed the job I could not find one nail left nor any debris. I would highly recommend this company. The roof looks just great. To further tell you about these workers one even helped my mother carry things out of her car. This company obviously cares about the quality of their work and the professionalism of their employees. Yes, I would highly recommend this company and have to say they are the best.
Description of Work: I needed to have my roof replaced and interviewed 7 other roofing companies. Mr. Hand from Advance Roofing came out and took his time and explained each part of the process of replacing the roof. He also explained that the pitch in my gutters were incorrect and agreed to change the pitch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Anthony W.
01/2012
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
I left a message on Monday afternoon and received a call back Tuesday morning telling me that they could come by that same day at 10am. David (the President ofthe company) showed up almost exactly at 10 and was very courteous and professional. After showing him the problem we went to the roof area to have a look (it's a flat roof off the MB). David identified the problem in about 10 seconds and suggested a very simple/cost effective fix. David came across as very experienced and honest. I'm very happy to now have a great contact for all things roofing in the event I have a more serious problem!
Description of Work: I had a leak in the roof over my family room. Advanced Roofing came out to evaluate and repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Catherine E.
12/2011
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
 + 0 more
Immediate estimate...incredible workmanship..great follow up
Description of Work: Excellent quality, amazing response,
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Carol B.
11/2011
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
There is nothinge else to tell except as listed above.
Description of Work: David Hand was prompt in returning my phone call. His crew was extremely courteous and did a wonderful job. Cleaning up everyday.The dumpster was quickly removed the day they finished. His price was competitive and I am very satisfied with the job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
Andrew W.
09/2011
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
David Hand and is crew did a wonderful job. They completed a quality job in a polite and professional manner and reasonable price. They did a great job cleaning up at the end of each day. I would definitely recommend them.
Description of Work: They installed a ridge vent and soffit louvers as well as replaced shingles and repaired flashing, etc.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,600
Donald F.
09/2011
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
David Hand is the President.He is professional and honest.He provided a very competitive quote and explained all the details of the installation,including the square footage he used for his quote.Others tried to hide or mislead on this. His crew was great --always timely and hard working.The end result was of high quality and looks great.I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Installed a new wood shingle roof on my home.
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Service Categories
Roofing,
Chimney Repair,
Gutters,
Skylights,
Siding,
Roof Ice/Snow Removal,
Chimney Caps,
Masonry
FAQ
Advanced Roofing Company Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Advanced Roofing Company Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Advanced Roofing Company Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Advanced Roofing Company Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Advanced Roofing Company Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Advanced Roofing Company Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Advanced Roofing Company Inc offers warranties.
Advanced Roofing Company Inc offers the following services: Residential and commercial roofing, chimney masonry, asphalt and cedar shingles, custom copper work, flat roofs, skylight installation and repair, gutter and downspout installation, maintenance & repairs.