GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS
About us
We are a full service residential roofing and exterior improvement company serving the central Indiana area. Master Shingle Applicator, Quality Master, and Master Craftsman. DBA Fitzgerald Construction Group and Fitzgerald Consulting Group, Inc.
Business highlights
Emergency services offered
25 years of experience
Services we offer
Residential roofing and siding installation and repairs, new guttering.
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Reviews
4.829 Reviews
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Christopher S.
Apr 2015
Couldn't have gone better. Bad weather was moving in and they did what it took to get the job done on time and in time.
Couldn't have been more pleased. Cleaned up thoroughly after the work. Highly recommend.
Couldn't have been more pleased. Cleaned up thoroughly after the work. Highly recommend.
Kelly A.
Sep 2014
I would hire them again for work. They were a good company to work with.
Maryanne F.
Sep 2014
No issues. Good job!
Robert H.
Jan 2013
The worker showed up as promised and performed the work in a professional manner.
Gus A.
Sep 2011
GICKO owner, Brenden Fitzgerald, came by to give us an estimate in May for fiber cement board siding. We had several other bidders for the work. His price was fair, but we hired him because he was enthusiastic and provided the estimate right away. We had a lot of work to be done, but wanted the option to stop working with a contractor if needed. Brenden easily agreed to give us estimates for each portion of work as we went. We also continued to get other bids for awhile, then realized after the 3rd (or so) contract with him, that GICKO Roofing had skilled workers and they were meticulous with their work. We agreed that GICKO would finish the job. Brendon was always available, and his workers were pleasant and cleaned up well before leaving each day. He referred us to a painting company that also did excellent work (Burkley Painting, also a member of Angie's List). We can't help but be pleased with all of the work. GICKO did the entire outside remodel and we will hire him again. This company has the INTEGRITY we were looking for. GOOD JOB!
Response from GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS
"Awesome client. Very respectful of our crew, very open to suggestions, and great with paying in a timely manner. This was a great example of how a little bit of work can completely transform the look of a home. We are very much looking forward to working with them again!"
Robert G.
Jul 2011
I called and they came out for a estimate. They came back at a later date and performed the work. They did an excellent job.
Response from GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS
"Very loyal client for the last 4 years. Member is a great client! Thanks!"
TOM H.
Jun 2011
it went great. got 3 estimates. this company offered the best pricing. we scheduled to get the roof fixed. the owner, Brenden, call me about 10 days before that, since the weather got nicer, and asked if he start the project soomer. i said that was great. it took one day. so far, no more leaks.
Brenden was professional. i did my own research on the roofing products that roofers use to fix this type of problem. i feel like he installed good quality product and installed it well.
over all, i am very satisfied with my job. Feel good about calling Brendon from Gicko Roofing/Construction. good service, good price, quality materials.
Brenden was professional. i did my own research on the roofing products that roofers use to fix this type of problem. i feel like he installed good quality product and installed it well.
over all, i am very satisfied with my job. Feel good about calling Brendon from Gicko Roofing/Construction. good service, good price, quality materials.
Response from GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS
"Awesome client. Smaller repair project that took less than a full day to complete. We were able to find a reasonable solution to this problem, and the end result was positive for everyone! Thanks!"
B F.
Feb 2011
It was fine and their clean up was fine too.
AMY M.
Aug 2010
Our area was hit by another hail storm in 2008 so an insurance adjustor came out and examined the roof. Although there was hail damage to the ridge vent and slight damage to some siding it was determined that there was no isolated structural damage along the roof slopes as a result of the hail storm. I re-read the report this year and it stated the roof had "extensive mechanical damages from foot traffic" as well as stating the roof was in fair serviceable condition and halfway through its useful life. I certainly am no roofing expert but this concerned me as this is a thirty-year roof and was only two years old at the time this report was written. I understand that shingles wear more the first couple of years but this amount of wear seemed excessive. Based on this report I called two other roofing contractors to come out for estimates on the ridge vent and new gutters. (Gutters were not installed by Gicko Roofing and having them replaced was not a result of hail damage.) Hail damage aside, both roofers questioned the materials used on the ridge vent and raised concerns of improper ventilation as a result. Improper ventilation can cause the roof to age at a faster rate than normal. I contacted Brenden Fitzgerald, the owner of Gicko about what I was told. He assured me everything was installed correctly but because there was some question at the time that the shingles themselves might be defective he said he would contact the manufacturer of the shingles. They would then send me a list of what they needed in order to have a claim. Brenden then told me that I would need to climb up on the roof and remove some shingles in the affected area and then patch the roof myself so it wouldn?t leak. I was stunned that he would expect me to do this as most consumers, myself included, have no experience in working on a roof. I told him I would not do this due to the risk of falling and injuring myself. After a heated discussion in which he said that he wasn?t going to take responsibility for what the manufacturer did he then stated that he would come out and do it but that he would charge me. In disbelief, I said ?so what you?re telling me is you don?t stand behind what you sell.? He went on to accuse me of questioning his integrity and honesty. I offered to have Brenden talk to the other roofers about what they found because they would obviously have more expertise that I and be able to discuss in detail. He replied that he wasn?t going to talk to one of his competitors. I told him that I would think about my next step and I hung up. After consideration I decided that I didn?t want him working on the house again. I called him back and left a voice mail that I wouldn?t recommend him if anyone asked and to not contact me. In summary, I am very disappointed about the quality and customer service after the sale. I don?t feel like this company stands behind what they sell.
Response from GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS
"We can not honor any warranty on a roof that has been affected by hail damage, or any other type of natural cause. We opened a warranty claim on behalf of the homeowner with Owens Corning, but their warranty limitations are the same as ours. Please note: IF YOU HAVE DAMAGE TO YOUR ROOF FROM HAIL, NO MATTER HOW OLD IT IS, THE WARRANTY IS AUTOMATICALLY VOID! This homeowner just could not grasp that. All of the materials on the system were installed per manufacturer's sopecifications, and all materail was of the same quality. We do not dispute that the roof has shown noticable wear, but this roof was right in the middle of a massive hail storn that struck Fishers in June of 2009. The hail was litterally the size of billiard balls. This homeowner also hired another contractor to repair the hail damage to her roof, but did not call us to make any kind of a warranty claim until over a year after that contractor had left. Hiring another contractor to work on a roof system immediately voids any and all warranties. We can not guarantee what the other contractor did to the roof, nor the manner in which they performed the work (including leaving foot traffic wear on the system). We went out of our way to make this work for the homeowner, but she wants a new roof because her insurance company won't pay for another one!"
Chad S.
Jun 2010
We would definitely recommend them to anyone! What other contractor would drive all the way from Indianapolis to help us out? Fitzgerald Construction Group will be my FIRST choice for any future home remodel!
Larry P.
Jun 2010
We had Fitzgerald Construction Group remodel a vacation home we recently sold located in Ninevah, IN. The home had been in my family for 60 years, and had not been updated in 35 years. We hired Mr. Fitzgerald after interviewing 4 other contractors and getting estimates on the work. They completely removed the entire kitchen and two bathrooms, down to the studs. They installed new drywall, flooring, cabinets, lighting/electrical, granite counter tops, bathroom fixtures, a shower, a bath tub and finished book cases. They also constructed a 200 square foot room addition onto the back of the home to create a master bedroom area. This was especially tough because the house is on a steep hillside facing a lake and the foundation was huge. We spent 4 months looking for a contractor and knew almost from the first time we met Brenden that they were the ones we wanted to do the work. We recently sold the home, and we were able to stick to our budget (with the exception of the new roof that was added after the project started). We did the work knowing that we were going to put the house on the market, and we were concerned about over-building it. (It sold in less than 2 months!) Brenden introduced us to an awesome architect that met every need we had. His professionalism was on display every day, and we could not have been happier with the results. His problem solving skills were outstanding, especially when you consider how far away the project was from their office. We have already started talking to them about traveling to our home in Louisville to update our existing kitchen!
Sunny R.
May 2010
Everything was done halfway. As a customer I asked for it to be done correctly. The owner seemed to almost find that unreasonable. He has no pride in his work and did not want to finish it to my expectations. Most recently he held my 6 cabinet doors that were done incorrectly by him (mismeasured and painted incorrectly) hostage for 11 days. He butchered my floors to the point where I will need to have them redone. He did credit me for this. He indicated to me in an email that he no longer wanted to work for me which is fine, I don?t want him here either. He shouldn?t be getting work, I think he is unstable. He is very immature and threw a fit with my general contractor. He just wants to get in and get his work done, but not to the customer?s satisfaction.
Response from GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS
"This was, by far, the worst homeowner we have ever worked with. Funny that she did not mention that they spent 95% of the project out of town, and had a very under-qualified interior designer coordinate the project. They also tried to push us to finish the project almost 2 weeks ahead of schedule because they didn't want the inconvience of having a contractor in their house while they were home. We had an unforseen problem with the flooring sander, but we also immediately credited back the entire amount to have the floors refinished. This customers satisfaction is litterally unreachable. We went well beyond what is a typical level of service for any contractor, to no apparent end. We did leave the project and did not complete the work due simply to the fact that this member stated that she would not pay us, even after the punch list was complete. How are we supposed to work with someone that will not pay us when the project is finished? We would rather take the loss and move on with clients that are actually willing to pay their invoices. Furthermore, I have never met a more condesceding, concieted, and disrespectful client than this member. Had we know this persons obvious bi-polar nature, we would have never approached the project. All we have to show for all of our efforts is a bad review and a bad taste in our mouths about this client. We stand by all of our work, just look at the other reviews of our clients from Angie's List, and literally hundreds of others that we are able to make happy! Any Angies List member is welcome to request pictures of this project from us. We would be happy to show off the beautiful work we did on this project. We are satisfied that we were just able to get away from these people."
John F.
Jan 2010
We live in an old home that is made of cement block. It is extremely challenging to fix or re-model anything in this home. There had been water damage to a first floor bathroom from an upstairs pipe leak, destroying much of the wall in which an old obsolete wall hung toilet was. Brenden Fitzgerald responded to a call and promptly came to my home, evaluated the damage, talked with me about my vision of repair. He submitted an itemized proposal for repair and remodel, complete with allowances for re-tile (floor and shower), vanity, toilet and shower stall renovation. He also included a timetable for completion. When work commenced, his employees were punctual, pleasant and very diligent workers. They protected the carpets and tile in the house where they needed to bring in equipment. When problems arose with the plumbing, Brenden communicated the problems clearly and gave options for solving the problems. While it took longer to complete the job than Brenden anticipated, due to a delay in obtaining new toilets (not Fitzgerald's fault, but the supplier) the job was completed much sooner than I had thought (given the history of problems with this unique home). The custom tile job that they provided is perfect. The cost for the job was reasonable. The result of remodeling exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them for remodeling. Brenden is earnest, honest and has a reliable professional crew.
Response from GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS
"This was an awesome project! We love a challenge, and this one certainly qualified as a challenge! The member was just outstanding to work with, and was very receptive to suggestions and ideas. Thanks so much for the opportunity to show you what we can do!"
Jeff B.
Nov 2008
It went very well. A little dismayed that they ran out of shingles with the job 3/4 finished. However, the owner of Gicko Roofing was very responsive and located more shingles reasonably quickly to finish the job. Clean-up by roofing subcontractor could have been a bit better. Very impressed that Gicko Roofing did not ask for any deposit prior to commencement of job.
Maryanne F.
Sep 2008
I can't say anything bad about them they were excellent. They were very polite and informative.
Douglas H.
Aug 2008
It was really good. They were prompt and did the work on time. They did the work right and had a good price. They gave me an estimate, which was right on and they cleaned up when they were finished.
TERESA K.
Jul 2008
We must say that our experience Fitzgerald Construction (Brendan and Joe) and the entire process was the best we have had with any contractor. Brenden's estimate was very detailed. In fact, when comparing Brenden's estimate with the other estimates we received, we learned how many details the other contractors either forgot about or lacked the expertise to foresee. Brenden readily communicated with us throughout the entire process and he worked tirelessly along with his crew the entire time. The few small problems that occurred (which were to be expected with any project) were quickly handled and taken care of to our satisfaction. They took the time to ensure the new cabinet stain matched our old cabinets. We were so pleased with their work that we asked them to install matching crown molding, which was done right along with the other work with no delay. We would highly recommend Brenden to anyone wanting work done professionally and timely.
DOREEN W.
Apr 2008
We hired a different contractor at first and had difficulty getting the workers to show up! That contractor ended up quitting the job before even starting. We then hired Fitzgerald Construction Group after getting estimates from a few companies. We now have a new roof, gutters, and siding. Everything looks great! Some of the work has not yet been completed because of the winter weather (trim painting). At Brenden's suggestion, a portion of the payment was held back until this has been completed. Brenden Fitzgerald has been honest and professional in all his dealings with us. He has always returned phone calls quickly, answered questions, and responded to our concerns in a timely fashion. His employees are polite and professional. We liked this company so much that we are hiring them to build a garage for us.
Joseph P.
Jan 2008
He was incredibly responsive and gave me a good price. I would recommend him.
Response from GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS
"THANKS FOR THE GREAT REVIEW! WE VALUE YOUR PATRONAGE, AND LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING YOU IN THE FUTURE!"
PATRICIA D.
Jan 2008
Mr. Fitzgerald handled most of the work himself, or knew subcontractors who did a very good job in adding new electric wiring and outlet boxes. He also helped in acquiring a good price on the cabinets and knew who could install them, as well as the counter top. He did some of the tile work and had another contractor install the ceramic tile on the floor. We enjoyed working with him and he was very good at listening to what we wanted.
MATT H.
Jan 2008
When we contacted Mr. Fitzgerald, we knew from the start that he was the person we wanted to do this project. We already had drawings for the project, but he made several very helpful suggestions about the design, which we later implemented into the process. We had to wait a number of weeks for it to begin, but things progressed very well. The whole construction process took about 4 months to complete. From the start, everyone was extremely professional, especially when it came to unforeseen circumstances that arose during the project. The detail and expertise of the crew was almost perfect. They helped us through the process of selections. The price was competitive for the other estimates we received. Since this was a rental home, we were not able to be around all the time, but we were very happy with the end result. We will definitely use this company for our next remodeling project on our own home next year.
MATT H.
Jan 2008
When we contacted Mr. Fitzgerald, we knew from the start that he was the person we wanted to do this project. We already had drawings for the project, but he made several very helpful suggestions about the design, which we later implemented into the process. We had to wait a number of weeks for it to begin, but things progressed very well. The whole construction process took about 4 months to complete. From the start, everyone was extremely professional, especially when it came to unforseen circumstances that arose during the project. The detail and expertise of the crew was almost perfect. They helped us through the process of selections. The price was competitive for the other estimates we received. Since this was a rental home, we were not able to be around all the time, but we were very happy with the end result. We will definitely use this company for our next remodeling project on our own home next year
Julie M.
Aug 2007
I can't tell the story start to finish, because 1000 characters isn't enough. So briefly...Companies like this just don't exist any more. I just can't believe it. There really is someone who still cares about customer service. I just cannot say enough about Brenden Fitzgerald of Gicko Roofing. He did everything I asked, he responded to emails the SAME DAY in almost every case, even on weekends! He returned calls same day, weekends and EVENINGS! He stood by me through exhausting decisions about which brand, which color and pointed out other jobs with specific colors/brands I could go look at. His workers did everything the way he said they would. The roof is beautiful, the gutters are wonderful, and they cleaned up after themselves. Even the slightest questions were addressed immediately. After all the horrible service out there, I had given up hope. He is absolutely fabulous. I hope I never need another roof, but if I do, I know who to call.
Response from GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS
"THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE YOUR ROOFING NEEDS. WE STRIVE EVERYDAY TO OBTAIN THIS TYPE OF RESPONSE! IT WAS WONDERFUL WORKING WITH YOU ON THIS PROJECT!"
Pat W.
Jun 2007
It went very well overall. I met with Brenden about a month before and went over some things that would occur and what the roof would look like. He called 4 days ahead to let me know the schedule, which worked out fine as I was able to make arrangements for my dog to be at the Vet the day of the job.
Response from GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS
"THANK YOU! THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT PROJECT FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. WE ENJOYED SERVING THE NEEDS OF THIS CLIENT!"
Mary F.
Mar 2007
Great! Recommended by other neighbors who were pleased with the work. Gave prompt estimate, worked with use to deal with adjuster's estimate, made excellent recommendations on materials. Crew arrived as scheduled, work and follow up were excellent.
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FAQ
GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
No, GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS does not offer free project estimates.
No, GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS offers emergency services.
No, GICKO ROOFING CONTRACTORS does not offer warranties.