This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ star throughout their time with Angi.
Approved Pro
Richards & Swift Roofing
Roofing, Gutter Repair and Replacement, Roof Ice and Snow Removal,
This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ star throughout their time with Angi.
About us
For over 25 years Richards & Swift Roofing has been providing professional roofing, insulation, siding, and gutters in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne county. We are able to serve residential and commercial customers with quality installation and repair. Our year round 24 hour emergency service is available in case a disaster strikes your home or business. Richards & Swift Roofing is a local, family owned business. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Additional DBA: James Swift Construction. Lifetime Shingles and 10 Year Workmanship Warranty. Call (248)544-3908 for a free estimate.
Business highlights
Family owned & operated
Emergency services offered
29 years of experience
Services we offer
Roofing Installation & Repair, Seamless Gutter Installation & Replacement, Tear Offs, Commerical and Flat Roofs.
Services we don't offer
Metal roofing Slate Roofing
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount
5%
Accepted Payment Methods
- Financing Available
- Check
- CreditCard
Our recent projects
- 23
Assorted photos uploaded by Richards & Swift Roofing
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2023GAF Timberline HDZ Barkwood Shingles
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Before & After in Royal Oak - GAF Charcoal Shingles
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2023GAF Timberline HDZ Pewter Gray Shingles
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2022EPDM - Flat and Low-Slope Roof Option
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What a Difference a New Roof Makes!
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2021Before & After in Troy
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Commercial Flat Roof
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New Roof in Troy
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New Roof in Madison Heights
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2021Before & After in Warren
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What's Under the Shingles?
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2023New Shingle Color- GAF Natural Shadow Barkwood
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2023New Roof in Taylor
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New Roof in Troy
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New Roof Before & After in Troy
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Garage Roof
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2022New Shingle Color! GAF Natural Shadow Hickory.
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2022Roof Prep
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2021Completed Roof in Warren
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New Roof In Oak Park
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Silicone Coated Flat Roof
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2022New Roof in Berkley
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2022New Roof in Ferndale
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2022After the Roof Installation Begins
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2021Rooftop Ice Dam & Snow Removal
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2022We start early to get the job done.
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2023New Roof in Clarkston
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2023We Roof All Year
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2023GAF HDZ Barkwood Shingles in Royal Oak
Reviews
4.7462 Reviews
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Showing 1-25 of 462 reviews
Suzie W.
Sep 2025
Roofing
Got a quote and the guys were here the following morning hard at work. Got everything done same day. Very friendly hard working efficient group of guys! Were so happy with our experience. Anyone looking for a new roof we recommend these guys. Great price and a beautiful new roof!
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Thank you for your generous review and five-star rating. It was our pleasure to provide you with a reliable service, and we're delighted you had such an amazing experience with Richards & Swift Roofing. We take great pride in the quality and efficiency of our work and are thrilled to hear that you're as satisfied with your new roof as we are. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving any future roofing needs you may have."
Alicia D.
Sep 2025
Roofing
I had an excellent experience with Richards and Swift roofing. From start to finish, their customer service and communication were outstanding. They kept me updated every step of the way, answered all my questions promptly, and made the entire process stress-free. The crew showed up on time, worked efficiently, and completed the job in a timely manner without cutting corners. The quality of their work is top-notch, and I can already see the difference in how well my roof looks and performs. On top of that, the cost was very fair and competitive compared to other companies. For the level of service and craftsmanship provided, I couldn’t have asked for a better value. It’s rare to find a company that delivers both excellent workmanship and great customer care, but Richards and swift roofing truly exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of roofing services!
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Thanks for the stellar rating! Your praises for our workmanship, crew, pricing, and communication mean the world to us. Thank you for choosing us and for recommending our company. If you need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to call us. We look forward to serving you again."
STEVE H.
May 2025
Roofing
Great workmanship, price, quality, warranty etc. Alex Swift was great to work with and knows what he is doing. Would highly recommend!
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Thank you so much for your glowing review and the 5-star rating! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Richards & Swift Roofing. Alex Swift, along with the rest of our team, always strives to provide top-notch service and quality workmanship. We're glad to know that we were able to meet your expectations in terms of quality, price, and warranty. Thank you for choosing Richards & Swift Roofing!"
Kyle V.
Mar 2025
Roofing
Richards and Swift did a great job on our roof. Communication was clear from start to finish. Jim gave us a well-priced quote and answered all of our questions (no lengthy sales pitch that I got from some other companies). I was clear on the work to be done, Jim arranged for permit/inspection, and all the work was done in a day (house only, multi-level roof). The roof looks great and we shouldn't have any more leaks!
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Thank you, [Member Name Removed], for this amazing review. It was great working with you on your new roof installation. We take immense pride in our work at Richards & Swift Roofing, and hearing comments like yours makes our hard work all worthwhile. Thank you for choosing Richards & Swift Roofing."
Justin M.
Mar 2025
Roofing
Of the dozen or so companies I called, Richards & Swift Roofing was the only one that didn’t try to push unnecessary work or inflate the price. Jim, the owner, personally came out for the quote, a stark contrast to the usual “salesmen” other companies send. Jim told me exactly what needed to be done—no more, no less. He reminded me of my grandfather, who was also in the trade. Both of them are the kind of people whose handshake/word something. Him and his crew replaced my roof and gutters with precision, speed, and care. No stress. No surprises. No shortcuts. Just honest work, done honestly. People like Jim don’t exist anymore. If you need a roofing professional you can trust, this is who you call. When the work was finished the only evidence of it was that my roof looked brand new; he also brought my kids gift bags with stuffed animals and coloring books which is honestly the kind of nicety and thoughtfulness that’s usually missing from the the world. The Metzgers
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Your kind words truly made our day here at Richards & Swift Roofing. There's no bigger compliment than a comparison to your respected grandfather - that's top-notch in our books! We strive to work with honesty and integrity, just as Jim and our crew always have, so hearing your feedback is music to our ears. We’re incredibly thrilled to hear your roof looks brand new and that the little gifts for your kiddos were well-received. Thank you once again, [Member Name Removed], for your trust, and the amazing 5-star rating."
Paul S.
Dec 2024
Roofing
I am very happy with my Richards and Swift Roofing Project. The price was reasonable, and the work was excellent and timely, and the Swifts are great to work with!!!
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Our team couldn’t be more grateful for your kind review, Thank You! It was our privilege to serve you. Enjoy your new roof."
Lauren D.
Nov 2024
Roofing
Highly recommend calling Jim for any roofing needs! Not only is the job quality extremely well done (and fast!) but Jim takes the time to educate you, work with you and provide reasonable estimates. They check with you after work is complete and make sure it's all in tip-top shape. If you need a new roof, advice on next steps with a roofing issue - R&S Roofing is the place to call!
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and your perfect rating! We take immense pride in our work at Richards & Swift Roofing, and hearing comments like yours makes our hard work all worthwhile. We're delighted to hear that you were pleased with the job quality, our speed, and the knowledge imparted by Jim. We do always strive to provide reasonable estimates to our customers and ensure their roofs are in tip-top shape, so we're ecstatic we hit the mark for you. We really appreciate your recommendation! If there's anything else you need, whether that's a new roof or advice on roofing issues, please don't hesitate to reach back out. We'd be more than happy to serve you again. Thank you for choosing Richards & Swift Roofing."
William B.
Oct 2024
Roofing
We had our roof done this past Summer and I have to say, Jim was FANTASTIC! His estimate was fair and he answered all of my questions, I appreciated his patience with us. The team who completed the work on our roof did a great job, I couldn't believe the work was done in one day!! They didn't skimp on anything and cleaned up like they were never there. Jim and his team were professional from start to finish. If you are looking for a roofing company, choose Richards & Swift Roofing - you won't regret it!
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Thank you ever so much for your review! We are so glad to hear about your positive experience with Jim and Richards & Swift Roofing. We hope to have the privilege to serve you or your acquaintances again in the future."
Nathan P.
Oct 2024
Roofing
Jim’s team is fantastic. Arrived on time and finished quick, doing a fantastic job. Highly recommend
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"[Member Name Removed], we are overjoyed to hear about your positive experience with Richards & Swift Roofing. Your feedback regarding our crew is important to us. Jim and his crew will undoubtedly be excited to hear your words of appreciation. Thanks once again for choosing Richards & Swift Roofing and for the time you took to leave us this feedback."
Ashley G.
Oct 2024
Gutter Repair and Replacement
Wonderful service! Seamless gutters done in just a couple hours. I recommend Richard’s and Swift to anyone I see needing a roofing recommendation.
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"THANK YOU, [Member Name Removed]! We are just as happy as you are with your new gutters. Our team considers it a privilege to do business with you and we are grateful for your review. Thank you for choosing us and for recommending our company. We hope to have the privilege to serve you again in the future."
Gail P.
Jul 2024
Roofing
Job was done right and very efficiently. Great service overall! I would highly recommend.
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Firstly, thanks for the stellar rating! We've always tried to keep up the 'Great' part in all our initiatives, but your words validate the hard work we put in, day in and day out. We hope to assist you again in the future and promise to deliver the same level of performance and dedication."
Swayla W.
Oct 2023
Roofing
If you’re looking for a reliable, honest professional roofer, look no further. I received two quotes prior to Richards Roofing and this company was honest unlike the others. The owner was professional & responsive. My roofing issue was a quick fix & extremely reasonable. Southfield, Michigan Homeowner SW
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"WOW! Our team could not be more grateful for your kind review, thank you [Member Name Removed]. It was our privilege to serve you."
Dan H.
Oct 2023
Roofing
Jim was the first contractor to call me back and immediately turned around a bid. He was open and honest and his crewed showed up when he said they would and they knocked the job out swiftly and efficiently. Will use again for our next roof. Great working with them.
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Our team could not be more grateful for your kind review, Thank you, [Member Name Removed]. It was our privilege to serve you and look forward to doing business with you in the future."
Samson A.
Feb 2023
Roofing, Gutter Repair and Replacement
The job went well. I worked with Alex who was very friendly and respectful. He was also honest and made sure that every aspect of the contract was respected. The crew was on time and the work crew did a thorough cleanup of the property. I will definitely hire Richard & Swift for any roofing project that i have.
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Our sincere gratitude for trusting us with your new roof. We are thankful for the opportunity and for your kind review."
Keri P.
Sep 2022
Roofing
Our roof is beautiful! We had them do the roof on our old house and we just had our roof done on our new house! Won’t go anywhere else!
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Thank you so much for your review of our company! We are grateful we had the opportunity to serve you a second time and we are grateful for your continued business!!"
Evonne G.
Sep 2022
Roofing
From the initial inspection of our roof and consult, to the end result of a beautiful new roof and thorough cleanup job, getting a new roof was a great experience due to the excellent work and expertise shown by Richards and Swift Roofing!! They worked quickly and carefully, were wonderful communicating with us, and helped us purchase the perfect product for our home. We are so thankful that we called them, and are happy to recommend them to all our friends, family and neighbors!
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Thank you for the opportunity to help with your roofing needs and for sharing your experience with our company in your kind review of us. We are truly grateful and happy that you love your beautiful new roof."
Cindy L.
Sep 2022
Roofing
I had them strip and re-roof my house and garage. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Competitive pricing , and work completed promptly. Crew was nice and timely. Complete clean up. Have already referred several friends who were extremely happy with them also. Would definitely recommend this company and will of course use them for anything else I need in the future A+++
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"THANK YOU for your gracious review! It was our pleasure to help with your roofing needs."
Steven S.
Jun 2022
Roofing
Excellent, can't say enough good things about this company, price was way under the estimates I received from 5 other companies for the same job, showed up on time, actually early, workers were fantastic as was the workmanship, they finished the job in a very timely fashion and the clean up was perfect, office staff was great as well, if you need some roofing work done call Jim, you won't be disappointed. 10 + ⭐️'s
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Thank you! We are just as happy as you are with your new roof. Our team considered it a privilege to do business with you and we are grateful for your review."
Jason B.
Jun 2022
Roofing
Everything leading up to the work was good. After the work was done, however, there were a lot of problems. Jim came out to look, saw the issues and then has ghosted for the rest of the year. I had to hire another roofing company to fix all of the issues that resulted in water leaks causing other damage to the house. Issues - didn't install flashing, installed flashing backward, didn't put shingles all of the way to the siding, had staples sticking into shingles, lost gutter pieces, didn't reattach gutters to house, and severely scratched skylight windows. The fact that the work was done poorly, was left with issues from the beginning, and then promised to come for months to fix the issues but never came leads to this poor review. Stay away from Richards and Swift (Jim Swift) roofing. The price was good, but you get what you pay for.
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Mr. [Member Name Removed], we apologize you feel as though you have been "ghosted" by Jim and our company. However, Jim did return to your home several times to help resolve your concerns; going above and beyond, taking care of things that were not part of our contract with you. Some of the items you mentioned in your review, like fixing your gutters, are an additional cost which was explained to you at the time of your estimate. Other items we are unsure of the validity as you never brought them to Jim’s attention when he was at your home. After the final conversation Jim had with you, he realized there was never going to be a point where you were completely satisfied unless you got all the extra work you wanted done for free; unfortunately, we don’t work for free. We wish you the best!"
Constance M.
Nov 2021
Roofing, Gutter Cleaning
Jim arrived and asked me if I had any areas of concern. I told him what areas I was conserned about. He took time to look at the attic photo I had. Him and his partner got to work inspecting the roof, vents and chimney. He found a few shigles loose and he took care of them. They caulked around the vents, stink pipe and chimney. Jim informed me that over all my roof and gutters look pretty good. The pricing was good.
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the opportunity to help you with your roofing needs and we are grateful for your business."
Dawn M.
Oct 2021
Roofing
I'm writing this review for my 84 year-old grandfather. I really do appreciate the service done by this company. Some shingles had blown off the roof of his home during a rainstorm. Otherwise the roof was in pretty good shape. I know that many companies could have taken advantage of my elderly grandfather and recommended an entire roof replacement. But the gentleman that came out was so honest and straightforward. He agreed that a repair was all that was needed. And the price was excellent compared to some of the other ones we had called around to get. I appreciate this companies honesty and professionalism. His roof is as good as new. I would recommend them to anyone I know.
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"Our team couldn't be more grateful for your kind review. Thank you, it was our privilege to serve you."
Ashok B.
Sep 2021
Roofing
The roof comes with a lifetime warranty. Now there is a leak on the roof. I am trying to reach out with Jim (Owner) early today but no answer. It rings and go to voicemail. It cause problems to my business, I can consider hiring them if they will provide explanation why they can't fix the roof.
Response from Richards & Swift Roofing
"[Member Name Removed], our goal is 100% customer satisfaction and from your review we seem to have missed the mark. During periods of heavy rain our phone rings, on average, 100 times a day. This increase in call volume causes delays in response times. Please reach out to us again at (248) 544-3908 or email at [email protected] and we will do our best to make things right."
SANDRA D.
Aug 2021
Roofing
We had a leak in an upstairs room. Jim Swift came promptly, checked out our 20 year roof and found several places where the underlying boards were rotting. He gave us a quote, and since we had a leak, arranged to start the job the following week. Meanwhile, a couple of his crew came out and put a plastic tarp covering the whole backside of the roof to prevent further ceiling damage. The new roof looks nice and the clean-up was good too.
Colin A.
Aug 2021
Roofing, Insulation Service
Very well! They sent an army of guys out the first day, at the end of the day I spoke with, who I assume was the foreman. He explained that the (finishing shingles)? to do the edges were sent out incorrectly, and they would be back the next morning and finish. They were, they did, and it looks great! a lot of my neighbors were impressed as well. The owners, Jim & Lisa Swift were very nice. My schedule was busy and I was touch & go at home and could not meet up for a "final"so I had to finally take payment to their office a week later. No pressure, they were very understanding. I would suggest them to anyone I know!
Sandra J.
Aug 2021
Roofing
They did a good job. They came to work and did the work. Answer all my question . I don't have any problem.
Licensing
Insured
Licensed*
Trade License Number
242100316
Trade License Locale
Michigan
Trade License Authority
Michigan: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
10/25/2025
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FAQ
Richards & Swift Roofing is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Richards & Swift Roofing accepts the following forms of payment: Financing Available, Check, CreditCard
Yes, Richards & Swift Roofing offers free project estimates.
No, Richards & Swift Roofing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Richards & Swift Roofing offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Richards & Swift Roofing offers emergency services.
Yes, Richards & Swift Roofing offers warranties.
Richards & Swift Roofing offers the following services: Roofing Installation & Repair, Seamless Gutter Installation & Replacement, Tear Offs, Commerical and Flat Roofs.
Metal roofing
Slate Roofing