Keith's Roofing And Remodeling

The roof is now shingled no leaks yet (15 min).

Keith made a written estimate for re-shingling and warned me of some expected issues and gave a verbal estimate of them.
The work was done quickly and professionally.  Keith called me whenever he found an issue to get my approval before continuing.  I beleive he did a few extra repairs without charging me.  I would definitely recommend his services to anyone.

Due to a very heavy snow in early December the snow on the roof was at least 2 feet deep in most places and ice dams had begun to form.  Clearing was done with shovels and chisels. They were very careful to avoid damaging the roof and vents. They worked without any safety harnesses which was a concern for me, but apparently not for them. They did quite a nice job cleaning and moving snow and ice from the driveway as it was moved off the roof.  It had warmed up the day that they arrived and the snow had become quite waterlogged and very heavy. I was glad it was them and not me moving it.  $800 may seem like a lot, but it was less than what many were charging and many thousands less than a repair if water had entered the house.

Keith's crew replaced the roof on my 100-year-old house, which included two layers of shakes and 25-year-old asphalt shingles on top. Being they were replacing the original roof, plywood sheathing had to go over the old boards with all the gaps in between. (My roof was a crap assignment, with 12/12 slope, lots of angles, and a few challenges. Most roofers run from these jobs. Some roofers quote these tough roofs super high and just drive by, hence my son - who used to do roofing - called my roof a "drive by.")  I chose to upgrade to 50-year shingles (because I don't want to touch this roof again in my lifetime), and that also allowed the crew to work into colder weather (due to rubberized layer). While I had it in my head to be wary of roofing companies (heard and read too many bad stories), I found Keith to be honest, helpful, knowledgeable, punctual, and responsive to questions and challenges. I believe Keith is a trustworthy, ethical, and resourceful business person. I know this sounds like an advertisement for Keith, so I must say I was plenty worried and wary in the beginning. Keith and his crew impressed me and exceeded my expectations. (Keith's crews also replaced two of my neighbors' roofs, and they're pleased too.) NOTE:  My insurance company paid for most of the $17k expense. I paid for upgraded shingles, removal of old chimney, removal of old gutters/downspouts, and a couple misc. items. Overall, I'm very pleased with the process and outcome.

I emailed three roofers from Angie's list for estimates. Keith responded same day. One has not yet responded and one called me two weeks later. Since I could not get any other bids, I went with Keith. I was leaving for vacation and did not want my roof leaking the whole time i was gone. It was leaking from melting snow so it was possible to have it leak the whole time. I don't know if he did a good job but the bathroom vent leak has stopped completely. The chimney repairs I cannot confirm were good until some really heavy rains come. So far so good. Overall I was pleased by the speediness of Keith's estimate and repairs. All happened in about three days time from when i contacted him. The only thing that gave me doubts was when he contacted me twice by email and once by voicemail before I even had a chance to get back to him. Made him look desperate or pushy. The leak has stopped though so I am ecstatic.

7-7-11  UPDATE:  It has been four months since my roof repair.  We have had several heavy rains and still no leaking, yay!  I could not be more pleased.  What's more, I was out in the yard on both sides of the house pulling weeds etc.  I found one tiny little piece of shingle in the grass.  Then I remembered about the roof repairs and realized I have found no other shingle pieces, nails, etc. in the yard from the work.  The leaks were fixed and the jobsite kept very clean.  Thanks Keith! 

Last winter I experienced a significant ice dam problem, leading to some water damage. My roof was already in generally poor condition with many warped and broken shingles. There was also some rotting of the decking material from water damage. I obtained several estimates, and decided to go with Keith's Roofing and Remodeling. The owner and crew were very professional, and the price was competitive. The work was done promptly, and the end result met all of my expectations. The crew made a particular effort not to disturb my neighbors, several of whom commented on their professionalism and the appearance of my new roof. They also took precautions not to damage my lawn and shrubbery. In addition, they did a very nice cleanup, hauling away all the debris promptly and thoroughly.