Good value, timing and professionalism from Jim, the estimator and Jon, the PM. Total cost about $8/SF for a whole roof replacement due to interior leaks wiith GAF/Timberline shingle system which is as fair as you can get for a smaller job. Process took about 4 weeks from estimate to completion of work (2x follow up visits for patching/touch ups post 1-day roof completion) . While the roofers that came to do the work were somewhat in hurry and didn't completely protect some existing items, no harm no foul, and quick work with only minor ding-ups that were fixed within the next week. Would recommend. read more

Service was exceptional. The price was right. Very professional and willing to listen to what we wanted done. read more

They replaced my parent's roof in about a day and a half and handled everything seamlessly. Jon is very thorough. He made this whole experience a great one. I had total peace of mind despite being out of state. Highlights of working with Big Apple Renovators and Jon: 1. Fully assessed the state of the roof, made recommendations that fit the needs of my older parents 2. Provided total transparency around costs; we had a line by line breakdown of everything that was needed for our roof and explanations 3. Answered all questions promptly 4. Provided photos and drone footage of the roof while work is in progress, which supported all recommendations and costs read more

Huge shoutout to Jonathan & team! Our roof was in desperate need of a replacement since we had many water leaks in our home. I got quotes from about 4-5 other roofers and didn't feel right about moving forward. I found Big Apple through Yelp, requested a quote and Jon responded within a few hours. He was at my house to provide an estimate the day after I reached out and our roof was fixed just a few days later. Once I met with him, I knew he was going to be our guy! He was extremely knowledgeable, so easy to communicate with, and reliable. Big Apple Roofers gave us the most affordable estimate and best customer service. 50 Year Labor & Material Warranty. Jon sent me drone pictures and videos throughout the whole process. He was present the full day of the job and remained transparent. The team replaced 33 of our plywood's due to rotted wood on our roof & finished the full roof replacement within one day. We would highly recommend! Our roof is beautiful. Can't wait for it to rain to see our new roof in action! read more

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Big Apple Renovators put a new roof on my house. They were on time, did a great job, and cleaned up after they were done. Freddy kept me updated the status throughout the day and sent me pics of his crew as they were putting up my roof. Highly recommended. read more

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I hired Big Apple Renovators to replace my troublesome flat roof, and they exceeded my expectations in every way. Jonathan did a full inspection, pointing out the trouble spots, patiently showing me pictures of what it should look like, and why. He took his time, and thoughtfully discussed everything, from materials to drainage. He gave me a very reasonable proposal with photos and multiple options. The schedule was faster than I expected, and the prices were about 20% lower than I expected. The installation was quite efficient. Materials were brought in by crane, and the job began on-time. The whole crew was extremely professional and friendly for the entire project. Jon was great at communicating throughout the job. They finished in a very reasonable amount of time, and cleaned up nicely. It has now been a few weeks, and we've had a few bad storms. The worksmanship of every detail is far better than my expectations. It was a pleasure to watch the roof draining more efficiently than those of my neighbors. I recommend them highly, and would not hesitate to work with them again. read more

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five stars for communication five stars for sense of urgency five stars for GETTING IT DONE we worked with Jonathan and Jimmy building a proposal they were the first company to reply to my inquiry, they spoke in clear understandable terms, they were able to work with us in meeting what we needed without trying to oversell us they worked with our schedule, and completed the job in such a timely manner before the next rain- and they completed the project in ONE DAY they were able to complete the job without us even being home, from consulting with a drone, to bringing their own ladders. they are the santa of roof repair! Jonathan also updated us throughout the repair stages with photos Highly and definitely recommend Big Apple renovation! read more

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My sister who lives in Long Island City, Queens needed her roof replaced. She asked for my assistance to help her find a reliable roofing contractor. I started my search in Yelp and found 3 roofing contractors who specialize on flat roof replacement and who have done work in the Long Island City area. Of the 3 contractors evaluated, we chose Big Apple Renovators. This was based on all the positive reviews on Yelp and we cannot be happier with our choice. My sister didn't have any knowledge of what a roof replacement entailed. Jon Nortman the Project Manager came to the house ready with a video of her roof taken with a drone, explained the roof replacement process in layman's terms that she was able to understand along with the sample of material to be used and of videos of roof replacement to understand the roof replacement process visually. The project was completed on time and at a reasonable cost and we are very happy with their work. We had a rainstorm shortly after the roof was completed and noticed a small water leak from the bathroom ceiling. We texted Jon to inform him of the water leak at 8 PM. He immediately called and informed he will be there early in the morning to investigate the water leak. Jon informed the water leak was coming from the top of the chimney brick grout joints, water was leaking between the grout joints and working its way down to the bathroom ceiling. Jon thoroughly cleaned the bricks on top of the chimney and applied flashing compound all around the chimney bricks to assure no water leaks. The work Jon did was beyond the contracted quoted job, and he didn't charge a single extra penny. In addition, he is going to call back after the next rain storm to make sure there is no more leaks. If you're looking for a reliable roofing contractor who are honest, dependable look no further than to Big Apple Renovators. read more

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Sunday night we had a big storm that knocked out a good chunk of our siding, Monday we contacted Big Apple and same day Jon was able to come out to inspect the damage. He helped us bring down the siding that was hanging dangerously, and took a drone up to inspect the roof. He explained in great detail why we were getting some leaks in our bedroom and what our options were for fixing it. We received a quote the next morning, and were able to get the siding fixed and a new layer on our flat roof by Wednesday, just in time before another storm rolled around. Really appreciate how quick and professional the entire process was, and the price was more than reasonable. Very happy with the work and will definitely be using them again in the future if needed. read more

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From start to finish, Jon was great to work with and very honest and responsive from my first message on yelp to answering all my calls and text messages. He was extremely thorough and honest and walked me through everything as I had many questions being the middle man for my father. I had gotten many quotes from other companies in the area and Big Apple was the best price and overall value by far. Jon went out to the house several times before we even agreed to go with them to ensure we were comfortable with the price and no surprise added costs. The day of the job we decided to have big apple replace the shingles as well as we were happy with the job they were doing. It was literally last minute and Jon made it happen even though his crew was very busy. His crew did a great job as my father was up on the on the roof watching them!! Very Happy with the final product and I will be hiring Jon and how crew to do some work on my flat roof. read more

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My fathers roof of 25 years was leaking and I had researched roofers over a three month period. Offers were outlandish and uncertain. We contacted Big Apple and they were in touch within 24 hours and appointment made. The sales man showed up fully mask and adhered to all COVID protocols. He used a drown as a precaution to survey the roof. He explained everything as he took aerial pictures which he submitted to my dad and his quote was fare and reasonable. Communication was sparse but consistent giving him updates as to when they would be able to start the work. They worked clean and swiftly and were very professional in their approach to the project considering that he has solar panels on my roof. Job well done thanks to Jonathan and his crew. read more

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I am waiting to hear from Jonathan. He will be doing work on my roof November 19th. Wonderful Salesman.

This here is a review for Jon and the Big Apple Renovators' crew for their roof replacement job (June 2022). What started out as a minor roof repair for a water leak developed into one of my better home investment decisions. As a first-time homebuyer experiencing an ongoing leak, I weighed my options for a roof repair with several roofing contractors. What stood out about Jon and his team was their positive reviews and responsiveness. An estimator came to my home in less than 12 hours for a free quote and more importantly, provided insight to where the water was coming from and options to remedy the problem. Based on my conversations I decided to go with a small, repair job. When the roofers began their work, the situation evolved into something more serious. Inside I feared this all along: that a repair would only delay the water from eventually coming back into the house. And that's when I talked it over in person with Jon. He sparked my inner financier and advised that a complete roof replacement would be a long-term investment for the home and the work would be covered for 50 years under the GAF warranty. I agreed. Unbelievably, his crew of 10 guys showed up the next morning, and like a well-oiled machine, completed the job that same day. Jon and his crew were a pleasure to deal with and I appreciate them fitting me into their schedule on such short notice. I put utmost value in customer service and Jon exceeded them completely. Only time will tell how the roof holds up, but I'm confident if there's any issues, he'll be the first to know and respond. Peace of mind goes a long way, thanks Jon and B.A.R.! read more

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This company is the epitome of good business. When I called for a quote I spoke to Jon , he came right on time for the estimate and was fully prepared. I was waiting for him to let me know when he would be able to climb on the roof and take a look but he had already done that with the drone which I thought was amazing! He was able to take great before pictures in detail. He thoroughly explained each step and was completely transparent on what exactly is going on and needed to be done. Communicating with him was extremely easy and gave me a lot of confidence in who I was to choose for the job. It was hands-down a no-brainer. The clear communication the explaining in detail the reliability of every time I called or text with a question. We decided to use the company and I was extremely happy with the results it looks amazing it's brand new and most importantly it wasn't a Band-Aid roof repair. It was a thorough down to the bone rebuild re-insulate back up and probably the best thing I ever did. I'm so glad that I chose this company Jon was wonderful and very helpful and if I had to do it again I would choose this company over and over. 5 stars! Other businesses should take notes! read more

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I reached out to big apple after a rain storm about a week ago. After talking to Jonathan on the phone I felt immediately comfortable with the company. He was extremely knowledgeable. Jimmy showed up the next day with his drone and samples of materials. I got the quote 2 hours after jimmy left. With the leaks I was having I made a quick decision to use big apple. Jonathan and his crew showed up 3 days later to replace my entire flat roof, gutter, and hatch. The crew got it done in 1 day. What I loved most is they used a crane to get the garbage down. From start to finish everything was extremely smooth and efficient. I'd highly recommend big apple to friends and family! read more

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These guys did a great job. Replaced the roof in one day. Very responsive and sent me pictures throughout the day of my roof while they were working on it. I appreciated the fact that they were straight shooters and delivered a good work product in the time that was promised. They back up their work with a 20 year warranty as well. I'm very happy with the job that was done. read more

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The school was looking for a company that could take on a flat roof project that we were having 6 leaks from. Jonathan came out and instantly I can tell these guys were professional. Jonathan got up on the roof and started pointing out and explaining the entire process. Everything was extremely clear and we felt comfortable giving the job to them after interviewing 5 other companies. We completed this job about 5 months ago and we waited to post this. As beautiful as this roof looks is as good as it functions. Through Ida and the other storms we stayed dry! If you're looking for a good roofer look no further. Thank you Big Apple read more

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Big Apple Renovators, Jonathan and his team, are truly outstanding and all the reviews here are a testament to that. I had to replace my roof quickly. After receiving quotes and time frames from other companies I chose Big Apple Renovators because Jonathan provided a reference who had a similar roof. Additionally, he answered my questions promptly, supplied me with all info about materials and warranty info. I was impressed that Jonathan kept track of the weather (snow was in the forecast), scouted the area in advance to determine parking and access, sent photos and updates throughout the day. My expectations were exceeded when I decided during the project to upgrade my skylight and replace missing difficult to find slate roof tiles. Not only did they source and replace the tiles (which I believe have to be cut with a special machine and require a different crew that specialize in that type of work) they completed the work in record time. I should mention the price was higher than other quotes but I believe it was worth it due to the quality of the work, warranties and excellent service I received. After all, a roof should be well made, withstand the weather and the test of time. read more

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Jon and Jimmy were always responsive and got the job done as quickly as the weather allowed. They fixed the roof and also painted the upstairs area and a portion of 1st floor as well. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for any roofing or interior work. Great job guys! read more

Big Apple renovators did a mediocre job replacing the gutters on my house. The job required several follow-up visits to fix the issues and mess left behind. Then I tried to get a price to have a roof repair done, Big Apple renovators never responded to me after several attempts by me via phone calls email and text messages they completely ghosted me. Jon the owner also pressured me to write a five-star review. read more

Jon never came to my house for an initial inspection despite promising me three times over the course of one week. Out of respect, I shuffled around my work schedule so that I'm free during the windows he promised. Unfortunately he never showed up or responded to my text messages. How difficult is it to finalize a time and show up? read more

Our roof was taking in water and causing a major leak in the extension of our home. We spoke to a number of roofers, all of which could not locate where the leak was stemming from. From the moment I called Jon and Jimmy, I was treated with the utmost professionalism and courtesy. I am a new homeowner, with no home improvement experience and the entire team made me feel extremely comfortable with the process forward and what we needed to do to ensure the job was done correctly. Estimates were given and shortly after contract signing the work began. Each day the team was here, they pro-actively cleaned up the job site and gave me progress updates every step of the way. My roof wound up having 4x the number of layers it should have, and although the job was more than originally scoped, Jon and team did their best to keep cost low. We loved the work so much we decided to re-do the rest of the roof! At the end of the job I took comfort that it was done correctly and I can call them with any questions. I will be using Jon and his team for any additional improvements I plan to make on my home. read more

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My insurance company told me that I needed to get my roof replaced. I searched for companies on the internet and came across Big Apple. The project manager Jon had come out to give me an estimate on my flat roof. He was very knowledgeable and he even showed me live feed of my roof on his drone! Something I didn't expect but definitely won me over! They finished the roof yesterday after just meeting last week. I'm 100% satisfied and would recommend them to friends and family. read more

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Had a fantastic experience getting a new roof installed on both house and garage with Big Apple Renovators. Jon and Jimmy were super responsive throughout the entire process, responding to my questions over phone and text, even while they were on vacation overseas. Dedicated crews for shingles, flat roofs, and gutters each arrived and worked in coordination to complete both roof systems in just 3 days (other companies quoted 5 days), capturing photos of progress along the way. Even after the job was completed, I reached out to Jon about some slight adjustments - he quickly scheduled his teams to come back out and make the requested tweaks. Great service and great follow-up! read more

My experience with Big Apple was 100% positive! The team was always responsive and available and their pricing was really reasonable. I worked directly with Jimmy, Dana and Jonathan to organize a soffit replacement on the back of my building. They all were pleasant, accommodating and attentive, even giving me follow up calls after the job was done. The crew that did the actual repairs were great too! Very professional, quick to set up and get the job complete and took great care to clean all the debris away safely. Access to the soffit and the actual removal was not easy, but they handled it like expert pros! I would highly recommend that anyone talk to these guys with any roofing issues, they're the best. Thank you Big Apple! read more

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They were great! These guys took care of a small job (replacing a section of gutter)for me the same day I called. The cost was totally reasonable and everything about this was beyond painless. I was totally amazed! read more

I just wrapped up my flat roof replacement project with Big Apple Renovators and I couldn't be happier. Working with Jon and his team was amazing. From our very first conversation, I felt I was in great hands. Jon took his time to talk through all of the project details and answer all of my questions (I had hundreds of them!) He was very professional, responsible and best of all genuine. The work was completed in just two days and the crew left all areas clean. Now I have the best roof on my street and my neighbors are all requesting his information. Thank you Jon for a great experience, I look forward to working with you on more projects in the future! A special thanks to Manuel, Eric, Alfredo, Marcelo and Antonio for all their hard work! read more

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Great company would highly recommend. We decided to replace our shingle roof with big apple. After 5 quotes, we decided that they were the mostly profesional and responsive. On the day of the job Jonathan showed up with the crew. They were punctual and even knocked on the neighbors door to let them know they would be doing some work. The job was completed In just 1 day! Roof and gutters. We have 0 complaints and will be looking to do additional work with them in the future. Thank you big apple! read more

Big shout out to Jimmy, Jon and their crew! This company is extremely knowledgeable about roofing. We had an overnight emergency and that same day they came in to review the job and give us a quote. From day one they were promptly responsive, extremely communicative and laid out the various materials and options for us. We have a flat roof and actually decided to do an upgrade by putting in a glass hatch, which now brings in gorgeous natural light into our main hallway. This team was able to rip everything off and put in all new roofing within the same day. They did an incredible job and were very thorough. Pricing was reasonable and came with 20 years warranty. We are extremely satisfied and highly recommend their phenomenal services. read more

Hired to replace my aging flat roof. Fair prices, knowledgeable and responsive to my concerns and helped me choose high performance insulation and a new hatch. Even came back weeks later to fix some remaining ponding I noticed on the new roof. Would work with again. read more

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Ultimately disappointed with the level of service. We hired them to install a new roof and siding. The job was initially completed in a timely manner. However, they created a leak in one of our existing skylights and they would not repair it. Less than a year after the job, a wind storm destroyed a portion of the new trim. The contractor refused to return any of our requests for support. We have finally decided to find another contractor to fix their work. We were initially pleased with the new roof and siding, but the contractor's lack of service following the work was extremely disappointing. Edit- Jonathan, based on your response I see you remember us. I'm surprised you don't remember the glowing review my wife wrote after the job. Your workers do good work. Your follow through was disappointing, and your spiteful response below is telling. I hope readers take caution here. This is the only review I have ever done, and wrote it after making multiple attempts to reach you. read more

Wanted to thank Jon and his team for their outstanding customer service!! They replaced my flat roof over a year ago and Jon immediately responded when there was a problem during the hugest rain storm ever in NYC a few weeks ago!!! They came to help with a clogged drain and prevented significant further damage to my house. I am so grateful !!!!! Also noticed a small problem during that visit and came back to fix it. i would highly recommend Jon and his team for their outstanding work and customer service!! Would definitely use them again for other needed work!!! read more

Jon is a pleasure to work with. He is responsive and thorough with his explanations about the job details, pros and cons of various materials and follows up with pictures as the jobs progresses with his drone. Couldn't be happier! Made the job painless! Thank you Jon & Big Apple Renovators! read more

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Big Apple did the best job for the best price and in the fastest time. I can't say enough about how impressed I was with the results. Jon and the crew showed up early and stayed late to get the full roof replacement done in two days. Original roof dated to 1901 with 8 layers and lots of surprises. Nothing threw these guys off their game. A tremendous commitment to quality drives this company and it shows in the final product. They use a crane and dump truck to package and remove the old roof and it's incredibly clean. They change from work boot to clean sneakers to lay the new roof and keep it clean. That kind of attention to detail gets applied to every aspect of the job. read more

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Jon and his team were outstanding. We had to put up a new roof on our house, which was beyond repair. Within 3 days the team had completed the job to perfection. Jon was incredibly patient in explaining the job at hand and gave helpful recommendation on what was required to make the roof waterproof and well constructed. Alfredo and the crew were excellent. Polite, on time, and very efficient. Great appreciation for their hard work and leaving our roof in mint condition. read more

The project was in Bronx, New York. Yelp can see my records. I have been in touch with some 5 star roofing contractors for 4 months. Big Apple proved to be the 5 star of the 5 stars. Prompt response, courteous communication, competitive price, neat and clean work. Whole new roof replacement and some siding completed in 2 days. Minimum disturbance to our life and neighborhood. My neighborhood were asking their business card/brochure while they were doing the work. Proud of them. Jim and Jon, thank you so much. read more

We would like to thank Big Apple roofing company for a great job replacing our roof. The team arrived on time and was very polite and professional. We were very satisfied with the work, cleanup and price. We would highly recommend this company. read more

Jonathan at Big Apple was as professional and responsive as they come! He personally came and inspected my roof and had me join him to explain the pitfalls of repairing versus full replacement. Ultimately it was a better decision for me to do a full replacement which Big Apple completed in one single day with a team of 7. The quality and professionalism makes me want to recommend Jonathan and the Big Apple to my fellow property owners. Thanks! read more

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John is the absolute best. I was on vacation and received a call at midnight from my tenants that there was a roof leak. The next day I yelped a few companies and Big Apple Reno was one of them. After getting price quotes from several different contractors I felt that John would be the best for the job. John is not only responsive he is knowledgeable, and reasonably priced. He replaced my entire roof on my brownstone in Brooklyn in only one day. The only thing I had to wait for were my 2 skylights which were on back order. John is such a great contractor that he completed my whole roof without taking payment from me. Because I live a few hours away John told me I can pay him in one shot. He also provided cool drone pictures of the process. I don't usually write reviews especially not for contractors. This guy is so good and professional that I had to do this. In a world where everybody's trying to offer you low quality on a high price, John is the complete opposite. read more

We called and requested a quote to re-shingle our garage roof. We had put a roof on our house before adding solar panels so this was a small job. Jon was responsive to schedule the appointment to survey the work. His pricing was lower than our other quote but he included additional items. As our neighbor also needed a garage roof Jon gave us a group discount. The day of the work they arrived promptly at 740am. Both roofs were done by 4pm that day. They were able to match the color of the main roof which was very important to us. They cleaned up so well when the left-all the old shingles as well as all my leaves I had missed from fours months prior. The work done was high quality and the four person team was very professional. I would highly recommend them. read more

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