I contacted Charles about a leak that started the night before. He got back to me right away, and…read moresent one of his guys to come look at the place first thing the next morning. The guy was very considerate and looked at everything, then he called Charles back, who called me, and quoted me $6,500 to replace the entire 250 square foot roof. He kept saying it was 500 square feet, which it definitely is not (he had not seen it in person). I tried to talk through various options with him, but as soon as it became clear I likely wasn't going to spend $6,500 on the spot to replace the entire roof, he became disinterested and eventually hung up on me. I get Charles not wanting to waste time, but the numbers he was throwing at me seemed very large, especially for the situation. He wasn't wiling to talk through things at all unless I was going to commit to thousands of dollars on the spot. Also, after some less rushed research, $6,500 is a very high price for a 250 square foot flat roof. Charles seemed like a nice enough fellow - but I can't help feeling that I narrowly escaped being taken for a very expensive ride because i needed work done quickly - as anyone with a leaking roof likely can relate to!

EDIT (6 Months After Install): Two of the leaks that existed before the re-roof have persisted…read more Charles is always quick to answer the phone and send his team (honoring his warranty), but unfortunately they haven't solved the actual issues. Therefore, it's hard to give them more than a couple stars since the main value of having a roof is to prevent leaks, which this roof currently does not do. ORIGINAL: In short -- highly recommend. We called C. Johnston after suffering from sporadic leaks in our new apartment for the last 6 months. Charles, his sons, Santiago and the crew did a phenomenal job on a difficult project that involved laying down a new roof and replacing a skylight at our coop in SoHo. Much of the roof was underneath a large deck that had to be moved (and then reassembled) in order to replace the roof. The deck was put back together in great condition, and the new roof has withstood a few storms already with no leaks. The price was fair (Charles specifically made a point to not oversell a more expensive method when it wasn't needed) the communication was clear & frequent, and the team left my place in better condition then when they arrived. FWIW they're also the only roofers we've had that haven't tracked tar anywhere in my apartment. If you're considering a new roof in NYC, you'd be dumb not to call C. Johnston.

Why a single star? It's because I'm generous. I went with this vendor because we're in the same…read morezip code just 8 minutes apart. I figured a short drive for him would result in a slight savings for me. I asked him for an estimate over the phone but he insisted on coming over?!?!?! So I met up with him and he gets 5 stars for being timely. The estimator began to COMPLAIN to me about the difficulty of the job and the manpower required to complete such a task. He exclaimed a minimum of 2 men are required and it will take all day! REALLY? His estimate to CLEAN the debris from the roof gutters (3 sides) came to $750! REALLY? Honest business here? I then asked him what it would cost to clean my next door neighbor's roof gutters so that I can capitalize of some economies of scale here. The estimator then lowered his price to $450/house. REALLY? To make a long story short, I went with a STATEN ISLAND guy that gave me quote over the phone after sending in my house pic and he quoted me $175/house!!!! Why are manual laborers like this so dishonest? Whatever happened to honest day's work? Whatever happened to one's honesty? So much for religion, diversity, equity and inclusion?!?!?!? It seems like the local laborer charges for DEI and religion. No thank you.

I reached out to FH Construction to help with my roof and they came in and solved my problem and…read moreeven offered to help with other roof issues. definitely recommended

I do most of the repairs and maintenance on the property I own and manage. My tenant texted me…read moreFriday evening with a video of a water leak coming from the attic/roof. The next day I inspected the attic thinking that maybe the solar panels installed two years ago may be the cause. To my surprise and relief the cause was a missing plastic cover that was on the roofs powered exhaust vent. It had blown off during Fridays storm. Luckily my tenant had stored the cover but did know what it was. The vent with the cover on looks like a mushroom. On Sunday, I used Angie 's list to located a Staten Island roofer since my Brooklyn guy had not yet called back and I didn't want to risk another rain storm. The first contractor that called was already talking about replacing the exhaust vent at about $1600 for the job I cut him short since I only wanted a cover replaced. I said this is not looking good . Good bye. About 5 minutes later Marke calls me I got lucky, real lucky in finding a guy that did not try to cheat me. I told him all that was needed was to replace the cover. I texted him the photos of the cover. He stated that he could possibly fix the cover once he takes a look at it. It may be hard to find a replacement. At 10am he arrived at the house with his father. (Once he said that was his father, I knew I had the right guy) He inspected the roof and confirmed he could do a decent repair. He showed me pics of the roof vent. No need to change it. He used metal strips and screws to attach the cover. Then he placed ice/water shield and adhered it to the cover. He took pics again after the repair. The price was very reasonable The honesty was superb The time arrangement could not have been better. I paid cash and he later emailed me an invoice as I had requested. He is a good man who works with his father and since he did not steer me wrong, I decided to give him an excellent review!! I hope you call him if you ever do need a reliable and honest roofer. By the way, my Brooklyn roofer did call me back and confirmed that he would have done the same.

High quality work and fast service. Roof repair surpassed prior contractors. However, payment…read moremethod was not communicated prior to starting the job. Would hire again if this is incorporated in the future.

Jose and Anthony were constant professionals. They arrived on time every day, worked clean and…read morewere very respectful of our home. They completed the job by giving us exactly what we asked for. We couldn't be happier with their work and would definitely recommend them to anyone considering doing work in their home.

These guys are great. They changed the shower body of my shower and barely charged me. They had…read moregreat suggestions and were in and out in under an hour.

Paul and crew were more than accommodating. They expedited our siding project and worked overtime…read moreto stay on schedule. They are conscientious and responsive to questions and issues. Their pricing was more than fair and the transaction was smooth and professional. Would definitely use them again for other projects in the future.

This here is a review for Jon and the Big Apple Renovators' crew for their roof replacement job…read more(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.!

Dan set up an inspection and priced the work. He gave us a sample of the material. He was the…read moreonly contractor with a fair price quote and installed the roofing and other materials within 2 weeks. Several contractors gave bids 8 to 9 thousand over. I would recommend this company for your roofing needs.

Worked with this company in the past with no complaints. This time when I called for an estimate…read moreDan came out to assess my roof and assured me I would receive an estimate via email by the next day. The next day came and went and no email. Then the next day after that I called the office to inquire about my estimate, and to my surprise I was told Dan the roofer himself will send the estimate soon as he can, because he's backed up. Next day I texted Dan he again said I'll send it tomorrow. In the end the estimate was never sent, so I just moved on. Totally lacking professionalism!

Mandeep Singh (Manny) was quick to accept the job (just to get the money) did half of the building…read morechanging bricks and stopped coming (job unfinished) and stop taking calls. The job was horrible, has to be redone. Wasted time and money. He now doesn't want to refund the money since he's not finishing the job. YOU WILL REGRET IT IF YOU HIRE THIS COMPANY. Men he hires are learning on the job (don't know what they're doing). BEWARE OF THIS SCAMMER!!!

We hired Manny from Urban NYC Builders to put a new roof on a multi-family home in Jamaica Queens…read morebecause of the good reviews we read. Unfortunately, after completion and paying him almost $10,000 the tenants complained the roof was leaking. The roof leaked into the apartment from the living room, the kitchen and the bedroom. We called Manny well over 100 times and Manny promised to go there and fix the mistakes he and his people caused. Every time it rains, it also rains inside the apartment and the people stopped paying rent and now they moved out. This is all because of Manny and we gave him and his company many chances to correct the problem. Not only did Manny not correct the problem, Manny isn't taking our calls. So the roof guarantee from Urban NYC Builders is as useless as Manny himself. He caused the landlord significant losses because rent wasn't paid, the people vacated, we still have a bad roof and the apartment needs lots of work. That's our experience with Urban NYC Builders Inc so beware before hiring Manny and his crew. My number is (917) 887-1775 if anyone wants to know more.

MBH did a thorough and fantastic job with my foundation repair. Due to significant damage, we were…read moregetting regular leaks at our basement cove joint whenever it rained heavily. Hossain and his team dug around my entire foundation, repaired, sealed and restored our foundation, and then relayed concrete and bluestone. The team noted additional issues with our foundation as they worked and helped us make informed decisions on how to address, never being pushy or trying to upsell the job. Their team was quick, efficient and respectful. Our basement is now completely dry.

Hossain and his team were extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and helpful when it came to solving…read morea water problem in our basement. Great service from the initial consulting to the execution of the waterproofing project. Highly recommend his foundation repair / waterproofing services