HRC replaced my old roof and added gutters. Cris did a thorough job of explaining the work, the materials, the guarantees/warranties, the cost and the schedule. I received a prompt written quote after his initial visit. His crew showed up on time (usually early) and were efficient and polite. Both Cris and his crew boss responded promptly to all of my concerns and questions and his crew boss even climbed up into the attic with me to show and explain the vent structure that replaced the old roof vent. I got 3 bids and Cris' bid was the most econimical. I highly recommend his company. read more

We got a great service with HRC roofing. Communication was great and it was very respectful people of your belongings and everything was clean after their work. Very serious people to work with and they did neighbors discount in our area. They took great care of us. A pleasure to work with. Roof redone with gutter guards and fan for the attic. Works done in 4 days. read more

Chris and his team did a great job installing a new roof for us. His knowledge and experience really showed during his walk through and estimate. They got in and out in two days and provided clean and professional work. Chris made sure he was available every step of the way to provide updates and answer any questions. Pricing was fair and the loan option was a huge plus at 0% interest for 2 years! read more

I hired HRC to reroof our house about a month ago. They were great. I worked with Cris Hernandez, who is very professional and responsive. His team got the job done with no surprises. Roof seems great so far. read more

This company is first rate. The owner, Cris Hernandez, is easy to work with and takes time to explain what products are available and answers questions patiently and completely. The supervisors that work under Cris are excellent. Making sure everything is done to their high standards and that the site is cleaned up at the end of each day. They are a hardworking crew! Cris offers extras at no cost-gutter covers and chimney The finished job is great. read more

HRC Roofing and Solar - Roofing Near Me - Hayward, California

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HRC Roofing has been the best contractor experience I have ever had and is now continuing with their follow up services. I had them replace my roof last summer from wood shake to concrete tiles. From the start Cris came out promptly for an estimate with excellent knowledge and no pressure, providing an estimate promptly. He made sure up front that he could get all the materials, before providing the estimate, so there would be no surprises. The cost was at the low end of my estimates, but my neighbors review who had just had HRC replace her roof, and other reviews I read, put HRC over the top. They scheduled the roof replacement in a reasonable time frame. They had a full crew come out and most of the roof was completed within 3 days, with a couple of follow up days during the rest of the week to finish up final touches. They even did some small special requests at no additional charge. They cleaned up everything, so that my place was cleaner than when they started! No more leaks and it was a rainy season this last year. When Cris found out I was having solar installed, he volunteered to have one of his senior crew on the roof throughout the entire installation to make sure they were walking on the new concrete tiles correctly to prevent breakage. This was at no additional cost! Lastly, the solar provider made some changes to the placement of the panels and some roof tiles seemed loose. I called up Cris and he had one of his senior team members check it out and made some recommendations for the solar installers to provide adjustments, again with no extra charge. Cris shepherded through our installation from start to finish flawlessly. He even gave us flexibility on payments which was very helpful. His entire team was friendly and professional. I only wish all my contractor experiences were like this. Thank you Cris and your HRC team!! Note: if you want solar installed too, I highly recommend you work with HRC up front for this service also. My solar provider experience wasn't even close to HRC, and would have eliminated a lot of headaches with the solar contractors and installation process. read more

Cris and HRC Roofing were great. They were very knowledgeable, quick to reply to questions and kept the area clean during the project. He was competitively priced too and was not pushy in any way. Also, my older neighbor thought she needed a new roof. Cris took a look at it and reassured her that her roof had a few more years in it and a new roof was not needed at this time. I love the honesty. I highly recommend Cris and HRC Roofing. read more

I had my roof done by HRC in OCT 2017. Following the initial install Cris Hernandez (the owner) came back due to a mistake in the air duct leading to our interior furnace. He worked with me to schedule his guys coinciding with the HEATING AC crew that was replacing my furnace around the same time. Working together they resolved that issue by replacing the air duct and exterior vent with the one specifically designed for our type of home. During the winter of 2018 there were leaks (not from the roof itself but on the side between the house and attached carport). These leaks were running down the side of the house, which also lead to earlier issues (prior to the new roof) within the walls of our home. I was hoping to resolve this with the new roof, because of previous water damage and mold prevention. We scheduled another appointment and Cris came out with his guys and placed a flashing that COMPLETELY RESOLVED our issues. I'm pleased to say that HRC Roofing and Solar are #1 in my book for insuring that the job gets done right. Through these recent storms in 2019 our roof has kept us dry and safe. I recommend HRC to anyone replacing their roof on a residential unit. Thank You Cris read more

My family recently got our home re-roofed by HRC Roofing and I must say that I am satisfied with the roof and the new sunlight they installed, HOWEVER the process and service was VERY disagreeable and stressful. First of all we received a quote for a price, and then once they had already removed our roof - THEN we were notified that "oh there will be extra charges because you had two layers of roof" As customers we felt very bullied into paying this extra fee since we were already roofless! Not just a little bit roofless, completely. And we felt that we could have been notified of the extra charges before our ENTIRE roof was removed and we no longer had any choice in continuing with the project AND the extra charges. In addition when discussing this matter the project manager used a very loud and rude tone which does not help with anything in a discussion. I get it you have extra charges because of the extra layer, I get it, you have to pay your workers. However the way in which you went about the project felt very shady to me. My family was very stressed during this time and even though our roof is now complete and the sunlight is very nice - I would not wish to go through this process ever again. TL;DR - end result was great. process was very uncomfortable. read more

Cris was a pleasure to work with. He runs a professional and high quality operation. His prices were lower than the other comparable roofing companies of similar reputation. (Which is to say, the top tier) My roof had a fair amount of rot, and his pricing scheme to deal with said rot was on a per sheet or linear foot of required repair. Most other companies charge on a per hour basis (usually about $100 per hour plus materials). I preferred his pricing scheme as it is straightforward and I believe, cheaper in the end. I would definitely work with him again! I don't know how many crews he runs, but the crew that worked my roof was great. read more

Avoid hiring this company, the estimates that they give are not realistic, they low balled their estimates and then proceed to add change orders on to work that they fully were aware of and acknowledged. They are not timely the workers disrespect your property, they do not clean up and left garbage on the job site. read more

I called for an estimate. There was this guy who i could hardly hear answered and asked me what type of roof i have in a very unfriendly tone. But when i told him that i don't know, he immediately asked me to have my husband to call him. what a SEXIST! He then just kept asking me what type of roof i have and what material i want to install. i told him i don't know, and he answered he couldn't help me then. I'm glad i hung up the phone and take my business elsewhere. My take is if you are a woman, or you don't know what type of roof you want, don't call this roofing company. If you do, prepare to take the insult and frustration, and make sure you have plenty of patient and tolerance to deal with later. read more

I needed an expert opinion to verify whether the TPO roof work done on my home was correct. I left a voicemail, but then decided to shoot in the dark and send a text (incl photos) with my question. The gentleman that I spoke with returned my call and offered great advice, which made me feel more reassured. Other roofers I called were short if it didn't = $$$ --- Nice to know that some people still offer their expertise! read more

We contacted Cris for an estimate and he responded back right away. We went with a new presidential roof and love it!! Cris and he team we amazing, great service great final results. We could not be happier with our new roof and highly recommend HRC for your roofing needs read more

Unfortunately we couldn't work together as our project didn't fit with their business model but I can say that Cris was amazingly responsive with communication. Nice Guy! read more

I called for an appointment to get re-roof estimate. The customer service was great on the phone when scheduling the appointment. However, when the estimator came, he asked both my husband and I be there to talk with him. My husband was busy so he told me I should go ahead without him. When I told the estimator that I alone would talk with him, he refused to proceed with our appointment. He walked away, telling me to call again when we are both available. I have never encountered anyone who walks away from business like that and really was shocked. I don't think I'll call him back. (Update: Owner Cris apologized for his staff. I appreciate that. Hope this problem is corrected for future customers.) read more

HRC roofing did a great job on my roof, Cris was extremely friendly & helpful whenever I had any questions. He knew exactly what I wanted, and had great communication. I'm very happy with my new roof, and happy I called HRC! I would definitely recommend HRC, thanks again Cris! read more

Let's start with Cris Hernandez (no relationship to Hernandez Roofing in Oakland), the proprietor of this company: he is good, honest, humble, polite, respectful, well-informed, experienced, and communicates frequently and clearly. He is easy to recommend to anyone. The Crew: there are two apparently. The one we had proved the Sun Tzu principle that it all starts at the top. They clearly take their lead from Cris, and he obviously only hires guys who fit his mold. The team leader for our job was Herbert. Every thing I wrote above about Cris applies to him. I'll also add hard-working, which applies to the whole crew. These guys worked 6 days straight in the first week, including on incredibly hot days without a single complaint. Super impressive group. The Project: our 1947 home had the original wood shake shingles covered by 3 layers of comp (petroleum) shingles. We had HRC Roofing do a complete tear-off, down to the original frame. They put up plastic sheets in part of our house and garage where they worried about debris falling. They then expertly replaced the dry rot pieces of wood. Our house has minimal insulation and Cris was AWESOME making suggestions and doing a ton of additional research. They nailed in a radiant barrier first, then insulation sheets (which Cris had me buy before the job because they were on sale and he wanted us to get the benefit of that whether we went with his company or the others from whom we were still getting bids!), then full wood over everything, then Tiger Paw sheeting by GAF, then our actual shingles. They also replaced our rain gutters, added Leaf Blaster screens to them and made sure everything was treated against termites because our house is made of redwood which naturally repels them. They also cleaned everything daily and after the job. I really cannot say enough good things about these guys. Our neighbors are either getting bids from them or openly lamenting how bad the jobs they got for their roofs were now that they've seen pros do it right. Seriously. People walking by stop up to compliment us on our roof. This is a no-brainer recommendation. These guys simply are excellent! read more

About 2 years ago Cris and his crew did a full roof replacement on my place up in the Oakland Hills. I had just bought the house and was stressed about all the repairs it needed. Cris was very clear about the process and costs involved and his prices were very reasonable--I did several estimates. He used only the best materials and his crew was focused and hard-working. I've since had a few contractors over to my house who have commented on the excellency of the roofing job. Two years later, I haven't had any leaks or any problems, so I'd say it's fair to give him 5 stars. read more

Finally and honest roofer. My mother has a flat topped tar and gravel roof in the Berkeley Hills. A neighbor above the house recently told her the roof had several standing puddles which looked concerning. I selected quite a few highly rated roofers specializing in flat roofs off of Yelp and asked them if they could figure out what was causing the problem and fix it. I told them there was no leaking in the house. Multiple roofers come out and they all said the roof was old and the entire roof needed to replaced. One roofer just surveyed the roof by drone (really?). All I received were quotes for replacing the entire roof. No one could tell me exactly what was causing the puddling. Cris from HRC Roofing came to survey our roof. I was expecting to receive another quote for a full roof replacement. I was elated when he called to tell what he had found; our drainpipes were badly clogged with leaves and one had lost its cover. He told me he had cleared the leaves from two drainpipes and replaced the cover and our puddling problem should be gone. I could not have been happier and more appreciative for his work and honesty. read more

I used HRC in 2013 to replace my composition shingle roof and gutters. After researching other companies, their estimate appeared reasonable and was significantly lower than some of the others. I was satisfied with the outcome. The roof and gutters held up fine until two weeks ago when a neighbor's tree damaged both. It's not easy getting work done this time of year, but HRC responded promptly to my call. They completed the repair work as soon as feasible during a break in weather at a price that was acceptable to the insurance adjuster. read more

I hate to write this 1-star review for Cris because after meeting him we felt certain he would solve our roofing problem. We had a leak in our roof / living room ceiling and to make it worse, we were expecting a baby within the week we met him. This was a really stressful time for us and Cris had us believe he was going to help us by first tarping our roof to avoid more damage, then replacing our roof in the spring. We talked and agreed on ballpark numbers, timeline, etc. and by the end of the meeting we were all on the same page. We didn't call any other roofers for more quotes. That was our biggest mistake because that meeting was the last we ever heard of Cris despite multiple calls and emails from us asking him when he would arrive with the tarp. How he could mislead us when we had a leak in our living room and a baby due within days is still a mystery and huge disappointment to us. If he didn't want the job for any reason, he should have told us so that we could have spent our precious time before the baby (and more rain) came by lining someone else up to do the job. As a result, our leak got worse and he left us a wet, stressful mess. Worst experience I have had with a worker and caused us a lot of grief. Definitely do not recommend. read more

I called these guys to ask about replacing my roof and wanted to know if there were insulation methods available for a pitch roof. The person informed me that there was and I could get an Obama tax energy credit. When I asked him if he could explain further, he repeated that it was for a tax credit. I asked if he could clarify if this was for the tile or the insulation material. At this point, he asked me what I think the energy credit was for??? He continued in a condescending tone that he already told me and don't know why I keep asking. I was a little taken back by his rudeness and told him I did not understand him. I told him that he may have repeated it, but frankly, I did not make out all his words. He seem irritated at me and rambled on that the credit was for the energy and how many times does he have to repeat it. At this point, I told him that probably I would not want to do business with him so I hung up. 10 seconds later, he redialed me back to tell me that not only was I stupid, but that I am an asshole. If you are looking for a roofer, this is NOT the place to engage with. read more

After getting about 8 quotes we decided to go with HRC roofing. The main reason why I went with them is because Cris examined the roof, explained everything that they needed to do and how long it would take. At last minute I ended up having to reschedule with them because my dog was having surgery and I wanted to make sure that my dog and peace and quiet while recovering. Cris was very understanding and even emailed me that he hopes my dog feels better. The guys who came by to do the work were very polite, they didn't bother me at all, they worked fast and cleaned up after themselves. Cris would check in on the progression of the roof and would update me on what was going on as well. In the end I am happy with how it looks, happy with the price and all the people I met seemed like very kind people. read more

I am giving Chris Hernandez and all of his company a 5 star review and would post 10 stars if I could. From start to finish, everything went very well. Salesman, but really so much more, F. Ghorban, explained everything in detail in advance. We have a 1929 home, and had no idea how old the roof was or what was going to be revealed but we were fortunate. The only had two layers of roof to remove and a minimal mount of dry rot which they removed and replaced the wood. The crew was quick, courteous, cleaned up daily and in all were very professional.Our home is warmer by about 8 degrees, a little quieter, looks so much better and of course, is ready for rain with new drain spouts and gutters. You don't need to shop for a roofing company... HRC will take good care of you. read more

Here is a recommendation for HRC Roofing and Solar. I met the owner, Cris Hernandez a few months ago when he came by to give me a quote. I was going to put on Solar panels and that took a few months to sort out the details but my roof is done and the solar should be completed next week. Chris and his company did a fabulous job. He was a breeze to deal with - friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. He quote was detailed and accurate. He was timely, his crew cleaned up each day and he made sure I understood the warranties for the gutters and shingles. He was also was extremely helpful in making sure that the solar panel brackets were installed in a way that would prevent leaks. I could not have asked for a better contractor. He only takes on a couple jobs a week so he can manage them successfully. read more

Worked with Cris to replace an old roof. He came out, gave the estimate and explained the work that needs to be done. In reviewing multiple bids for the work, I chose Cris because of past experiences with his team, quality of work, and the fact that his team didn't need constant supervision like other contractors. Everything was very smooth. Project was on schedule, frequent communications, and received pictures of the job. He also supported the permit and inspection process. read more

The owner of the roofing company under estimated the job by $5000.00 which is very unbelievable. You need to make sure you will not be overwhelmed by extra few thousands dollars after you sign the contract. Also, make sure you will have the copy of the contract right after you sign it. read more

I recently hired HRC Roofing to put a new roof on my home and was very satisfied. I worked closely with Fariborz Ghorban on the project. He was great to work with, always returning my calls promptly and answering all my questions. My roof had some complications so there were several changes to the scope of the project and the price. Through it all, I felt Fariborz did a good job in keeping me appraised. He also worked with me honestly and forthrightly on the overall price of the project, which I needed to stay at a certain level. Since my roof is visible when entering my house it is important how it looks. I was pleased to see his crew used the silicon roofing material to do special highlights on the vents and skylights on my roof. I didn't expect that and really appreciate how good it looks. My experience with roofers is that they are often flaky and less than honest. Working with this outfit was a really good experience. read more

Chris and his roofing crew are a hardworking company that I have used twice in the last 2 years. They always arrived promptly at the job site, were sensitive to the occupants and worked hard till the roof job was finished. When we had a few follow up questions, Chris drove out immediately to the site to answer them. We are happy with their work and would hire them again without hesitation. read more

We called HRC Roofing to see about getting a new roof. My husband & I met with Fariborz and were so happy with his suggestions for a new roof. His crew was fast and efficient. The roof was a great value compared to the others we called out to quote a roof. We are so pleased with the look and price of our new roof. We are extremely pleased with the workmanship as well. We worked with Fariborz and he was patient, knowledgeable and helped us through the process. We would highly recommend HRC Roofing. read more

A very good experience working with HRC. Although there was a delay with the start of the project due to weather, they were on top of the forecast to start immediately once the skies opened up. The crew are very hardworking and did a thorough job on cleaning up at the end of each day. They protected our gates and porch to avoid damage from falling debris. They worked for 7 days continuously through the weekend and got the job done on time. Our chimney had a leak which they took care of and tearing out the siding and weather proofed it free of charge. read more

Cris Hernandez and his company are amazing. Not only has he re-roofed my own home, I have referred him to countless clients (I am a real estate agent) and neighbors over several years, all coming back with glowing reports. Cris is extremely thorough, knowledgable and HONEST. His long time crew is awesome - they show up on time, clean up well after each day and work very very hard. HRC is also very reasonable in price compared to other roofers, I have put them against competitors on several occassions in the past, and he came up on top every time - in quality of work and price. Reliable roofers are hard to find, if you need one that you can count on, look no further and give Cris a call!!! read more

I am updating my review to 3 stars as Cris H, the owner, sent me a message apologizing for the inconvenience and offered to send someone out to clean the debris. I do think it would be rather difficult to pick out all the tiny bits of roofing from the soil, but since I have already rebuilt my garden beds it is no longer necessary. I appreciate the response though. read more

I seriously have a hard time believing any reviews fewer than 5 stars. After interviewing several companies to replace our 1885 original redwood gutters with new gutters I chose Cris based on a referral from a client of mine. He did projects for her and several of her neighbors. They were all very pleased with the outcome. Cris did every thing no one else who has ever worked on my house has done. He kept our appts, came on time, answered texts and emails the same day if not the same hour, he put ever single detail in writing and he explained every detail and answered my thousands of questions. He is honest, hard working and so is his crew. I was terribly worried they would let me dogs out or leave debris that could harm them. Every day they cleaned up so well you would never have known they'd done any work at all. Cris noticed my down spouts were in good shape and he recommenced leaving them and shaved $600 off his bid. Also, I am a woman. My husband is not good at dealing with this stuff. Cris was as straight with me as he'd be with any man. He was never condescending in any way. I too am a small business owner and I know how hard it is to stay on top of every detail and supervise multiple projects. Cris is great at this. His bid was not the cheapest we got but we wanted a crew that would respect our property, the health of our dogs and our neighbors as well. We had to be in their lot to do one side of the house. They did all of the above. We now are in talks about other projects we've put off for too long. I could not recommend him more highly. read more

I called yesterday to get an appointment for my gutter but no one called back. So I decided to call them this morning and the one I talked to told me that he got my msg but that's it. He told me that in able for him to go to our house to do the estimate I should have a project of a minimum $1500. So I agreed with that and get an appointment. He was giving me a Sunday appointment. But I asked him if he has an available schedule for today in the afternoon, he said he can come at 2:00 pm. He came at around 2:15pm, gave his calling card and asked my husband. He said that he couldn't give me an estimate because my husband is not at home. What???. He said he wants both homeowners at home to decide. I said I just want an estimate for now so later me and my husband would talk about it and decide. He said its a lawsuit if he would give me an estimate and do the project without my husband's permission. I said your not doing the gutter yet, I just want estimate so we will know how much we need to spend, what kind of gutter and so on. But he's so rude in saying that's why m giving you a Sunday appoinment . When we talked over the phone he didn't tell me that they required both homeowners should be at home. Why waste you time coming and showing me how bad is your costumer service? Why waste my time to get an appoinment and not explaining to me that you want me and my husband both at home. Or probably you want a decision right away to get your company to do my gutters. Yelpers, if you need roofing or guter services if I were you avoid this company. read more