Our home sustained damages from the January 2025 winds, including our roof. As a result, we interviewed multiple vendors for multiple repairs. Jim Waller and his crew were/are the standout in this group, and we couldn't recommend him any more highly than we do. From the start, Jim was prompt and extremely informative. We liked that he was the only vendor to actually go up on our roof for the initial estimate and texted us photos of the damage up there. We never felt concerned about Jim's credibility nor the work/estimate proposed to us, in large part because of those photos. Jim is incredibly knowledgeable about his craft. He was able to answer all our questions and came prepared with samples to choose from. Best of all, he stuck to the proposed timeline and finished right when he said he would. Everything Jim said to us was accurate, fair, and reasonable. Pricing was competitive with the market - neither too high nor too low. We also received the permit visit on the day of as promised by Jim, and that was incredibly smooth and fast. One less thing to worry about! I also liked that Jim provided us with paperwork to submit to the utility company for a rebate. To me, that was going above and beyond, and we are thankful for that. The work itself is beautiful. We replaced our roof because we had to, but we love the way it looks. Jim gave us so many options of material and color to choose from, so it wasn't difficult to find something that actually ended up enhancing the look of our home. Jim and his crew were also very CLEAN. I do not like cleaning up messes left by others (particularly given the amount of cleanup we had to do after the storm!), and there wasn't one scrap of garbage or debris left. It's probably the first time I was able to pull my car out of the garage after construction work was done without worrying about a screw or nail. I don't know how they kept everything so clean, but they did. Final note: As a woman, this was probably the first crew and contractor who treated me simply with respect as one of the two homeowners. Sad to say in this day and age how many times a contractor will still ask me "well, what does your husband think" if he's not at home, and it's terribly insulting. My husband and I are a team and discuss everything ahead of time; and then take turns depending on our jobs/workload as to who is the contact point for crews/work etc. Jim, I really do appreciate that you treated me as a client, homeowner, and equal. For these reasons and more, I highly recommend Jim and his crew. Amazing! read more

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I can't say enough about the professional manner and knowledge of Jim, owner of JL Waller Roofing. He came out personally to assess and explain what encompassed our roof repair. He and his crew showed up when they said they would and were fast and friendly. They even painted the new fascia boards they installed and cleaned up every scrap of roofing material before leaving. I didn't think I would ever say this, but the whole experience was so easy and completely stress free. Thank you, Jim. read more

It's very rare these days that we feel confident hiring, let alone referring, a contractor. Unanswered phone inquiries, missed appointments, and vague pricing are unfortunately the norm, it seems. It is a privilege to highly recommend someone who is the exception. Jim Waller, owner of JL Waller Roofing Company and his crew of workers provide a level of competency and professionalism that impressed us 100%. Even more importantly to us was how Jim communicated prior to and then daily throughout the re-roofing process. All of our questions and concerns were patiently answered. Jim also arranges all the extras; from city permits, to dumpsters, to all the paint, tile, vents and skylights. Of note as well is that Jim's crew has been with him over 5 years. They are extremely competent and were extremely respectful to us. When wind came up during the initial demolition, sending dirt and old paper everywhere, they went next door and cleaned up our neighbor's yard! We should note that Jim Waller Roofing is booked about 2 months out. That's how much in demand he and his crew are. But when you make that first call to Jim, the message on his voice mail lets you know that, and he says he will get back to you. He will! Jim is honest, upfront, reasonably priced, and worth waiting for. You won't regret choosing Waller Roofing! M & G Peskay read more

"One of the worst experiences I've had with a contractor. Hired them to replace the roof on my home, and everything seemed fine until it rained. The very first storm after the installation, I noticed water leaking from the ceiling in multiple rooms. Called them to fix it, and they said they'd come out 'within the week'--not what you want to hear when water's dripping onto your floors. They finally showed up over a week later, 'patched' the roof, but the next rainstorm came, and the leaks were back, worse than before. Now, I've got water damage to my ceiling and walls, and their response has been dismissive at best. They wouldn't take responsibility, claiming it must be 'pre-existing damage' (which was not an issue before they worked on my roof). Not only did they mess up the roof installation, but their customer service has been rude and unhelpful. Avoid at all costs if you want a roof that actually keeps water out!" read more

I'm a little late posting this as Jim replaced our roof in 2019 but a recent issue with a couple of broken tiles prompted me to post this review now. Jim was one of several roofers from whom I got bids for the replacement but I chose Jim based on recommendations from a neighbor and another friend. I'm glad we chose Jim. He and crew were everything you could ask for - prompt, efficient, respectful and courteous. But above all they did great work and cleaned up every speck of debris. Now to the broken tiles - 5 years after the fact he was just as prompt, efficient and courteous even though it was probably more of a nuisance for him than it was worth. I can't recommend Jim highly enough. read more

Jim Waller and his crew just finished a full roof replacement on our home and we couldn't be happier! Jim is the best Contractor we have ever worked with! We would give him more than 5-stars if possible and would absolutely recommend him! He was great at explaining everything the job entailed and recommending some things we never thought of. Every day his crew showed up, worked hard and cleaned up the area at the end of the day. Every day Jim let us know how the job was progressing and what work would be happening that day. At the end of the project, the City inspector was as impressed with the workmanship as we were. If you need to have your roof replaced, use JL Waller Roofing. You won't regret it! read more

Wonderful! Jim is professional and knowledgeable and his crew did an excellent job on our roof. They are efficient, clean and hardworking.

I have nothing but great things to say about JL Waller Roofing! He has been great to work with, showed up on time, has fair pricing, and is honest and professional. We recently had to have our roof repaired due to damage from the recent storms, and I am highly satisfied with his work and attention to detail. The communication throughout the whole process was excellent. We appreciate the great work and fantastic cleanup of our yard afterwards and will use his company for all future roofing needs. We highly recommend him! read more

Was very pleased with Jim and his crew. They showed up on time everyday and swept and cleaned up each day before they left. Jim called me each night letting me know what was happening the following day He also met with the inspectors. Couldn't be more pleased read more

BY FAR THE BEST ROOFING COMPANY IN SOCAL! jim and his team provided impeccable service at scale for our new home purchase back in 2022 (~2300 sqft foot home). We had quotes from many companies but Jim was also attentive, proactive in providing a competitive price which we loved, and an efficient timeline to completion. His teams work ahead of the atmospheric rain we had in fall of 2023 prevented any possible damages with a concrete tile roof/ new flashing and even new boarding for damaged areas. On top of that this month we had an incident where raccoons had made there way into our attic thru a weakened area (not his teams fault) Jim was kind enough to come back (a year later) and patch the area with others at no charge. I cannot recommend JL Waller Roofing enough. Best team with the best value in the Area. read more

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Jim Waller is the best roofer out there! Fair, honest, trustworthy and fine workmanship. We wouldn't use anyone else...ever!! You won't regret using him. read more

Jim and his crew did a roofing/wood window frame area today. They did a fantastic job. The paint job looks great and the reroofing (with flashing installed)matches perfectly. They also cleaned up well. Jim did a leaking area on my roof a few years back and it is holding up nicely. I highly recommend his work and he has very competitive pricing. If Jim and his crew do the work you know it was done right . read more

We called Jim to repair our roof because our neighbor highly recommended him - and now we too, highly recommend him for any roofing needs. He contacted me immediately after I reached out to him, even though it was in the middle of two storms and I knew he was extremely busy. He came out to my house within two days and assessed my roof and took tons of pictures to show me exactly what the problems were. He provided me with a very thorough estimate which gave me a couple of different options for the repair. He and his crew came out within just a few days after we agreed on the repair and they were great. The communication and follow through was excellent through the whole process -very professional from beginning to end. We will definitely be using him for any future issues that come up. read more

This is a long time coming. Jim Waller and team came to work on our roof a few months back. They were very professional, clean, and courteous. They were prompt, and finished on time. I have recommended him to all my friends and neighbors but had forgotten to do so via Yelp. Guaranteed, if you hire Jim and company, you will be pleased. read more

Omg , best experience ever. Jim so professional and knowledgeable with years of experience. He just did my roof and I can't be happier. Jim and his crew are the best . If you want live under safe roof contact J L Waller roofing! read more

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I recently had my home reroofed. I had estimates from four reputable roofing companies and one company stood out from the rest. I am EXTREMELY happy I chose JL Waller Roofing. Owner Jim Waller had very fair competitive pricing, was extremely professional, returned all calls quickly, answered all of my many questions and concerns completely and showed up on time every time. Before the roofing began with my approval Jim had me buy all my radiant barrier OSB weeks early which saved me hundreds of dollars as lumber prices continued to rise. His crew cleaned up completely each work day and their workmanship was top notch. My roof was started and finished precisely on schedule. The cost was exactly what was outlined in the contract with no surprises. Jim also worked in coordination with my Solar Panel project manager and Jim returned to my roof on the solar panel install day to make sure my new roof was not damaged or compromised during the solar install. Jim also provided the LADWP rebate paperwork. He was a class act every step of the way and I am very happy to recommend him. Thanks to you and your crew Jim! You guys do it right! read more

I recently had my roof replaced. I have had numerous repairs and upgrades on my home, and I can say without any hesitation that Jim and his his crew are the best. Pricing was more than fair, but even more importantly, the professionalism, expertise and attention to every detail stood out. These are true craftsmen who care about the quality of their work. read more

We could not be happier with the service we received from Jim and his crew! He was professional and had excellent communication the whole way through. Each day of the project they were on time and cleaned up well...they even finished earlier than expected! Highly recommend! read more

Jim and his team did a perfect job on my total roof replacement. I'm a bit of a perfectionist and so is Jim. The roofing job was completed in a very timely manner with an absolute attention to detail. The flashing is straight and clean, on the ridges and in the valleys, the chimney and all the stand pipes/vents are properly sealed, and all the metal work was perfectly color matched to complement the shingles. Not to mention the entire yard and driveway were meticulously cleaned once the job was complete. A new roof is one of the most important purchases you can make when upgrading and maintaining your home, don't bother trying to save a few hundred dollars with a less meticulous contractor, go with the professional. read more

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I am a confessed home perfectionist, so recently when I started a county-wide search for the most competitively priced, expert roofing company, I applied all my years of due diligence (plus, FBI type lie detection skills) to qualify the perfect roofer for my house (CalShake - which is a roofer's worst nightmare). I encountered an unusual phenomenon... in the world of home repair - a roofer is the open heart surgeon. That is, don't get fooled by the ones with the best price, most promises, shininess truck, prettiest brochures or whitest teeth. You won't know if your search succeeded until you wake up (assuming you do wake up). After the frustration of realizing I was still not sure after months of presentations I vented my frustration to my dentist. He calmly said; just stop searching and call Jim Waller. The only thing Jim and his terrific crew could have done to make me happier was to lose my check. After waking up I realized that Jim is a perfectionist also. read more

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it's been several years since Jim Waller has done work on my house, and I have to say after all this rain that we've had here in California I am truly grateful for the work he did, and all the service he did afterwards to make sure I was more than satisfied. super easy to talk to talk to and professional to work with. and all-around good guy consider yourself lucky to have them work on your roof. read more

My dad called up on Jim and his crew to handle the roof on his garage. Jim is very easy to work with. He provides a detailed estimate, and his charges are reasonable. His crew showed up and had the job completed within 5 hours. They are also a very clean working crew. No mess left behind. Thanks again, Jim Waller! read more

Our roof had 4 layers of shingles when we bought the house and it started leaking during this past winter's rain storms. I contacted about 15 or 20 roofers and only three responded. J L Waller was one of them. He recommended a roof redo over a repair since the roof was old and in bad shape (missing shingles, granules in the gutters, etc.) J L Waller gave us a competitive quote, was upfront about costs, options, time to complete job. The work was done quickly and professionally with the crew cleaning up the debris, permits and inspection handled by the company. He answered all of our questions and was accommodating to our work schedules. We love our new roof and highly recommend J L Waller for any roofing needs! read more

I was referred by a good friend that said wonderful things. Wish I had the same experience. I was totally blown off by Jim. As an independent contractor myself I wish I had the luxury to blow off potential work. I guess it's good to be in the roofing business. I had to basically beg and call multiple times just to get an estimate. I was told he was backed up to November which was fine with me. After more calls to finally get him to show up for an estimate it took over 2 weeks to get the estimate back. By then I was told he can't do the work till next year. I said that fine since my neighbor/friend told me "If you can wait for Jim, do it, he's the best."....The estimate wasn't even for what I needed done. It was a typical contractor blow off. Next time don't even bother coming for an estimate if you don't need the work, be honest up front. Still looking for a good roofer which is hard to find. Everybody is booked, at least other roofers told me up front they can't accept any more work. Waste of my time. read more

Found Jim through a friend who just had had her roof done on her 2 story home with skylights. She is very meticulous and it turns out Jim is too. He works with you every step of the way and doesn't play games. I like his straight forwardness and his work ethic. QUALITY work is what we got. Had to pull off 3 layers as well and added vents. His team showed up every day on time and worked like bees on a hive and Jim came by to check on things answer questions etc. excellent job on cleanup as! We are thrilled with our new roof! Thanks Jim!! read more

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Jim is a true pleasure to work with. He is honest and goes above and beyond. Not only did he and his crew do a fantastic job on my new roof, Jim also put the finishing touches on another project done by another contractor. He's always available to provide advice and assistance, and I highly recommend his services. Will not hesitate to contact him for future projects. read more

I really can't recommend Jim and his team enough. He was professional, patient, good humored, communicative, and brought a sense of calm to the normally nerve wracking process of having our roof repaired. The end result is nothing short of wonderful, and we are eternally grateful to our neighbor for recommending him to us. I will only call Jim for any future roofing needs. He's a gem. Highly recommend. 10 out of 5 stars. read more

We discovered a leak after the last rains and called multiple roofers for quotes. Jim was the only one that went up on the roof to check for problems. He took pictures, explained the problem and gave me a couple of options, explaining pros and cons of each. His price was very competitive. He arrived on time and completed the job on time. During the repairs he took pictures of the various stages of work and explained how the work was done. He even inspected the rest of the roof. We were extremely impressed with his professionalism and quality of his work. We highly recommend him. Excellent service! read more

We had our roof completely redone by Jim @ JL Waller and he did a fantastic job. He was very honest and trustworthy and monitored the work of his crew daily. He was in communication with us throughout the process. At the end of the job the crew cleaned up and left no debris. We would highly recommend JL Waller roofing !! read more

We recently had our roof replaced by J.L. Waller Roofing and we are extremely satisfied. The work was excellent, they were on time and cleaned up each day. There was never a mess. Jim is extremely professional, nice and very easy to work with. We highly recommend him to anyone. Ron Berenson read more

I hired J.L Waller Roofing Company to replace my dated Spanish tile roof with a modern composition Cool Roof. I had a lot of damaged fascia and some trim changes that needed to be made to accommodate the new look. Jim Waller and his crew did a great job, keep the job site clean, and took extra care to ensure that my new roof not only looked good, but would protect my house for many years to come. Jim Waller handled everything, the permits, removal/reinstall of the gutters, installing new attic vents, even painting the fascia. My new roof was installed on time and on budget, it was truly a stress free project. Jim Waller and his crew are true professionals, and I highly recommend them for your next roofing project. read more

We had a new roof installed this week! Jim and his team did an amazing job! They were very professional, friendly and detailed oriented in everything they did for us! I would highly recommend them for any roofing needs! read more

I'm grateful for Jim Waller responding so quickly to my roof leak that was caused by the wind storm and rain. I had severe water damage in my house and he came out very quickly to assess. We replaced the damaged area and I decided to repaper the other side. He was courteous, very responsive, trustworthy and did a great job! I highly recommend. read more

If only there were 10 stars! Jim was a complete professional from the bidding process, showing samples, and scheduling our job at his earliest convenience. His crew was wonderful! They were on time, considerate, competent and professional, cleaning up after each day's work and on the final day. Our neighbors came by to give their stamp of approval and marvel at the beautiful job! We would recommend his company with the highest praise and confidence to anyone who needs an honest, hard-working man and crew, who will complete your job to your utmost satisfaction! Thanks so much for giving us a beautiful outcome and a no-worries experience! read more

Jim is totally on it. Installed 4 bathroom vents on the roof. They look great and even went out of his way to seal a sewer pipe. Very reasonable. Definitely recommend. read more

I called Jim after discovering a leak in my roof. He came out right away and took care of business. He took the time to explain everything he was doing and even checked the rest of the roof and replaced the damaged tiles he found. I never leave reviews but Jim's exceptional service compelled me to. read more

Jim Waller does quality work. I used him to roof my house in Canyon Country. He did such a good job that my parents used him to roof their house in Simi Valley too. He is very honest and reliable. We recently bought a new house and when we need a new roof we will be definitely using him again. read more

We just recently had our roof replaced by Mr. Waller. Our house had two layers of roof and we had three skylights that we wanted to close off. Mr. Waller promptly answered my message requesting an estimate, we met with him and he explained everything in detail. He submitted his quote very promptly and we scheduled the job. He is very prompt, courteous, respectful, very professional, and the same goes to his crew. The job was done when it was promised, his quote was the total price - no hidden or additional charges; and we know some contractors bank on that but not Jim. Our roof looks amazing and we were thrilled to be done when the project was promised. His crew would clean the debris on the ground and made sure that the house was properly covered with tarps when it needed to be. I can't say enough great things about Mr. Waller and his company! If you need a roofing company look no further, he is the best! read more

We would not hesitate to recommend JL Waller Roofing to our friends. Our roof had been damaged by wind storms and he responded quickly when we called him. He was able to quickly diagnose the problem. He provided reasonable quotes to repair the damaged portion. We recently had him re-roof the rest of our house and we're so glad we did before the heavy rains came! He completed the job within the timeframe and the amount originally quoted. He is also very respectful of our property, ensuring that debris and nails were picked up at the end of each work day. read more