Mike replaced our whole roof including the plywood., installed a new vent, and gutters. He was very responsive via text and Martin the subcontractor was very communicative and hardworking. The job ended up taking a bit longer than expected (due to all the plywood replacement). The crew did struggle a bit to get started on time, but I'm very happy with the quality of the work which more than makes up for it. All in all they did a great job, there are no leaks, and I've now got a 50 year warranty on the roof and materials. read more

Outstanding... They gave my family home some roof security... They work with you with payment they are about business get the job done in a timely fashion very professional and we will stay in contact with you and answer the questions. read more

4/25/25 I would like to Thank Mike Kelbie & Son's, for the excellent job for the the resurfacing of my flat roof with the aluminum coating n covered gutter @ my property. The service n cleanliness that was given for the service was remarkable! I had several estimates, I'm very pleased I made them my #1 choice. Looking forward seeing them in 3 years For maintenance. Thanks, CWashington​ read more

Kelbie roofers installed my flat roof several years ago and it is holding up well. They just came to do an i section and were very personable. I am pleased with the services they provided. read more

We had a roof leak resulting in water on our ceilings and floors and Kelbie came to our house two hours after first calling. They spent 30 minutes discussing the issue and various avenues to correct it, in all different price ranges. On top, Kelbie provided before and after pictures of each type of repair to help us make a really informed decision. We received a couple other estimates but Kelbie came in much lower than the others and they were able to complete the repair and coating just a couple days later. Kelbie and crew were professional and quick and the roof looks great. We will definitely use Kelbie when we need to completely replace our roof and I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a great roofer that takes a lot of pride in their work and that won't break the bank. read more

Kelbie Home Improvement - Roof repair and coating from Kelbie Roofing. Top notch people and work. - Roofing Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Before I moved into my current house, I was advised by the home inspector to have someone come out to look at the flat roof. As closing on the house was time-sensitive, I was super pleased that Mike was able to get out within a few hours and give me an estimate. I was able to go into buying the house knowing that the roof would need to be replaced, which was a huge plus during negotiation. Fast forward about 6 months and I still had not gotten the roof replaced. I texted Mike and asked him if he would still be willing to do the work, and he immediately sent me the contracts to sign and sent a crew out to repair the roof 2 weeks later. The crew was very professional, and though I ended up having to pay more to have the roof re-decked due to rotted wood, they gave me the cost immediately and started working on it right away. The entire job took only a day and a half. I was very pleased with my experience. read more

After researching several different roofers in the area, I decided to go with Kelbie for a couple of different reasons; they have a long history of working on Baltimore flat roofs and were experienced in working with rooftop decks. They also were very quick to respond to my request and gave me very honest and reasonable suggestions. You'd be surprised how many companies straight up just ignored my request once I told them I had a rooftop deck, but Kelbie didn't. In fact, they were quick to come out and give me a quote with lots of pictures to justify their pricing which seemed reasonable for the work I was willing to get done. I decided to go with a roof repair (not replacement) along with gutter replacement and was very happy with the end result. Down payment and final payments were conducted via Apple Pay which made things very convenient. Kelbie Roofing was very flexible and understanding of my crazy schedule. Due to my deployment overseas, there was about a year gap between my initial quote and the actual job, but we continued right where we left off and all my paperwork was still on file after all that time. I highly recommend them to anyone that needs roof work done by true professionals. read more

I've worked with Mike for a few years on persistent issues with our roof. After having him out several times for shingle repairs, we took up Mike's offer for a complete certified roof replacement. Every time, Mike was very responsive to our requests and provided us a fair offer to get the job done. For the final job, his crew showed up the next week and completed the replacement in two days. They were very courteous, professional, and efficient. The job looks good, cleanup was thorough, and no damage or leftover materials were found afterwards. I definitely recommend Mike and his business. I found him to be very straightforward, honest, and reliable. I will be contacting him again for future home improvement projects. read more

STOP - DO NOT CALL THIS COMPANY!!!! We asked the Estimator Nestor for an 8am appointment - He said NO problem. We have a small leak on the Top Floor of our home in Baltimore. The roof is a Rubberized roof and specifically told the estimator that he needed to see where the leak was coming into our home for him to see where the potential leak was coming from. Today he NEVER showed up and we called as well. He did call 40 minutes later stating that we never had an appointment and his guys had taken it upon themselves to climb to the roof from the side of my home (WITHOUT PERMISSION) He told us that his guys were up there and had a quote for me. (I am still not sure how you estimate a roof leak without seeing and knowing the problem area) SUCCESS! - He sent us the estimate for the small leak in our roof... WAIT FOR IT: YES - $9,890.00 I like dealing with Quality companies that are upfront and this company I will NEVER recommend to anyone else. STAY AWAY - There are other Companies like Roof Right that do it the Right Way. 3/4/21 - Reply to Mike K . It is funny that never being inside my home and seeing where the leak was, you decided that an entire new roof was appropriate. I have had several other companies that have come out and YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE that says that a $10,000 NEW ROOF is the ONLY answer. I guess as others have stated, you are just trying to sell new roofs even if the client does not need one - CUISTOMERS BEWARE - THEY ARE SAHDY PEOPLE read more

I just bought a house in Baltimore with a flat roof which started leaking within 2 weeks of me moving in. So, I called Kelbie and Mike immediately called me back and sent his son out to assess my roof the same day. Mike gave me several options so I could choose the best path for my budget. He then sent Nestor and his team out within 2 days to fix my roof before the next upcoming snow/rain storm hit. Nestor was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC to work with, he explained the whole process and his team fixed my roof the same day! Fast forward to the upcoming rain storm . . . . I had another part of my rooftop leak and Nestor again came out that same day and recommended a repair, which was completed, in advance of the next upcoming storm. I can't say enough positive things about how I was treated . . . I truly felt like I was being treated the same way a family member would be. This is a very responsive, honest and knowledgeable group of people to work with! If I could give them 6 stars, I would!! I will definitely recommend Kelbie roofing to anyone who needs help with their flat roof!! read more

We had a roof put in a few weeks ago and I couldn't be happier. The professionalism from the owner to the sons were excellent. The staff/Supv came a few minutes early to prep and explained everything with exceptional service. After receiving many quotes and timelines from other companies we have found our permanent household need company! Highly Recommended! read more

This is a *MUST READ* for anyone considering using Kelbie's services, especially if you value honest service, accurate pricing and customer service. I had leaking from the roof, only following severe rainstorms and I called Kelbie to receive an estimate. He dispatched his two sons on the same day. So far, so good. His son Nelson came in and took a look at the roof. He told us that overall the roof was in excellent condition (the house is only 7 years old) and that they used the best shingles on the market and did a great installation. He literally said, "If you get other estimates, DON'T let ANYONE try to sell you a new roof! You don't need one! This roof can last you another 40 years!" He said that it appeared that one small area of the roof may have been damaged (maybe a fallen tree limb) and that there was a poor repair job. He said that night they would send two quotes; one for just the repair, which would be about $900 and the second to include cleaning the gutters, and general maintenance of any other areas that may need minor repair, plus a lifetime warranty. That second estimate would be around $1200. During that night, I received two estimates; one for about $1300 for the repair, including a one-year warranty, and one for about $6,000 for a brand new roof. I also received multiple emails and text messages that night and the next morning, from Mike, pushing me to make my decision on which of the two I was choosing. I honestly thought they had me confused with another customer and sent the wrong estimate, and so the following afternoon, I responded and told Mike Kelbie so. He starts arguing with me via text and tells me that both estimates are indeed for me; one for the repair ($1300, when Nelson told me that it would be about $900) and the other for a $6,000 new roof (specifically what Nelson told me to avoid - anyone trying to sell me a new roof). I told him that Nelson said I wouldn't need a new roof, and he responds with "then why is it leaking? I'm just giving you another option of a new roof, with a longer warranty, so just let me know which one you would like us to do". I asked him if he had spoken with his son, because his son told us exactly WHY he thought our roof was leaking and to be wary of anyone trying to sell us a new roof and here he is trying to sell us a new roof! He then calls me and starts yelling at me on the phone; telling me that he has been doing this for 38 years (yeah, I bet you have) and that he knows what he is doing, and which estimate did I want to go with??? I told him that at this point, I am uncomfortable with the entire situation and will find another company. He then proceeds to call me a FU*$%G moron and hung the phone up on me!!! Mike's son, Nelson told me to BEWARE of companies that try to sell me a new roof because I don't need one, and then what does his father do? Try to sell me a new roof! Nelson told me that I had an excellent roof and explained specifically why he thought my roof was leaking and then what does his father do? Asks ME why my roof is leaking. Nelson told me that there would be a lifetime guarantee on the work and what does Mike do? Tells me that it would only be a one year guarantee. This company clearly does NOT communicate with one another and will try to sell anyone and everyone a new roof! Imagine... a new roof for a 7 year old home? Really? By the way, I called another roofer (DMV Exteriors) and after coming out and assessing the roof, they also confirmed that I had an excellent roof and explained that my ONLY ISSUE was that the nails near the ductwork needed to replaced and covered and that the duct seal needed to be re-done. They charged me $295 for the work and NO LEAKING SINCE!!! Both estimates were bogus! I paid $295 to solve the issue for which they were trying to charge me $1300 or $6000!! RUN AWAY from this company! RUN as fast as you can!!! Dishonest and blaming customers for their own miscommunication! Their great reviews are from customers who had their roof replaced! Now the question is... Did you really need a new roof?! It's like buying a new car when you just need a new tire. Smh. I've read his response. Complete lies!!! They never sent three estimates. They sent two over-inflated estimates. The fact that the repair was done for $295 speaks volumes! Had I read his reviews from Baltimore and DC, I would have never called them! It appears that I'm not the only person who has dealt with the issues that I've mentioned in this review! read more

Mike completed a flat roof job in Baltimore for me in Early June this year. I called him for a second estimate since the first company was quite expensive, (almost double the price) , he came out the next day. He gave me all my options and with honest quotes. We had lots of flooding in the area during this time so his workload was high and I was under pressure by my insurance to have the roof completed. He sent a team out to complete my roof quickly. I was updated with pictures as proof and Mike went out to double check the work. I appreciate that he took the time to check if the roof was done correctly. The only reason why I am not giving 5 star is because we struggled to communicate on completion dates and times. This caused frustration on both sides...especially when your roof is leaking. Anyhow all in all he knows Baltimore flat roofs and my roof is good for 20years! So I am satisfied with the job and would recommend Mike and his team. read more

I was given an appointment time between 4:00 and 5:00pm. At 5:20pm I called the company to see where the employee was. I was called back and told that he was 15-20 minutes away. I'm unhappy that i wasn't contacted about the extra 40 minute wait time. Unfortunately, I don't trust that this won't happen in the future so I will be using a different company. Update to their response: Our appointment was between 4:00pm and 5:00pm. I was not notified about Jim running late. I had to call and then wait for two calls back. I called after waiting until 5:20. I realize that companies have more than one client or else they would not be in business. "The funny thing is we offered to go there and look at the roof with out making arrangements to meet so she would not be inconvenienced but she insisted on making the appointment." Um... I called this morning and made an appointment for an estimate. At no time was I told that they needed to meet with me first. Why would a company giving an estimate need to meet first? This wasn't an internet date. They were 15-20 minutes away and I decided, as I stated previously that I had waited long enough for a company that didn't bother to let me know they were going to be 40 minutes late. I would have been happy to wait had I been notified ahead of time. It's very concerning that I am being attacked and lied about by this company. Also, it's "were" not "was." read more

Kelbie Home Improvement - I'm disgusted that the owner of this company thinks it's okay to attack my mental health because I pointed out that they were late - Roofing Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Called to get an estimate on a new gutter system for my townhouse. It's a basic job and under 100 linear feet total. I'd gotten estimates in the fall for up to $1,100 so when I was told $1,400 for a 5" system or $1,800 for a 6" system I told him that was quite a bit more than I'd been quoted in the past and I was going to try to get a couple more estimates before I made a decision. To be clear, I wasn't ruling out using Kelbie. His was the first company I contacted and I just wanted to get a few more prices. Doing my due diligence, if you will. When I told Kelbie that he got really snotty. I made a post about it you can read at the link below. Kelbie may come on here and rationalize all he wants but he can't deny the text conversation I screencapped and explained without lying. His work might be great but I'll never know because I didn't make it past his obnoxious and offensive customer service. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154890134741293.1073741833.674746292&type=1&l=15be9e5318 read more

Mike is absolutely wonderful to work with! I live in Baltimore city and am currently renting. There was a big water leak on the roof that damaged the ceiling in my room. I contacted my landlord immediately and she had me contact Mike. He was able to look at the damage within a few days and started working on everything within the week. The crew worked quickly and effectively and produced amazing work! He is an expert in his trade and he made me feel like a priority. Mike also made it extremely easy on me and my landlord. It can be complicated when working with renters, however, there was never a breech in communication. He made sure I was informed of everything going on as well as my landlord. I would highly recommend this company to anyone! read more

I hired these guys for some roof repairs. They did a poor job and did not complete the work after taking payment in full. When I reached out to them to discuss possible courses of action to make amends, they completely cut off all communications and never finished the job or corrected their errors. And I get the added bonus of spending my free time filling out small claims court paperwork. Avoid at all costs!!! read more

First and foremost, they were professional to deal with and RESPONSIVE, which I have found nearly impossible with contractors coming to my home - so that in itself was great. We had some delays, but only because we had 5 days of rain so they were unable to come out to do work as they had intended. That being said - they showed up on Sunday and worked for 8 hours to get the job done before the next round of rain, which I greatly appreciated. I would recommend working with this company! read more

I don't know how they are for a flat roof but they definitely trick you when it comes to an angled roof. They replaced my entire roof about 12 years ago. I recommended them to my best friend who had them do work for her about 5 years ago. I started having some leaks and they came out last year and said that they did not see anything wrong. I called 2 companies and I couldn't believe that both companies told me that the entire roof had been put on wrong. My friend had them come out last year for a leak which they claimed they fixed and when they left, her contract had disappeared off the table. She had to hire another roofer who also told her that the roof was put on wrong and Kelbie should have not added another layer. Absolutely no scruples. read more

SCAM AND CON ARTIST DO NOT USE!!!! This company came out and quoted me a ridiculous price to repair or replace my flat rubber roof. We had a downpour of rain, sleet, and snow all day and I experienced a leak in my home. Called that day, and he actually did come out the very next day. Only to give me an outrageous price to repair the roof for 1900 or replace completely for 5900 or spot repair for 500. I have flat rubber roof that does not cost more than 3300 to REPLACE and is only 11 years old. After getting another reputable HONEST company, the roof only needed for a couple of cracks to be sealed, so that if any water settled on top it would roll off the roof and not settle in the crack. That repair only costs no more than 150 to repair. It I's just really unfortunate to have individuals like this in the world that makes their living on ripping off ppl especially women. My next estimate for ANYTHING dealing with my home I will say me and my HUSBAND reside here. Just to put a little fire up the persons a** so they can think twice about trying to rip me off. This review is not to deter anyone's decision and I was not a difficult customer, however I felt compelled to make the public aware and to think twice about hiring this company to complete any work. read more

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great work and very efficient!! excellent customer service as well. Very happy with the overall work performed. I look forward to working with them again in the future. thank you!!! read more

Kelbie Home Improvement - Aluminum coating of my flat roof - Roofing Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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I had a roof leak, so i did quick search on yelp. These guys showed up with a 5 star rating. I decided to call and check them out. They were able to provide a free estimate the next day. The price was very reasonable to repair the leak and re-coat the roof. They were able to start and finish that same day. They were also generous enough to repair the ceiling inside where the water was leaking through. read more

I used this company 2 years ago when I had a leak in my roof that was coming in through my kitchen ceiling. They were prompt and gave me good advice about my roof but now, 2 years later, the same leak that was supposed to be sealed has reappeared and they won't return my phone calls. I'm not sure if I have any recourse or not because of the amount of time that has elapsed (anyone have any suggestions?) but I would have expected a return call to at least tell me that. If they make good and call me back one of these days, then I'll edit my post but for now, I'm going to let the world know that this roofing company isn't on the up and up. read more

Mike was fine to work with initially but I experienced his team member as nonresponsive and flaky. I had a very large job two homes that required both interior and exterior work I set up appointments with Mike and his coworker for estimates on the entire job. Mike showed up took the pictures and provided an estimate for half the job. The team member Brian set up an appointment with me separately to provide an estimate on the 2nd half and did not show up. When I called Brian after 20 min of waiting for him at the property to check his ETA he said that he had forgotten and he apologized and promised to call me back. When this call never happened I called him back. He never responded I followed up with Mike to see if there was someone else I can work with. Instead of providing a new name Mike pulled out of the job entirely. Rather than apologizing for Brian and suggesting somebody else which is what I had asked for Mike cancels a job and waste two weeks of my time and his time this is unnecessary and costly to both of us. Recommendations for Mike: 1. Team members should be equally as competent/reliable 2. Better communication would've avoided much of the confusion (Mike and Brian didn't communicate so Mike did not know that Brian had an appointment scheduled my response to the estimate was held up waiting for Brian's half.) 3. Leadership takes responsibility for their team's actions 4. There's usually an amicable way out i.e. name-calling is inappropriate (I called Mike looking for a team member that was more responsive and reliable. Had I received an apology and a name we would probably be working together today.) read more

I have so far had a really great experience with Kelbie Roofing, especially Mike Kelbie. I called them to request someone to come out to asses and give me an estimate, they took my information and said someone would call me back. Less than half an hour after this Mike called me himself and was able to come out to my property the same day within several hours! He was very professional and seemed very knowledgeable. By the end of the day I had several quotes from him for different options for the repairs needed to my roof. The prices they gave me were very reasonable and lower than several other quotes I had received. I haven't seen them work yet, but if my interactions so far are a sign of their work I doubt I will be dissapointed! I will write an updated review once they start/finish working! read more

I called this company after they left a flyer on my door. My brother used this service, paying up front, and the company did not finish the job and refused to return his calls. He had to hire a lawyer to get this money back. So, I called the company to ask them not to place their advertisements on my door. The woman took my address and said it wouldn't happen again. Then a man called , listened to my first sentence and then began to cuss at me - said he didn't have time for this "shit" and that I was a "g** damned mother F*****" and threatened to "teach me a lesson" if I ever bothered him again - he then hung up. I still can't believe it. He has a flyer put on my front door - despite a sign on the fence that states "no trespassing." I call to ask this not happen. Then he calls me back and uses language that is completely unacceptable and hangs up on me. Given my brothers legal problems with this company and the insane attitude of this "business man" I cannot recommend highly enough that you stay far far away from this company. read more

Good service prompt communication and right estimate with reasonable price. They came on time and got the job done. I will use them in future. read more

I needed a roof specialist and I needed one quickly. Kelbie roofing came to my rescue! Not only do they have 24 hr customer support (I called at 11pm) but Mr. Kelbie arrived at my house bright and early the next morning to assess the damage. He got his team working on the problem immediately. They even touched up the cracks in my windows. He gave me a fair price, they completed the work quickly, and I'm hoping the roof lasts 20 years... to be continued. Satisfied customer so far here. read more

I contacted Mr. Kelbie to get an estimate to repair/replace the roof of a rental property I manage. He promptly had the estimates in my hand the same day, both of which were very reasonably priced, and upon approving the work, it was completed the very next day. I'll be sure to contact them again for future projects, and would recommend anyone looking for excellent and timely service to do the same. read more

I am in the process of selling my house and needed someone quick and reliable to address the inspectors findings. The owner is very personable, responsive, and talked me through my concerns which was a big plus for me. The crew was very professional and helpful. They did an amazing job of great quality! read more

Great customer service! Called on a Saturday for a quote for gutter cleaning and they arrived same day! No pressure process ... we received a quote for gutter guards and within a few days they had them installed. They spent the extra time to clean up after the gutter cleaning, very professional and courteous -- highly recommend! read more

Mike and Martin at Kelbie Roofing did a fantastic job doing a variety of items required for our housing inspection: replacing windows, fixing drywall, assessing the roof, getting the back deck up to compliance and even installing railing our basement. They were able to get everything done within a week of scheduling it. They kept the place clean and were incredibly nice and didn't try to upsell anything. I'd recommend Kelbie Roofing to anybody. Thank you! read more

I called late in the day for an estimate to repair my sagging gutter. They showed up within the hour and gave me an extremely fair price. The guys did the repair right then and cleaned up after they were finished. I couldn't be more pleased. I found the company on the BBB search and now I know why they are represented there. Fast, friendly, and fair, I'm a happy customer. After inquiring, I was given a tempting quote on a new roof for future improvements. Thanks for your service. read more

First they missed my appointment. After they were 10 minutes late I had to reach out to them and was informed that they had gotten behind and would be canceling. When they showed up the next day for an inspection the tech on site gave me a bunch of information everything was in working order. When I received the report it was the complete opposite. The attached a bunch of proposed work to be done. In my opinion it was just based on wanting work. read more

Avoid Kelbie Home Improvement at all costs (and it Will cost you!) Seeing positive reviews on YELP, we decided to get an estimate from Mr. Kelbie. He came to the house and gave two estimates--a lower estimate to take care of the immediate problem and a higher (almost $5,000) estimate for a guaranteed complete job with a 10 year warranty. We selected the higher estimate with the warranty. This included flashing all around the roof and sealing several feet of the bricks at the roof. (The flashing around the roof was uneven and unsightly) He did mention that the skylight was old and we should replace it at some point, but he could install flashing, and we agreed to take this step. After the roof repair was complete, we had the walls replastered and painted. Then it rained, and the roof leaked in the same spot as before, ruining the paint and the plaster. Repeated calls to Kelbie led to excuses--he's busy, he asked someone else to look but he hasn't heard from him, he was on vacation, etc. etc. Finally, a heated email from us got an angry response--letting us know that we were not his only customer, etc. He was loud and rude on the phone, as if it were our fault that the $5,000 we spent did not fix the problem. When he did arrive (45 minutes late), he walked right by me with no greeting. He went up on the roof with the hose we had in place, and discovered that the skylight was leaking and rusted, and needs to be replaced. He then climbed off the roof, loaded his ladders, got in the car and started to pull away. He did send a text message saying he was not going to deal with this and to call someone else. I know he is going to respond to this review by saying he recommended that we replace the skylight. I am going to respond to him first. Does it make any sense at all that we would spend this much money to repair a roof and have the wall replastered if he had told us that the skylight was leaking? Why would we have the skylight flashed, if it was going to leak anyway? He did not offer to honor any part of the warranty--I guess he thinks that he repaired the roof except for the part that was leaking. It is possible that the skylight was the problem all along, but he did not diagnose it. Why would he do a water test after his repair had failed, instead of doing it before he repaired the roof? None of his failures explain away the fact that he was always late (he called from 2 miles away and said it would be ten minutes, but instead it took him 45 minutes.) His rudeness on the phone and in person is inexcusable. I have done customer service home repairs, and I understand that sometimes there are problems that arise. But it is the responsibility of the professional to take responsibility if the work is sub-standard, and to propose alternative solutions. I would have accepted a compromise where we would purchase a skylight and he would install it as part of the warranty work. Of course, I never had the chance to propose this to him, as he was slamming the door and driving away without a word. He was angry and rude. I don't know who these people are who have given him positive reviews--maybe family, friends, and members of his church? Maybe he just does not like working in Baltimore city. For whatever reason, we recommend that you look elsewhere--find a roofer that understands how to be professional. Addendum: Mr. Kelbie replied "7/18/2017 Did not do any type of work for this person never signed a contract with this person don't know who this person is." Mr. Kelbie just left the house this morning--he knows exactly who I am. He wrote on a text message, "friend Tom posted a review and i didn't even sign a contract with him." The person I share the house with signed the contract and paid the initial deposit, and I made two additional payments--$1658.33 on May 10 and $1658.33 on June 7. I put these checks in Mr. Kelbie's hand, personally, with my signature. If he insists that he has never done any work for me, then he should return the $3,316.66 from my account so I can hire someone to fix the leak. read more

One of our gutters blew completely off the house in a strong wind. We were able to get a quote by sending photos, and make a deposit online. Kelbie came out quick on a weekend and reattached it, far better than it had been originally. Great service, very pleased. read more

Before I begin, based on reading all of Mike Kelbie's other negative reviews before posting mine (I encourage you to do the same) I already know he'll respond below, as he has to several other homeowners on here, saying that I'm asking for him to fix issues that aren't his to try and save face and pass the blame, but I had a second roofing contractor come out and they are they're the ones that diagnosed the problem as being the roof (as you'll read below). If you haven't hired Kelbie Roofing yet, I strongly encourage you to read this entire review. I Called Kelbie roofing in February 2019, due to a leak in my son's room. They came out, took pictures, and told me I needed a new roof. Mike Offered me a rubber membrane with a 20 year warranty against leaks for $5300. After some questions about a few concerning lines in their warranty, I reluctantly signed a contract and a crew was sent out to do the installation the next day. Since that time, I'd noticed several windows on the top floor of my home were still leaking significant amounts of water from the top of the frame when it rains, leading me to believe that this is related to water coming down from within the walls/roof. On July 24th, I sent an email to Mike Kelby, the owner, and explained what I was experiencing and asked that he send someone out to inspect the roof and flashing to make sure that wasn't the issue before I moved forward. Mr Kelbie agreed to send someone out to take a look on July 27. The morning of July 27 I emailed pics to him to show him the specific windows that I was talking about. He then informed me that he could send someone out, but I would have to pay a $250 fee if he determines that it's not my roof that is leaking. I debated that if I'm experiencing a leak above my windows that he should, for sake of good customer service, come out and take a look to make sure it's not from the roof and we can proceed from there. Mr. Kelbie then called me on the phone and proceeded to lecture me and yell at me, telling me I'm wasting his time and gas because he knows it's not the roof even without coming to look. He then tries to sell me a $4500 silicone sealant for my bricks, without so much as an inspection, which I turned down. After a 5 minute lecture about his warranty not covering my entire house, just my roof, he agreed to send a crew out to take a look but wanted me to understand that it's a waste of his time. He sent me a few pictures of my roof and said everything is fine and it's not the roof. He told me the techs recommended I replace my gutter and have my windows resealed. I chose to call another exterior contractor (Advantage Home Exteriors) to come and replace the gutter on my home and reseal all of my windows, based on Mr. Kelbie's recommendations. The day after the work was completed (8/6/19), it rained again, and the same windows leaked again in the same large amounts. I called the gutter/window contractor and explained I was still having leaks, and asked if they could check behind their work. They happily sent a tech out the next day, who inspected all of the work and called me from my house and said everything was correct with the gutter and the windows were sealed tightly. He then informed me that he extended his ladder up to the roof at the rear of the house and took a look to see what he saw. The first question he asked me was "when was the last time you had your roof redone?" I told him I'd just gotten a new 20 year roof put on not 6 months ago. He then informed me that he noticed "questionable work" in certain areas just from the ladder, including gaps in the seal at the flashing, warped or wavy flashing install that was trapping water, and areas of the roof membrane that weren't sealed, and sent me pictures of some of the areas. He told me, in his opinion, it was the roof causing the leaks. I emailed this information to Mr. Kelbie on 8/9 along with proof of the work I had done. He argued that the other contractor had only been licensed for 3 years and weren't qualified to make that statement, and that I was harassing him and my accusation was "appalling". He also threatened to turn the matter over to his lawyer to sue me for "definition" (defamation) of character. When I've simply reported what another roof contractor said and asked him to do nothing more than inspect his work more closely. I told him that he was being aggressive and negative toward me and at this point I did not want him to come to my property because I'm sure based on his consistently poor attitude that he'd only come to yell at me. He has done nothing to resolve the issues that were reported by a second contractor, constantly insisting it is everything but the roof without personally doing any real inspections to prove it. I've moved forward with filing complaints with BBB and other entities for resolution. read more

This review is overdue but definitely deserved. Mike and his team installed a new flat roof on my old DC row house back in 2017. The pricing was very fair. I had one cheaper quote from another company but I felt much more comfortable with the knowledge and professionalism Kelbie displayed. This company is very experienced with flat roof styles found in DC. They installed the roof in 2 days and cleaned up on the 3rd. I was very pleased with the turnaround. In my experience, compared to other home improvement companies, Mike is very responsive and easy to get a hold of, which is a big plus since most people don't realize the owner is sometimes working on a job site as well as supporting customer inquiries. I am glad that I chose this company for my new roof and looking forward to it lasting 30+ years. Kelbie's warranty for products and labor is also a great feature of the service and something for people to consider when they get work done on their roof. read more

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I contacted Mike Kelbie after a home inspection has us needing shingle repairs. Less than 24 hours later he had his team on my roof doing the job and they were finished within an hour. Amazing service! read more

I had an outstanding issue, made worse by a previous roofer's delays and promises, that had me in the rainiest month of the year, with a hole in my roof for most of that month. Giving up on that company, I reached out to Kelbie Roofing, and they came out the same day, and had the issue addressed the very next day. Including pictures and a warranty. That is the kind of service that makes for returning customers and repeat business. Just in terms of responsiveness these guys get a huge 'highly recommended!' Thumbs up, guys! read more