Homeownership is hard. It comes with decisions. BIG ONES. Decisions that are not only costly, but complex. Making the wrong decision on a contractor can not only cost you monetarily, but can have a heavy price if the work is done cheaply or by cutting corners. This being said, roofing contractors have gotten a bad name over the last decade or so due to the prevalence of "storm chasers", or contractors that travel around, quick to promise new roofing and exteriors fully paid for by insurance and without a cost to the homeowner. There are contractors who lack integrity and honesty, and will pull any string available to get you to sign for subpar workmanship and materials, while you pay the premium. Enter Responsive Roofing. My first encounter with Ron was several years ago, when I had been in my home for a few years. At the time, I was worried about the age of my roof and had called his company to come inspect it. To my surprise, Ron told me that while my roof was older, it still had some time on it and that he would suggest coming back in the next 3-5 years to check again. I've gotta admit, I was impressed, if not a little shocked. He didn't try to use fear tactics, or sell me on something I didn't need. He spoke honestly, and gave me an understanding of the true situation and timeline I was looking at. As you can guess, this left an impression on me. Fast forward to summer of 2025. Remembering my encounter with Ron several years back, I again called him to inspect my roof and give me his fair opinion. He of course did exactly that. It was time to move forward with our project. We decided to add on improved shingles and venting, new gutters, and some Hardie Board siding to replace wood paneling that was deteriorated on the front of our house. Such a large purchase is nerve wracking, to say the least. But I cannot stress enough how absolutely ACCURATE the name of this business is. "Responsive Roofing" is not just a name. It encompasses every aspect of how Ron runs his business. From promptly answering every possible question I could have, to providing estimates and brainstorming solutions for what we wanted to accomplish, I could not be more impressed. His crews were friendly and polite, and left not a trace that they were here each day. Ron was on the job site, and was so proactive in protecting our landscaping and house exterior so that we never had to worry that something would go wrong. The finished work (see pictures) was impeccable. Every detail was perfect, and the value of our home and increase in curb appeal was everything we could have wanted in this project. Lastly, I learned SO much from Ron. It is evident that it is important to him to make sure his clients understand exactly what they are purchasing, as well as the function of each part. At no part in this process did I stress that I had made the wrong decision because Ron's responsiveness and attention to detail was so strong that I never needed to. Today, as I admire my home every time I pull into the driveway, I am so thankful that I chose Responsive Roofing. I sincerely hope that anyone in need of roofing, siding, or exterior work will consider them as well. You won't regret it! read more

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Working with Ron at Responsive Roofing Was an easy experience. His crew did a great job protecting our landscaping. Our new roof looks great. Ron really knows what he's doing and didn't pressure us to spend any more than we needed to. I highly recommend Responsive Roofing. read more

I spoke with Ron about installing a window and he responded promptly and respectfully. After the window arrived. he let me know to set up an appointment. He and Ben communicated appropriately about their availability and ETA, which greatly helped us at home with our busy schedules. Once Ben and his team arrived, they were quick to install the window, doing an excellent job. Highly recommend them! read more

Ron is a great guy. I wasn't fully satisfied with the outcome of the installation. Ron personally came over and made sure I was happy with the results. I would recommend Ron to others that want quality service. read more

After getting a bunch of red flags from another roofing company I gave Ron at Responsive Roofing a call yesterday(Thursday). Not only did he come out and give us a quote, he was able to fit us in his schedule the following day. Materials were dropped off at 7ish, some of his guys were here to start work right at 8, and they did an AMAZING job. Not only with the roof but with clean up. I think our yard and driveway were cleaner after they left. He's great with communication, and fair reasonable pricing. My husband and I are so happy to have our leaking sagging roof fixed. I only wish I would have come across Responsive Roofing sooner but glad I found them and we definitely will be using them in the future. read more

Responsive roofing is simply the best! We had several windows replaced, the process couldn't have been easier with Ron and his crew. They were prompt, very fast and went above and beyond to clean up when the job was done. Ron was excellent at communicating every step of the way and followed up to make sure we were happy with the finished product. Our windows look beautiful, we couldn't be more happy! read more

Ron and his team at Responsive Roofing were a pleasure to work with! I contacted Ron to undertake a comprehensive home improvement project, which included a new roof, gutter installation, windows throughout the house, and a back door installation. Ron demonstrated professionalism and expertise that helped to guide my decision making rather than selling me on certain products or affiliations. He kept in touch to ensure projects were to my satisfaction and even stopped by to ensure work was being completed to his standards. I highly recommend Responsive Roofing. Some key highlights that I believe earn RR a 5-star rating: Craftsmanship & Quality of Materials, Attention to Detail, Timeliness, Transparency & Communication, Competitive Pricing, and Professionalism. read more

These guys are the greatest! I discovered water leaking into the furnace room. I called Responsive and Jean Paul was out the next day. After a couple of visits it was determined not only was the chimney flashing illegitimate, but a damaged protective cap permitted blowing rain to pour down the flue. Jean Paul conferred with Ron and suggested entirely replacing the current system with a B-Vent. Jean Paul coordinated and supervised the entire project with my HVAC team. Throughout the process - which went quite quickly once it began - Jean Paul & his team were punctual, professional, and kept the mess to a minimum. Lastly, the price was right. It's nice to find a contractor you feel you can trust! read more

They were truly fantastic! On time !!! Polite! Professional! Priced well. Cleaned up well. Highly recommend!

Responsive Roofing - a most appropriate name! Our townhouse sustained wind/hail damage recently. Ron RESPONDED within a week with a presentation that was professional, friendly, down-to-earth and full of integrity. Ron RESPONDED to our many questions and dealt with the insurance company and homeowner's association. He RESPONDED by setting up a timely start date and provided a crew of experienced, efficient, courteous and polite workers who cleaned up the work site daily. We RESPOND with our best recommendation to contract with Responsive Roofing for high quality work and excellent customer service. read more

Very quick & friendly response! Returned my call immediately, squeezed my inspection in the following day, and even called to let me know he was running 5 min. late. We will definitely use again. read more

If your looking to get your roof done, I highly recommend Responsive Roofing, LLC. Just had my done last week and I couldn't be happier, especially with their attention to detail. They made sure my bushes and flowers were covered, moved my patio furniture and put everything back. They cleaned up after themselves and were done in 1 day. The owner Ron lives up to the name of his company, he is very responsive and easy to work with. read more

Ron responded to our request for quote right away. He was very upfront on what we needed and what would fix our issue plus things we did not realize were incorrect (were like that when we bought house). Super communication and actually fit our job in ahead of schedule. Crew worked very efficiently and cleaned up well once done! Now, bring on the rain!! read more