Honestly really glad we went with these guys after talking to a bunch of roofing companies. We had…read moreongoing leak issues around the parapet wall + pooling water on part of the flat roof that another contractor kept "fixing" every few months. You can imagine how annoying that gets. What stood out to me was they actually spent time figuring out why the problem kept happening instead of immediately trying to sell us on the most expensive option possible. The estimate was detailed, communication was easy, and they were surprisingly organized the whole way through. The crew knocked out the roof replacement + waterproofing faster than I expected and kept the site way cleaner than I thought possible for roofing work in NYC lol. We've already had a couple pretty serious storms since the project finished and everything has stayed completely dry. No more bubbling paint, no random drips near the top floor windows, nothing. As a homeowner in NYC you hear every horror story imaginable about contractors, especially roofing companies, so I'm relieved this ended up being one of the good experiences instead.

## **Detailed Review of Royal Renovators (Experience from ~2023) **…read more My experience with Royal Renovators in 2023 was extremely disappointing, unprofessional, and ultimately costly. I normally don't leave reviews, but the level of incompetence and deception I encountered deserves to be shared so others can avoid the same situation. ### **1. Repeated Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Charges** We originally contacted Royal Renovators because our roof was leaking. They came out twice and still couldn't identify the source of the problem. Each visit came with new explanations and new charges, none of which made sense in hindsight. Eventually, they claimed they had finally found the issue and charged us approximately **$4,800** for the repair. We trusted their assessment and paid, hoping the leak would finally be resolved. ### **2. Leak Still Present -- and More Confusion** The next time it rained, the leak was still there. Same spot, same issue. When we called them back, they used a drone to inspect the roof but still couldn't figure out what was wrong. Their uncertainty was alarming. We ended up using **our own drone**, and we were the ones who actually located the problem area. When we pointed it out to them, they insisted the leak was coming from the chimney area -- which was completely incorrect. At that point, it was obvious they were guessing, not diagnosing. ### **3. The Skylight Disaster** While they were assessing the roof leak, we made the mistake of agreeing to have a skylight installed at the same time. That turned out to be another huge error. The skylight they installed looks like a **DIY project**, not professional work. It has a **constant draft**, and when the weather gets cold, the draft is unbearable. It's clear they had no idea what they were doing, and the workmanship reflects that. Instead of adding value to our home, the skylight became another problem we had to live with. ### **4. Lack of Professionalism and Skill** Between the misdiagnosed leak, the sloppy skylight installation, and the inconsistent explanations, it became clear that the workers and foremen lacked the knowledge and professionalism expected from a roofing company. Their priority seemed to be collecting payments, not fixing the actual issues. ### **5. A Competent Company Fixed Everything** We finally decided to get a second opinion and found **2BQ Roofing**. The difference was immediate. They assessed the roof and instantly identified the real issue -- something Royal Renovators failed to do after multiple visits and thousands of dollars. 2BQ Roofing fixed the problem correctly, and here we are **three years later with not a single drop of water**. That alone speaks volumes. ### **6. Final Thoughts** I would never recommend Royal Renovators to anyone. Their service was unprofessional, their workers were incompetent, and their repeated misdiagnoses cost us time, stress, and money. The skylight installation was just the final confirmation that they were not capable of doing the job. If you're looking for a roofing company that actually knows what they're doing, skip Royal Renovators entirely. Our experience with them was a complete waste, and the only real solution came from hiring a different company.

They saved my roof. I was doing renovations and several service providers advise that I replace my…read moreslate roof with an asphalt roof for peace of mind. Hugh quickly advised me against that and offered a maintenance inspection to ensure my peace of mind and prevent me from replacing a Rolls-Royce with a Toyota. Since I did not have any current leaks he confirmed that there was no rush to make any decisions and he walked me through the process of ensuring I can keep the beautiful roof I currently have. They are honest, thorough, and quick to respond to all needs. They've become my primary Roofing professional and I will deal only with them moving forward! They saved me a lot of money in the process.

Willam And Hugh Roofing I recently had a yankee gutter…read moreplaced on my roof was and I had the roof sealed and coated; They did a great job from start to finish. They were timely, did not take any shortcuts and were skilled in their work. I appreciated the integrity the finish work. William and Hugh Roofing are more than fair in their pricing. I can go on and on four years ago, they did my Godmother's roof and hatch amazing work. I asked her to have them give her a dianostic on her roof ... gave them the job they did not disappoint, since then they have done two additional roofing assignments that I have recommended and were excellent completion. I can't say enough in reference to William and Hugh Roofing... great work ethic , follow through, skillset and integrity! thank you so much! Mary C Clinton Hill neighborhood Brooklyn NY

Gino and the team at Fabulous Roofing are absolute pros!…read more Gino and his team replaced our roof in 2022, after a brutal winter, we reached out to Gino for a roof inspection to check for any leaks or storm damage. He sent his crew over right away to do a full assessment. We were thrilled to get a clean bill of health on our roof, but even more impressed by their responsiveness--and they did the whole inspection free of charge! If you're a homeowner in the NYC area looking for a trustworthy roofing contractor, Gino is the one to call. Whether it's a roof replacement or a quick roof repair, they are the best in the business!

Gino and his team are ROCKSTARS. We had a few bad leaks in our condo driven by shoddy work from a…read morefew different roofers. By the time we reached out to Gino we were desperate and wary of contractors. Gino couldn't have been more different from all the roofers we encountered. He was trustworthy, direct, fair, described in detail how he would address the job and didn't put any pressure on us to go with him. He uses very good materials and has a great crew that he directly supervises. He was on-site every day and provided us with consistent updates throughout the job, even texting pictures/videos for us to sent to the rest of our building's dwellers. He also checked in after the work was done to make sure his work was holding up. 5/5 stars!! I emphatically recommend him! I honestly wish he did more than roofing, we would trust him with anything!

My roof had been leaking for a very long time, and I mean very long time - years. Other roofers…read morecame but I was not sure about them. Not a single one saw anything wrong with the roof. At last I called Verrazano Roofing and Mr. Larry came to give me an estimate. He saw what was wrong. It was during winter of 2020 but it was mild and he told me it could be done. He came with a large crew of employees who were respectful and did the work in a very neat way. Even the hatch was fixed without my asking. They brought two pieces of wood, raised the hatch, put roof material around it and even installed the two locks I had there before. Not that the hatch is more important than the roof but it is important too. They also sealed around the two new skylights which he did not install because I did not know Mr. Larry and his crew were so good at what they do, or I would have bought them from him. The roof was guaranteed for ten years against natural leaks. I think and hope the roof will outlive me. I wish I had money to call Mr. Larry again for other work unrelated to the new, beautiful, kosher roof. Highly recommended.

Came to look at my skylight told that he would fix leaking and never got back to me. Would've been…read morenice if he had called back and made an appointment for repair but no.

(Roof repair/roof leak/fixing valley) I am sorry that I…read moreposted this review late. I promised Bill to post this on 12/8/2021(FYI, I am not getting any discount/money for posting a review). Bill and his crews did a great job of fixing the roof leak! It hasn't been leaking so far after the fix on 12/6/2021. Although they are not the cheapest among the vendors offering to fix the roof, they were very responsive, offered a great quality of work and a 10 years warranty! While all the other contractors I talked to needed at least 2 - 4 weeks before actually fixing it, Bill did the inspection himself and was able to schedule the work in about 3-4 days! His crews, Mario and another man who can't speak much English took just 1 day to install the new valley membrane and finish all the patching. And they cleaned up all the garbage promptly. There were only 2 things I was a little bit concerned about, which Bill promptly and patiently answered. (1) It's a bit cloudy/rainy on 12/6, so I was worried that might affect their work and was wondering if Bill wanted to reschedule. But Bill, based on his experience, assured me that they would be able to finish the work before the rain, and it shouldn't have any impact. (2) It's stated on the contract that the valley roofing material will be "new Firestone roofing with black mineral surface", but eventually what's installed is "Firestone SBS White". Bill explained that the white one would be a better fit because a silver coating is needed for the black one, and with Firestone SBS White, the silver coating is not needed. I am really glad and appreciate that Bill took the time to patiently and promptly address my concerns, and explained everything thoroughly to me! And he is very flexible with the payment methods as well! Overall, Bill and his teams did an awesome job! Thank you very much for the hard work! And I will post an update in 3 months - 1 year if anyone is interested!

I can't say enough good things about Bill White Roofing! Their customer service was absolutely…read moreamazing. They came out the same day, went up on the roof, and quickly identified a small hole that two other companies completely missed. Both of those companies quoted me around $2,500, saying I would need to remove fascia and gutters--without even inspecting the roof properly. Bill White Roofing was honest, straightforward, and saved me from unnecessary work and costs. It's so refreshing to deal with people who truly care about doing the right thing. I will absolutely be referring them to all of my neighbors and will continue to call them for any roofing needs in the future.

John, came over within the hour. Assessed the situation and pomptly fixed the loose fascia board…read morethat was hanging on the side of my roof. Pricewise, he was reasonable. He's honest and I'll use him again if needed.

I recently had the pleasure of working with John the owner of Two Brothers Roofing, and I couldn't…read morebe more satisfied! From start to finish, their team was professional and friendly. The quality of their work is exceptional, and they completed the project on time and within budget. I highly recommend Two Brothers Roofing for anyone in need of roofing services!

We hired Ramon / Rivera Construction for a bathroom renovation and interior painting project and…read morewould not recommend working with him. There were ongoing issues with both workmanship and execution. A tub faucet was installed in a shower, paint coverage was uneven and inconsistent, and multiple areas were left in the wrong color despite being told everything was complete. At times, a different, lower-quality white paint than what we had purchased was used. During the project, multiple glass windows were broken and plexiglass was installed in a historic bay window instead of properly replacing it with the materials we purchased. A tile floor had to be removed and redone after being installed without regard to the pattern, and we had to intervene to prevent a countertop from being cut in the wrong location. A significant amount of materials we purchased for the project, including tile, paint, and three ceiling light fixtures, were not returned or accounted for. When we attempted to reconcile materials, we were unable to get clear or consistent answers. Materials (we purchased) were also requested well in advance of when they were actually needed, and the materials used on site often did not match what we had purchased for the project. This, combined with the lack of clear accounting, raised concerns about how materials were being handled across jobs. Overall, the experience lacked attention to detail, transparency, and accountability, and we would not work with him again.

Super happy with our experience! Rivera Construction did a great job on our roof--everything looks…read moresolid and clean. We've had a lot of rain recently and I can confirm all leaks have been fixed. What really stood out was how responsive they were. We had a separate leak pop up later on, and they came back right away to fix it. Great attention to detail, super fast responses and just really easy to work with. Definitely recommend!

Great job, very honest, diligent and reliable people, they even came to measure on Sunday and reply…read moreemails on Sundays. and price is very reasonable.

Our 12 year old roof was leaking. Arnie first had one of his workers come over to check the roof…read moreout. That person gave me preliminary findings and showed me pictures of problem areas on the roof. Arnie came by another day to go over the requirements of what would be needed to install a new roof, his credentials and the guarantees offered. He then provided me an estimate that night. A few days later, his workers came, tore off the old roof, put new plywood throughout the whole roof, lined the roof and then shingled it. They had almost the whole roof done in a day, but did need a little time the next morning to finish up (which Arnie previously told me might happen). The workers were very professional, courteous, knowledgeable and worked hard. They left the property very clean. A few days after the new roof was installed, we had a few days of very heavy rain and the roof did great. I would highly recommend Arnie Blake for roofing. I would bet that his company's work in other areas are just as good.

Used Smart General contracting to stucco and replace concrete on the retaining wall and the back of…read moreour house. They were very responsive, fairly priced and sent skilled workers for the project. Would use them again.

Ahmad and his crew replaced the worn out and rusting lintels on the back of our co-op as well as…read morere-stucco-ed and painted everything. It took a while because of all the rain we've been having but communication with Ahmad was always good and we got a very fair price. Smart Contracting also repointed some brick work, resurfaced some concrete and painted in our basement. Thanks very much, Ahmad.

Never finished the job. Same area still leaks even though they supposedly guaranteed the work…read more Won't return my calls or texts after several months of hounding them.

SAS took good care of us. Worked with us to get job we wanted, the way we wanted it. Went the extra…read moremile to explain what they were doing throughout the process. Took the time to play close attention to the details. Our new roof membrane with tiles on pedestals turned out quite nice. Happy to recommend them.