The Roofman Inc

The previous asphalt shingle roof on our late-80’s backsplit, like many installed 10 to 15 years ago, was nearing the end of its life. We contacted a number of companies, including The Roofman. The estimator, Mike Galt, promptly paid us a visit and conducted a thorough inspection of the roof AND the attic. He then explained in great detail what he found and what the best course of action would be. The meeting was not so much a sales pitch as a crash course in attic and roofing systems. Mike’s passion and expertise regarding both the theory (building science) and practice (how to actually DO the job) was very evident. He patiently answered our long list of questions, and, within a few days, returned with a comprehensive written quote and information package. We met again for further discussion and to finalize the deal. Between this experience and the stellar reviews on HomeStars, we felt very confident that The Roofman was the right choice.

This was not a cheap job, but it was well worth the investment. Having been educated on the subject, we decided to have our attics upgraded in terms of air sealing, ventilation, and insulation (our house is a backsplit, so there are 2 attics). A re-roofing job is a great time to do this, as the old roofing material is being removed anyway. A properly functioning attic needs an airtight separation from the living space, unobstructed soffit and ridge venting, and lots of insulation (minimum R50). Also, bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans should vent straight to the outdoors, NEVER into the attic. Of course, all of these things were wrong in our attic (see “before” pictures inside the lower attic). The soffits were plugged with insulation, the separation from the living space was not properly air-sealed, and the amount of insulation was well below modern building codes. As you can see in the “after” shots, the insulation level has been dramatically increased, soffit baffles let fresh air into the attic, and the exhaust fans vent to the outside, as they should. We strongly recommend you opt for the attic upgrade if your attic is found to be deficient in any way. The benefits are:
•Airtightness will improve indoor air quality (attic air is not very good air)
•Your roof will last longer due to control of heat and moisture build-up in the attic
•You’ll avoid condensation and mould growth in your attic
•You’ll avoid ice dams, which can cause major damage and are a potential safety hazard
•You’ll feel more consistent and comfortable temperatures inside the house
•You’ll reduce your energy consumption (and carbon footprint)
•When it comes time to sell your house, the inspector will like what he sees
•Ontario is planning to require home energy evaluations at resale – and the attic is a huge part of your home’s energy efficiency

Of course, we also had the roof covering completely overhauled. We went with the GAF Timberline shingles complete with the “System Plus” warranty. This is a very comprehensive roofing system and warranty program registered directly with GAF. It includes lifetime (50 year) NON-PRORATED coverage on the entire roofing system (materials AND labour) and is fully transferable within the first 20 years. Such strong coverage is made possible by quality materials (heavy duty shingles, roof deck protection, “starter strip” shingles for extra wind resistance, leak barrier membrane in vulnerable areas, ridge venting, and specially designed shingles for ridge capping) combined with The Roofman’s GAF Master Elite certification.

The big job took 2 days to complete. The team, led by Marvin the foreman, arrived promptly at 7:30 am and kept working until sundown on both days. They have developed an installation process that allows them to work efficiently and do a thorough job while minimizing invasiveness and disturbance. It began with stripping off the old roofing materials – down to the sheathing. Next, they removed the sheathing along the eaves to install new soffit vent baffles, and closed it up again with new sheathing (included in the quoted price). They also temporarily created a small opening in the roof to allow the attic crew to do their work. This means they do not have to go through the access hatch inside the house (which would make a mess). Meanwhile, the shingle crew continued shingling as much of the roof as they could. Finally, the attic hole was patched up and shingled over. The crew worked very efficiently and took great care of our property. They were also very courteous throughout the process. Needless to say, we are very pleased with the end result. A picture is worth 1000 words, so we’ll let you have a look.

Thank you to The Roofman and GAF for offering such a comprehensive roofing AND attic solution! We are highly confident in our investment and would certainly recommend The Roofman for all your roofing and attic needs.

We had four estimates on a new roof for our house,three of the estimates included attic insulation .The Roofman estimate included arranging the installation of a bathroom fan by a electrical company. All work was preformed as was promised. The job was completed on time and was left clean.All Roofman personal we had contact with from Mike Galt the estimator,the foremen Marvin and Ben, and all who worked on our job including the electrical company employees were professional competent and friendly. Also thanks to the employee who completed the last of the duct insulation.
Thanks to all.

We have a double garage single detached house, costed about $10,000 for shingle roof replacement + insulation.
We called a few roof companies before we decided to go with Roofman. Most companies that I called doesn't have receptionists/office, which means either it goes to voice mail, or the manager will say he will call you back. (and some times it is forgotten). It doesn't really feel reliable.
So I called Roofman in April, manager came to my house in 2 days-ish, checked outside and attic, explained a lot details. I felt pretty promising. Then we got busy and totally forgot about the roof until the June storm came. So I called Roofman again, and the manager honoured the price he gave me in April even thought June is the busy season and the price is usually higher.
The construction took place in July, they came at around 7:30ish, very professional. They finished the work within one day. At around 4:30ish, everything was cleaned up and our roof is shining.
Overall, Roofman did an excellent job in terms of price, work and warrantee of the roof. And one extra tip here, their warrantee is transferable.

Rhys came and quoted the job, and gave us some good advice about roofs on 100 year old homes, and how best to work with them. We felt very comfortable with his suggestions and decided to choose The Roofman over other companies we'd interviewed. The work was mostly completed in one day, and the results are wonderful. The crew was courteous and cleaned up the site well. There was some damage to a tree (not neglect, they took all the precautions they should have) and they took care of it for me in a satisfactory way. Thank you, Roofman, I will recommend you to all my friends and neighbours!

We are very happy with our new roof from Roofman. Rhys was very good at explaining the different options available and providing the right solution for us. We compared several different companies and Rhys seemed the most knowledgable and straight talking. The roof was completed in two days and we are very happy with the final product. Thank you Roofman!

We are very proud of our new roof and how it has made our home look amazing. We no longer need to worry if the wind is going to blow the roof off piece by piece.
We would like to take the time to acknowledge and thank the crew for the wonderful job that they did in replacing our roof and insulating our attic.
The crew:
Morvin, Ben, Gibson, Louis, Tyson, Naheb, and Sue; thank you for treating our roof like it was your own, right from the beginning of the project, right down to the cleanup.
Everyone worked really hard for the two and a half days that they were here, thank you all very much. We would like to say a special thank you to Sue, in the words of my Husband you never stopped working and you did a great job.
Rhys, you did a great job as well, your presentation and knowledge of your company and the product is what sealed the deal for us. As we had explained to you when we met we did look into other roofers and how they compared in knowledge, respect and price. The Roofman was a bit more expensive but well worth it.
We are going to recommend you to anyone who is in need to have their roof done to have it done by The Roofman!!!

I had our roof replaced this month. David explained the proposal very well, all my questions and wishes. Roofman Crew was excellent, they were punctual when they said they would come. They were friendly, helpful and polite. When the work was done everything was cleaned up properly. The whole process was painless and the roof looks amazing. Thank you.

Dave the Roofman rep was so nice to deal with when he explained the proposal and work to be done.The crew was very nice and polite.Great roof and job done.Nice clean up after roof was finished.I would recommend the Roofman to everyone. Thank you.

From start to finish my Mother and I were very happy with the Roofman!
The crew that came were hard working and very polite! They cleaned up after too.
Love that the warranty is transferable too.... thanks so much for a job very well done!!
Bridget and Phyllis Kocher

My experience with Roofman was great from start to finish. Mike Galt came out to the house on two separate occasions to discuss in detail our situation and the options before us. He provided me with a thorough understanding of what needed to be done to the attic and the roof to ensure a trouble free experience. Mike provided me with a range of quotes depending on our budget. Once we worked out the details the project was started promptly and involved sealing, ventilating and upgrading the attic insulation and the new shingles. Everything was completed over the course of 3 days and the crew left the property looking spotless. I am confident in the quality of work done by the installer and the quality products provided by GAF. I would not hesitate to recommend Roofman to others.