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Avenue Road Roofing

RooferToronto, ON

4.5344 Google reviews
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This business has 344 Google reviews. We show up to five of them below - read the full listing on Google before deciding.

Scott Gray

Poor assessment, customer service, and overall accountability. We had a terrible experience with Avenue Road Roofing. I’d like to think that if everything goes to plan, they’re a fine company to work with, but from our experience if anything goes wrong, they’re an absolute nightmare to deal with. They do not stand behind their work and will deny accountability at all costs. There were errors made with the initial assessment which led to a leak not being fixed properly, and their recommendations also created an entirely new problem. While fixing the main leak, they thought it was a good idea to do some preventative touchups around a skylight, and while working on it, they broke the seal. It leaked for the very first time the next day, and they had the audacity to suggest that it had nothing to do with them. So we hired them to fix one leak, and they left us with two! We subsequently had to hire another company to replace the skylight for $2,000. I was astonished at how poorly Avenue Road Roofing managed the situation. I thought they would apologize and come fix it, but instead, they denied accountability for both issues. They said “there’s no warranty on repair work” for the main leak, which reappeared only 3 months later in the exact same place. They claimed that they did fix the original leak and that it was just a bad winter, but if the initial assessment was done correctly, they would have told us that it’s also necessary to replace the damper vent, not just the shingles. Instead, they explicitly told us beforehand that the leak was not related to the damper vent, so we didn’t replace it, but after the leak reappeared, they said it was related to the damper vent. So due to their misguided assessment, the leak was not fixed properly, and they refused to accept any responsibility for this. There are lots of other roofing companies out there, I’d strongly advise against going with Avenue Road Roofing.

David Q

We had a roof leak and contacted Avenue Road Roofing. Phil came out the very same day and was an absolute pleasure to work with. He fixed the issue right away and took the time to explain other things we should keep an eye on. He was honest and upfront, letting us know that our roof wouldn’t need to be replaced for a few more years. There was no pressure at all to use their company—just helpful, genuine advice about what to expect. Phil was kind, knowledgeable, efficient, and provided excellent service. We would definitely use Avenue Road Roofing again. Thank you, Phil!

Robert Elgee

I required a repair on my chimney flashing. A.R.R. were able to send someone one over 3 days after I contacted them and gave me a competitive estimate. A crew within 10 days to effect repairs. From the photographs supplied (before and after pictures attached) the job appears to have been done competently – I’m happy.

Mary Caldwell

I'm very glad that we chose Avenue Road Roofing to resurface the carport roof and to seal up leaks from our eaves troughs. All other companies who checked the eaves troughs were quick to give total replacement costs: only Mathew from Avenue Road said that they're good and can be maintained at VERY minimal cost. This company is reliable, professional, and has served us with evident integrity. I recommend Avenue Road Roofing with no prior knowledge of anyone in that company, and with complete satisfaction and trust in the quality of their work. Mary, Toronto, ON

Tim Smith

Just had our roof and 3 skylights done by Avenue Road Roofing. I've had 3 other jobs with Avenue Road Roofing in the past, albeit smaller (a previous home roof repair, current home skylight repair and all gutters with leaf guards) but I had no issue just going straight to them for my roof/skylight job. Tyler did the assessment, brought in a drone to get all angles which was pretty neat! The 4 man team they sent were incredible, they worked in such hot weather but kept the site very clean and protected my wife's flower beds from shingles being tossed. Very happy with the finished product! Thanks everyone at Avenue Road Roofing!

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Before you hire a roofer in Ontario

No. Roofing is not a compulsory trade in Ontario, so there is no licence to verify - which makes insurance and WSIB coverage the checks that matter.

WSIB clearance certificate

The most important document in this trade. Ask for a current certificate and confirm it names the company doing your work, not a subcontractor you have never met. It should be dated within the last 90 days.

Verify with: WSIB clearance certificates can be validated online by the account number.

Check Avenue Road Roofing on the official register

General liability insurance

Two million dollars minimum for residential roofing. Request the certificate of insurance directly from the broker rather than a photocopy, and confirm the policy is current.

Manufacturer shingle certification

Optional but meaningful. Manufacturers certify installers, and certification is what unlocks the extended system warranty. Without it you have a material warranty only, which covers far less than most homeowners assume.

Municipal business licence

Some Ontario municipalities require one. Not universal, but easy to ask about.

Questions worth asking

  • Can I see a current WSIB clearance certificate and your liability certificate of insurance?
  • Is this a full tear-off, or shingling over the existing layer? (Overlays are cheaper and shorten roof life.)
  • How much ice and water shield is included, and how far up from the eave?
  • Are you certified by the shingle manufacturer, and does this quote include the system warranty or only the material warranty?
  • What happens if you find rotten decking? What is the per-sheet price, and will you show me before replacing it?
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