Academia Roofing & Attics

This is a long overdue review, but I wanted to wait to see how the roof handled over the past few seasons. All I can say is that it's still perfect.

When I first called Gord for an estimate back in the summer of 2012, he was the ONLY person who actually took the time to go up into the attic and see if a) there was adequate venting, and b) if there was adequate insulation. Much to his, and my surprise, while up there, he found out that the contractors who added the garage onto the house actually just built a roof on top of the old roof, thereby totally screwing up the venting and adding extra work to the job.

In the end, Gord's estimate was one of the higher ones, but in my gut, I knew he was the right guy for the job. The roofing industry can be a real headache for an average homeowner to navigate, with estimates varying by thousands for what seems like the same thing. Gord took the time to explain that his company doesn't take shortcuts, and the products he uses are basically the best. This was actually confirmed by a neighbour's family member (who is also in the roofing business) when they said to my neighbour - "you know, those are the best vents you can buy". That was all the confirmation I needed that I had made the right choice.

Gord, Joe and the rest of his crew actually care about doing a good job and it shows. If you want a cheap roof to flip the house, don't call Academia. But if you want a roof for your house that's going to outlast you, don't hesitate to give them a call. They were punctual, clean and professional.