National Star Roofing Inc.

Formerly National Star Roofing Specialists
Roofing
Calgary AB
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matt from Calgary
matt from Calgary
1 review Calgary, AB
10/10

roof replacement

i needed to replace the old shingles on my half duplex. sokol came out and walked me through exactly what they would do , the products they would use, and exactly what it would cost. he' super friendly and very informative. the work was done in one day and my yard was cleaner than before they came. it was a tad bit more expensive than some of the other quotes i got, but i didn't mind paying the little bit extra for the quality, honesty, and service. i would definitely recommend them.

Approximate cost of services:
$4,500.00
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Company Response

Hey Matt. We see you more like a friend than a customer.
Although Sokol is the one taking care of the customer service, every member of National Star Roofing is equally important.
As you have already seen, we are very honest and transparent. Our client needs to know every detail of the work process, from start to finish. We wish we had had the chance to do your neighbour's part as well, but he had done it already. It was good we were able to match the color.
Thank you for writing about the experience with National Star Roofing and let us know if you need anything.

Mishga from Calgary
Mishga from Calgary
1 review Calgary, AB
10/10

National Star Roofing

These guys are great. We looked around for a roofing contractor and National Star gave us the best quote for the service they have provided. They didn't charge us for extra work that needed to be done due to some rotten plywood even though they warned us about extra cost before. They are very friendly and answered every question that we had. After they finished the job they cleaned up around they house and even they cleaned our garage. They finished the job in 2 days which was great for us because we have a baby and going out of the house was not an option. I will recommend them to all my friends. Thanks so much Sokol and Aleks.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Mishga. Thank you for taking your time from taking care of your little baby girl to write about National Star Roofing. The main thing for us is to see that you are happy with your choice of trusting us with the roof over your family's head. We have always provided the best value for the money and always will. Unlike other companies, we are able to do a few things at no extra charge, use more better quality material than the average crew as our company is run as a partnership more than a corporation.
Also we concentrate on the job on hand, no matter what size or profit, until it is completed to the highest standards.

George from Calgary
George from Calgary
1 review Calgary, AB
10/10

Re-roofing House and Detached garage

After reviewing quotes from 23 different roofing companies in Calgary, i ended up selecting National Star roofing - the best decision i have ever made.

Sokol & Aleks @National star roofing were very patient and clear in explaining every question i had and still beat the price and product quality on majority roofing quotes i compared. They were definitely above and beyond their responsibilities in making sure i was satisfied with the work.

I would highly recommend their Quality service to anyone in the Greater Calgary area.

Approximate cost of services:
$9,000.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
N/A. services are above par, they pay great attention to every detail.
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
compare quotes, reviews and quality of products used in each quote. i am pretty sure they will narrow down to the same company i chose.
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Company Response

Hi George. Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience with National Star Roofing.
People have to read all the horror stories involving roofing companies, especially in a city like Calgary, where new construction is booming and there is a constant demand for trades in general. To prevent having a negative experience with a contractor, a home-owner has to spend the time to research companies in the area providing the services they need, get a few estimates and choose the one that will provide the best value for the buck.
At National Star Roofing, the customer comes first, where the main focus is full satisfaction. We want our clients to be extremely likely to recommend us to family and friends.
We appreciate you as our client and wish you and your family the best. Let us know if you ever need our help.

Michael from Calgary
Michael from Calgary
1 review Calgary, AB
10/10

Roof replacement

National Star is highly professional without being overly corporate. Sokol arrived on time for the free estimate and within twenty minutes handed my wife and I a detailed quote for the full replacement of our shingles. He then sat down and discussed every feature included in the quote, answered all questions and warned us of potential rot damage to the sheeting that would need to be replaced at an additional cost. We chose National Star over competing quotes because, in our opinion, they demonstrated integrity in both their emphasis on delivering a quality product, and commitment to customer service by establishing trust through honesty.
We were not disappointed. Sokol, Alex and several others arrived at 9:00am on a Saturday, shovelled snow off the roof and began working. When my wife and I returned home after being out for the day, they had completed the job. The next day Sokol and Alex came by to go over what they had done and show me pictures of several rotted plywood sheets that they replaced. The replacement was done at no additional cost despite the warning we had been given. The roof looks great and there is very little debris in the yard around the house which Alex offered to clean up in the spring when the snow melts.
We'll be recommending National Star to friends and family should they need a roof replacement.

Approximate cost of services:
$7,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Michael! We all wish you a quick recovery from your leg injury. It is a pleasure to have had the chance to help you with your roof replacement project. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience. In about 50% of the projects, we come across things like rotten wood, metal flashing to be changed or installed new etc. They are necessary to the roof lasting the shingle warranty of a minimum of 40 years, but they also take time. Especially when we do not hire any subcontractors, that work will sometime postpone jobs. That said, we do make sure the roof is patched for the meanwhile until work is to start, especially when it needs to go thru a winter.
We appreciate all the nice words you have put energy in writing about us and we love it that it all comes natural.
We will see you in the spring to have a thorough clean-up done. Take care.

Sean from Calgary
Sean from Calgary
3 reviews Calgary, AB
10/10

Reroofing

Sokol and his crew were polite, professional and did a great job on our roof. Sokol was always honest and straightforward and we got exactly what he presented when giving us a quote. These guys had the best price, the best products and the best reviews I could find. It was a simple choice and I don't regret it at all.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,100.00
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Company Response

Thank you Sean for hiring us and for writing about your experience with National Star Roofing. What tells us apart from any other roofing company in the Calgary area is that we are family and we never trust anyone else with the roofing work. Although Sokol is the one that you as a customer have direct contact with, everyone involved is equally responsible in the company. Honesty is our strongest virtue. We understand that no-one likes surprises, so we make sure we inspect your project thoroughly and make sure you are well informed about what is to be done and the costs involved. Many companies will tell you as little as possible about any issues that might surface during the project, but will ask for more money once they start. This way of running business is not fair to you as a home-owner but is widely spread. When you need anything else done to your home, make sure to check reviews and that they are being posted on a regular basis. HomeStars.com is one of the greatest inventions, giving people in need for contractors choice of what is out there. It puts the client in the driving seat by being able to affect the company's online reputation based on the level of service they provide. A big thank you to the HomeStars team. Keep up the good work guys!

Kent  O'Connor from Calgary
Kent O'Connor from Calgary
1 review Calgary, AB
10/10

roofing

from the quote to the completion this company was professional, knowledgeable and interested on doing the job well. They are family and all cared that you were pleased with their work. I would recommend them without hesitation. they even said they would come around after the snow melted to make sure there was no debris left behind.

Sokol was great in keeping us informed.

Approximate cost of services:
$13,600.00
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Company Response

Hi Kent. It was an honor to serve you and your lovely wife, dear sir. Your project was a difficult one, but interesting at the same time. We had to inspect your attic to find the best solution to the venting issue. We needed to find high-performance attic vents but have them not stand out too much. What we came up with was 6 VentMax, style 302. One more thing we did for you was changing the metal flashing around your two skylights, which were below standard. Now your house really does stand out as the better looking in the neighborhood. We already got a few calls asking for estimates on your street. Thank you for your kind words. We are always at your service.

Doug Morgan from Calgary
Doug Morgan from Calgary
1 review Calgary, AB
10/10

Re-roofing a house

Sokol and his team did an excellent job. There was a slight delay in starting but his guys were able to get it done in 2 days. Everything was cleaned up. There prices was very competitive and their initial presentation was clear concise and right on the mark. I would have no hesitation to recommend them!

Approximate cost of services:
$9,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Doug,

Sorry for the late response.

We hope you guys and the roof is doing well. Let us know if you have any concerns.
Thank you.

John Martin from Calgary
John Martin from Calgary
2 reviews Calgary, AB
10/10

Shingle Replacement on Bungalow and Garage

National Star replaced the asphalt shingles on our 1930s bungalow and detached garage on November 6-7, 2013. They were the first roofing company to respond to our request for a quote and impressed us with professional and friendly service from the start. Their price was competitive, and we selected them because their focus seemed to be on doing a good job rather than just getting the job done. The work was delayed a few days due to an early snowfall, but Sokol kept us informed of when they would start. National Star completed the work carefully and quickly, including clean-up. For example, the waste bin arrive in the morning, was filled, and was gone by the evening. We appreciated that they didn’t disturb us or our neighbours with loud music or unnecessary noise during the job. Given the age of the house, there were some unexpected issues -- a few boards that had to be replaced, an extra layer of cedar shingles beneath the asphalt ones around the chimney, an unusual plumbing vent stack -- which they dealt with as part of the job. Although the roofing only took a day and a half, Alex let us know how work was progressing and when they would be finished. At the end of the day, even with the unanticipated issues, they charged us the originally quoted price. We are quite satisfied with the new roof and pleased with the service of National Star. We would recommend considering them for any residential roofing job.

Approximate cost of services:
$9,000.00
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Company Response

Hi John. Thank you for taking some time from your busy life as an Engineer to write about your experience of having your house re-roofed by National Star Roofing. It is great to see you found us great to deal with. Not to sound overly confident, but it is really hard to find companies that function the way National Star Roofing does. The main focus to us is you, the Client. It should always be like that. The client is who is requesting and paying for the services a company provides. Without the client, there is no company. Happy clients are the most valuable asset to our company. They will always keep our reputation high and each and every one is an active source of business. This is why we do all the extras that other companies which are profit-driven will never do, and not charge for them. We will always pay attention to every single detail, spend the time needed to understand the project in hand and do what is to the client's best interest. At the end of the day everyone is happy. You get a great experience of what could easily be negative and a premium new roof while we have another happy client that will bring us more business in the long run.

Dr. Paul Hicke from Okotoks
Dr. Paul Hicke from Okotoks
1 review Okotoks, AB
10/10

Full Roof Replacement

We just had a full roof replacement completed due to hail damage. Sokol and the entire crew were incredibly friendly and professional. Sokol was very informative regarding the installation process and material description. They did an excellent job and it was completed ahead of schedule. I could tell their primary concern was my satisfaction and not strictly on profit. This is very refreshing and is no doubt why they have a 10/10 rating.

Approximate cost of services:
$18,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Paul. I have to say, it has been a great pleasure to meet you and your family and help with your roofing need. We are very happy we were able to get your insurance company to pay for the difference in price between the premium package we offer and what you were covered for. People might not think it is important for the people who have an interest in the company to be doing the work themselves, it is very much so. Being friendly, professional and informative are a few of the perks that come with hiring National Star Roofing. There is hundreds of details that need to be properly addressed during the process of re-roofing, many of which are not visible once the job has been completed, but of great importance to the longevity of the roof. For example, there is an average of 1800 tabs of shingle and around 10,000 nails being installed. If the roofing shingles are not lines up properly, they will not stick as well. Also if they are not cut perfectly around walls, chimneys, skylights, roofing vents and plumbing stacks, it is only time until a leak happens. Most roofing crews do not see themselves in the roofing business in 5-10 years and in order to make a buck more they do cut corners to save on time, headache and material, which results in more money for them. All this comes to the expense of the homeowner, who does not get what he was promised, a roof done right. The members of National Star Roofing are determined to change the stereotype of irresponsible roofers. It will take time, but we will eventually reach our goal. It is up to the client to be writing about their experience online. There is no reason why you as a homeowner should not be looking for the best service, quality and a responsible company.

Teresa from Calgary
Teresa from Calgary
1 review Calgary, AB
10/10

House & Garage Reshingle

National Star was very efficient and courteous. They finished the job in one day and cleaned up the yard. We were very impressed and would highly recommend them. Enjoyed dealing with them

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Teresa. We appreciate you sharing your experience with everyone. Everyone looking for any work done on their home is lucky to have HomeStars. It virtually brings word of mouth online. It is great to see that you have enjoyed dealing with us and were left impressed.

The reviews on this page are the subjective opinion of the Author and not of HomeStars Inc.

More about National Star Roofing Inc.

National Star Roofing is a family owned and operated company specializing in sloped and flat roofs in the Calgary area since July 2003. It has been rated the Best Roofing Company/Contractor in Calgary by HomeStars and holds an A+ rating with the BBB.

National Star Roofing is a Preferred Contractor with Owen's Corning, is fully licensed and insured with WCB and is covered by a General Liability Insurance of up $10 million per job.

Consistently quality work, attention to detail and great customer service is what tells us apart.
Customer satisfaction is our first priority.
No payment is required until the job is complete to the owner's satisfaction. Extra charges apply to payments by credit card.

National Star Roofing's services include sloped roof replacements as well as flat roof repairs/replacements.

Our location: 3602 21 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3E 0H6

CATEGORIES
Roofing
PRODUCTS
www.NationalStarRoofing.ca/products-partners
SERVICES
Asphalt shingles. SBS Membrane Flar roofing systems. Roofing contracting services. Re-roof. Roof Repair. Residential roofing. Commercial roofing. Flat roofing. EPDM Roofing
BRANDS
Owens Corning, IKO, Malarkey
SPECIALITIES
Roof Replacement Roof Repair Flat Roofing Residential Roofing Commercial Roofing EPDM Roofing SBS Roofing
WEBSITE
https://www.nationalstarroofing.ca/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2003
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
9
RETURN POLICY
https://www.nationalstarroofing.ca/warranty-policy/
PAYMENT METHOD
cheque, cash, VISA, MasterCard
LICENSES
WCB, CGL
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
10 Years Labor
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