This is a review 13 years in the making. When I bought our double A-frame Eichler, I knew I would eventually need to address the roof. The shingles on the pitched sections were nearing the end of their lifespan, and the two large flat sections were old tar-and-gravel roofs with significant water ponding. Switching to closed cell foam for the flat sections made the most sense, and after a lot of research I selected Abril Roofing. One of the biggest reasons I chose Abril was that they could handle both the spray foam roofing and the shingle sections in-house, making the entire project much easier to coordinate. They also backed their work with a 15-year leak-proof guarantee. Over the next 13 years, we had zero problems. The foam roof performed exactly as advertised and proved to be exceptionally durable. In fact, when a large limb from a redwood tree fell on it, it didn't even scratch the surface. The shingles on the pitched sections have aged just as well. So when it came time to renew the UV protective coating on the foam (typically recommended after about 10-15 years), there was never much question about who I would call. I was happy to work with Rick again. He clearly explained the restoration process, answered all of my questions, and quoted a very fair price. A couple of weeks later, the crew arrived to pressure wash the roof. The close inspection confirmed just how well the roof had held up over the years, while also revealing enough minor wear in the topcoat to show that the timing for restoration was exactly right. On the second day, the crew repaired every small imperfection (and I mean every), primed the entire foam roof, and applied a fresh topcoat. They were meticulous, professional, and took obvious pride in their work. The finished roof looks fantastic. I want to thank Rick and everyone at Abril Roofing for another job exceptionally well done. If you're considering a foam roof, own an Eichler, or simply want a roofing contractor that stands behind its work for the long haul, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. In the middle of a summer filled with home improvement projects, choosing Abril Roofing once again was easily one of the best decisions we've made. read more

Abril Roofing - the finished product, 1 week later - Roofing Near Me - Martinez, California

Abril did a great job on our roof, despite a random thunderstorm that rolled through the day before they were supposed to start. Shane was great at communicating what would be done and explaining how a foam roof worked. The install itself went as expected, their crew worked hard and got it all done within the expected time frame, including some thorough plywood replacement and dryrot replacement. Looking forward to working them again when we need the top resurfaced! read more

Abril Roofing was contacted regarding an issue that required prompt attention, and they were responsive and punctual. They arrived as scheduled, evaluated the condition, and completed a patch to address the immediate concern. Communication was clear and the process was professional. I appreciated their timely response and reliability, and I can't wait to drop their name like candy at a parade when anyone needs roofing expertise. Thank you Abril Roofing and Team! read more

When I climbed the ladder to the rooftop upon completion of the job, it was very apparent that this is a company that takes pride in their work. And that was one of several observations that I had during the process. Communication and follow up was also excellent. Thank you Armando and team for making me feel like I was your most important client! read more

Home improvement projects are not cheap, especially now after Covid. All the building materials are so expensive and every project. NOW cost three times more than what it used to cost 5 to 10 years before.! When it came to my home roofing project this year we had multiple projects going at the same time, including changing our HVAC installed with putting in new gutters around the house! Abril roofing owner/CEO, Dave has been the most kindest hardworking gentleman who responded to our projects needs, gave us pricing that we couldn't deny, and found the perfect gap within his busy calendar, got our materials ordered with a lifetime roofing materials, the best skylights, the best and most professional and respectful staff and did our project in a week! We understand that larger projects can take longer! His staff Alex, Salvador, Michael, Shane and other staff are very professional and very respectful! He gave us recommendations to an amazing HVAC company, owners name is Sal(the most amazing gentleman/ Owner/CEO) who came and got our heating system removed and installed a new HVAC unit inside our attic with a day and gave us pricing we couldn't find anywhere in the Bay! We're absolutely floored with this project which cost us so much less than what we had projected due to the price hikes after Covid! We really appreciate the quality of materials used, the value that we were given as customers the service that we requested and it was provided an absolute amazing timeframe! And above all the home improvement triggered our house value to go up in so many thousands of dollars! Thanks ABRIL ROOFING! read more

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I'm giving them two stars because I'm an optimist - I'm hoping they call back. They put a roof on my house 10+ years ago and it needs service. I can't get them to schedule an appointment. I've called twice over a two week span and spoken with whoever answers their calls (nice enough lady) and she tells I'll get a call back to schedule an appointment. The call never comes, or at least it hasn't yet... read more

Shane, David, Armando, and the entire Abril Team did a terrific job repairing and recoating our flat roof. Communications were clear and timely, the work crew was focused and accurate, and the work was completed on schedule. Best of all, the price was reasonable. I would highly recommend Abril Roofing. read more

Needed some additional roof work done. (Remodeling. Contractors put a few extra holes after Abril re sealed our flat foam Eichler roof and we decided to add a drain downspout , a leaderhead and all new in wall and exterior mounted gutters. Rick from Abril remembered us and our home. But to be thorough he went and re walked our roof to ensure accuracy and transparency in the bid. The repairs and add on wotk that he suggested and quoted both made sense and seemed fairly priced. We accepted his proposal and ended with an "Abril dispatch will contact you when the weather clears. " True to Ricks word. On the day before sunny weather was predicted. Armando from Abril called me. He was polite , professional and articulate. He explained clearly what to expect (his words and explanations matched Rick's almost exactly and I could envision what he was explaining clearly. He confirmed the price to expect and he set expectations for date and time of work. He notified me when the work was done and sent me the invoice. The work was clean and spot on ! Second satisfying experience w Abril Roofing. Not sure what more I coulda expected. Polite and professional crew. Punctual. Fairly priced. Tidy in their clean up afterwards. They made some of my other vendors look bad just by doing their thing their way. Keep it up Abril. People still notice a good company doing a good job and I know for a FACT that I greatly appreciate the professional way you all handled my home. Abril for life ! read more

5 Stars, Great product and customer service. Highly recommend as a supplier who specializes solely in foam roof installation and maintenance. read more

Abril Roofing - Roofing Near Me - Martinez, California

Be Warned. Our new roof started leaking after 3 years...that is only the beginning of where this went wrong. - Abril roofing came to inspect our roof and weren't able to identify an issue. It took a 2nd opinion from another roofing company to identify the source of the leak....they also noted multiple issues with the execution and quality of the work. - When you have a leak there is no guarantee of a timely repair...had water leaking into nursery and didn't want to wait weeks... - Went with another roofing company to repair...The roof is and should be under warranty but Abril didn't take any ownership or accountability and we ultimately paid ourselves. read more

I am a person who is not comfortable with writing negative reviews. With that said, I also believe I have an obligation to my neighbors to share my experiences and knowledge so they can make better-informed decisions when choosing a contractor. A while back, I had a new foam roof put on by Abril Roofing. As directed by their guarantee, I checked my roof to be sure it was debris-free and the drains were clear. After four months, I noticed my new roof was peeling and blistering. I immediately notified Abril. My communication with this company went back and forth, with Abril not taking any ownership or accountability for my problems. According to them, my only recourse was an expensive recoat. It took a 2nd opinion from another roofing company to identify the issues I had with the execution and quality of the work. As mentioned in another dissatisfied customer's review, it's a shame the Abril company advertises all over the Eichler community. Speaking as an extremely disappointed customer, it appears this company will not, after the work is done and paid for, stand behind their workmanship and guarantee. read more

The Abril team was so helpful and accommodating to our needs and schedule as we work through some very difficult construction issues. They were great! Thank you to Rick, Armando and David. read more

I used Abril to put on a foam roof. I decided to hire another company to recoat the roof years before the warranty expired. This was based on my interactions over the years with Rick, the owner. I should have researched more thoroughly. read more

I rarely write negative reviews of small businesses. Abril roofing recoated the foam roof for my Eichler home in November 2022. The whole recoating process was done is half a day. After it was done I went on the roof to inspect the recoat , and I already noticed a few spots bubbling and cracking. I immediately notified Abril, and they told me to wait until the weather cleared. I just gave them a call back this week, and they sent out two exhausted grumpy employees who just finished a job across the street. I showed him the areas of bubbling and cracking. He just shrugged it off scraped the bubbling, and slapped some white paint on it making it look worse than before. This company is a shame to be advertised all over the Eichler maintenance directory. Disgrace to the Eichler community as well. I am extremely disappointed in their lack of follow up after it's all paid and done. Just take a look at the photos of defective workmanship. read more

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I called for an estimate. Someone got in touch with me a week later and scheduled an appointment. I asked for a quote for a gutter repair and possible whole roof quote. I never got a call back or email. I guess they do not need business. Waste of time read more

During the August 2020 epic lightning storm, the fierce winds peeled off approximately 30% of the twenty year old tar-paper roof of my 1957 Walnut Creek mid-century home right off the plywood (pictures below). I decided then that it was time to bite the bullet and invest in a full foam roof for the entire 2,400 sq/ft house, rather than just patch the damage. As someone who is normally very cautious of being taken advantage of by contractors, I decided to do a LOT more due diligence and expert shopping if I was going to drop $20,000+ for a roof that I wasn't expecting to replace a week earlier! I web-researched, then called five highly regarded foam roof contractors, including Abril Roofing. I received quotes for my approx 3,500 sq./ft roof from $23,000 to $36,500, and asked each one what set them apart. Most spoke of chemical superiority of their compounds, spoke negatively of their competition or of being the exclusive distributor of the 'best' coatings - what set Abril apart for me was that David Kumar, the owner, responded personally and came over to give me a quote within 24 hours, knowing I was in a hurry given my damage. His full quote was refreshingly low, he offered to work his team's schedule so I could get in a month earlier than the competition, and most importantly to me - he helped me trust him by giving me a long list of local customers to call for honest referrals. All six of the twenty+ he gave me spoke very highly of the workmanship, follow-through and pleasant service from Abril's team. No one had a bad thing to say, and even those who had to have Abril return to fix any later issues, spoke of their commitment to getting it corrected. After six quotes, a few dozen referral calls and anxiously entrusting an expensive new roof to a stranger, I hired Mark and Abril. They quickly scheduled a date that worked and took a small deposit. From there, everything they promised was 100% spot on - they got the permit from the city, showed up at the promised time, cleaned up daily after themselves and three days from the time they started, I had a gorgeous brand new roof. I was exceptionally pleased with the aesthetic of the roof, and the detail work around the visible edges was perfect - it looks like it was architecturally added at the genesis of the home. After the install, I spoke to Dave again about some overspray from the install that had stained my driveway. He personally came out, agreed that it needed to be fixed, and sent his team three days later to pressure wash everything back to normal. Again, everyone was on-time, thorough, courteous and FRIENDLY. I hope that EVERY contractor experience I will ever have could be built on the same level of trust and competence that I received from the Abril team! All in all, I paid the quoted $23,500, plus about $600 for permits for a roof that will be with me for 20+ years, AND it increases the resale value of my casa. No add ons, no surprises, just what I was promised and expected. I would WHOLEHEARTEDLY refer Dave and his entire Abril team to you if you are looking for a new foam roof. Thank you, Kevin read more

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Abril roofed our flat roofed home a few years and we had them back to patch our roof after we removed ducting from the roof. They fit us into their schedule in a timely manner and were efficient and did a great job. I highly recommend them. read more

It is never fun having to replace your roof, but my experience with all concerned at Abril Roofing was exceptional. I am very pleased with their installation of a foam roof in place of our tar and gravel roof. Many thanks to Rick Abril, David, the two foreman on my job - Alex and Gabriel, and all the workers involved. I would highly recommend Abril for their quality product and service. read more

Rick came and inspected my sunroom roof. His recommendation is no need to do anything for another few years as the roof looks good. I really appreciate the honest feedback, will sure reach out again few years later. read more

Rick Abril and his team were great, from start to finish. They did a new foam roof on our house in a seamless, professional way back in April. We loved working with them and appreciated their attention to protecting adjacent areas as they created a new roof on our home in Novato. The roof looks fantastic, the house is way cooler, and the drainage issues were corrected too! Great job, guys, we appreciate it! read more

This review is about the company, not the roof. We had them install foam roof a couple years ago, work was completed in a timely manner- communication does lack once you start giving them money but we didn't have any issues at the time so it wasn't a big deal. Fast forward 2 years, we decide to put in mini splits and run lines across and through the roof. Call Rick to get pricing on how much to seal each roof penetration so we could budget out the project. The initial conversation, he said they didn't have a price they charge per penetrations, the main cost was just getting them out there. Stated not much of a price difference between 2 or 4 penetrations and gave us a ball park that was reasonable. 2 weeks later, project is done, Ended up having a couple more penetrations. when I followed up to have them to come out and seal the penetrations, suddenly they charge per penetrations and price is over $1000 more than he quoted me over the phone. This company is greedy. Get everything in writing because conversations you have with them over the phone don't hold up. read more

We have worked with Abril Roofing for several years. Quality service at reasonable prices, highly recommended.

Started by looking for contractors that replace Eichler siding... I had used Abril in the past and had friends that were happy with the foam roofing but I wasn't aware they also did siding repair and replacement. Rich came by several days after my request and examined the dry rot needing repair. I asked him to take a look at the roof since we had a small leak around a skylight. The foam roof had not be touched in 20 years! Needless to say it was in need of a re coat and repair .... Rich gave me a very reasonable quote.... The job is finished and we are completely satisfied. They did a great job, showed up on time, had a friendly and professional crew and a 10 year warranty to boot! Very satisfying to recommend good contractors ! read more

I recently hired Abril roofing for a re-coat on my foam roof. Rick Abril came by, took a look at it and told me that it would last another 1~2 years before it really needed a re-coat, but I decided to get it done now as it would mostly likely cost more in a couple of years. Rick's team arrived on the date scheduled, did a very professional job, and cleaned my yard and my neighbors on either side each day they completed the work. After 2 days, they were done (as they committed). The team were professional, and on time, and completed the work as schedule with no hassles. The only minor ding was that after the first day's work, I checked the roof myself to ensure that they had cut out all of the air bubbles. There were 5 or 6 that they had missed. I marked them with tape, mentioned it to the crew the next morning, and they took care of them. But, overall, the team were professional, courteous, on time, and completed the work as scheduled with no hassles. read more

I have lived in our Eichler home for over 22 years. I have used other roofing companies that failed to identify the source of our leaks and fix them properly. Dave and Rick are very knowledgeable, professional, personable and a pleasure to work with. They also show up on time and complete the job as stated. Any home owner that's had work done on their home knows it could be a headache dealing with contractors or companies, but that is not the case with Abril Roofing company. I highly recommend Abril Roofing. read more

No honor! After doing my roof we purchased extra warranty that covers the Foam roof for 15 years. Its now the 11 th year and i see some holes in the roof. Called them for an inspection, but they wanted to deny my warranty, saying it was covered for 10 yrs only! I had the contract so they had no choice but to agree on my 15 yr warranty. But they said its time after 10 yrs to re-coat it for almost $9000, something they never mentioned earlier! Also said they only honor fixing anything After we have a leak, which means, although i see holes that will inevitably result in a leak if it rains, They are not going to fix them until there is an actual leak which means I will have to pay for any damage to the interior of my roof due to the water damage as a result of the leak! Unbelievable! They should fix those holes to prevent water seepage. And they told me if I do the small repairs myself, it will void my warranty completely. Money and more money in their pockets is their only goal and motive- Beware! read more

We contracted Abril roofing to spray foam over our existing tar and gravel roof and for quite some extensive carpentry, replacing many feet of the eaves, fascia boards and beam repair due to rot and mild termite infestation. I worked with Rick to scope the work and David for the execution. I like their approach: straight-forward, no nonsense, upfront and on time. Rick is transparent and firm but respectful with their pricing which I liked, and worked with me to find ways to adjust the estimate where it would fit our budget. The crews that worked with us were also professional and worked non stop throughout the day except for the usual breaks and without fuss. The product works great and the house does indeed feel cool during summer. My neighbor also had their roof done by Abril a decade ago and it still looks pretty good and I've not heard complains. We had to have Abril come back a second time to address trade damage, and subsequently other repairs for new discoveries and although they were very busy, Rick and Dave found ways to accommodate us into their schedule. It's a great operation. We appreciate them and would recommend their service. read more

Do not ignore the bad reviews here they ALL echo our own experience. Roof currently leaking for 4th time since roof finished under 2 yrs ago (which was a disaster in it's own right), now have water running down the wall and the staining wood indoors. Claim to be flat roof specialists but ARE NOT. DO NOT USE THEM. read more

This is an absolutely outstanding company to work with. From the start in meeting with Rick, everything was smooth, on time and professionally done. We had several last minute problems with discovery of rot and fascia needing replacement. This was done absolutely without a hitch. Everyone on the crew was very friendly and professional, and left the work area very clean. Hats off to Dave who was the supervisor. Like everyone else, he was very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and answered all questions, stopped by to check on things, and did a fantastic job. Overall, I cannot recommend this company highly enough. read more

Long overdue review, I called Abril to ask for an inspection and possible replacement of downspouts. Rick Abril came over and said the downspouts looked in fine shape and suggested that if I did want to replace any to use a handyman, way cheaper that a roofing company. Good to know. Then...... Rick actually took off the worst offending downspout (noisy) and cleared it out and replaced it. Of course I offered to pay him and he declined. Above and beyond good customer service. And... he was in nice clean "salesman" clothes :/ Thanks Rick, you are the best, Abby, Bamboo Terrace, Terra Linda read more

In 2016 Abril Roofing did a recoating of our foam roof. At first it all seemed fine, however in the past two to three years, there is a new leak EVERY TIME IT RAINS. There has also been a longstanding leak in our garage near a drain, and the Abril crew wouldn't admit that the leak is from the roof, and kept claiming that it was from the siding. I have engaged other roofers to take a look and learned from them that foam roofing improperly installed around drain pipes is a common problem. One of the roofers also said that the layer of foam was much thinner than standard. I'm giving Abril an extra star for at least being responsive for each leak, but the whole point of roofing work is to not have any leaks at all right? Very disappointed in Abril and I wish we had a better experience. read more

Rick and his team DO NOT stand behind their warranties. Got a 15 yr. warrantee. After 9 years I was told it needed a re-coat! Price for the re-coat? $13,950.00!! Find another foam roofing co. read more

I am sorry to give this company such a low rating. To be clear their construction of our new foam roof was excellent and their construction staff was so very supportive. Sadly their customer support is so bad, I must warn others to consider working with another foam roofing company. Our project manager, David, almost always never returned calls. We would leave messages and their admin staff would promise that he would call back after waiting many days. Meanwhile David himself would say he would call back with scheduling and project details which he never or rarely did. My wife would have to be on the phone weeks to get a date to meet and/or coordinate their project with our remodeling project. Worse yet, David stated that our building inspector had problems with other construction going on at our house so the roof permit would not be finalized until our overall remodel construction was complete. I went to city of Palo Alto online permit web site to find that in fact there was no meeting or interaction with roofing inspector so David at Abril simply lied or was totally mistaken about any meeting with our city inspector. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE as an excuse not to complete their permit inspection. Many weeks later and many phone calls later, we finally got Abril to have the city inspector come out and inspect our roof. The roof permit was granted and closed without any issue. Finally today, another month after inspection complete, the owner called me to address our complaint with delays and false city permit meeting. He said David has been with the company 20 years so I infer that my complaint was of no interest to him. I recommend highly that you look elsewhere. Abril was not the lowest bid, I mistakenly thought that the higher price from Abril would allow us to get a good product and good service. Instead we got a good product but the time we spent was totally not worth the effort. read more

We've had two roofs done by Abril. Rick Abril and David K. were in charge. Things were better when company was run by Mr. Abril, Sr, who has since retired. This was going to be a rave review but it's taken over 7 months, over three seasons, with repeated calls, to come out to look at a workmanship issue cause they're so "busy". And now, deny responsibility or warranty on a newer roof. Customer satisfaction does not seem to be their priority anymore. If you're looking for an honest roofer, with integrity, who will take care of workmanship issues, the kind who want to take good care of their customers and responds to your calls, best to keep looking... unless you feel incredibly lucky and want to take a chance. read more

Just as other reviewers stated, Abril Roofing takes pride in Pooooor... Customer Service. Rick and his team DO NOT stand behind their warranties. They are rude and wants to charge me for work that should have been under warranty. I reported air bubles and uneven drainage 7 months(after first rain) after recoating the roof only to be told it's not covered under the warranty. It took several complaints before they come out to fix the many air bubbles that have developed. However, the guys refused to address the drainage issue and no one responded to the message I left at the office. Foam Roofing requires way more frequent and expensive recoating then the roofing company claims! read more

Worst customer service- rude, and arrogant. I had Abril roofing fix few roof leaks. 2 days later, I noticed a leak in one of the spots that were supposed be fixed. I called Abril roofing only to experience, worst service from the lady who answered the phone. She outright denied it was from the work done 2 days ago, and asked me to pay another 475$ for the visit. This is the response from someone who was not onsite. Go figure. However, she was very polite and friendly when I called the first time to schedule fixes. When I called to report a problem with the job, she attitude was rude and denial. Abril might have good servicemen on the field, but their front office is the face of the company. It needs improvement. read more

Abril roofing not only did a great job, the foam roof keeps our home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Four years later I noticed a few bubbles. They came back and fixed them right away. Awesome customer service as well as great roofers. read more

Mixed review for Abril because their communication was poor. I think they respond best to jobs that are larger. We needed to re-foam portions of our roof to seal off an area where we have an a/c unit. First contact was the owner's son he said he would come out to do an in person estimate on an agreed time/ date which was essential since we had to coordinate with our a/c guy. He did not show up. Then when we called asking what happened The owner said his son was handling our issue but he was not in the office and gave us the son's cell number, we called the son and he said some excuse about a truck not being available. This was just for the estimate, we gave them the benefit of the doubt, because honestly they are the cheapest company by far, from over the phone estimates. After many phone calls they finally came out and completed the job. I have to say the roof is great, but talking to these people can be very frustrating. Oh and they have a minimum charge of around $1200 because they have to get their foaming truck out and a crew. I wished they were better communicators because I know they specialize in Eichler roofing and they are a good deal. read more

Great service, very pleasant process, better price than most, great quality, and a wonderful result. My neighbor had her roof redone with another provider just two months ago and we noted the following differences: I got a better price, the inside and the outside of my house was covered with plastic during the take-down to avoid getting everything dirty (her roofer did not do this), and my roof is much better to walk on due to a different coating. Another considerable difference - my roof is warrantied for 15 years without any further work, her roof needs to be re-coated in 5 years for another several thousand dollars. I have a flat Eichler roof with a problematic garage that was lower in the middle and had an internal drain inside the garage, an entire solar panel system on the roof, and utility lines galore that had been routed over the roof. I changed over from a tar and gravel roof. A foam roof and Rick's good planning allowed me to fix the garage roof situation, no more drain in the garage was needed. Abril Roofing started the job on the day it was scheduled, finished on time and on budget, and provided wonderful service. The teams that show up for every task are experts - there is one team that does the take-down and prep, another team that does the foaming, then another set of people for the final coating. I am very impressed and I can highly recommend them. read more

We live in a flat-roofed (well, slightly pitched) Eichler-built home in Concord. During the summers, the heat is often unbearable and during the winters, you cringe about thinking of your heating dollars drifting out of the original marginally-insulated roof. A white foam roof has become the defacto roofing choice for these homes with good reason and Abril roofing is a fantastic contractor to facilitate this install. When we first met with Rick Abril, the sales rep, we discussed the job at length as well as a few options. Since they were spraying an entirely new roof, the option for adding electrical upgrades, home-wiring and additional skylights was an option one might consider. He was quite helpful in sorting out these details and we opted to have Abril even install an additional skylight in the house as well as replace out original, ailing skylight covers. Before the final roof coating (between the original removal and new roof -- when we were running the electrical), a freak summer rainstorm was forecasted. Rick made a special effort to call and warn me of this (I was actually not aware of the forecast -- it never rains in September in Concord). Granted, there was nothing he could do about the rain, but having a heads-up was nice. The installation itself went better then expected -- granted there was a lot of noise and mess during the job itself (it's a very aggressive process getting all of that gravel off of the original tar/gravel roof), the crew left the site cleaner than they found it -- even helping to dispose of a /large/ pile of debris left over from other parts of the renovation... a HUGE help/time saver. In the end, the roof has performed wonderfully -- keeping the house at least 10deg cooler in the summer and much warmer in the winter... and more quiet overall -- the foam has great acoustical-dampening properties as well. I've recommended Abril roofing to many friends/neighbors and wouldn't hesitate to do it again. read more