Part 1 - Absolutely My #1 Trusted Roofing Company in the Market
This review is long overdue; however, I wanted to make sure I took the time to give Capitol Improvement the accurate and thorough review that they deserved for their hard work on our new TPO roof they installed.
In Spring 2023, I started performing market research on various roofing companies in the DC Metropolitan area. This was a very time-consuming endeavor for which I ultimately received roughly nine (9) quotes/bids and determined four (4) or the nine (9) to be competitive and capable of meeting our specifications. Subsequently, you guessed, Capitol Improvement was awarded the project and met the requirements with no delays, no games and no hidden fees or added cost.
How it started... From the submission of the quote, the Owner, Pat was responsive and available to answer all my questions. He was transparent from the start and explained in detail the cost, warranties and even walked me through the comparison of the different material options to help me gain an understanding of the lifecycle and quality of the different roofing systems. It is with true confidence, I can say that Pat has built his family owned business on the core principles of customer service, strong business ethics, honesty and fairness. These attributes are becoming obsolete in today's market; however, Pat has managed to instill in his two (2) sons Austin and Lance these principles.
Which brings me to the initial site visit with the Project Coordinator, Lance, who truly exemplifies professionalism, expertise and most importantly the skill sets to build a trusting relationship with the customer. I never felt pressured to move forward and every question was met with an answer I could trust and the rationale or documentation to support the response. If ever there was something that Lance could not provide a response or was outside of his expertise; he would immediately contact the subject matter expert and/or research the matter and provide a clear and concise response. During the course of our interaction, I never felt doubtful or apprehensive with the information provided or work being performed. Lance took the time to review the details of the proposal and warranties; in addition to negotiating the terms or the contract he provided copies of all certifications, business licenses, certification of liability insurance and all other pertinent documents. Honestly, I did not have to ask for any required documentation and everything was timely and legitimate. Pat's words held true, that Capitol Improvement operates with integrity and commitment partnering with their customers to get the job done.
This was also reflected in my interaction with the Install Manager, Seth and Site Manager, Sam. From day one (1) of the staging and prep for install, which started in October 2023, they literally walked me through the project step-by-step. From assessing the roof original state, taking photographs for record to conducting the initial inspection of the roof to explain the demolition. There was no stone left unturned. As with any project, as issues or concerns were discovered after removing several layers of the original material, which could not have been foreknown, the Site Manger would immediately stop work, notify the Install Manager and myself and ensure all changes/modification were approved prior to moving forward. If impacts resulted in additional cost they were discussed in detail. In one case Pat was willing to share in the cost and find a feasible and cost-effective solution. The entire process was well documented and communication was clear. The job was completed in the time frame estimated and every employee and team member were professional, polite and each day made sure no trash or debris was left on-site. Every team was considerate of the noise-level and was here to provide quality service. Seth and Sam, are definitely a representation of the employees who strive to get the job right, take pride in their craftmanship and aim to please.
As with all things in life... we must leave room for the unexpected and during the project there was an unexpected mishap that occurred for which was immediately remedied by the Capitol Improvement Team. They took ownership and accountability and made sure it was no additional expense or stress on my end. How they addressed the matter was another demonstration of the integrity of the Capitol Improvement. Overall, we are extremely satisfied with craftmanship, quality of the materials used, and services rendered by the install team. read more