Collins did my roof originally when we did our home remodel in 2011. I asked him recently to come and check the roof for solar. He came over in a very timely manner, did maintenance on the roof and shared that it is in good shape and doesn't need to be replaced for another 15 years. I would definitely recommend Michael Collins. read more

You get what you pay for! Remember those words when it comes to important ticket items like the roof over your head. Collins Roofing's work quality is top notch. When the Collins Roofing crew showed up promptly as scheduled, they went to work quickly. When you need to speak with a project manager, one of the Collins brothers is ALWAYS available to address your concerns. And I cannot say enough about their crew. Courteous, ready to work, and careful with your property. They clean-up at the end of every day...not jus t at the end of the job. Exceptionally customer oriented! read more

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We received a bid from Collins for our roof as well as a $1,000 bid for some immediate repairs as it was raining. The temporary fix failed immediately and the representative took no responsibility and tried to blame us (yes we know we needed anew roof but hawks an immediate emergency). They said they would come place a tarp over the area that was leaking but never did that. In addition, their bid was $25,000 more that the courteous and excellent firm we went with. read more

I spoke to four different roofers before choosing Collins. They weren't the cheapest, but they certainly were the best--and by a mile. One company offered me a great deal but wanted to skimp on safety equipment in violation of state law. Another company had a helpful salesperson but unreliable workers. As for Collins, they were terrific from start to finish. They communicated clearly, charged a fair price, and gave me a gorgeous new roof that should last for decades. The roofers were polite with my neighbors and efficient in their work. They even managed to keep the site clean, taking steps to make sure there were no nails left in the driveway to puncture a tire. Michael Collins was always available when I needed him, and Monica in the office handled billing and scheduling skillfully. There are lots of bad roofers out there. I feel lucky to have found a good one! read more

I'm concerned if our gutters and downspouts were adequately cleared. I sent you pictures of water dripping from the area of our front downspouts last week. Bob Lee read more

From staging to demobilization, our roof replacement was well planned, organized and executed. Potential problems were identified and terms of extra work were outlined before signing the bid contract. The crew on our job was obviously used to working together and skilled craftsmen. Their choreographed movements, efficient use of time and team problem solving made the job run like hot oil over sheet metal. read more

They arrived on time, did the work carefully at the price agreed upon and were very pleasant. I would use them for future work.

High quality roofers who pay attention to critical details, including water flow, downspouts, and old and rotten beams. They were a tad bit more than some other companies, but they did a thorough job. They were considerate of our and our neighbors' property. They were recommended by many people and I understand why. read more

Working with Collins Roofing Inc. was a joy. The old roof was replaced in three days. Quality of workmanship is excellent. Clean up amazing and job completed on time at a fair price. Than you Collins brothers. read more

The best. Super friendly and super competent dealing with our ancient tile roof. They gave us a very reasonable estimate to fix a leak, then discovered during the job they could cut the cost in half. read more

Highly recommend Collins Roofing . They were proactive , came in with a very reasonable bid , got our job done extra quickly because of impending rain , everyone was nice and the roof looks great! Lisa W read more

Collins Brothers Roofing did fast and reasonable roofing work on my home. I needed to get one level of my three level roof sections replaced. We had a good discussion of what needed to be repaired, and Michael Collins made some excellent and useful suggestions. I received an estimate for the work promptly. In comparison with other bids, theirs was cost competitive. Within days of signing the contract, they did the job. The quality of service was excellent, and the price was fair. I would highly recommend the company and crew. read more

Our roof needed repair after several asphalt shingles blew off in a big windstorm. We left messages for a few highly recommended local roofers, and were very impressed with the prompt and thorough response provided by Seamus and Monica. Seamus came out and walked our roof to provide a comprehensive estimate, and confirmed no additional work was needed beyond the porch section where the shingles were to be replaced. Seamus and team were fast, thorough, tidy and did a great job. We've since had several more big wind and rain storms and all is tight and dry. read more

Every single time it rains, we do a little dance at home -- not really for the much-needed rain, but rather for our new roof. We couldn't be more pleased with the work by Collins Roofing. I was immediately impressed by Michael Collins when I met him. You know how you just know right away when someone's a good egg? I knew immediately that Michael would be solid in the running for our job, and that it would be a pleasure working with him. He showed up punctually for our first meeting, took thorough notes, was very clear about how he would proceed and what to expect of him and his crew, and his office provided a thorough and substantive estimate quickly. We had a number of bids, and while his was one of the pricier ones, it also came with the most significant warranty. It also seemed evident that his workmanship would stand up to that longer-lasting warranty. One thing to keep in mind is that because they're good, they book up quickly, especially as the rainy months start to draw near. If your work can hold off and fit into their schedule, you will be glad you waited. Remember, there may be a lull in between the time you "pull the trigger" (signing the contract), and the start of your project. Be patient through this lull because there's really no need to gab. Of course, if you *do* have something to discuss, or have questions, they'll happily answer. Otherwise, you can expect a rapid increase in the communications as things gear up. You'll choose your shingles, any gutters and colors, and such. The week before work started, the Collins team ensured that a port-a-potty was delivered for use by their crew for the duration of the project. The team started to arrive before the noted start time, but were considerate and respectfully quiet for our neighbors. Work began punctually when we expected it to. Sometimes you don't know how good something is until you experience the difference. We were seriously spoiled by the Collins Roofing team, and now appreciate not just their punctuality and work ethic, but how much they enjoy their work. They enjoy being around each other, and when people are respected, appreciated, and enjoy their work, it shows in the results. One of the photos I'm attaching to this review shows the detached shed which was also re-roofed. It was here that I witnessed a prime example of their commitment to quality. After the flashing was in place, I saw one crewmember run his finger over the corner several times. Barely perceptible from where I was standing (and the angle where I shot the subsequent photo), there was a slight imperfection in the way the edges met. I could hardly see it, and only knew that something was there by the attention he was giving to it. After running his fingers over the corner a number of times, he choose to remove it and re-do it. How does the saying go? "Character is how you behave when you think no one is watching." During the course of the work, the Collins crew found a fair amount of previous damage, and rather than just work over it, they described options to repair the damage on a time and materials basis. This is where a shady contractor can gouge you; but despite the nearly two extra days of work added to remove and recover from the previous shoddy work, the add-on cost was shockingly reasonable. I cannot say enough good things about this business, and am only sorry that I have but one roof to replace. read more

Collins Roofing - They were very neat! Here's the crew gathering and collecting debris from the tear off of the old roof. - Roofing Near Me - Oakland, California

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We had an old roof that dripped water off the side when it rained. We were looking a contractor that would not only replace the roof, but also help us address any root issues with how the roof was pitched and drained. Collins did a great job evaluating the roof and suggesting improvements like repitching in places and strategically adding downspouts. In this rainy season, we've really appreciated their high-quality work! They were also easy to communicate with and worked very quickly. Couldn't have asked for a better roofing experience. read more

I can highly recommend Collins Roofing. (510 444 2220). www.collinsroofingcompany.com I have used them four times over the past 12 years and they have always done an excellent job and cleaned up nicely when they were finished. My most recent project with them was especially tricky because a part of the slightly sloped roof was covered with wooden stairs and deck. They laid new roofing on the exposed part of the roof and figured out how to re-roof the parts that were under the stairs and deck. I highly recommend them. Bonneau Dickson 510 845 8625. read more

Excellent work! Very professional and quick! Good quality! Crew was easy to work with. Would have them back in heartbeat- but hopefully 50 years! read more

The team at Collins Roofing was great to work with. They are responsive and very helpful with understanding options. I know we'll need more work done down the road and I have every intention to work with Collins Roofing again. read more

Collins Roofing was great to work with, and did an excellent job on our roof. Séamus did the estimate, and described all the options and issues. Ciarán supervised the crew and explained the needed carpentry as the work went forward. Danilo and the other workers were attentive to detail, and cleaned up well afterward. The roof looks great, and I'm confident it will outlive me. read more

Collins Roofing replaced the roof of our 1907 Berkeley brown shingle, finishing the job 1.5 days ahead of schedule. This is a family-run company, and every morning, one of the Collins brothers was on-site, supervising the work. The crew was meticulous in their daily cleanup and protecting our landscaping while doing their work. What made the project uniquely challenging is that quite a few of the original Redwood eaves and facia boards had to be either replaced or repaired. Michael made sure that everything that needed repair was repaired correctly and with the highest quality materials. Replacement eaves matched the original eaves in dimension and wood type (Redwood). Additionally, Michael worked with our solar panel provider, scheduling the panel removal and replacement. Overall, Collins Roofing dramatically exceeded my expectations. These guys are pros. read more

Collins Roofing was amazing to work with - honest, thorough, and quite skilled. We are extremely happy with the work that was done on our roof - repairing of shingles and full gutter installation with 5 downspouts. Would recommend Collins Roofing 10 out of 10 times! read more

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We just had our roof done by Collins. This company is simply the best in every way. Excellent work done by a skilled & pleasant crew at a very competitive price. I highly recommend them. read more

Collins roofing replaced the roof on my house in Berkeley 10 years ago and did a fantastic job recently. Recently, I needed a roof inspection report for my homeowners insurance and the team at Collins roofing came over and provided a timely and detailed roof inspection that I was able to submit. These guys are terrific and I highly recommend them for anyone with roofing needs in Berkeley. read more

We had a really big/complicated roofing job - and were VERY pleased with the work by Collins Roofing. Our home was built in 1930, and we had the original wood shingles with two additional composite roofs on top, with a very very steep pitch. Our house if very "roof forward". Plus a small cottage in the back yard. I reached out to 7 roofing contractors, 4 declined to provide a quote because of the steepness and need for scaffolding. I got three quotes that were all comparable. We choose Collins Roofing because we had heard good things from them, and we were definitely really happy with the choice. They had the scaffolding all set up in one day (a Friday), and then began work on Monday. They had the old roof torn down in one long (12 hour day), and were able to have all the plywood up on Day 2, and all the roofing, fine details, and scaffolding down by Friday! We were amazed at how quickly they were able to work, and during the peak of work had a crew of 11 people working! Michael was really easy to work with, he was easy going and communicative. The entire crew was very professional, cleaned up each day, and we kind to our neighbors. We had no complaints from our neighbors, and I think the fact that they were able to get the job done so quickly played a role in keeping everyone happy. Our new roof looks amazing and we are very happy with it. I definitely recommend them to anyone looking to replace your roof, especially if you have complicated job. read more

These guys are the best. We are a small condo association (14 units)in an older building. Collins did a superb job. They were timely, cleaned up every day ,finished when they said they would, were great in communication. They also took time to explain details of the job. We have the utmost of confidence in their work.. In all they were a pleasure to work with. read more

Collins Roofing did a full roof replacement for us (three different roof surfaces/types) about five years ago and did a great job -- fair pricing, responsive, easy to work with, and professional all around. We started hearing a dripping sound on an upstairs bedroom ceiling, and Seamus came out the next morning to check it out. Turns out another contractor who installed an A/C unit for us improperly sealed some cables running into the roof. Seamus patched the roof right away and even fixed a gutter for us. Highly recommend Collins Roofing -- friendly, professional, responsive, and gave us great peace of mind. read more

The Collins brothers are extremely experienced and knowledgeable roofers. They provided a detailed proposal and were clear communicators and listeners throughout the job. Their crew was professional, reliable and respectful. The job site was cleaned at the end of the each day. Our questions were always addressed in a timely fashion. Our roof had a lot of rot and leaks. All the issues were dealt with beautifully. We feel very fortunate to have chosen them to do our roof. read more

Collins Roofing just installed a new roof on my home. Mike and Kieran Collins were attentive, highly communicative and very helpful with their thoughts and opinions. Their crew was always on time, polite and very hardworking. The new roof is very well done and beautiful. I can't say enough good about this company. read more

Collins Roofing is our roofer of choice. We've used them twice over the course of 25 years. They are reliable, honest and specialized in roofing materials and prep for solar. I trust Michael Collins implicitly; in fact, he was referred to me by my priest. read more

I have been using Collins Roofing for many years. The company is extremely reliable, prompt, professional and always courteous. They make you feel like part of the family. All the latest in technology with old-fashioned family values. read more

Collins Roofing, Inc. just completed putting a new roof on my North Berkeley home. There were 3 different components to the roof including a bitumen covering on a roof with a parapet wall, a smaller shingle-covered roof, and Spanish tiles that needed to be replaced on the roof at the rear of the house. They did a beautiful job on all three and handled the unexpected (but predictable) problems of additional problems with rotted sub-roofing plywood very fairly and expediently. The Collins brothers were all a pleasure to work with and their crew was pleasant, hardworking and knowledgeable. I learned that some of their crew has been with them as many as 25 years and crew members told me that the Collins brothers treated them respectfully and fairly. I highly recommend this company - great work, honest and ethical. Mary M. 8/3/21 read more

Friendly interaction, professional service, and reasonable price. Collins Roofing has been my go-to whenever I have roofing issues. The first roof Seamus worked on for us were beautiful to look at -- you can just tell a lot of care and effort went into it -- and leak-free for 10 years (quite exceptional given it's a flat roof). Seamus recently took on two other projects for us; both lived up to the (high) expectation. We couldn't be happier working with team Seamus and Monica; recommended without hesitation. read more

This is a great company to work with. They are affordable, efficient, and do very high quality work. I love my new roof. They left my home clean and looking beautiful. I can't say enough good things about them! read more

Seamus and Michael deserve all the five star reviews. Professional, on time, good communication, and high quality. Unlike one company I used recently, their crew seems to be happy - always a good sign. We had a glitch with one part of the roof - their carpenter had tilted it too much due to the fact that the whole addition was not level to start with. I pointed it out to Michael, he came out and looked, said "we'll fix it," and they did - no debate required. Highly recommended. read more

Collins Roofing was really great! Everyone was super professional and friendly with great communication. The project happened on time and the work looks great. Would highly recommend Collins Roofing for all roof needs read more

Day 1 of 2: Seamus Collins told me he was too busy to discuss my concerns about where to be careful in our yard because of blooming flowers, but that they were very experienced. Total, utter fail. They left everything heavy (shingles, tar paper, 12' lengths of wood, garbage, huge ladder) on top of blooming scented violets ($15 for a 4' pot), daffodils, poppies, and groundcovers. The flowers are ruined. And if you think maybe there was nowhere else to leave their stuff? We have a backyard with small patio, a large driveway, and a back deck. Also, they left someone else's permit taped to our front window. We tried to call, they did not pick up. read more

Seamus just came by my house to inspect a leak in my sunroom. He showed up right on time and was very pleasant. It was only minutes before he found the sources of the leak and sealed them...FREE OF CHARGE. I had to write a positive Yelp review before I forgot to. Collins Roofing was recommended by my neighbor and I'll be sure to recommend them to my friends and family who live in the East Bay. read more

Huge and ridiculous estimate for a tiny roof over a one car garage; nearly $8,000!! Beware !

Collins Roofing did a great job replacing our roof. They were easy to work with and answered all our questions promptly. We got several bids, and Collins Roofing was one of the highest. We chose them because the low bids all proposed to install only "counter flashing" around our two chimneys and siding. Collin's Roofing was one of the few who proposed to do it right. Plus, they were the only bidder that would put a tarp in attic before starting to tear off old (3 layer) roof and removing tarp before installing plywood, thus minimizing the debris that would remain in attic. Since the bottom layer was 81 year old wood shake, it produced a major mess we did not want in our attic. None of other bidders would put down a tarp beforehand and none would clean attic after job completed. Also, Collins Roofing throughly cleaned up after themselves every day. I would highly recommend them. read more

High praise for Seamus Collins and his crew. Seamus is the nicest most pleasant guy to work with. He did little extras too, like while he was up on a ladder he noticed a loose thingamajig that really has nothing to do with the roof, and just fixed it because he knew he could do it easily enough while up there. Lots of little extra touches like that that are most appreciated. The crew was like a well-oiled machine, efficient and friendly. Everyone was masked up through the whole process. I'd been dreading having roof work done for years, and it turned out to be much less painful than I'd expected. read more