My dad wanted to surprise my mom with a skylight in the kitchen, but since he's getting up there in age, he asked me to help find a contractor to do the job. I heard about John through a great recommendation from one of my coworkers, which proved to be a very smart choice. John and his assistants were very professional, kept the site clean (and our kitchen accessible during the construction) and the final invoice ended up being below the initial bid. He went over the best site for a skylight to let in the most sunlight, and helped my dad pick out the size and style. After the installation John took a look at the rest of the roof and found some rot, and recommended that it be replaced this summer. We will definitely be going with his company again for that project. Highly Recommended! read more

John came in super professional, gave me a good quote and let me know what to expect all along the way. And delivered as promised and on budget. Since I have had a few bad experience with contractors, especially in Seattle, I was a little weary at first but he was a real straight shooter. My house in older (almost 100yrs) and stucco which can throw some guys for a loop but John had good experience and put me at ease. Was very impressed with the results. Top quality for sure and great attention to detail. Will use again and refer to any friends with roofing needs. read more

Putting all your faith in a contractor you don't know isn't the easiest thing to do, but I definitely lucked out by hooking up with John Michael. My composition-shingled roof had seen better days after a couple of decades of wear, and it was even letting in a little moisture in spots. I decided to bite the bullet and have the roof re-done. I chose to go with cedar shakes because I love the look and I understand they do better job of insulating (and with heating getting more expensive every day...). I got a few different quotes, and they were all in the same ballpark, so I decided to go with Mr. Michaels because he had some positive reviews and his attitude just put me at ease. Sure enough, the job was done on deadline and at the cost he quoted. I would definitely recommend. read more

I really wish I could give John Michael roofing a better review, but it's frustrating when you don't get a return phone call, especially when your roof is leaking into your bedroom. EDIT: John Michael did reached out to me 5 days after my review, not my initial request. I do want to be clear that this review is solely based on customer service, not the quality of their work, which appears to be stellar according to other reviews. Hopefully a system will be put into place to respond to requests and messages sooner, even if they are out of town. read more

I can't say enough about how great an experience it was working with John. I just bought my house and the insurance company said it had to be re-roofed this year or they wouldn't renew it. I called up six roofers, only heard back from three - and the differences in attitude and prices of those three were pretty extreme! John could get started asap, seemed like a really genuine & honest guy, had a good price, and I strongly prefer supporting a local business, so I picked him. John's crew worked hard, cleaned up, and the foreman William walked up on the roof with me at the end to show the completed project. The roof looks awesome! My mom's house in Seattle will need a new roof in the next year or two and she will for sure be calling John Michael. read more

John Michael Roofing just completed our new roof in 2.5 days. Fantastic. From the beginning quote (so easy) to the end product, completely professional and competent. John fit us in and we are so pleased. Let me mention his crew. Every one of them was on point, working hard, asking questions so never assuming, and cleaned up as if the yard was brand new. Major kudos from beginning to end. I would rehire John Michael & crew in a heartbeat. read more

I choose John Michael Roofing as the contractor for a new roof on our older Ravenna area home. I interviewed a number of contractors but I am quite happy I choose them. The estimator/salesman Don was very helpful and proviced a low key but very informative education as to what I was going to need and the best way to approach the project. I felt very comfortable with him and his approach to the job. Antonio and his crew were on time, courteous, and friendly. Antonio kept me infrormed as to what they were doing at each stage of the job. He and his crew are very hard workers and they put in long hours to get the job done on time. I am very pleased with the results, the new roof looks great and I know that they will stand behind their work. I would certainly recommend them. read more

UPDATED: 1/12/2011 I received a call today from John, after he had read my previous review. He corrected me that the appointment I assumed he missed had never been confirmed, and I apologize for making that mistake. I confirmed it myself after checking my email archives. He also offered me a free chimney sweep to make up for any perceived lack of communication. I offered to edit my review, and he said he appreciated that, as he gets a lot of his business from Yelp (which is where I discovered him, as well). I realize that people take Yelp reviews seriously. Previously, I had given John a two-star rating, because he was not up to my standards of prompt communication. I am an engineer and work in a company where it is important to give and receive communication as quickly, yet accurately, as possible in order to achieve our large amount of work. Perhaps I maintain high standards, but the other contractors (particularly our electrician and floor refinishers) I have had on site have been able to maintain a very quick turnaround in returning phone calls and emails with pertinent information, in addition to fitting me in as quickly as possible and completing the job beyond my expectations. John did initially tell me that he was backed up a couple of weeks, and then he sustained an injury, so that added some lead time to project completion. As it is winter, he also had to wait for a non-rainy day to complete the project. I also said in my previous review that John's quality of work was not the issue, and I stand by that. He fixed some chimney problems, and I believe he completed repairs as he stated in his estimate. read more

John and his team did a great job. They came in with a competitive bid after seeing quotes from two others. With a review from a coworker and recommendation from a neighbor we were confident moving forward. After a 3-4 day job on our complicated roof, ie, multiple dormers, large chimney and tough access points, we were happy with the level of detail the team put in and would express the same confidence our friends put in should you choose to work with John Michael Roofing. read more

There are so many roofing companies in Seattle, but after receiving several estimates I decided to go with John Michael Roofing and Skylights to put on my new roof. I couldn't have been more pleased! With a house more than 50 years old, I knew the mess John and his team were getting into. I was afraid it was going to be out of my price range and end up being a long and tedious process, but from the very first day when John showed up at my house to when the last shingle was being put on, everything went as smoothly as anticipated. I would highly recommend John Michael Roofing and Skylights to all my friends and neighbors in need of a new roof. read more

I just wanted to write a quick review of John Michael. He called me back promptly but was unable to help with my particular problem. However, he did refer me to a great handyman and seemed very conscientious. I wish I could have worked with him--but appreciate his honesty and integrity. Thx John!! read more

John recently finished a beautiful roof on our Seattle/Bryant home. - very communicative on project updates, both before and during the project - clean up crew did a good job - explained the roofing system to me in detail. They fixed installation errors/missing insulation on the old roof as well. - top notch work. Edges etc look great. - did my gutters also! - reasonable price, not the cheapest (heck, with work like this he shouldnt be) and def not the most expensive, middle pack in pricing. - his crew were really friendly and fun! I strongly recommend John! read more

Despite the rain and a heavy work load these guys quickly found the hole in my roof and repaired it. Highly recommended because they were quick, friendly and professional. Didn't cost the Earth either. read more

I had a couple of jobs that needed to be done at my place. Its a newer condo and i was weary of having someone come into my place and make it worst than it was before. After using Johns service the first time, i used his services again. Hes honest, does a great job and makes sure that you are satisfied with what he has done. Only good things to say about his professional job and demeanor. I would definitly use him again! read more

I got a total of 5 bids for my roofing project. The project was a challenging one: a large, tall, older house, with steep pitch, dormers etc. John Michael came in with a very competitive bid, which stood out in comparison to other bids. He was careful with costs in several practical ways which made a huge difference. There was no upselling and no added unnecessary costs or charges, which were waiting to happen with some other roofers. He did an amazing, quality job, was attentive to detail and great to work with through the whole process. read more

John and his crew were great! We had them do a new metal roof (even did a patch before the full roof when we sprung a leak), new skylights, and new gutters. Very pleased with the whole team and the quality of work. Highly recommend. read more

My family and I woke up one morning after a particularly heavy rain storm accompanied by high winds to find water dripping from our kitchen ceiling! I already knew we needed a new roof, but had kept putting it off. I looked on Yelp and found several contractors with good reviews. We decided to go with John Michael Roofing and Skylights for a few different reasons. First of all John, the owner, came out himself to inspect our roof. He educated us on the materials available and the process in general. He was personable and had a professional demeanor. His crew was courteous and they got the job done fast. AND the price was right. We couldn't be happier with John, his crew, and our new roof! read more

I recently contracted with John Michael Roofing and Skylights to install a pair of tubular skylights in my Seattle Townhome. I am very pleased with the results: I found John to be very prompt with estimates, returning phone calls & email, and on the day of installation, he appeared exactly when he said he would. The thing that impressed me the most was the thoroughness of the job... no detail was left undone. For example, John took the time to install protective plastic covering on my carpeted stair treads, and drop cloths over my wood & tile floors. Also, he took the initiative to patch and paint over a couple of small bore holes used to locate some tricky framing. When I returned home, the place was spotless. He was in and out in one day, thanks in part to the dry weather, and there were no surprises on the invoice. In short, it was a turn-key operation, with nothing left undone. By the way, Tubular skylights are worth having! They channel a meaningful amount of light into each room. read more

Had some shingles blow off our three story rental, and tried the closest roofer in W.Seattle, and they could not do an estimate on repairs right away since it was too high for one man. Then they got back to me saying that google earth showed my roof as needing replacement due to the heavy moss they saw. Friends of ours recommended John Micheals, so I called and left a message asking for a new roof quote. Don called me back and made appointment to have a look. Don was a super nice guy who knows his stuff. After going up, he checked the whole roof, and showed me that I did not need a roof. A few spot repairs was all it really needed. Don took the time to explain to me the details, and then gave me the choice. In the end, Don did the small repairs himself in order to save me the higher cost of a crew having to come out. All with the company's full warranty. On another note, he inspected and quoted a torch down roof on another building of ours, and his quote was very reasonable. I was told Don does most of the quotes and inspections, while John runs the crews so that things are done right. Sounds good to me. read more

We had an all around great experience with John Michael Roofing! John was easy to communicate with, prompt with all responses, thorough in his explanation of scope of work and material used. He offered a very competitive estimate for our complicated roof. John started work on schedule and finished ahead of schedule (which never happens). His crew were very friendly, worked extremely hard, and did a great job cleaning up at the end of every day. They took extra care not to damage plants with construction debris and also went out of there way to protect our new driveway from the massive dumpster. The finished product looks great and John came by the day after they finished and took the time to walk around and chat about any concerns or questions we had. The warranty John offers was better than most other contractors we met with. We probably will not need a new roof in this home but if we move and need to reroof John will be the only contractor I call. read more

We selected John Michael Roofing after reading several reviews and collecting bids. The metal roof John Michael's team installed looks great and made huge energy improvements in our house. The workers were timely and respectful of our home during the job. We also had them install color matched gutters, which are great quality and were expertly installed as well. The best roofing company we've ever used!! read more

This is my first review and I'm sorry to say my experience with John Michaels Roofing was slightly unprofessional. I live in Shoreline and asked for an estimate on a low slope roof that needs complete replacing and Don came by and was a nice guy. However, when he was leaving he ran over and damaged some of our landscaping. I was already back in the house and didn't notice till later, but he didn't stop to let us know or even apologize. I called to report the damage and never received a call back. And to top it off I never received an estimate from them. I'm not sure why my case is opposite to everyone elses and I'm disappointed in the service I received. Sort of makes me feel like they don't care about me as a customer. I feel like this is a 2-star response - they didn't swindle me or do bad work, but their professionalism is lacking. This happened about a month ago and still hoping they call back to make this right. read more

We have a 6-year-old house that had a (flat) torch-down roof. It was poorly done, and we had several leaks. I had 4 different contractors out to bid the job, and after talking with all of them and looking at reviews, we decided to go with JMR. John was very patient as we spent over a year trying to get permits and costs for putting in a roof-top deck, only to find out that the costs of re-enforcing the roof, permits, and compliance ended up being way over our budget. We finally decided on doing a PVC roof with a hatch for access, and within a month of making that decision we now have a great new roof. John was fantastic - understanding, quick to respond, and willing to work with us throughout the whole process. The final cost was very reasonable, and the quality of work is true to his ratings. There are a lot of roofing companies / contractors out there - it pays to find one that takes pride in their work and is willing to work with their customers. Highly recommended! read more

John and his team did a great job. The job was complete on a rather complicated roof in roughly 3 days. We had a record breaking string of rain shortly after and had zero issues. The roof looks great and we feel that the level of detail will stand the test of time. Thanks JMR read more

Personal Service from the Owner! When doing a project as large as a new roof, you want to talk to the guy who owns the company. John came out to our house numerous times and gave a level service I've never experienced before. This is the fourth time in home ownership that I've had to put on a new roof and I've never received such attention and stellar service as with John. The work, pricing, and service are as professional as you can get. He is honest and straightforward - no BS or sales pitches, just honesty. He also coordinated with our contractor around a new deck in a way that I did not have to worry or do anything, he took care of all the coordination. Fantastic job and personal service - the best summary of John Michael Roofing. read more

Yesterday, I got a $7K quote from another roofing company for a roof replacement. Today, I paid for a roof repair and was told my roof would be good for another 8-10 years. Thanks, John Michael Roofing. read more

I recently had the roof and skylights replaced on my home in Bellevue with new PVC roofing. John Michael Roofing and Skylights did an exceptional job. John, the owner, personally came to inspect my old roof, showing us detailed pictures of damaged areas and explaining what our options were for a new roof. We were impressed by his professionalism. He and his crew were courteous and punctual. We did receive a couple lower bids, but decided to go with John because we felt he was very honest and up front with us, and because of his great references who we were able to speak with on the phone. Also the project cost did not escalate out of control as happened before with other projects I've had done on my home. I would happily recommend John Michael Roofing and Skylights to any of my friends who need a new roof. Bellevue and Seattle are fortunate to have a quality contractor like this available to them. read more

We had a good experience with John and Antonio. I thought John's quote was reasonable and his roofing techniques seemed to be of higher quality than other roofers, for instance in the way he deals with troughs. It took a few days longer than expected to get the quote but they were able to quickly schedule the job and completed it on time and within budget. We found about 20 nails around the house after they finished so they came back out to recheck the yard. I would certainly recommend John Michael to a friend who needed their roof replaced. read more

My husband and I bought our very old house two years ago. At the time the inspector told us the roof was on its last leg, so it wasn't a huge surprise when it started leaking recently. I got on to Yelp so see which roofer people were talking about and John Michael Roofing came up as top-rated. I must say that the service we received from them did not disappoint. I approached them right before Christmas for an estimate. I received prompt, courteous service that put my mind at ease regarding our situation. Because I am a student and working only minimally, my husband and I are trying to put this project off until I graduate if at all possible. We were assured our roof wasn't in any danger of collapsing on us or permanent damage occurring if we didn't act NOW. I really can't adequately express how much I appreciate this kind of integrity. It's nerve-wracking to make such a huge purchase and you always wonder if you can trust the people selling you the product. After experiencing the customer service from Mr. Michael and his staff I have no doubts the process will be flawless when we move forward with the project. And as if it couldn't get any better, his quote was substantially less than the quote we received from another roofer who did not impress us in any aspect of his customer service either. Thank you so much! Looking forward to working with you in the future. read more