Academia Roofing & Attics

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Toronto ON M4S 2E3
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gus in North york
gus in North york
6 reviews North York, ON
9/10

Flat roof

Gord and Joe and his team were great they help me with the problem l had in the city of toronto to repair m flat roof, With a few problems l had they were very helpful to solve them for me. They stripped and replace a 1700 sq foot flat roof and did a great job.Would use them again

Approximate cost of services:
$30,000.00
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Gus and Helen and Mrs. Korlis, It was a pleasure to serve you all and we are pleased you are satisfied with the new roof and masonary work. We wish we could respond to all our requests for estimates However, this is not possible due to the size of our company and the fact that we are very cautious as to whom we employ. Greed is not the goal of Academia, Quality and the work that stand the test of time is our mission. Remember consumers that any company you retain to do a complete new roof is responsible for their warranty and any damage caused by any new roof that may fail prior to the warranty deadline,Not you or your insurance company. Demand a physical copy of their liablity insurance, WSIB clearance certificate and a copy of their Municipal License. We are seeing far too many new homes with really bad work on the roof and in the attic resulting in stress and strain on the homeowners. Treat all roofers and attic companies with reservation and thoroughly do your homework and ask for projects that were done ten years ago not just recent projects and visit them to see if the work is still looking new as it should be. Ask for problem cycles to see how quickly they were handled, we all have them. Do your homework and you will help clean up the Industry. Click the WHY AM I SEEING THIS on companies that have had reviews FLAGGED FOR VERIFICATION and read the entire page.

Peter Thomas in TORONTO
Peter Thomas in TORONTO
3 reviews TORONTO, ON
10/10

Roof repairs and new roof, new flashing and gutters on 2nd property

Academia repair or replace roofing the right way. They found faults in previous installations and corrected same. I've used them for multiple properties and I will use them again, if necessary.

Approximate cost of services:
$60,000.00
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Thank-you very much Peter Thomas as we really respect your review and know when it comes to constuction you are a very educated consumer especially since you are responsible for the Royal Conservatory.

Peter in Cabbagetown, Toronto
Peter in Cabbagetown, Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Replace roof and eavestroughs

I hired Gordon Bailey and his team to replace the combination peak and flat roof on the back of my Cabbagetown home in 1997. Although his quote was the highest, I felt the most confident going ahead with his company, as his proposal and recommendations were by far the most thorough. Other contractors said they could do it and gave me a quote. Gordon explained to me what the best solution would be and gave me options. Once he visualized the space under the roof he suggested blowing in additional insulation. What was once the coldest room in my house became the warmest and I was delighted because I would not have even thought of it. His crew worked efficiently and left the work site immaculate each day. Gordon noticed the main roof of my house which had been done a few years earlier by another contractor had a particular type of venting system. He explained that he had found this system to be defective and replaced mine free of charge. My experience with Academia Roofing was great all around and I have confidently recommended the company to my friends and neighbours.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,500.00
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Peter you were an absolute pleasure to work for and we value your patronage and friendship. Thank-you for your hard earned review.

Jenny Suttaby in York
Jenny Suttaby in York
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Roofing - insulate attic - professional advice

Academia Roofing, put a new roof on for us about 5 years ago, and I'm writing now (2011) to say that they did a great job. It still looks brand new, and we are enjoying the extra warmth in the winter, and coolness in the summer provided by the insulation Gordon Bailey recommended.

At the time, we asked for several quotes, but, of course, being novices in the field of roofing, we did not know the right questions to ask, though several things had been bothering us for a while. When Gordon came around, we didn't have to ask. He noticed that the roof needed more vents, that the attic needed additional insulation, that the spot where the raccoons got in a few years ago needed attention. He even put in a new bathroom fan for us - vented properly to the outside. Being extremely knowledgeable in his field, he managed to name all the things that were bothering us, and to fix them!

His workers were polite, friendly, hardworking and did an excellent job cleaning up and protecting the garden. We're very happy with the job Academia did.

Approximate cost of services:
$12,000.00
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Company Response

Jenny and Jack it was a pleasure to serve you and we are very proud of the project and extremely grateful you took the time to write this honest review and endorsed " Academia's workmanship and materials, Stand the Test of Time".

Adrianne in Toronto
Adrianne in Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

roofing, insulation, eaves and soffets

Our roof was had everything going wrong with it, 3 stories with no access, 3 layers of shingles, pervasive dry rot, complicated roof line with turrets and a semi. Academia made it all perfect. Timely, clean, professional and on budget. Thank you Academia!

Approximate cost of services:
$15,000.00
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For such a large and complicated project we were very happy with the end result and we thank you.

Bernard West in Toronto
Bernard West in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
9/10

Replaced skylight over breakfast area

Academia were prompt with the estimate and got the work done in one day with minimum disruption.
The new sky light has worked well for almost a year. No leaks etc.

They cleaned up completley and we are very pleased with the work and the result.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Company Response

Mr. and Mrs. West we thank-you for the opportunity to provide you with a positive roofing experience and for taking the time to put it in writing. HomeStars has proven to be a valuable advertising venue for us because of the positive input from our previous and hopefully future client's. We will never say "We are the Best" only we will endeavour to " Do our Best" and honor with integrity all our workmanship. For those potential callers that we do not see or respond to we apologize in advance as we are as cautious with whom we deal with as they are hopefully in choosing a contractor. A common complaint is "no one responded to my request for a free estimate" Well in response to this, I say, " how many contractors did you call back after they took their valuable time,expenses and overhead and say we awarded the project to another firm, however, we thank-you.
Mr. and Mrs. West we look forward to replacing the roof when you feel it is time and being a previous client you will always be put first.

Elliot in Toronto
Elliot in Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
9/10

Flat roof on commercial property

I was having continuous leaking problems on a commercial property that has 2 separate flat roofs. I sourced multiple quotes to fix the roof and they ranged from $25,000 to 125,000. Some said both roofs could be repaired, some said both roofs needed to be replaced and some said a mixture of repair and replace. I had no idea what to do! Gord from Academia told me to trust no one and suggested that I hire a roofing consultant to help me make my decision. The roofing consultant produced a report that detailed what needed to be fixed and what needed to be repaired. They also provided guidance on what the work should cost. The work and the cost that the consultant suggested matched very closely to what Gord had told me needed to be done, so I hired Academia to do the job. The work was done in a timely fashion and on cost. I have not had a leak since.

One of the most impressive things about dealing with Academia is their responsiveness and their dedication to doing the job right. Between the SHORT time that I hired Academia and the work starting, the roof leaked several times. Academia was very quick to respond and repair the leaks. Thanks Gord!

Elliot

Approximate cost of services:
$80,000.00
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Company Response

Thank-you Elliot for both the review and putting so much faith in us. The most important thing we hope consumers retain from this is to do your homework and listen.

J. Hooper in Thornhill
J. Hooper in Thornhill
1 review THORNHILL, ON
10/10

Roof reshingled, replace skylight, attic insulation

I did a fair bit of research and comparison shopping before selecting Academia roofiing. We have a three story townhome with a skylight. We had observed neighbours having work done on their homes and the contractors did not look confident or prepared to work at the height of our roof.
From the first site visit from Gordon, we recognized his experience, expertise and customer focused attitude. We paid more than some other providers had quoted and are happy that we did so.
It comes down to trust and workmanship. Gordon and his team provide both.
The townhome attached to our home recently had their roof reshingled by another contractor. Gordon is incredibly responsive and sent out one of his most experienced people to examine the work. He wanted to ensure that the other contractors work did not impact the quality of the work we have in place. Now, that's what I call customer service.!

Approximate cost of services:
$13,000.00
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We are very pleased to have such a positive review and we thank-you Mr. Hooper.

Hilda in Pefferlaw
Hilda in Pefferlaw
1 review Georgina, ON
9/10

Roofing and insulation

We had ourroof shingles replaced in 2008 and the attic re-insulated. Afterwards the house was so much warmer. Given that my husband and I were seniors, it was nice to be able to trust a constractor. Gord installed vents to improve the air flow as the old ones were blocked. When my husband died and I had to sell the house the new roof and insulation was a helpful selling point. Gord even helped me move when it came time to leave. Thanks Gord

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Thank-you Hilda, the cost was $30,000.00 plus taxes and we are always trying to better ourselves.

allan off Flamingo
allan off Flamingo
2 reviews Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

2 roofs done on 2 sepreate properties at different times

Every home ive ever owned I use no one but gordon at acedemia roofing, they are the best. They always exceed expectations and never nickle and dime me. The work they perform is above standard and always done well, on time, on budget, and very clean. They usually do more than what the bare minimum is. Im very happy to know them and will never purchase another home without them inspecting it first.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Allan, I certainly wish that HomeStars would do a little editing for spelling and gramatical errors as it is rather an embarressment on both my part and my client's, many of which english is a second language. This definately confirms our suspicions that all potential clients should choose 3 random reviews and ask the potential contractor for the phone numbers of the chosen random reviews. We will provide these only if we are the chosen contractor prior to signing paperwork so that we do not abuse our previous client's trust,time, patience and confidence.
Allan thank-you for your confidence and trust, it is a pleasure to serve you and your family.

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ACADEMIA IS PROFICIENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING. SHINGLE AND FLAT ROOFS AND ALL OTHER TYPES OF SPECIALITY ROOFS INCLUDING CEDAR, METAL, SLATE AND SYNTHETICS. WE REPAIR ALL THESE ROOFS AND ESPECIALLY ENJOY CHALLENGES WHERE OTHER'S HAVE FAILED. CUSTOM METAL WORK INCLUDING, GUTTERS, DOWNPIPES, ALLUREX LEAF SCREEN, WALL AND COUNTER ...
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