Shulman Roofing

After the heavy winds blowing through Huntington Beach our roof lost some of its tiles. I called several contractors and received a call back from Joe Shulman. He came out and went up on the roof and gave me an estimate. Within two days his crew came out and did the repairs. Very professional and a great clean up job. I will be using him in a few years again when we need to put a new roof on the house. Great people to work with with.

Shulman Roofing returned my call within 48 hours and gave me a quote to fix my roof. Their crew showed up as promised. finished the job and clean up the derbies on time. The foreman is profession and the price is reasonable. Highly recommended.

I highly recommend Shulman Roofing. They were very professional, thorough and did a top notch job on our new roof. We met with several contractors and were so happy we went with Shulman.

This review has been long overdue! We had half of our roof re-​roofed in 2013. I’m happy to report that after two winters and a handful of heavy rains the roof has held up nicely — totally bone dry including the newly replaced skylight!
The entire process has been a breath of fresh air. We had a few different configurations in mind ranging from localized repair to re-​roofing different combination of zones based on an aerial photo of our roof top. Joe was flexible enough to work with us and gave us quick quotes on the spot followed by detail contracts in email within hours. During the actual process, Joe was prompt to respond; gave us updates with before and after pictures. He even refunded us $ 200 since our roof didn’t have any sheathing damages and put the refund towards upgrading our skylight. His crew — Dago (?) and his partner was punctual and professional. All in all we are very happy and would definitely have them re-​roof the remaining half when the time comes.

With a big roof leak and a huge storm coming in a few days, I was in desperate need of a roofing repair company. I called four local companies and nobody returned my call except Joe Shulman. Before he called me he looked up my house on google street and satellite views and could see where on my tile roof the potential leak was. He asks me «is the leak above your front door» and I replied «YES». He explained to me that fixing just that area would be a temporary fix and the only professional way to fix it would be to re-​tar paper the whole section where the leak was. This made perfect sense to me as I would have done it the same way «if I knew how to do roofing». His guys came out and got the tar paper down before the rain started Thursday night. They returned after the storm on Saturday and completed the job. I am very satisfied with the quality of work and price.

First off, this is not a review for work performed as work was not arranged.
I was very disappointed in the quotation process, which was only done by phone and not in person, and the quotation was to replace an entire section of roof for a small leak. The costs were extremely high, nearly 5 times what it actually cost me to have the repair completed by another company.
The recommended work was drastically more than what was actually necessary, and there wasn’t a way to know the scope of work since there was not a physical inspection of the roof leak beforehand.

Joe is many things that other contractors aren’t– punctual, honest, and reliable. He came out to fix my leaky chimney and did so quickly, and at a price that was in line with other quotes I had. I was satisfied after that visit, but what made his service really stand out for me was when I sprung a similar leak only 6 months later.
Joe came out again to get a tarp up right away. After the storm stopped he did a full evaluation of the issue, and went above and beyond to diagnose and rectify the issue. My family and I really appreciate the service, attention, and thoroughness that he and his team provided.

Joe Shulman was prompt in contacting us and thorough in options for a new roof. He gave us a list of homes we could see with various types/​colors of roofs that might work for our house. In July work started – removing the old roof, redoing two flat top areas and installing new GAF Timberline shingles on the sloped portions. The job was completed in six days.
His crew worked diligently and cleaned up at the end of each work day. While we have not had any rain to «test» this roof, it looks solid and quite attractive.

I recently had solar panels installed and the solar company butchered my beautiful slate roof. I called a few roofing companies. Some companies called back claiming to have experience on slate roofs, but when they come out, it’s evident they really don’t know that much. Joe Shulman from Shulman roofing called me back the very same day. I explained my problem. He was honest enough to explain that he’s had limited experience with slate roofs and didn’t feel he would be the best person for the job. What’s even more impressive, is that he took it upon himself to check with his roofing supplier (American Slate) to find out which roofing companies deal with slate. Joe actually called me back 2 days later with a couple of numbers! Needless to say I was not only impressed, but pleasantly surprised!

We needed our old shingle roof removed, replace dry rotted wood and re-​roof with new high definition shingles on our 1,200 sqft, single story home. We called Joe for a quote and he arrived right on time, was clean and was very pleasant to talk with. We received several other quotes; his was right in the middle of them all. Ultimately we went with Shulman Roofing because of how thorough Joe was. He not only explained every step of the process but also provided a brief slideshow of photos reinforcing their procedure and gave details of the materials used. We were getting the more from his company than the others were going to do since his was also going to add a ridge line ventilation system.
Joe noticed specifics about our house that no one else pointed out. He found that our home had many large exhaust vent openings through the attic — more than normal for our 1,200 sqft home. We confirmed that the water heater had long since been moved to the garage, leaving the unused pipe still in place. Joe said he will have it removed to help eliminate that entry point which could cause leaks later on. He also inquired about our exhaust vents in the bathrooms since our house never had any installed. He suggested that a vent be installed for the existing bathroom fan (which just blows into the attic and not out through the roof) and also adding one over the other bathroom since we’re planning to add a bathroom fan in the future. This way the vents can be properly installed and sealed now with no worry of having to open up the roof in the future. We liked the fact that he took was taking the time to not only see what we need now but what could be needed later.
His quote had offered two prices — the difference depended on which shingle type we preferred. (We opted to go with the high definition.) Joe had an opening the very next week, so we scheduled it for the following Monday.
The crew that was sub-​hired to remove the old roof worked quickly and was done on Monday before noon. They did a great job at leaving practically no debris on the property (anything left was just small wood pieces or nails that fell hidden in the planters.) The wood repairs were done that afternoon and then the roof was loaded with new material. Tuesday morning the city inspector performed the initial inspection and over that day, Wednesday and into Thursday evening the new roof was installed. By Friday morning the city inspector came back to complete the final review.
Throughout the week we did have many questions and concerns come up since this was all new to us. Joe was extremely responsive and dedicated to making sure that not only was everything correct, but that we were also at ease. The specifics which we talked about at the time of the quote (IE: removing and installing additional vents) as well as a few other items were all completed as he said it would be. Joe was easy to get a hold of and returned your call within minutes. His excellent communication made the process that much easier. For this being the first time we’ve ever had to hire a company for a house project, we can only hope anything else we need will go as easily as Shulman Roofing made it for us!

We’ve had numerous terrible experiences with contractors in the past few years so we spent a couple weeks seeking numerous bids for our house and detached garage roofs which were in dire need of replacement. As others have mentioned, Joe came by and did the estimate and promptly submitted his bid and quickly answered various questions we had via phone and email.
Joe’s bid was not the lowest (it was in the middle of about 8 bids) but he was by far the most informative and honest about what the job would entail, pointing out certain things none of the other roofers mentioned.
Once we chose his company and a start date, his crew were at our home promptly on the time and date agreed upon. The job was estimated as a 4 day project, they finished in 3. They kept the grounds clean at the end of every day and there were absolutely no issues with the job. We are very pleased with the new roof and would recommend Shulman Roofing without hesitation.

Shulman roofing could teach their competitors a thing or two (or maybe they should simply just go on Unilocal and do some reading). I needed a new roof and called multiple companies. I went with Shulman Roofing because appearances matter, namely: the company owner (!!) comes out to run an estimate and lay out the game plan. Other companies just send out some lowly intern. Most importantly, Joe is patient with people who know next to nothing about roofs and strives to add aesthetic and functional value to the home. To him, it is not just a roof, but part of a larger unit. Joe and team definitely can see the forest and not just the trees. There are several teams involved in replacing a roof, each having a particular role, ranging from tearing old shingles, to laying new plywood, to laying new shingles. Behind it all, our conductor, Joe Shulman. Everything ran smoothly, from getting the city permit to making sure no car tires are punctured from a rogue roofing nail. Bravo, my man!

Joe Shulman did work on time and followed up with me to make sure we were happy with the work. His quote was half of what another wanted to charge us. No complaints about his service or work. Definitely will contact him again if we need any more repairs on our roof.

Had a roof leak 2 years ago… called Shulman Roofing… they were out the same day to cover the leak and prepare for a tear down and new roof… however due to the lame HOA in Mission Viejo, it took 3 weeks before I could get the green light to move forward with the project. The workers arrived on time, were efficient and solid with their cleanup. Fast forward to now… I recently sold my home and had a slipped tile. One phone call to the owner and within 4 hours a foremen was out to fix the tile. I would highly recommend this company. Definitely good people.

Monday: Tear off old roof.
Tuesday: Install new roof.
Wednesday: Listen to the pitter-​patter of rain on new rooftop.
Must have been our lucky week.
Unless you’re simply looking for the lowest, rock-​bottom price, I recommend calling Shulman Roofing and not wasting your time with other companies. (His price is reasonable but not the lowest.) My experience with this company was extremely positive. Here are a few of the highlights:
1. After I left a message requesting an estimate, Joe Shulman called me back right away. He arrived on time the next day and gave me a written estimate, along with brochures for and samples of the various products they use.
2. He also gave me a list of 40 to 50 references. I called four of the people on the list and they all provided glowing reviews.
3. Our roof had a weird little «dog leg» in the front that had never really bothered me, but Joe suggested that we straighten it out at minimal expense. So we did, and I can’t believe how much better it looks!
4. On the first day, the crew was scheduled to arrive between 7am and 8am. They arrived at 6:55am. (I’m obsessively punctual, so this made my day!)
5. Joe said the job would be done in two days, and it was.
6. I didn’t have to call Joe very often, but when I did he always returned the calls within a few minutes.
I have dealt with dozens of contractors over the past few years, and Shulman Roofing was one of the very best and most reliable.

Spoke to Joe S the owner and sounds very knowledgable and professional. Will consider for the repair job.

Just had my roof done. Great job and great price. Very happy!

I was very satisfied with Shulman Roofing Inc when they replaced my roof. Mr Shulman came out and gave me a fair price and not only did he stick to the timetable that he layed out, but he finished the job early. He runs a very tight ship and the work was solid and his workers were professionals and cleaned up after themselves and took pride in their work unlike other contractors that I have hired over the years to do things.

BEWARE! This guy is a FLAKE. He sent a worker out on a friday regarding a repair we had. The guy was on the roof for 1.5 hours «prepping» and then said he would need to come back on the following monday to finish and do the repair. After 10 calls in 6 days and 1 nasty email, he finally called and had a multitude of pathetic reasons why he would not move forward with the job. Totally unprofessional not to return a call saying he didnt feel comfortable doing the repair. Additionally, the leak was in our child’s nursery and he had NO regard for that and the sense of urgency we were feeling as parents of a young child… Call someone else for roofing, this guy isn’t worth the anguish…

We needed a repair on an improperly installed six-​year-​old roof, which had resulted in rotted eaves and leaks here and there. Truth is, we knew we needed the repair for a long time, but few things strike fear in our hearts more than dealing with contractors, so we put it off far longer than we should have.
After an exhaustive search and countless unreturned phone calls to other contractors (who knew it would be so difficult to get a roofer to call back?), I contacted Shulman. While it DID take a week or so to get a return call (though honestly, I suspect they called back far sooner than I think they did, without leaving a message), once scheduled to come out and estimate the roof, Joe arrived as promised, explained my problem in depth, and gave me a reasonable estimate. (One earlier contractor was going to charge literally four times Shulman’s quote; another’s quote was so low that I felt I could reasonably anticipate either an abandoned project or a roof as bad as the one originally installed.)
Once I decided to go with Shulman, Joe came back by with a contract for me to sign and, when I asked about a deposit, told me that wasn’t necessary (unheard of, in my experience!); I can’t say that’s a routine occurrence, but I was pleasantly surprised — I was prepared to write a check, but it went toward his integrity, and established early trust.
Throughout the process, Joe was accessible, returned my calls within minutes, answered all of my silly questions, took the time to get a permit at my request (even though it wasn’t really needed, but I wanted to avoid potential trouble with the city later), and, when my job had to be pushed back due to a problem with a bigger job his crew was already working, notified me well in advance to make sure it was okay to delay.
Once the job was started, his crew showed up on time and finished the entire job in a single day. After they left, you wouldn’t have even known they were here, the cleanup was so thorough.
I can’t recommend them highly enough; during busy season it may take a week or so to get a contractor out to quote the job, but once things start moving, I can’t imagine a simpler, more straightforward process. I am extremely pleased with not only the work they did, but with the fact that they made the experience not only painless, but actually PLEASANT.