With so many roofing contractor options in the Greater Seattle area, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. Trying to narrow down your options can quickly become overwhelming.
It’s no secret that having a good-quality roof on your home is important. So, you want to be sure that the roofer you’re choosing will do a good job at a fair price. It’s important to choose the right roofing company for your needs because each roof is unique and so is each customer.
This article will compare Patriot Roofing and RoofSmart. At RoofSmart, we want you to make the best decision for your home, even if that means not choosing us.
Often, when we're at someone's home we hear that they are also speaking with Patriot Roofing. In the spirit of transparency, we wrote this article as an apples-to-apples comparison so you, the homeowner, can make an informed decision.
This article is meant for residents of the Greater Seattle area to give you an in-depth look at the differences between two local roofing companies.
This article will cover these categories for each roofing company:
To keep things fair, we are using public information from company websites, online review sites, and other public web pages.
The goal of this article is to help you easily compare State Roofing and RoofSmart so that you can make a well-informed decision on which roofing company is the right fit for you.
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Patriot Roofing is a family-owned business founded in 2012 and based in Gig Harbor, WA. They do residential roofing and offer a variety of other home improvement services. They serve the South Puget Sound and the surrounding areas.
Here are the main services Patriot Roofing offers:
Patriot Roofing is recognized by its customers for great workmanship, excellent communication, and timeliness. They were praised in many reviews for their expertise and attention to detail. Customers also liked that they offered services beyond roofing (like gutter and siding installation).
However, there were some customers who had issues with getting a call back or communicating with the company. Some felt frustrated that Patriot Roofing was hard to contact after signing a contract and the start date for their job was pushed back.
To keep things objective and fair, we used an AI summary of Patriot Roofing's reviews to get a general overview of their reviews. In addition, we looked through their 5-star and 1-star reviews to get an idea of what people were saying on both ends of the spectrum.
Patriot Roofing responded to 1-star reviews with genuine concern. They urged unhappy reviewers to reach out to them by phone so they could get more detailed information and better address their issues. Patriot Roofing expressed gratitude for the feedback and assured them that they take issues and unsatisfied customers very seriously.
Google Star Rating: 4.8
Total Google Reviews: 273
1-star reviews: 11
Patriot Roofing is an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor. This means they can provide their customers with any level of Owens Corning warranty coverage, from the standard warranty all the way to the Platinum Protection Warranty.
Here is an overview of the different Owens Corning warranty levels:
Patriot Roofing is a CertainTeed Select ShingleMaster, which is the highest certification that CertainTeed offers. This means they can offer their customers the best protection for CertainTeed products.
Here’s an overview of the different Certainteed warranty levels:
Patriot Roofing does not have any information about their workmanship warranty on their website. They recommend that you reach out to them to learn more about workmanship or other warranties they offer.
Patriot Roofing does not have any pricing information on their website or a price calculator. In their FAQ section, they explain the factors that impact the cost of roof work and urge you to schedule a time to get an estimate from one of their consultants.
Patriot Roofing was founded in 2012 by Steve Campbell. He has since retired and left the company under the charge of his son, Scott Campbell. Even though this company is no longer run by the original founder, it is still led by the same family (though Scott was never a roofer).
The company was founded on a commitment to excellent customer service and quality roofing. The company’s “About” page emphasizes a continued commitment to make sure that their customers have a great experience and that their roofing crews are kept up-to-date on their training.
RoofSmart was founded in 2011 by Jim Singleterry. John Campopiano and Nestor Martinez joined as partners in 2021. We do residential and commercial roofing, and a variety of other services. We’re based in Kent, WA, and serve the Greater Seattle area, including Snohomish, King, Pierce, Kitsap, and Thurston counties.
Here are the main services RoofSmart offers:
We want our customers to have a seamless roofing experience, which is why we offer many additional services.
RoofSmart is known by its customers for its professionalism, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction. Some customers focused on the respectfulness and efficiency of the roofing crews. Others appreciated the consistent communication and thoroughness of the team throughout the entire process.
However, there have been a few complaints. One customer was unsatisfied with the work and noticed leaks after the installation was completed. We reached out to this customer to investigate the issue further and discuss how to find a solution.
To keep things objective and fair, we used an AI summary of our reviews to get a general overview of their reviews. In addition, we looked through their 5-star and 1-star reviews to get an idea of what people were saying on both ends of the spectrum.
At RoofSmart, we are disappointed to hear that anyone has had a 1-star experience. Even so, we use any review under 5 stars as an opportunity to learn and make changes. If we see that anyone has had a less-than-satisfactory experience, we reach out as soon as possible to find a way to fix the issue.
Even if the customer does not wish to respond, we want to make sure they know that we value their feedback and are prepared to make it right.
Google Star Rating: 4.9
Total Google Reviews: 119
1-star reviews: 1
RoofSmart is also an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor. This means they can provide their customers with any level of Owens Corning warranty coverage, from the standard warranty all the way to the Platinum Protection Warranty.
Here is an overview of the different Owens Corning warranty levels:
RoofSmart is also a CertainTeed Select Shinglemaster, meaning we can provide customers with the highest levels of protection through CertainTeed’s SureStart Plus Extended Warranties.
Here’s an overview of the different Certainteed warranty levels:
RoofSmart offers a lifetime workmanship warranty, which is available on the website. The TripleGuard Warranty provides lifetime coverage for damage caused by a workmanship error.
RoofSmart’s Instant Estimator tool calculates the estimated total cost of your roof replacement using advanced technology to scan your house on Google Maps. This gives you a custom estimate that is accurate to your roof.
Simply enter your address and a few other simple details about your roof and then your estimate will be generated. You’ll get a price range for the cost of replacing your roof using 5 common roofing materials.
Here’s an example of what you see when you fill out the Instant Estimator. These prices are based on a 1,900-square-foot home in the Seattle area with a moderate slope:
The estimator gives you 5 price estimates so that you can see the cost for the different materials that we offer. Here are all of the prices included in this example:
Keep in mind that each home is unique, so the price range will differ depending on the size of your home, the roof slope, and the material you want to use.
RoofSmart was founded in 2011 by our CEO Jim Singleterry. After working in the gutter guard business for several years and seeing all kinds of problems on the roofs he was inspecting, Jim decided to start his own roofing company.
In 2021, Jim called in his friends John Campopiano and Nestor Martinez to join him as owners of RoofSmart. For the past 14 years, they have continued to grow RoofSmart to new heights by focusing on getting to the root of each homeowner’s roofing issues.
Choosing the right roofer for you requires research and thorough comparison. To help make the comparison process easier, we’ve condensed the information in this article into this table. That way, you can evaluate the categories side by side.
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It is clear that Greater Seattle has no shortage of qualified, experienced roofing companies who can help you with your roofing needs. Ultimately, the decision comes down to which one best fits with your needs and preferences.
It is crucial that you find a roofing contractor who is reliable and competent and that you trust to work on your roof. Before you make your decision, make sure that you do plenty of research on each of your roofing contractor options.
Need help assessing if your roofing contractor options are actually qualified? Download our Qualified Roofer Checklist to easily and confidently evaluate any roofing contractor.
We at RoofSmart would love to help you with your roofing project, but we understand that not everyone is the right fit for us. Regardless, we are still happy to provide you with the resources to make sure that you can choose the right roofer for your home.
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