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Reviews for Kovar Roofing a Division of Kovar Contracting Inc.

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Nicole
Nicole
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Insulation and Skylight

Very quick, solid work for both insulation top up in attic and skylight replacement. One of the few companies willing to install a skylight without doing a full roof reshingling during their busy season. Quote was very comprehensive and reasonable. Overall very happy!

Approximate cost of services:
$4,500.00
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Company Response

Thank you Nicole for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased you are happy and we provided prompt and efficient service both with your attic upgrade and your skylight. Your Kovar team.

Jonah.sasha
Jonah.sasha
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Roof redone, chimney removal

Estimate, roof redone and chimney removed. Did a great job, easy to communicate with. All around great.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,500.00
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Company Response

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and we're happy you're pleased with the end result. Best regards, your Kovar team

James
James
1 review Malvern, PA
10/10

Roof

Very professional, helpful to find right solution, responsive, fair, promises kept, very friendly team. Overall a very good experience.

Approximate cost of services:
$11,000.00
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Company Response

James, thanks for taking the time to write a review about your experience with our team. Hope to be of service to you again in the future!
Your Kovar team

hitscar in Ottawa
hitscar in Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Eavestroughs & Shed re-roof

This is the second time that we have used Kovar Contracting.

Back in 2012 it was for our roof and this time to have eavestroughs replaced and a old shed re-shingled.

The work was done promptly and efficiently so we will certainly call upon Kovar for any future work.

A great job once again. Thanks

Approximate cost of services:
$2,200.00
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Company Response

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We're glad you're happy once again and look forward to working with you in the future, best regards, your Kovar team.

Karen B.
Karen B.
0 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

New shingles, 2 skylights and flashing.

Kovar did the work in a timely and professional manner. High quality work and they cleaned up the site well. Jason was extremely responsive from initial contact to completion. We were pleased that they were able to squeeze us in earlier than originally scheduled because we had some minor leaking from the old roof.

Approximate cost of services:
$16,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Karen, thank you for taking the time to write this review, glad you're happy with your new roof. your Kovar team

Stellmacher
Stellmacher
0 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Dangerous Ice build up in winter and sheets of rain in summer

The problem was a mini ice field on the roof, ice wall from the roof to the ground floor on the external brick, ice stalagmites With matching icicles extending just past the 2nd fl window sill, my garage door froze shut in 6 inches of ice. Summer it was waterfalls and cowboy showers. Kovar was the 3rd contractor I called for an estimate and the only one that send multiple professionals to assess the overall contributing factors. This resulted in a multi-tiered solution which directly addressed the issues identified by their team. They identified a flaw in the shingle edging (the waterfall) needing a custom drip edge, the roof downspout pours on the garage roof shingles not into the trough (cowboy shower) in the water diverter needed replacing so water no longer pools (ice wall), inferior roof r factor (ice field), and bathroom venting under the soffit (giant icicles). Before calling Kovar, it was a rip n replace the gutters job as recommended by the 1st two contractors turned into a mini project! Each team Jason sent did a stellar job, identified issues hands on and discussed them thoroughly with me. More importantly, how each step is related into the overall solution. I now have an r60 factor, new bathroom vent on the roof and resealed everything else up there. The 2nd part of the project hasn’t commenced as of this writing; however, I’m very confident in the drip edging, diverter and new downspouts will complete the solution. What speaks for itself is I never needed to rip n replace to begin with This speaks for itself frankly.

I’m old school, and Kovar satisfied that. I won’t be missing those cowboy showers!

Approximate cost of services:
$3,800.00
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Company Response

Thank you Angela for taking the time to write this review, we're happy your 'cowboy showers' are a thing of the past and you're happy with the work completed. Thanks again, your Kovar team.

David
David
2 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Skylight repair and roof shingling

Small seal replaced and shingles in area replaced. Jason was fast to respond and Jamie who did the work did an excellent job.
I would recommend Kovar for their knowledge and repair capabilities.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,500.00
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Company Response

Thank you David for taking the time to write this review, we truly appreciate it. Glad you're happy with our knowledge and professionalism and look forward to working with you with any of your future needs with respect to contracting. Best regards, your Kovar team.

Sue
Sue
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

New Roof

We are very happy with our new roof. The crew worked diligently in extreme heat and still managed to complete the work on schedule.
The clean up was A
Thanks to All

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Company Response

Morning Sue, thank you for taking the time to write this review and we're glad you're happy with your new roof. Best regards, your Kovar team

aa786
aa786
0 reviews Ottawa, ON
8/10

Skylight replacement (x2) and bath fan upgrades

I contacted Kovar about 2 skylights on my property that were beginning to show their age - 1 was leaking and the other was causing the formation of a huge ice dam around it. Jason took his time to answer my questions and provided me promptly with a quote for the work. He was readily available to discuss other questions and explained the details thoroughly. We opted to get Snow Load skylights to help limit the heat transfer through the glass itself. Kevin and Chuck completed the work over the course of 2 days, and were clean and respectful. The one negative I would state is that a check of the product (one of the 2 skylights) about to be installed on my house was not completed - in fact, the supplier had provided them with the incorrect skylight (less energy efficient), and had I not checked myself, it would have been installed despite it being the wrong one. I understand this is something the supplier did wrong (and not Kovar) but it would have been nice if they had checked as well. Overall, happy with the results and hoping that the new skylights (plus improved attic/tunnel insulation completed by a separate contractor) will help reduce the ice dam formation. Thanks Jason, Kevin, and Chuck!

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and your understanding. We appreciate your honesty and business. Best regards, Kimberley.

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More about Kovar Roofing a Division of Kovar Contracting Inc.

About Us
Kovar Contracting is your trusted provider of high-quality roofing, siding, eavestrough, soffit/fascia/trim, renovation and insulation services in the greater Ottawa area. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction sets us apart, ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standards.

Our Mission
Our mission at Kovar Contracting is to deliver superior service and workmanship using the best available products. We aim to enhance the beauty and durability of your home while providing peace of mind through our robust warranties and skilled installations by our certified team. We offer a 50-year non-prorated warranty on all shingle roofs and 10 year workmanship warranty on other services. We pride ourselves on providing reliable, high-quality work and excellent communication.

Ready to enhance the look and functionality of your home with our expert services? Contact Kovar Contracting today for a free consultation and estimate!

Roofing Services:

Shingle Roof Installation and Replacement
Roof Repairs and Maintenance
Skylight and Sun Tunnel Replacement and Installation
Comprehensive Roof Inspections
Emergency Roofing Services
Flat Roofing
Snow and Ice Removal
Heat-Trace Installation
Ventilation

Siding Services:

Siding Installation and Replacement
Vinyl, Wood, and Fiber Cement Siding Options
Custom Siding Solutions to Enhance Curb Appeal

Eavestrough Services:

Eavestrough (Gutter) Installation and Repair
Seamless Eavestrough Solutions
Gutter Guard Installation (50% off with eavestrough installation for a limited time!)

Soffit and Fascia Services:

Soffit Installation and Repair
Fascia Installation and Repair
Enhancing Ventilation and Aesthetic Appeal

Interior Renovation Services:

Kitchen Installation
Bathroom and Kitchen renovations
Basement finishing
Home renovations

Other Services:

Insulation
HVAC
Flashing Replacement
Chiminy Delete
Deck Building

CATEGORIES
Roofing, Basement Renovation, Bathroom Renovation, Demolition, Gutters & Eavestroughs, General Contractors, Home Additions, Kitchen Planning & Renovation, Siding, Sunrooms, Solariums & Greenhouses, Stucco, Skylight Installation & Repair, Historical Restoration, and Insulation
PRODUCTS
Asphalt Shingles, Cedar Shake Shingles, Seamless eavestroughs, Flat Roofing, Vinyl Siding, Cement Siding, all different gauge Metal soffit and Fascia.
SERVICES
Roofing, Skylights, Sun Tunnels Siding, Eavestroughing/Gutters, Soffit and Fascia, Insulation, Ventilation, HVAC, Interior Renovations, Decks, Heat-Trace Cables, Snow and Ice Removal
BRANDS
Certainteed, Roxul, GAF, Royal, BP, James Hardie, Velux, Heat-Line,
SPECIALITIES
Cedar Shake Roofing Systems, Mansard Roofs, Seamless Eavestroughs, Skylights and Sun Tunnels, Heat Trace Cables
WEBSITE
https://www.kovarcontracting.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2008
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
15
PAYMENT METHOD
Cash, Cheque, e-transfer, MasterCard, Visa, AmEx
LICENSES
Certainteed Master Shingler, Velux VIP Certified Installer
MEMBERSHIPS
BBB, LLHBA, Perth Chamber of Commerce, Big Rideau Lake Association,
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
10 Years
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