Philip Kremer in Toronto

I had five roofers give me quotes, three of them recommended by Homestars. Royal York Roofing sent Bruce Windsor to work up a quote. He sat down with me and clearly explained what our roof needed, and why our roof needed it. Another roofer had suggested that I needed X, Y and Z as well: when I asked Bruce about X, Y and Z, he explained why these things were really not necessary. I remember him saying, "I could add that work to your quote and make more money, but I really don't think it's necessary." I always think that someone is honest when they turn work down. The quote was not the cheapest of the five quotes (which ranged from $3000 to $17000), but it was both reasonable, and comprehensively explained. The workers came to do the work while my family was away: even though at some points they found some surpirses (seven layers of shingles in one section), the total charge was exactly as originally quoted. My wife and I are extremely happy with the results.