Public Records Check
- Locally Regulated Maine doesn't issue a statewide roofing license - roofing is regulated locally through city or county permits, so there is no state license to verify. We don't count this against E.W. Cole Home Improvements. Confirm any local permit or registration with the city or county where the work will take place.
- Missing Corporation Our automated search didn't find a registered business entity for E.W. Cole Home Improvements with the Maine Secretary of State. That doesn't mean the company isn't legitimate. Many roofers operate legally as sole proprietorships, which don't require registration, and a registered business can be filed under a different name, formed in another state, or created too recently for us to match. To confirm how the business is structured, ask the contractor or search the Maine Secretary of State directly.
- Residential Address E.W. Cole Home Improvements's listed address at 4 Hill St #Apt 14, Portland, ME 04102 appears to be a residential address. This means the company operates from a real, locatable address rather than a mailbox or PO box, which can make it easier to reach them or resolve issues. Many roofers legitimately work from a home address, so this doesn't speak to the quality of their work, license, or insurance.
- 0 Credentials Our automated search didn't find a manufacturer certification for E.W. Cole Home Improvements. Many reputable roofers aren't certified by any manufacturer, often by choice, so this isn't a sign of a problem. If a manufacturer-backed warranty matters to you, ask the contractor which certifications they carry.
- Excellent Ratings Across the platforms we identified for E.W. Cole Home Improvements (Google, Yelp, the Better Business Bureau), the blended average is 5.0 out of 5, which we label Excellent. This is a plain average of public customer ratings, not a RooferWatch score. A high average reflects past customers' experiences, not a guarantee of yours, so read the underlying reviews and weigh them yourself.
We verified 3/5 public records for E.W. Cole Home Improvements. The more of a company's record you can check, the more informed your hiring decision.
Contact Info
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Phone
This phone number belongs to an Android phone that supports RCS, so both calling and texting is supported.(207) 415-8289
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Primary Address
4 Hill St #Apt 14, Portland, ME 04102
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Website
ewcolehomeimprovements.com
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Company Description
E.W. Cole Home Improvements has been installing roofing and siding in Portland and Southern Maine for more than 20 years. The company specializes in residential roofing with experience in asphalt shingles, metal roofing, and EPDM rubber roofing. Siding services include cedar clapboard, cedar shake and shingle, vinyl, LP Smartside, and Hardie Plank installation. The company also offers heat pump and mini-split installation and service, window and door installations, deck construction, and attic and basement conversions. The owner conducts inspections, provides free estimates, and supervises projects on site.
Services Offered
- Asphalt Shingle RoofingInstallation of asphalt-based shingles, the most common residential roofing material, available in various colors and styles.
- Metal Roofing InstallationInstalling metal panels or standing-seam roofing systems, offering longevity and weather resistance for residential or commercial properties.
- EPDM Rubber RoofingInstallation of single-ply rubber membrane roofing, commonly used on flat or low-slope commercial and residential roofs.
- Cedar Clapboard SidingHorizontal wooden boards installed to cover and protect exterior walls, offering a classic appearance that requires periodic staining or sealing.
- Cedar Shake and Shingle SidingThick, hand-split or sawn cedar pieces installed as exterior cladding, creating a rustic textured look with natural weather resistance.
- Vinyl Siding InstallationInstallation of vinyl panels on exterior walls to protect the home and improve appearance with minimal maintenance.
- LP Smartside InstallationInstallation of engineered wood siding panels that resist rot and warping, commonly used as a durable alternative to traditional wood or fiber cement on exterior walls.
- Hardie Plank SidingFiber cement board siding that mimics wood appearance while offering superior durability, fire resistance, and low maintenance compared to traditional wood or vinyl.
- Window InstallationInstalling new windows in residential or commercial properties, including framing, sealing, and finishing to ensure proper function and weatherproofing.
- Deck ConstructionBuilding of wooden or composite decks and outdoor platforms for residential properties.
- Heat Pump InstallationSetting up a heating and cooling system that transfers warmth between indoors and outdoors, replacing or supplementing furnaces and air conditioners.
- Mini-Split InstallationInstalling a ductless heating and cooling system with an outdoor unit and one or more indoor wall-mounted heads, ideal for specific rooms or additions.
- Heat Pump ServiceRoutine maintenance and repairs for heat pump systems, including refrigerant checks, filter changes, and seasonal tune-ups to ensure efficient operation.
- Door InstallationFitting and securing exterior or interior doors including frames, hardware, and weatherstripping for proper function and sealing.
- Attic Conversions
- Basement Conversions
Company Info
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- Sole Proprietorship
- Address Type
- Residential
- Multi-State Company
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- Website Age
- 8.4 years old
Inspections and Violations
U.S. Department of Labor dataReviews and Reputation
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Avg. Rating
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BBB A+
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Google
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Yelp
I appreciate your request, but I notice you've only provided one review. To create a meaningful summary that captures what customer reviews "tend to say" about the business overall, I would need multiple reviews to identify patterns and common themes. With just a single review, I can only report that one customer describes their experience with a metal roof installation positively, noting that the installer was pleasant to work with and possessed strong product knowledge. This single perspective is insufficient to summarize what reviewers broadly report about the business. Please provide additional reviews if you'd like me to create a comprehensive summary.
Review Signals Over Time
By sheer volume of Google reviews (a measure of how much feedback a firm has gathered) E.W. Cole Home Improvements ranks 9th of the 11 roofers we track in Portland, ahead of about 20% of them. Over the past year it has pulled in 6 reviews - the most recent 3 months ago - for a rate of roughly 0.1 reviews per month, which is slower than approximately 100% of the other Portland roofers. Its 5.0-star average rating sits just above the Portland median of 4.9 stars. The owner responds to 0% of reviews, which is in line with the typical Portland roofer’s rate of 0%.
