28 Roofing Companies in Buffalo, New York

Across the 19 itemized residential roofing permits we hold for the roofers we track in Buffalo, jobs have ranged from $5,600 to $37,100, with a median of $20,000. A typical recent example: a residential re-roof at $20,000. 1 commercial job also appears in the record - the largest a commercial roofing job at $50,000 - which we keep separate from the homeowner range above. These are actual filed amounts - not national estimates - and Buffalo's median runs above the New York residential median of $11,700.

Of the 10 companies we track in Buffalo, 0 have an active contractor license located in public records, 3 are registered business entities, and 5 operate from a commercial rather than residential address. New York does not issue a statewide roofing license, so roofing is regulated at the city or county level - confirm licensing with the local building department rather than expecting a state license number. A company not appearing with a license here isn’t proof it’s unlicensed - some jurisdictions don’t publish - so verify directly, and always confirm liability and workers’ comp insurance before work starts.

The roofers we track in Buffalo have been in business a median of 17 years, by their state formation date. The longest-operating is Black Rock Roofing, in business since 2007 (19 years); 0 were formed less than two years ago. A verifiable formation date and registered agent on file is one of the clearest lines between an established local company and a transient operator.

Erie County has recorded 193 significant storm events in the past decade, including hail up to 2" and wind gusts to 85 mph, so storm-driven roof damage is common here. After big storms, be wary of out-of-area crews who show up unsolicited, pressure you to sign immediately, or ask you to sign over your insurance claim. 10 of the roofers we track are based in Buffalo itself, alongside 18 that service it from nearby - favor an established local firm you can verify over a crew that appeared after the hail.

8 of the 10 roofers we track in Buffalo hold at least one manufacturer certification (GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, TAMKO, IKO, Malarkey). The most common here is Owens Corning, held by 3 companies - versus 35% certified across New York. Certification means the manufacturer vetted the contractor and lets them back your roof with stronger, longer material-and-labor warranties. Not required to install a roof, but a real signal of training and standing.

Across the 10 companies we track in Buffalo, the average rating is 4.4★, combining Google, BBB, and Yelp. 8 appear on more than one platform and 9 have owners who actively respond to reviews. Look for steady, recent, multi-source ratings over a handful of old five-star reviews on one site - any single platform can be cherry-picked.

Roofing is a high-fall-risk trade, so safety history matters. Of the 10 companies we track in Buffalo, 2 have at least one federal OSHA violation on record in the past 10 years, and 8 have none. We show any recorded violation - citation, severity, and penalty - on each profile. A clean record isn’t a guarantee, but repeated serious violations are a real red flag.