30 Roofing Companies in Rochester, New York

Across the 19 itemized residential roofing permits we hold for the roofers we track in Rochester, jobs have ranged from $4,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. A typical recent example: a residential tear-off and re-roof at $10,000. 1 commercial job also appears in the record - the largest a commercial tear-off and re-roof at $15,000 - which we keep separate from the homeowner range above. These are actual filed amounts - not national estimates - and Rochester's median runs below the New York residential median of $11,700.

Of the 18 companies we track in Rochester, 0 have an active contractor license located in public records, 7 are registered business entities, and 7 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 Rochester have been in business a median of 9 years, by their state formation date. The longest-operating is Cameron Roofing, in business since 2003 (23 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.

Monroe County has recorded 138 significant storm events in the past decade, including hail up to 1.25" and wind gusts to 75 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. 18 of the roofers we track are based in Rochester itself, alongside 12 that service it from nearby - favor an established local firm you can verify over a crew that appeared after the hail.

10 of the 18 roofers we track in Rochester hold at least one manufacturer certification (GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, TAMKO, IKO, Malarkey). The most common here is Owens Corning, held by 9 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 18 companies we track in Rochester, the average rating is 4.8★, combining Google, BBB, and Yelp. 15 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 18 companies we track in Rochester, 5 have at least one federal OSHA violation on record in the past 10 years, and 13 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.