J Stewart Roofing Ltd

Roofing
Toronto ON M1L
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9.8 10 (169 reviews)

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stana vatovec from Old Toronto
stana vatovec from Old Toronto
3 reviews Old Toronto, ON
9/10

flat roof replacement

Did an excellent job replacing our garage flat roof. Plus the salesperson Larry was very helpful and explained what needed to be done. The workers were very professional and left everything very tidy when they completed the job. We would certainly recommend this company.

Approximate cost of services:
$4,000.00
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Thanks Stana!

Susan from Don Mills
Susan from Don Mills
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Replacement roof

I discovered a leak in my roof on Labour Day weekend so I contacted a few companies from this website to get an estimate for a replacement roof. 2 of the 5 companies I contacted responded and I got a couple of estimates for a roof replacement. Unfortunately the estimates were about $3000 apart so I had no idea what the work was worth. I called J Stewart Roofing for a third estimate and it came in between the first two (with no leading!). John took the time to answer all my questions about the different shingles and he explained the ventilation requirements for my type of roof (one of the estimates included serious ventilation revisions). I was impressed with his knowledge and his willingness to make sure I had all the information I needed to make a decision. The decision was easy. I had to wait a couple of weeks for the work due to their busy schedule and he had his crew patch the vulnerable area of my roof until they could get to it. When it came time to do my roof, Danny and crew did a great job. They showed up when they said they would, completed the work in two days, and cleaned up the area really well. I love my new roof!

Approximate cost of services:
$6,800.00
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Philip Jessup
Philip Jessup
20 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Reroofing of a downtown gable roof

John Stewart and colleagues did a superb job installing a new Energy Star roof on our home. We were keen to have a new roof that would absorb less solar radiation and help with cooling the house in summer. John took us through the various Energy Star (U.S. rated) products available in the Canadian market, and we chose an economical one. He also waterproofed one of the windows on the side of the house. After the installation, a leak developed above the window. he returned himself on a weekend and made the repair -- no charge. You couldn't ask for better service.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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Julia in Riverdale
Julia in Riverdale
3 reviews Toronto, ON
9/10

Replaced second floor flat roof

J Stewart has done several roofing jobs for me, my family and my neighbours over the years. We've never had a problem with the work, even many years later. I know they are not the cheapest in town but you can rest assured that they will do a proper job and not cut corners.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Kim in Toronto
Kim in Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Roof repair

Early March 2011, I'm 9 1/2 months pregnant and Toronto gets heavy rainfall! Our roof was done 3 years ago, before we bought our house, by a company that is now bankrupt. Initially we had a small leak in our toddlers room, with more rain it turned into a big mess and our son had to relocate. John came very quickly gave us a quote and squeezed our job in before the next deluge. Our flat rolled roof had become unsealed where it meets the drip edge in several significant places. I was so happy to come home and see the work being done on the roof. J. Stewart Roofing is a professional company. What I most appreciated was his communication and non-patronizing approach. He explained what needed to be done and why and addressed all my questions and concerns. Thank you.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
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M.J. Johnson in Toronto
M.J. Johnson in Toronto
1 review YORK, ON
10/10

Roof replacement

John did a thorough inspection of my roof and gave a reasonable quote. The work was done quickly and well. Afterward, when I had 1 small issue that required follow up, John came back and fixed that issue plus another that wasn't even his responsibility. Very pleased with the job!

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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Warren in Toronto
Warren in Toronto
4 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Roof repair

We had a leak in our roof last year and chose J. Stewart Roofing after researching a number of companies and deciding that this was the best. We weren't disappointed. John came out, took photos of our roof and patiently explained what the problem was and how he would fix it. The repair job was great, the price fair, and the problem solved.

This week, after the day and a half rain storm, we noticed another leak. (Entirely separate from what was repaired last year.) I called John and he came out had the repair completed in less than 24 hours.

When it finally comes time to replace our roof, we will definitely be going with J. Stewart Roofing.

Thanks for your help!

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
Do your research, ask questions and try to understand the work that's being done. If you need to compare two companies, understanding the problem will help you to assess which can best help you.
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Donna Koegl in Toronto
Donna Koegl in Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Roof stripping & replacement, eaves repair

During the hottest days of the summer the J. Stewart crew perfomed admirably. They were polite, professional, and very tidy. The clean up they performed at the end of each day gave great confidence to my neighbours and me. Nothing seemed to be too much to ask. The eaves repair to previously poor work was better than I expected. Through persistence, the maddening leak in the eaves trough was found, repaired and is completely gone. The attached photos show what a an exceptional job has been done. My sincere thanks to John and his crew for such perfectionism.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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Stirling Construction Inc.
Stirling Construction Inc.
4 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Roofing

I am a contractor in the city of Toronto and work on multi million dollar homes. I demand the highest quality from all my trades and will accept nothing short of perfection. J Stewart Roofing has proven time and time again that they share the same work ethic as I do. They are very knowledgeable and professional and will do whatever it takes to get the job done. I highly recommend J Stewart Roofing for all your roofing needs.

Approximate cost of services:
$20,000.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Thanks Stirling!

Sandra on the Danforth
Sandra on the Danforth
3 reviews Toronto, ON

First Review

2/10

Winterizing of roof

We initially contacted J. Stewart back in November 07. They came by within a week to give us a quote, and pleased with the quick response, we arranged for the work to be done. Then they failed to show up twice (inclement weather to be fair), and we didn't hear from them again until January 08 when they showed up unannounced--I noticed they had arrived because there was a guy on a ladder outside the window! At this point we were just happy the work had been done.

This spring however we got on the roof to see what had been done, and we were very disappointed. The work around the areas we had requested was very sloppy.

Approximate cost of services:
$350.00
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Hello Sandra,
I am very sorry you had a bad experience with our company. This is the first time I have seen this review or I would have responded sooner. We have worked very hard to try to satisfy our customers and would have liked the opportunity to make things right with you. I did try to look up your invoice to try to rectify this but could not find it. We would be happy to come back and clean up the area that you say is messy on the roof. We are usually very good about calling our customers before coming and so will also apologize for you not getting a call to say we were coming to do the repair. Please let me know if there is any way to make this right with you. Renai 416-267-0954

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More about J Stewart Roofing Ltd

John Stewart, owner of J. STEWART ROOFING Ltd, has been installing roofs for the Toronto area homes and small businesses for over twenty five years. John is an experienced roofer having started roofing at a very young age he learned the basics of roofing and gradually became proficient in both shingling and then flat roofing. These two very different types of roofs require a different knowledge base and a real understanding of this can only be gained through actual hands-on work, so that one can see exactly how the materials work together and why.

Flat roofs are particularly tricky to do and have become a specialty for J. Stewart Roofing Ltd. (For further details check out the newspaper article from the Toronto Star on this website. It is vital to gain real knowledge of the materials & techniques to not get stuck in just one way of doing things and stop there. Larry and John know how important it is to always keep up with the new roofing materials being invented and how they actually work in the field. In this way they have gained a greater library of knowledge on which to draw from, enabling them to know what combination of materials best for each unique customer’s job are presented to them.

We specialize in all areas of roofing:

Shingle Roofs Flat Roofs Repairs & Maintenance
Asphalt Modified Bitumen

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We specialize in all areas of roofing: Shingle Roofs Flat Roofs Repairs & Maintenance Asphalt Modified Bitumen
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https://www.jstewartroofing.ca/
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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