AGL Roof

T S.

You can stop searching for a roof replacement co.here and now.
Steve (the owner ) and the rest of his crew are top notch.
I called, and Steve got right back to me.
Steve the owner came by in person,and did the estimate.( Other companies for the most part send out others to do that.)
Steve will educate you on all the nuances,of the entire installation process and the correct way it should be done,and the use of the proper materials for the job.
He left a packet,with a ton of references,and jobs that the company had done,so one could drive around and pick out the best color that suits the homeowner.
He promised a time limit when it would be done (2 to 3 days), and he kept that promise.
His price was fair (not too high,nor too low).
Homeowners have they're roof done,usually only one time with most homes,so cutting corners to save on probably the most important home investment was not an option for us.
It was done with minimal headaches,and would definitely choose Steve and his company again.

Fernando B.

This review is long overdue my apologies to Steve and the AGL Roof Company crew.
Before finding Steve and AGL I honestly called close to 10 companies. Most of them did not travel outside of their respected areas so that narrowed my search to the few I called and met with. The first company to come out was AGL and I'll be honest, when I opened my front door to meet Steve I raised an eyebrow. The reason I did that was that he showed up for our appointment wearing shorts and his AGL tank top. I initially thought it was unprofessional for someone to show up to a meeting dressed that way so it was a bit a red flag for me. I could not have been anymore incorrect with my assessment of Steve (my apologies Steve).

Steve came in to hour home, spent 90 minutes with us and took us to school! He had a folder with information from the State of California on how we can research his company or any other. He instructed us on how to obtain information on companies insurance, license and complaints. He then provided us with an extensive list of his past customers and told us to drive around to check out his work. We did just that and ended up speaking with one of the homeowners and he had nothing but praise for AGL. He also shared his company's mission statement with us, as well as detailed information and samples of the products he uses. He was very informative with facts not opinions. He told us up front that his initial quote might change depending on the amount of damaged wood that would need to be replaced.

So Steve leaves and I meet with two other companies. The first company (I shall leave nameless) meet with me and it took him a grand total of 20 minutes to go up on my roof, take pics and give me his sales pitch. His was twice the amount of AGL's quote with none of the information I received from AGL. He provided a single sample of ""what my shingle would look like"" not the actual shingle. Steve had pointed out that since my Harbor City home is part of Los Angeles City (I already knew this) my roof would have to be installed with specific code requirements for the City of LA. The company I was speaking to this time argued with me saying I was LA County not LA City. I was like really? You don't think I know where I live? That was pretty much in then he left.

The next guy (again nameless) was a little more detailed with information and samples but was astronomically expensive and that was his baseline before any damaged wood being replaced.

Needless to say, I went with Steve and AGL and they were great! On the first day they had my roof removed, replaced damage wood and had half of the garage re-shingled. On the second day, they finished up around 4pm, cleaned up and my property was clean. It was like they were never there.

Steve kept us informed every step of the way. I never had to wait long to hear from him and was always courteous, non-aggressive and explained everything clearly so that we were comfortable.

Long story short... don't cheat yourself and judge this book by his cover. IT'S A GOOOOOOD BOOK! LOL

Steve is one those rare good business people that isn't out to rob you.

Thank you for everything Steve & AGL Roof!!!

Katie Y.

I ended up at AGL because I'd done tons of roofing research, and had a bunch of quotes that either seemed outrageous or the guy was a little sketchy. I gave up and asked my neighbors (via the Nextdoor app) and a bunch of them recommended Steve. He's not the cheapest, but he's also super fairly priced. He doesn't include the cost of replacing the wood in the quote, but he's very up front about what costs might come about from damaged wood, and it also means that you/homeowner aren't going to get overcharged for boards that didn't need replacing.

After I met with Steve for my quote it was super easy to pick him. He's fair and knowledgeable and most importantly (to me anyway) I trusted him to have his guys be alone with my house all day. It was a super smart choice. He walked the roof with me
every day they were there so I could see for my micromanagey self what I was paying for. He made me drive around to actually look at roof colors (vs guessing what a whole roof would look like based on a sample) and I'm so glad I did. The color I would have chosen did not look how I wanted it to in real life and I ended up with a color I never would have picked out of the book but is PERFECT.

Just get a quote. You'll feel great about Steve and then you can stop shopping around.

Mary T.

AGL just finished my new roof last week, and I highly recommend them. I got 4 bids, but Steve's approach of teaching me about materials and options sold me on AGL and their superior product. The workers were polite and professional, and left everything tidy and neat at the end of each day, and once they were done. If you are looking for a reliable and professional roofer, Steve and AGL are IT!

Joseph Q.

After talking with Mr. Shepard, the owner of the company, I was extremely comfortable with the offer for a new roof to be placed on my house. They accomplished the work in just two days - WOW. The new roof makes the house look brand new. But that is not what makes him a very good person to work with. He gave me a bid for the initial cost and a follow up statement for an added cost for wood that need to be purchased to finish the job. I wrote him a check and mailed it off to him. To my surprise I got a phone call from him stating that I had paid him to much and he would be sending me a check for the amount I over paid him. He could have just cashed the check. I do not think anything else needs to be said. This man and his company are quite honest.

ML M.

Just called for a quote for a garage flat roof. She says if the house is attached to the garage they have to do the whole roof. Told her I have a tile roof on house and a flat non tile roof on garage. Didn't matter they don't do anything but your whole house/garage roof.

Craig W.

Just completed my new roof install. Looks great, very impressed with the owner Steve, his installation team and office staff.

It's not often that you get what you pay for and that's what you want when putting your trust in a roofing contractor.

Steve full explained the materials and installation for my roof on our first meeting.

Quality install and crew left my property clean after the install.

Great customer service and I would recommend AGL to anyone looking for a new roof.

Lisa K.

Steve Shepard and his AGL Roof Co team replaced my flat roof and clay tile mansards back in August 2011 and we have renewed contact this month regarding my roof's maintenance. My home's flat roof poses its own challenges but mine remains in good shape and leak-free even after our recent torrential rains. How nice to work with a contractor who isn't trying to sell you something you may not need.

Steve is the contractor with the consistent quality, integrity and professionalism that we all look for when contracting work on our homes and I recommend you call on him when faced with roof replacement or repair.

Rob C.

it's not fun purchasing a new roof esp if that money could be spent on a nice vacation for the family. but mother nature decides to throw your house in the gauntlet of incessant downpour and howling winds. then lovely little droplets of rain water drip into your kitchen and kid's play room. you scramble to find someone who will come to the rescue and not rip you off in the process. well, that savior was found in Steve and AGL. Steve is an honest businessman with great prices and great workmanship. communication was always there AND his business accepts credit cards. maybe you're uber rich and have potentially $10k+ laying around to throw towards a roof at any given notice but we certainly did not.

work was completed a day earlier than initially quoted and they cleaned up the mess very nicely. they did run over and kill my wife's plumeria tree and we had to spend $50 to have the satellite dish reinstalled but those things are minor when you get a good deal overall. well, still a little sad about the plumeria. would definitely recommend AGL. roof looks great.

Art J.

Steve and his crew of 10 replaced the roof on my 1,500 square foot house in 2002 in the Southbay, and it still looks new. It feels new also because I walk on it occasionally. The price was neither high nor low for a 30 year shingle. He was on site and finished in three days. California style roof valleys. I have been recommending him for years.