Roofing Craftsmen

Roofing Craftsmen handles roofing work out of Fairfield, California, with Jose Escalante running the crew. They take on full roof replacements, leak repairs, gutter installs, skylight fixes, and patching on both shingle and tar and gravel surfaces. Customers call them for jobs that involve removing old layers, spotting dry rot during the work, and switching to heat reflective coverings like TPO latex that hold up for decades. The team also steps in on homes with sagging trusses or cracked sections that prior crews missed.

Reviewers describe fixes on roofs that leaked for years despite earlier attempts by other crews, including one case where seven kitchen leaks showed up right before storms. Jose and his men have replaced entire roofs in two to three days, installed new skylights on breezeways, and handled tile repairs the same day as the first visit. One job covered dry rot at no extra charge after the estimate was set, while another replaced three layers plus multiple trusses and gutters without added costs. Crew members named in reviews include Eli Ogle as foreman along with Ricardo and Chavez on a seven man team that finished between rain events.

They show up fast, often the next day or even on short notice like Christmas Eve, and keep homeowners updated as the work moves along. Pricing comes with written estimates that hold steady, and the crew cleans the site each evening so no nails or debris linger. Service reaches areas like West Marin, and they fit jobs around busy schedules while protecting gardens and neighboring yards during the process.

Google shows a perfect 5 from 17 reviews with repeated notes on speed, cleanup, and honest dealings. DIRT Score 4.2 from reviews on Finds.

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“Jose and his crew came out to take a look at a long time issue we've had with our roof that we've had two other crews work on over the years. The last atmospheric river almost sunk a visit from some friends as the roof leaked AGAIN... and with another one on the way, we needed to act fast to get this resolved permanently. Very fair pricing on very short notice... written estimate and we're off. Started the next day and reported that there was some dry rot that he would cover under our original estimate... no gouging here... Work was impeccable and clean up was complete... couldn't even tell that work had been done. Attention to detail was high. He replaced a board that was rotted and made sure that he primed the board to ensure that it wouldn't suffer with the upcoming rain. Overall, w”

“Jose has easily become our favorite person to work with. Recommended to us by a skylight specialist, we first lucked out with getting Jose’s help last year when we bought our house and needed some patch up work on the shingle roof as well as replacement of some cracked skylights over a breezeway. While in the process of getting an estimate, we had a roof leak pop up & Jose responded immediately and was able to come by the next day to get everything patched up. He then helped with fixing up all of the previously mentioned stuff with the roof, helped us get brand new skylights and install them correctly on our tar & gravel breezeway (unlike what had been on there before), and did an amazing job, delivering just as promised - all with a smile. Recently, we were redoing our roof deck and rea”

“Jose is a joy to work with! Wonderful work - very high level of pride and craftsmanship! Jose has worked on the roofs of two different houses for me and we called him again when our new home in West Marin sprang 7 leaks in our kitchen! Jose sent a team of guys to patch it on Christmas Eve - a Sunday! - in between rain storms, and returned at the first break in the rain to completely replace our roof in 2 1/2 days! The foreman, Eli Ogle, supervised with Ricardo and Chavez heading the team of 7 guys to get the work finished in between winter storms. They replaced our tar and gravel flat roof with heat reflective TPO latex covering which lasts 30+ years. They reshingled our two peaks with Bark colored shingles - also 30 years - which improves the aesthetics of our home. A great team of guys.”

“I recently had the privilege to work with the Roofing Craftsmen team led by Jose Escalante, and I can't express enough how impressed I am. We were in quite a bind, as our roof had severe damage and was barely holding up with a temporary fix (tarps and sandbags). With a recently remodeled living room at stake, a heavy rainstorm could spell disaster. Understanding our predicament, Jose didn't just sympathize but took prompt action. Despite their busy schedule, he made room for us, showing a level of consideration that you rarely see these days. Within three days, they replaced the roof. Their efficiency was commendable but it was their quality of work that left me genuinely amazed. Throughout the process, Jose was my go-to person for any concerns or questions. He approached every query wit”

“We needed a new roof because ours was 22 years old & we are about to go solar. I got 5 bids from local Roofing Contractors. It was immediately apparent who we should choose. We went with Roofing Craftsmen because they are professional, expedient, had many satisfied customers & their price was right. Jose Escalante & his crew were professional, diligent & friendly. Jose talked to us regularly throughout the process, his crew cleaned up after every day they were done. 3 days we had our new roof. Roofing Craftsmen is how a roofing company should be run. Thank you Jose & Crew, only wished you guys did plumbing & carpentery too!”

“Jose and his fantastic team just completed my roof as well as installing new seamless gutters. I am blown away by their level of professionalism, quality of work, and speed: they were done in TWO DAYS and my house is not small! They were kind and considerate of my neighbors on a narrow street, and Jose was honest and forthright with his pricing estimates. Additionally, I have only found one nail that they missed during cleanup...seriously. The last time we had a roof done at another property my kids were dodging staples and nails for months afterwards. I can't recommend them enough!”

“These guys are great! I had a couple leaks that appeared after these storms and José came out and informed me of the condition of my roof. They were able to replace my whole roof and gutters fast. They even fixed a few other problems that were discovered during the replacement. It looks great and no more leaks. Thank you guys so much for completing the work fast and getting it done right!”

“Just want to give a shout out to this company and their employee, Jose. I sent an inquiry on Yelp in the late afternoon and got a quick response the following morning. Jose came out that afternoon earlier than planned and was able to fix the issue (tile replacement & repair) the same day. Thank you for the customer service & quick response. I appreciate it. Will definitely refer this company to people & use in the future.”

“We are really happy with the work Jose and his team did. It was a job we were unfamiliar with, and so, were dreading it. We couldn't be more happy with the experience and work. They removed 3 layers roofing, identified, uncovered and replaced 1/2 a dozen or more sagging trusses (?), and replaced the gutters. I was pleasantly surprised how they were able to fit in the needed repairs quickly - and that it cost what he said it would cost. No surprises. The guys were friendly and took care to clear the site each day. They were fast too. New roof looks great, and no more sagging. Our neighbor is calling Jose for their roof.”

“I found Roofing Craftsman through Angie and it was the best home repair experience of the 40+ years that I’ve lived here. Not only was the owner, Jose Escalante, quick to respond to my initial contact, but every communication that followed was prompt and courteous. He showed up for our appointment on time and gave me a competitively priced quote. When I decided that more work than initially discussed would be needed, he returned to remeasure and revise his quote. We agreed that he would do the work the next week and he and his crew showed up on time. They did an amazing job of protecting my garden and the neighbors’ property as well and their after work cleanup was impeccable. He took photos of the repair work done so I have that information for my files. I have very confidence that his w”