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Roofmax Reviews

Based in Concord, CA. This profile is built from public installation records and published ratings, not paid placement.

162verified installs in California utility records*
23recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2010first year in county records
6.3/10Solar.com Score · 53 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Roofmax

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 53 substantive published Roofmax review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

6.3/10

Blends the six category scores (70%) with the recency-weighted star record (30%).

Synthesized from 53 substantive customer review texts (55 published reviews collected).

Google 3.7★ · 6 reviewsYelp 3.2★ · 49 reviews

Updated September 28, 2026 · No installer can pay to change this score · How scores work →

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Review star recordRecency-weighted star ratings across platforms, converted to a 0-10 signal before it is blended into the headline Solar.com Score.6.5

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.5.3

25 reviews speak to this · 12 praise · 13 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.5.1

16 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 12 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.6.1

21 reviews speak to this · 13 praise · 8 complaints

Timeline ReliabilityHow well the company manages the path from contract through permits, installation, inspection, and turn-on — without the customer having to chase it.7.1

14 reviews speak to this · 12 praise · 1 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.2

31 reviews speak to this · 24 praise · 6 complaints

Long-Term SupportHow well the system performs after turn-on, how the company handles monitoring, warranty claims, and service calls — and its staying power to honor them.6.4

11 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 7 complaints

#609 of 678 scored in California by Solar.com Installer Score

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Where Roofmax builds

County-by-county activity from CPUC records through May 2026.

What this data covers: *Counts on this page, including the totals up top, come from investor-owned-utility interconnection records (SCE, SDG&E, PG&E). Work in municipal-utility territory, such as LADWP or city utilities, and outside California does not appear here, so this company's true totals are higher than shown. Unlike the county rankings, this profile also shows counties below the 250-install ranking floor.

CountyVerified installsRecent 2025-26Active sinceMedian system% leasedCounty rankingLink to the county ranking page. This company's rank on this page is its Solar.com Installer Score rank, shown above.
Alameda County991320105.5 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Contra Costa County631020105.6 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)

% leased counts systems recorded as third party owned (lease or power purchase agreement); the remainder are customer owned. Median system size is the middle system this company installed in that county. Star ratings and review counts are from Google.

Roofmax reviews: what customers say

An independent synthesis of published customer feedback across Google and Yelp, updated September 28, 2026. Green marks praise, amber mixed experiences, red complaints.

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity5.3/10

Reviewers give this area a mixed-to-negative read. Positive comments focus on representatives who explain the process clearly and take time to answer questions, while complaints center on pressure, confusion about what was being sold, and expectations that changed after the initial bid.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Pressure and trust concerns. Other reviewers describe feeling pressured or misled during the sales process, including concerns about how the pitch was framed and whether the recommendation matched the roof’s condition. Representative review excerpt: "Don't be fooled by the lies and the high pressure sales pitch"

Scope changes after inspection. Several reviewers also note that the final plan or cost could change after the roof was opened up or inspected more closely, which made the original proposal feel incomplete to them. Representative review excerpt: "Just be prepared that you might have to add on to the original cost based on what they see once they remove your old roof."

Clear explanations. Some reviewers say the sales conversation was detailed and helpful, with representatives walking through the process and answering questions directly. Representative review excerpt: "I actually appreciated how talkative and willing the representative was to explain things -- he took the time to answer questions, walk through the process, and make sure I truly..."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency5.1/10

Feedback on pricing and financing is mostly negative, with more complaints than praise. Reviewers mention high quotes, unclear value, and frustration when the final cost or treatment rationale did not match expectations, though a smaller group describes the pricing as straightforward and fair.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

High quotes and value concerns. More reviewers say the quoted price felt too high for the size or condition of the roof, and some questioned whether the service was worth the cost. Representative review excerpt: "Roof Max quoted $5,600 for a 1,300 ft2 house which is outrageous!"

Concerns about payment expectations. Some comments also raise concerns about how payment, deposits, or the timing of incentives was presented, with reviewers saying the overall transaction was not as transparent as they expected. Representative review excerpt: "After you pay for 2 treatments you can pay fir a new roof."

Reasonable pricing for some jobs. A few reviewers describe the pricing as fair and the quote as clearly broken out, which helped them understand what was included. Representative review excerpt: "The ROOFMAX quotation was split out into the cost of the re-roof and the repairs required to get rid of the dry-rot."

Communication & coordination

Communication6.1/10

Communication reviews lean positive but remain uneven. Many reviewers describe responsive scheduling, helpful follow-up, and staff who take time to explain next steps, while others report missed callbacks, unanswered requests, and coordination gaps during the project.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful and responsive staff. Several reviewers say the team was friendly, informative, and willing to talk through the process rather than rushing the conversation. Representative review excerpt: "If you value clear communication, education, and working with someone who's happy to talk things through instead of rushing you, Roofmax is absolutely worth considering."

Scheduling and follow-up issues. Other reviewers report delays in callbacks or problems getting a response after initial contact, which created frustration before work even began. Representative review excerpt: "After lots of emails and phone calls, a CSR said she would call my husband back within a day and send someone to look at the roof, test it for..."

Good coordination once scheduled. Some reviewers say the team kept them updated once the job was underway, including calling back with openings and setting dates that worked. Representative review excerpt: "Two weeks later we got a call telling us some time had opened up and we agreed to schedule the following week."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.1/10

Timeline feedback is strongly positive overall. Reviewers frequently say appointments, inspections, and project work happened on schedule, with quick turnaround in several cases and only rare complaints about missed coordination.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

On-time work and quick scheduling. Many reviewers say the company met scheduled dates or even moved quickly when an opening appeared, which helped keep the project moving. Representative review excerpt: "Two weeks later we got a call telling us some time had opened up and we agreed to schedule the following week."

Fast response after agreement. Some reviewers report that appointments were set promptly and repairs were completed efficiently after the work order was approved. Representative review excerpt: "Upon agreement, they scheduled an appointment for the next day and fixed my roof leak quickly and efficiently."

Rare coordination complaint. A small number of reviewers describe missed appointments or unclear follow-through, but these complaints appear less common than the positive timeline experiences. Representative review excerpt: "i get paid by app, but when im answering calls all day concering missed apps, invoices not sent, bad treatments, I CANNOT DO MY JOB AND GET PAID."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.2/10

Workmanship and site care are rated well in the review set. Most reviewers describe professional crews, solid installation quality, and clean job sites, though a smaller set reports problems with the finished result or with how the work was handled.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional installation. Reviewers frequently say the crews were professional, worked efficiently, and completed the job well. Representative review excerpt: "They came with a full crew and did an excellent job in removing our old shingles and installing the new ones."

Clean job sites. Some reviewers also note that the property was left neat or weather-tight during the work, which suggests attention to site care. Representative review excerpt: "My home was left weather-tight at the end of each working day and a thorough clean-up was also carried out at the end of each working day."

Isolated finish-quality complaints. A smaller group reports dissatisfaction with the outcome, including claims that the roof did not look much better or that shingles failed soon after the work. Representative review excerpt: "within a week of them replacing some missing shingles and applying their product, some of the shingles fell off."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support6.4/10

Post-install support and performance land in mixed territory. Some reviewers say the treatment helped preserve the roof and gave them confidence in the warranty, while others report concerns about whether the system performed as expected or whether follow-up support addressed their issues.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Performance concerns after treatment. Other reviewers say they were not convinced the treatment delivered the expected result and describe ongoing concerns after the work was completed. Representative review excerpt: "I had my suspension that it wasn't doing as told it would when I constantly have granules on my walkway and in my gutters."

Confidence in warranty period. Positive reviews say the treatment left them feeling the roof would hold up through the warranty period or bought them more time before replacement. Representative review excerpt: "I am now confident my roof is good for the length of the 5 year warranty."

Some service follow-through. A few reviewers mention additional help after the original visit, such as repairs or follow-up work on loose shingles, which suggests some post-install support. Representative review excerpt: "He came, nailed the shingle back &a few others that were loose, &sprayed my roof on a Sunday morning."

Bottom line: ROOFMAX’s reviews land in the middle overall, with a Solar.com Installer Score of 6.3/10. The strongest themes are reliable timelines and generally solid workmanship, while the main friction points are pricing clarity, sales expectations, and some concerns about long-term performance or follow-up support.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (6 Google reviews averaging 3.7 stars), the most recent and most relevant review texts, and recurring feedback themes verified acrossGoogle and Yelp. Ratings and review excerpts from published review sources. Refreshed as new feedback is published. No installer can pay to change it.

About Roofmax

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Products

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Service area

California. Note: the install counts on this page cover California investor-owned-utility records only.

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Recorded installs by year

Residential interconnections statewide in PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E records through May 2026.
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2010
2
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6
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19
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27
'21
33
'22
53
'23
12
'24
17
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8
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Important context: this chart shows investor-owned-utility records only. Companies that shift work toward municipal-utility territory (LADWP and city power departments) or other states will show declining bars here even while building steadily elsewhere, and 2025-26 records also lag real installation dates. Treat this as a partial window, not the company's full trajectory.

FAQ about Roofmax

What do customers say in Roofmax reviews?

We analyzed 53 substantive published customer reviews of Roofmax in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 6.3/10, with category-level detail on this page covering sales integrity, price transparency, communication, timeline reliability, workmanship, and long-term support.

How many solar systems has Roofmax installed?

Roofmax appears as installer of record on 162+ residential systems in California investor-owned-utility interconnection records through May 2026. Work in municipal-utility territory or other states does not appear in those public records.

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How we built this data

Methodology: Counts are residential PV interconnections in investor-owned-utility territory (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) per CPUC Rule 21 public records through May 2026. Postal and name variants are merged. Municipal utility territory such as LADWP, Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Anaheim, and Riverside Public Utilities is not included in those CPUC counts. Counts show recorded installations, not quality ratings. Reported costs are self-reported on owned-system interconnections. No installer can pay for placement.

Who we are: Solar.com is a solar marketplace — we connect homeowners with installers and earn a fee when projects move forward. These rankings and scores are computed from public installation records and published customer reviews. No installer can pay for placement, and no installer — including those we work with — can pay to change a score.