Abril Roofing

It is never fun having to replace your roof, but my experience with all concerned at Abril Roofing was exceptional. I am very pleased with their installation of a foam roof in place of our tar and gravel roof. Many thanks to Rick Abril, David, the two foreman on my job - Alex and Gabriel, and all the workers involved. I would highly recommend Abril for their quality product and service.

In 2016 Abril Roofing did a recoating of our foam roof. At first it all seemed fine, however in the past two to three years, there is a new leak EVERY TIME IT RAINS. There has also been a longstanding leak in our garage near a drain, and the Abril crew wouldn't admit that the leak is from the roof, and kept claiming that it was from the siding.

I have engaged other roofers to take a look and learned from them that foam roofing improperly installed around drain pipes is a common problem. One of the roofers also said that the layer of foam was much thinner than standard. I'm giving Abril an extra star for at least being responsive for each leak, but the whole point of roofing work is to not have any leaks at all right? Very disappointed in Abril and I wish we had a better experience.

I am very happy with Abril Roofing. We decided to replace our flat tar and gravel roof last summer as part of a rooftop solar project. It wasn't easy to find any roofers at all, especially any willing to work on flat roofs now. Surprisingly, we had several options including tar and gravel, rolled bitumen or PVC, plus spray on foam which I had never heard of before.

I liked that option because it added insulation value (about R9 more), was a little less than the others when considering the insulaiton need, and did not require full tear off of the old tar and gravel. Abril has 100's of great references, was responsive, and did an excellent job for us. I am definitely going to call them again and refer them to friends and family. Their crews left our yard spotless each day.

This review is about the company, not the roof. We had them install foam roof a couple years ago, work was completed in a timely manner- communication does lack once you start giving them money but we didn't have any issues at the time so it wasn't a big deal. Fast forward 2 years, we decide to put in mini splits and run lines across and through the roof.

Call Rick to get pricing on how much to seal each roof penetration so we could budget out the project. The initial conversation, he said they didn't have a price they charge per penetrations, the main cost was just getting them out there. Stated not much of a price difference between 2 or 4 penetrations and gave us a ball park that was reasonable. 2 weeks later, project is done, Ended up having a couple more penetrations. when I followed up to have them to come out and seal the penetrations, suddenly they charge per penetrations and price is over $1000 more than he quoted me over the phone. This company is greedy. Get everything in writing because conversations you have with them over the phone don't hold up.

We've had two roofs done by Abril. Rick Abril and David K. were in charge. Things were better when company was run by Mr. Abril, Sr, who has since retired. This was going to be a rave review but it's taken over 7 months, over three seasons, with repeated calls, to come out to look at a workmanship issue cause they're so "busy". And now, deny responsibility or warranty on a newer roof.

Customer satisfaction does not seem to be their priority anymore. If you're looking for an honest roofer, with integrity, who will take care of workmanship issues, the kind who want to take good care of their customers and responds to your calls, best to keep looking. unless you feel incredibly lucky and want to take a chance.

Started by looking for contractors that replace Eichler siding. I had used Abril in the past and had friends that were happy with the foam roofing but I wasn't aware they also did siding repair and replacement. Rich came by several days after my request and examined the dry rot needing repair. I asked him to take a look at the roof since we had a small leak around a skylight.

The foam roof had not be touched in 20 years! Needless to say it was in need of a re coat and repair. Rich gave me a very reasonable quote. The job is finished and we are completely satisfied. They did a great job, showed up on time, had a friendly and professional crew and a 10 year warranty to boot! Very satisfying to recommend good contractors!

We used Abril roofing to replace the tar and gravel roof on our mid century modern home with foam. Rick was great to talk with up front and his wealth of experience allowed him to transparently talk about trade offs for various decisions. He also understood aesthetic considerations and was able to speak to them as well. Rick and David were responsive before, during and after the job was completed.

The crew were on time and professional throughout. They were flexible and responsive to issues as well - reworking some ducting for better aesthetics after they had foamed over, fixing a small leak around one of the skylights after completion, and adding an additional downspout to address an overflow area off the roof months after project completion. Would highly recommend Abril to those looking to re-roof in the Bay Area.

I recently hired Abril roofing for a re-coat on my foam roof. Rick Abril came by, took a look at it and told me that it would last another 1~2 years before it really needed a re-coat, but I decided to get it done now as it would mostly likely cost more in a couple of years. Rick's team arrived on the date scheduled, did a very professional job, and cleaned my yard and my neighbors on either side each day they completed the work.

After 2 days, they were done (as they committed). The team were professional, and on time, and completed the work as schedule with no hassles. The only minor ding was that after the first day's work, I checked the roof myself to ensure that they had cut out all of the air bubbles. There were 5 or 6 that they had missed. I marked them with tape, mentioned it to the crew the next morning, and they took care of them. But, overall, the team were professional, courteous, on time, and completed the work as scheduled with no hassles.

I have lived in our Eichler home for over 22 years. I have used other roofing companies that failed to identify the source of our leaks and fix them properly. Dave and Rick are very knowledgeable, professional, personable and a pleasure to work with. They also show up on time and complete the job as stated. Any home owner that's had work done on their home knows it could be a headache dealing with contractors or companies, but that is not the case with Abril Roofing company. I highly recommend Abril Roofing.

Abril roofing did what they promised. Professional and had no problems. Fixed the dry rot, new foam roof and installed new gutters. Will recommend them to my neighbors. Services: Gutter installation, Skylight installation, Roof installation, Skylight repair

For a second we have used Abril Roofing - this time to provide a complete waterproof cover for the atrium on our Eichler. As before working with Rick and Dave was easy and the quality of the work their staff performed was exceptional. And absolutely delighted with how quickly they were able to schedule the work

We did roofing heating and floors all at once. Of the many contractors we interviewed Abril was the only one whose estimate didn't change - over three months between when we first contacted them and when we were finally ready. They are not inexpensive but they charged a fair price, did the work as scheduled, communicated well and delivered a great product. I hope I won't be needing a roof any time soon, but we've joined many in our community (Lucas Valley) who've chosen Abril for their roof.

Don't even waste your time with this company. They will not sure up like they agreed to and leave your house a mess.

During the August 2020 epic lightning storm, the fierce winds peeled off approximately 30% of the twenty year old tar-paper roof of my 1957 Walnut Creek mid-century home right off the plywood (pictures below). I decided then that it was time to bite the bullet and invest in a full foam roof for the entire 2,400 sq/ft house, rather than just patch the damage.

As someone who is normally very cautious of being taken advantage of by contractors, I decided to do a LOT more due diligence and expert shopping if I was going to drop $20,000+ for a roof that I wasn't expecting to replace a week earlier! I web-researched, then called five highly regarded foam roof contractors, including Abril Roofing. I received quotes for my approx 3,500 sq./ft roof from $23,000 to $36,500, and asked each one what set them apart.

Most spoke of chemical superiority of their compounds, spoke negatively of their competition or of being the exclusive distributor of the 'best' coatings - what set Abril apart for me was that David Kumar, the owner, responded personally and came over to give me a quote within 24 hours, knowing I was in a hurry given my damage. His full quote was refreshingly low, he offered to work his team's schedule so I could get in a month earlier than the competition, and most importantly to me - he helped me trust him by giving me a long list of local customers to call for honest referrals.

All six of the twenty+ he gave me spoke very highly of the workmanship, follow-through and pleasant service from Abril's team. No one had a bad thing to say, and even those who had to have Abril return to fix any later issues, spoke of their commitment to getting it corrected. After six quotes, a few dozen referral calls and anxiously entrusting an expensive new roof to a stranger, I hired Mark and Abril.

They quickly scheduled a date that worked and took a small deposit. From there, everything they promised was 100% spot on - they got the permit from the city, showed up at the promised time, cleaned up daily after themselves and three days from the time they started, I had a gorgeous brand new roof. I was exceptionally pleased with the aesthetic of the roof, and the detail work around the visible edges was perfect - it looks like it was architecturally added at the genesis of the home.

After the install, I spoke to Dave again about some overspray from the install that had stained my driveway. He personally came out, agreed that it needed to be fixed, and sent his team three days later to pressure wash everything back to normal. Again, everyone was on-time, thorough, courteous and FRIENDLY. I hope that EVERY contractor experience I will ever have could be built on the same level of trust and competence that I received from the Abril team!

All in all, I paid the quoted $23,500, plus about $600 for permits for a roof that will be with me for 20+ years, AND it increases the resale value of my casa. No add ons, no surprises, just what I was promised and expected. I would WHOLEHEARTEDLY refer Dave and his entire Abril team to you if you are looking for a new foam roof. Thank you, Kevin

Had two skylights installed by the Abril crew for a reasonable cost. We chose Abril because we have a foam roof and wanted whoever did the install to make sure the roofing repairs were water tight. The skylights came out beautifully. They showed up on time, worked all day and left the work area clean and tidy. I inspected the roof and all the roof repairs necessary for a leak proof skylight appear to have been made.

So far we are loving the new lights. The water proofing will need to be tested this winter, but judging from my visual inspection, it appears to be an awesome job. They stand by their work so it should not be an issue anyway. I will update this posting if I have any issues.

Long overdue review, I called Abril to ask for an inspection and possible replacement of downspouts. Rick Abril came over and said the downspouts looked in fine shape and suggested that if I did want to replace any to use a handyman, way cheaper that a roofing company. Good to know. Then. Rick actually took off the worst offending downspout (noisy) and cleared it out and replaced it.

Of course I offered to pay him and he declined. Above and beyond good customer service. And. he was in nice clean "salesman" clothes :/ Thanks Rick, you are the best, Abby, Bamboo Terrace, Terra Linda

It is really hard for me to write this review, since I need these guys to stay in business, to validate the roof warranty. I have an Eichler home in Marin County, and went with Abril because they seem to be one of the few that do many foam roofs on Eichlers. That being said, they gave me an impressive stack of "references" but once I started calling the numbers, many of them were outdated or the customers actually had TERRIBLE things to say.

I had already pulled the roof permit and tried to cancel the day before my appointment, but Rick reassured me that they were "the best." They also reassured me that all dry rot would be fixed before the roof was placed last year. I just spent $25K fixing dry rot that contractors had to painstakingly cut out, because they had to go around the roof (rather than just replace the boards). Unbelievable. And unacceptable. They never even called me back.

Do not ignore the bad reviews here they ALL echo our own experience. Roof currently leaking for 4th time since roof finished under 2 yrs ago (which was a disaster in it's own right), now have water running down the wall and the staining wood indoors. Claim to be flat roof specialists but ARE NOT. DO NOT USE THEM.

After acquiring multiple quotes, I am so happy that I went with Abril Roofing. They were professional, communicated with me throughout the process, and did an excellent job on my roof as well as the installation of a new skylight. I highly recommend this family-owned business.

Abril roofing not only did a great job, the foam roof keeps our home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Four years later I noticed a few bubbles. They came back and fixed them right away. Awesome customer service as well as great roofers.

Abril roofing did my re roofing on June and they did a great job. Rick, David, and the rest of the crew were all professional. Rick and David explained any questions that were asked in calm and patient manner. They do not pressure you to use their company that shows you the confidence on their workmanship. The entire crew were not only pleasant, professional, and friendly, but also they did meticulous work without leaving no mess in the house. Having Rick to ask questions about my roof if any problem has to come up gives me a peace of mind and I am confident he will respond timely and he will take care what needs to be taking care. May God bless you, your crew, and your company! Thank you!

Rick and his team DO NOT stand behind their warranties. Got a 15 yr. warrantee. After 9 years I was told it needed a re-coat! Price for the re-coat? $13,950.00! Find another foam roofing co.

I am a realtor, and was in a panic to have a very last minute inspection on a home my clients were set to close on. Rick got out there the very next day and wrote up a report for us. We then had another emergency with the lender requesting repairs, and again, Abril came out quickly to do the job. They are foam roof experts, and they did an amazing job. We need more companies like this out there! I highly recommend Rick and his team, and they will be my go-to roofers from now on. Thank you, thank you!

Just as other reviewers stated, Abril Roofing takes pride in Pooooor. Customer Service. Rick and his team DO NOT stand behind their warranties. They are rude and wants to charge me for work that should have been under warranty. I reported air bubles and uneven drainage 7 months(after first rain) after recoating the roof only to be told it's not covered under the warranty.

It took several complaints before they come out to fix the many air bubbles that have developed. However, the guys refused to address the drainage issue and no one responded to the message I left at the office. Foam Roofing requires way more frequent and expensive recoating then the roofing company claims!

Worst customer service- rude, and arrogant. I had Abril roofing fix few roof leaks. 2 days later, I noticed a leak in one of the spots that were supposed be fixed. I called Abril roofing only to experience, worst service from the lady who answered the phone. She outright denied it was from the work done 2 days ago, and asked me to pay another 475$ for the visit.

This is the response from someone who was not onsite. Go figure. However, she was very polite and friendly when I called the first time to schedule fixes. When I called to report a problem with the job, she attitude was rude and denial. Abril might have good servicemen on the field, but their front office is the face of the company. It needs improvement.

Richard and David Abril go above and beyond to satisfy their customers. I've used Abril roofing many times in the past but this time my roof was exposed and needed repair urgently. David worked closely to fit me into the schedule before the raining season. The are honest, fairly priced and have a good crew. Highly recommend Abril Roofing.

Brand new roof installed on a house while I was in escrow, I'm 1.5 months in and it's leaking in 3 different places, last night I was told that someone would be here by 11, it's now after 1 PM and NOBODY IS PICKING UP THE PHONE. Both customer service and build quality seem to be incredibly poor, I'm very disappointed that I'm sitting here with a brand new leaking roof with basically NO RESPONSE. UPDATE: They finally picked up the phone at 2:30 (on the main line, never answered once on either of their supposed "emergency" numbers), told me that there was a dispatch error and that they wanted to send someone out tomorrow.

I firmly told them that I had cancelled all of my plans to stay here this morning for the 11:00 appointment and that pushing it off for another day (and more water damage to the ceiling, floors, and my possessions) was not acceptable. There's supposed to be someone coming today now, though I'll believe it when they get here.