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Busy Beaver Roofing

  • 1395 Atwood Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
  • Residential Roofing
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Hours
Mon7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

About the Business

At Busy Beaver Roofing, we pride ourselves on our versatility and technical expertise, serving both residential and commercial clients in Johnston, Rhode Island, and surrounding areas. Our comprehensive range of services includes roof vent installation, roof coating, gutter cleaning, tar and gravel roofing, tile roofing, attic inspection, and green roofing solutions. This breadth allows us to manage complex projects seamlessly from start to finish, ensuring that every detail is meticulously addressed. Our well-coordinated team is recognized for delivering durable, high-quality results that provide long-term value. We approach each project with a strong commitment to organization and consistency, allowing us to navigate the intricacies of construction with confidence. Whether you are looking to enhance your home or manage a commercial undertaking, we are equipped to meet your needs with reliability and precision.

What people say about “Busy Beaver Roofing”?

Customer reviews for Busy Beaver Roofing and Risk Free Home Improvement are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting their professionalism, excellent customer service, and efficient communication. Many customers commend the responsiveness of the team, particularly mentioning Laura's helpfulness in coordinating schedules and answering inquiries. The quality of the roofing work has received high praise, with several reviews noting timely project completion and thorough cleanup afterward. Despite a few isolated concerns about workmanship, the majority of feedback reflects a strong satisfaction with the overall experience and the company's reliability.

What Users Like The Most

  • Laura in the office was an absolute delight to work with and coordinated the scheduling perfectly.
  • The communication throughout the process is excellent; they show up when they say they're going to show up.
  • I was extremely happy with the professionalism that Kevin and his team demonstrated.
  • The entire team was excellent to work with and provided a great experience from start to finish.
  • They went over and beyond to finish the project and satisfy our needs.

What Users Like The Least

  • However, they have workers who are not true professionals doing part of the work.
  • They left a balcony wobbly, a rail sticking out, did not seal with lead or caulking where wood meets shingle.
  • I cannot speak to the actual roof as I have not seen the repair, but what I have seen does not inspire confidence.

Recommended Reviews

Overall Company Rating
Excellent 4.9
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Louis Bergantino
Jul 7, 2025

I recently had my roof replaced by Busy Beaver roofing. I was extremely satisfied with their work from start to finish. Kevin was extremely helpful upon initial visit and explained every detail. Laura in the office was an absolute delight to work with and coordinated the scheduling perfectly to accommodate my work schedule. Mark and his crew on the day of work were excellent. The work was very good and cleanup was like they hadn’t even been there. I highly recommend them for your roofing replacement.

william calia
Jun 29, 2025

I had a new roof installed by Busy Beaver Roofing and can't say enough about them. From the quality of the work , the timely manner in which it was done and the office staff. Laura the office manager was such a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend them to everyone if you are in need of a new roof.

Rob Procaccianti
Jun 16, 2025

Couldn't recommend Busy Beaver enough. The company is unlike any other contractor I've ever deal with -- professional from start to finish. From the initial consultation to the back office to the execution of installing the new roof -- absolutely A+ experience. They show up when they say they're going to show up; they finish the job when they say they're going to finish the job; the communication throughout the process is excellent; and they don't nickel & dime you. I'd recommend to friends and family, 100%

Jason Ditroia
Apr 30, 2025

I've been dealing with this company Busy Beaver Roofing since 2024, when I originally thought my roof had issues. In 2025 when I did need a roof, I can tell you from dealing with Kevin and his two sons, Mark and Sean, they are the real deal. The glue that holds it all together, Laura.
She answers the phones and runs the office. If your ever having a bad day, call the office and Laura will say "How can I make you smile today." About two weeks ago they came to my home with an army of workers to install my new roof and replace three skylights. Everything they promised from dumpster drop off, material drop off and completion time was executed with laser precision. They were very thorough with the little things like removing my old satellite t.v. brackets and an old weather station that no longer worked to installing and hooking up a vent in my roof for my bathroom exhaust fan . All these things at no extra charge. Once everything was done on the roof the "army" came onto the ground to clean up everything that came off the roof, not missing a single nail or piece of trash. This whole organization is a class act! The best thing was that this company was honest. Expecting no money until the work was done and to the customers satisfied!

William M.
Apr 13, 2025

We had a great experience with Busy Beaver Roofing! They’re clearly experienced and know exactly what they’re doing. Kevin and his crew were friendly, professional, and easy to work with from start to finish. They were punctual, kept every appointment, and completed the job in a single day—right on schedule.

They took great care to protect our house and property while working, which we really appreciated. They didn’t ask for any payment until the job was completely finished.

There was a minor issue with some electrical wiring, but Kevin addressed it right away and brought in an electrician at his own expense. That kind of responsibility and service is hard to find.

The new roof looks amazing, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. We highly recommend Busy Beaver Roofing to anyone looking for experienced, reliable, and professional roofing work!

James Pardington
Dec 14, 2024

The whole team was very responsive and our roof came out great! The company is very affordable and I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a new roof. Thank you!

Lisa Michelle
Dec 14, 2024

I'm sending this note for all the help the entire team provided my dad. He was intrigued by an advertisement he saw for the company, but skeptical. My dad continued to be skeptical throughout the process, but you all provided detailed information, answered every question and followed up on everything you said you would. Everyone he interacted with was professional and responsive. It was a great experience to work with Risk Free! Thank you to your entire team for being so helpful and installing a quality product!

J B
May 30, 2024

Great experience from start to finish - everyone was extremely responsive and the team who replaced our roof did a great job. Would definitely recommend to anyone and will use again in the future if ever needed!

Rhodie Rideshare Guy Gerry
Mar 20, 2024

Sean,Matt, and the team are absolutely amazing over the last 3 years.They have done 3 separate properties for me. Each one was done on time on budget and extremely efficiently. From estimate to clean up they did an amazing job.
What I was Most impressed with was.I had called them about a year and a 1/2 after they did one of my roofs.A plumber had moved the stack pipe in the seal on top broke.They not only came out and identified the problem but they also fix it for me without charge. I can't say enough good things about Risk Free. They even have a pleasant receptionist when you call. Thanks, guys.It's always a pleasure to do business with you.

Kathleen Dyer
Dec 7, 2023

Our experience with Risk Free Home Improvement was outstanding. The team was professional & their follow-up was outstanding. The quality of the work was also excellent. We are totally pleased with our new roof.
K & D Dyer

Iceberg Slim
Nov 21, 2023

Top notch roofing company who’s been doing it for a while!! Beautiful roof completed on my house. 30sq roof done in one day start to finish. Excellent cleanup. They assisted me from beginning to end. Laura is awesome!! Rest assured you are in good hands with these guys!! They help with insurance communication, adjuster appointment, etc. I had a 25yr old roof with wind damaged shingles and a slight leak at a vent pipe, now I have a brand new 50yr roof that looks beautiful and dry as a bone!!

Chris Pinault
Dec 1, 2022

The customer service from the whole team at Risk Free is fantastic. They were always responsive, professional, and answered all of my questions. Laura in particular was patient and incredibly friendly and helpful. I am also pleased with their craftsmanship and their roof warranty is excellent.

Dennis Murphy
Nov 25, 2022

Great experience with Risk Free Home Improvement! Punctual, courteous, and professional. Thanks to Laura, Kevin, and Bill the electrician. I would highly recommend!!

Bruce Daigle
Nov 23, 2022

We found Risk Free in a local newspaper ad, which touted their ability to provide a new roof for qualifying customers at a cost of $4,000-5,000. Well, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

We had Kevin come out to assess our roof and I answered his questions. He assured us that we not only qualified, but that the process would be quick and easy. He explained that once we filed a claim, which he would help us do, our insurer would assign an adjuster who would send out an inspector to confirm the damage they had identified, and that all this would happen within a week to ten days. He was confident that our insurer, with whom he had worked many time before, would approve the claim. In fact, he said that he was "99.9% sure" that our insurance company would cover the cost of a new roof, estimated at about $18,000 total, which would all be covered except for our deductible plus $4,000 (for 'upgrades') for what he said was 'wind damage' that they had found.

Well, that's not what happened. The inspector, who was subbing in for the person Kevin had anticipated, filed a report that said that the damage Risk Free had said was caused by wind was instead caused by 'human activity.' This was interesting, as no one had ever been up on our roof in the areas that they had identified. Our insurer then brought in an independent company to verify this report. When Kevin and Sean heard about this, their tone changed completely. They were now convinced that our claim would be denied, as they said that this independent company was a 'hired gun' that insurers used to deny claims. They were so concerned by this news that they hired another inspector from our insurer - on the side - to assess our roof. This person reported to them that the damage was likely caused by "a racoon" (how it got up on our roof and selectively damaged shingles yards apart remains unknown).

To their credit, Sean and Kevin assured me that if the claim was denied, they would put a new roof on our house, as specified, for cost - in our case, $10,400. But when I received an email notice from our insurer that our claim had indeed been denied, I forwarded it to them - and never heard back. Several days later, I called their office and the secretary assured me that she would have them contact me asap. But they never did.

After a few weeks, I asked around to find another roofer, and brought in Dan Keefe from New England Chimney & Roofing.
He quoted me a price $800 less than Risk Free's "at cost" price. And the materials that NECR used were superior to those that Risk Free had planned to use (I checked it out). They did a terrific job! I highly recommend them.

Oh, by the way, while I was asking around, several contractors referred to Risk Free and other such companies as 'storm chasers.' I'd probably use another term.

Lynn Ousley
Nov 14, 2022

I was extremely happy with the professionalism that Kevin and his team demonstrated. The shingles on my roof was replaced in two days. It came out beautifully and I was not left with a mess. The process from start to finish was easy and straight forward. Kevin delivered on everything he promised.

Building Manager
Oct 12, 2022

I cannot speak to the actual roof as I have not seen the repair, but what I have seen does not inspire confidence. They are professional and earn your business, however they have workers who are not true professionals doing part of the work. They left a balcony wobbly, a rail sticking out, did not seal with lead or caulking where wood meets shingle. I could have done a better job. The professionals who know are not actually doing the work or properly supervising their workers. Sitting in their trucks while the work gets done doesn't count.

cindy gallant
Apr 28, 2022

I had damage to my roof from the various wind storms and needed to replace my roof , I called Risk Free Home improvements and first spoke with Laura who was fabulous and very accommodating to my hectic schedule . Kevin and Mark came over at the time and day they said they would , they got on my roof and told me what I needed and how to proceed . There were no hidden costs , I made the initial call to my insurance company and they did the rest . When the adjuster came they were there to handle that as well . When it was time for the roof to be replaced they brought over samples on the weekend for me to decide what I wanted , as Kevin said , make sure you pick out what your going to like as you will live with that for many years . Laura on Monday called me with my final decision , we went thru the final process and today my beautiful roof was installed with Mark overseeing the whole project from start to finish . The roofers were extremely hardworking and professional and the clean up was amazing , let’s just say my yard looks better now then when they started . I highly recommend this business to anyone in need of a new roof

Michael Bernier
Apr 7, 2022

This company is OUTSTANDING..!!! The experience I had with them was extremely professional and the quality of work was exceptional. They went over and beyond to finish the project and satisfy our needs.
Just recently I got a call from my father telling me he had a roof leak during a rainstorm... Water was dripping into his second story bathroom flooding the floor. I called Kevin at risk-free home improvements who I've dealt with in the past and within 10 minutes he was physically responding to the call during the rain storm to help identify and rectify the problem.
I would highly recommend this company to any friends or relatives in need of any roofing repairs.

-Michael-

mark pierson
Mar 29, 2022

A great experience from start to finish very professional I would recommend Risk Free Roofing to any one who need's a new roof. The project was completed in one day and the property was spotless, the whole process was done correctly. Thank You

Kyle Torres
Nov 11, 2021

The entire team was excellent to work with and provided a great experience from start to finish. The project was completed in one day and the property was spotless afterwards.

Previous bathroom venting wasn't done how it should have been and Marc and team took the extra time to make sure it was done correctly. The entire team makes sure that you're satisfied with the work being done and that whole process is done right.

Kevin Hayden
Sep 28, 2021

Sean and Kevin were fantastic to work with. They did a great job of guiding us through the process and the quality of their work was top notch.

Michael Luciano
May 27, 2021

We've owned our home for over four decades, and although I do a lot of my own work, we have hired contractors over the years. Many of our experiences with other contractors were less than great, so we were extremely happy to deal with a professional company like Risk Free Home Improvement.

Every one of the people we encountered were respectful and helpful in every way. The crew came, installed a great looking roof, and did an exceptional job of cleaning up. Everything went as planned. Whenever I had a question, it was addressed promptly and explained to me in detail.

Today, it is rare to encounter an organization that still places quality, customer service, and a solid guarantee side by side.

Thank you!

Brian Bouthillier
May 8, 2021

Here's my roof story. My roof srarted leaking after a November Nor'easter storm which left me with some water damage on the ceiling and one wall of my knotty oak pine room. I also noticed I had a couple of missing shingles on the roof so I know it was time to put on a new roof. I remember someone left a pamphlet in my front door indicating that it was possible my insurance would cover the cost of a new roof due to storm and wind damage. Now, my roof was about 13 years old and I thought no way, but what the hell I'll call and find out more. Best phone call I have ever made, In short, my roof went from the old 3 tab style to architecture style, they also replaced all the wood that was bad, replaced the bathroom vent with a new one used high quality shingles and the best underlayment that sets them apart from other roofers. All this was paid by my insurance company minus their 1,900 fee and I have a 1000 deductible on my insurance policy. These guys have a system that was a joy to watch, and I did, every step of the way, I even went on the roof to check out for myself. When the job was done, it was flawless, all edges are perfectly straight, And it didn't stop there, the clean up was just as flawless, like I said Kevin, Shawn and Mark King have a system from beginning to end and their crew of 7 was done in 8 hours. I could go on and on I mean these guys saved me 15 thousand dollars. So do yourself a favor, if you need a new roof call them first.

Charles Stoeckle
Apr 30, 2021

The team was excellent from inception to completion. They guided us through the whole process as we have never had to go through it before. From Laura always making us smile when we called, to Sean, Mark, and Kevin coming out to the house to inspect, assess, and advise we were always comfortable. They took the time to explain to us every aspect of the process and kept us informed of how long things would take. When the day of the physical work came, the crew arrived early, stayed late, and came back to finish up the next day. They tackled all the "unique" challenges our roof had to offer. Clean up was excellent. Our expectations were exceeded by the Risk Free team every step of the way. It was as easy as apple pie.

Salvatore Privitera
Apr 17, 2021

When I saw the quality of the work Risk Free Home Improvements had done on 5 other houses on my street, I felt good about contacting them to replace our roof. Sean, Marc, Kevin and Laura were all very helpful during the initial process. They answered all my questions, dealt with the insurance and the town permit.

The roof was started and finished in a day and a half. The crew was extremely careful with the house and property and dealt with any and all problems encountered without asking for additional payment. They even re-shingled the small roofs above our bow windows without us mentioning them. Afterward the yard was cleaned completely like they were never here.

They asked for no payment up front and waited patiently for the insurance payment. Our part of the total cost was way lower than I ever expected. If you need a roof, this is the company to call.

Patricia Gronn
Apr 17, 2021

Sean and his crew were outstanding and very professional! He explained to me in detail the process and quality materials used for my new roof. I love the color of Timberline shingles I selected, Barkwood. It is a beautiful rich dark brown color. I was amazed they finished my roof in 1 day. I would highly recommend Risk Free for your next roof. You will not be disappointed!.

Ruth Horowitz
Apr 14, 2021

Risk Free Home Improvement replaced the roofs on our house and our garage. Our home is three stories, with a steep and complicated roof line. The crew arrived on schedule and completed most of the job in 2.5 days, as promised. The process uncovered damage to the chimney, which required us to hire a different contractor to rebuild the chimney, and to wait through the winter. During that time there was a winter storm that resulted in leaking at the chimney. We called Risk Free and immediately sent out a crew to address the problem. After the chimney was rebuilt in the spring, Risk Free returned once again to complete roof around the new chimney, and then again to address some minor issues. In all our interactions, Risk Free has been friendly, prompt, professional and honest. We would recommend them without hesitation.

Patty Wilson
Apr 10, 2021

Risk Free is a fantastic company. They are friendly, caring and professional.
The process from my first meet with Sean and Marc to the completed roof was seamless.
Sean worked directly with me and my insurance company helping me navigate the process. Marc met with the insurance adjuster at my home and their dad Kevin was on site for installation.
I can’t say enough about the foreman José and the crew of both women and men that Risk Free has working for them. After working their butts off all day, the finished product was beautiful! The clean up was impeccable.
I couldn’t be more pleased with my new roof.
Thank you Sean, Marc, Kevin, José and the best crew ever!

Jenna Robenhymer
Apr 5, 2021

Sean and his team at Risk Free Home Improvements went above and beyond after our roof was damaged. They helped us go through the insurance claims process and were available to assist with every question we had. The quality of work performed to replace our roof was excellent with constant updates and checking in during the installation and at the completion of the project. I would highly recommend Risk Free for any home improvement needs.

Richard Wallace
Jan 6, 2021

It has been over four months that Risk Free Home Improvement replaced my roof of 29 years. As part of the replacement they also installed two replacement skylights. On the day they arrived to do the work it was like a small invasion of professional roof repair craftsmen. In all there were 18 men and women working on the roof. My roof is 4,500 square feet or 135 bundles of shingles. I expected it to take a day or so to do the job. By 10 AM the old roof was removed and the new roof was being installed. By 4PM the job was completed along with the two replacement skylights.
On completion of the project myself and Kevin, the owner, walked my property as a close out inspection. Not a nail or any kind of debris was to be found anywhere. They left the site spotless. At that time I told Kevin that I was "elated" with the work they did. He said that it was the first time he had ever been told that phrase. Not only did they do a fantastic job, the crew was respectful of my home and property.
Last week I went up to clean the gutters I did an up close inspection. I noted that the rows of shingles were evenly spaced but were in perfect alignment. The exposure of the front roof was equal to the back roof of the house. As someone who has done roofing in my younger years this told me that the work was done by true craftsmen who took pride in their work. I have had ice dams with no problems, driving rain with no problems, 70 mph wind and still no problems.
Risk Free Home Improvement did not ask for one penny when we signed the contract. I would not hesitate to have Risk Free Home Improvement to work for me on any project again. Let me just say "FANTASTIC". Ten stars in my opinion!!!! I am truly "elated".

Eileen Blanchette
Dec 6, 2020

They were very professional and pleasant to work with.They gave me a good price and did a phenomenal job . I couldn’t of made a better choice.

Lynda Parker
Nov 25, 2020

The whole process was so easy . They came and explained what they could do to help me get a new roof. They quoted me a price with no pressure telling me to think it over and call when I made a decision. They did not want money upfront. They said they only collect money when the job is done. They were kind ,honest, professional,and on time. They did a great job and we couldn't be happier with our new roof. I recommend them to everyone! Thanks again guys!!!!!

David Stenberg
Nov 20, 2020

Sean and Mark and Kevin and the installation crew at our home were off the charts outstanding in every way. The service, quality, attention to detail, attitude, timeliness…were the BEST we have ever experienced on any home improvement project. We are BEYOND satisfied and will go out of our way to recommend Risk Free Home Improvement to everyone we know. THANKS everyone…GREAT job. Dave and Lou

Linda Hatch
Nov 5, 2020

Great Job, timely and professional all the way. What a great TEAM, accommodating and friendly. Thank you, we will surely recommend you!

Andre Lussier
Oct 8, 2020

Finished my entire roof before 2pm and it looks fantastic. We called Risk Free after we got a scary expensive quote from a different big home improvement company. Top of the line materials with a 50 year warranty for an insanely affordable price. Give them a call before you spend all your savings on a new roof.

Jason Thibodeau
Sep 30, 2020

Unbelievable!!! They did our roof in one day, they were beyond anything we could imagine! An absolute pleasure to work with

Julissa Ferriera
Sep 25, 2020

They were very professional and knowledgeable. They did an excellent job on our roof. Their employees were extremely polite and courteous. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family.

Greg Bruno
Sep 20, 2020

Working with the risk-free home improvement was absolutely amazing. From start to finish the process was easy and they helped me all the way through. I needed a new roof due to wind damage and they were able to help me in a timely manner. They were able to take my old roof off and install the new high quality one in one day and it looks great. Highly recommend them to anyone!

mathew lundy
Sep 18, 2020

I was amazed on how fast my roof was started and finished. You couldn't even tell we had roofers there all day when I say there was NO MESS AT ALL not a single nail, shingle, absolutely nothing! Professional and reliable. Recommending to everyone I know.

Gerald Marcotte
Sep 11, 2020

Sean and the entire roofing company did an amazing job on replacing my roof on time and on schedule and what an awesome job cleaning up you would never know that they were here

Steve Raymond
Aug 16, 2020

All the planning paid off for a terrific installation and follow up to the roof project. Crew was very efficient and cleaned up all materials. Would highly recommend Risk Free Home Improvement to anyone who wishes to have an anxiety free experience professionally completed!!

Diane Whalen
Jul 26, 2020

Sean & Mark King were professional and at the same time very easy to communicate with. They returned calls and followed up with us in a timely manner. The days their team was here it was a really hot summer weekend however their team work very hard to get the work done in a day & a half! Our roof loojs great! They cleaned up extremely well after all was done. We highly recommend Risk Free Home Improvement!

Jeff
Jul 7, 2020

Had an excellent experience with Sean and his crew. Very knowledgeable, professional and they provide quality work. Highly recommended! Thanks guys!

Elizabeth Pace
Jun 26, 2020

From start to finish everything was seamless. The evening before the job they contacted me to let me know that they would arrive a little later than usual, the day of the job it rained and Kevin called me to reassure me that it was ok because the material on my roof at the time was made for water. The employees worked thru the rain and didn’t stop.

Rupal Dasilva
Jun 19, 2020

I hired Sean and Mark of Risk Free Home Improvement after seeing their work be done on my neighbors house. They are extremely professional, responsive and give you complete information regarding payments, insurance the works of it all! Not only do they do the job but watching how they operate from being time conscious to leaving your property cleaned up is impressive! I watched Mark hand pick the nails off my grass...you don't see many companies give that much attention or care these days. I HIGHLY recommend Risk Free Home Improvements, you won't be disappointed!! Thankyou guys!!!

Sara Houghton
Jun 14, 2020

One of the easiest homeowing experiences I've had yet! Sean and Marc took care of every detail for us, including dealing with the insurance company. They showed up when they said they would, did a fantastic job and left my yard cleaner than when they arrived. Knowing I have a quality, guaranteed roof that I won't have to worry about again it's amazing. Highly recommended!

Annie
Jun 12, 2020

I could not be happier with my new roof! Had a couple of windy storms last December and it started leaking. Great timing! Just before Christmas! Sean, Kevin and Mark could not have been nicer. So helpful and positive. Ended up being a long road to get the insurance company to agree, but they finally did, and yesterday we got our brand new roof! The crew was the hardest working group I have ever seen! They were here working and then cleaning up over 12 hours! So much pride in their work! Even made sure my neighbors yards were cleaned up! I was most worried about that! Thank you Kevin for putting up with my nervousness about the neighbors yards. You all did a great job cleaning up afterwards!