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Leon Brothers Roofing
Oakland’s Quality Leader. 107 five-star reviews exclusively – zero complaints on record. Victorian and historical home restoration expertise.
Business Details
Leon Brothers Roofing
(510) 935-2316
http://leonroofingcompany.com/
Typical Job Cost
$65,000 – 1.5 million
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License Number
B840316
1215 23rd Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
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122 Reviews for
Leon Brothers Roofing
89 Reviews for MAK Design + Build Inc.
Top Reviews
Leon Brothers provided five star service for us from start to finish! They are easy to get a hold of, you can't beat the price, and they really care about their work. They showed up on time every morning and cleaned up perfectly before leaving each day. One day I had a question for one of the workers and they said the owner, Daniel, would call me. My phone was ringing within minutes with an answer. I'm so thankful that they made a seemingly stressful situation so easy - and our roof looks great!
I found these guys on Yelp after trying a few roofing companies that didn't get back to me, or don't work on pitched roofs. Leon Brothers were punctual, communicative, and did excellent work. Their pricing is fair, and they even came back to fix a minor issue without hesitation. I will definitely be using them again in the future!
I am happy with Leon Brothers' exceptional service. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for roofing work. Leon Brothers came out quickly and provided a clear quote for the repair of my roof at a reasonable price. The work was done fast, clean, and professionally. I will recommend them to my friends and family.
Replaced gutters. Unclogged downspout. Patched roof. Very knowledgeable and professional. Good crew. I was pleased with the work and would use them again.
Had a pleasant experience with the manager. He is professional and polite, does his job very well
If I could only do business with one company for the rest of my life, it would be Leon Brothers. We've been admiring the gleaming work of art that is our new roof and can't decide which is more beautiful: the two-day total roof and gutter replacement or the exceptional professionalism of the company. Here is why they are the right choice for your roofing needs: 1) Courage. Arcenio had the guts to scale our steep roof in the middle of a serious downpour just to offer a complete estimate for the job. He returned to double-check our attic before the job started. The crew is brave enough to act with integrity at all times. Other contractors will make excuses or cut corners. Leon Brothers earns your respect. 2) Excellence. The entire crew cares about the work as if they are working on their own house. They cleaned our yard so meticulously that our kids could safely run barefoot before the crew even left our property. They offered to remove an old furnace pipe, they diagnosed and replaced rotten wood boards, they carefully painted behind gutters. Josue even gave helpful aesthetic suggestions about gutter placement. It goes without saying that their installation of all the roofing and gutter elements was perfect. Our roof used to be the ugliest part of our home, and it is now a treasured feature. 3) Friendship. The owners sign the contract "Friend" because friendliness is foundational across the company. Josue is always cheery and helpful, Alex is a great communicator, and the crew was happy--singing and smiling all the way. Go with Leon Brothers, and don't look back!
When some of our gutters started leaking, I reached out to a few contractors for quotes, somewhat warily. There's always a bit of hesitancy when reaching out to an unknown contractor, especially when the stakes are high. Depending on the time of year, identifying a trustworthy roofer, in particular, then getting them to accept your job can require persistence and months of lead time. One of the contractors to reply and follow through with an estimate was Leon Brothers Roofing. After the estimator came to evaluate the project, Leon Brothers Roofing provided a written quote and contract. Although there was a bit of wait time to get on their calendar, it was worth the delay. When a slot became available, Leon Brothers Roofing contacted me to see if the date would work. The team arrived on schedule, was respectful of our property, contacted us as necessary for decisions and worked diligently. At the end of the day, the team cleaned up thoroughly and, just like that, our home had new gutters. Now that the rainy season has begun, we are enjoying our investment and can see the difference between the old and new gutters. From start to finish, Leon Brothers Roofing provided professional, competent and customer-focused service on our gutter replacement project. In particular, it is a pleasure to work with Alex, the office manager, who is respectful, follows through on promises and handles all of the administrative tasks efficiently. I would not hesitate to contact Leon Brothers Roofing for future roofing needs.
Leon Brothers Roofing was the only company out of three others that gave me a quick (2 days) turn around time to get a roofing estimate. Of the other two, one took a week while the other one took 2 weeks just to obtain an estimate. I noticed too that Leon Brothers used the same quality materials touted by the two other roofers, however, each of the other two roofers quoted thousands of dollars more than Leon Roofers. All three of the roofing companies had stellar yelp reviews (mostly 5 stars). Yet, it seemed that Leon Brother's quote was more in line with what seemed reasonable and more than fair for a 1200 sq ft house plus a detached garage roof. What really sealed the deal for us was how easy it was to get all our answers and concerns addressed by Arcenio, one of the Owners. We felt an immediate comfort and trust with Leon Brothers. They committed to completing the job in a 2 day period and had a team of workers from start to finish and did a beautiful job. We've gotten many compliments from neighbors on not only the job they did but also how clean they left the job site each day. So efficient. I love finding family owned businesses that are Oakland based that also have stellar reviews. We experienced our first rains in September and had absolutely no problems. I would and do recommend Leon Brothers to anyone looking to re-roof their home. I believe you will not be disappointed!
We have been provided exceptional service by Leon Brothers. Their price for roof replacement was less than half of what other companies quoted. The initial inspection was performed by Arcenio Leon, and he explained to me by drawing diagrams what was wrong with our roof, and why getting localized repairs to address the leak in our roof will not solve our problem. He looked me straight in the eye and said "we are good honest guys, and we will take care of your roof." Now that the work is complete, I am incredibly glad we decided to go ahead with Leon Brothers. They replaced all the pipe jacks, box vents, turbine vents and one furnace flue vent with new ones, removed the Direct TV antenna and installed a new solar attic fan free of labor. They are operationally flexible since they were able to accommodate some of my requests which I made on the fly such as replacing our fixed Velux skylights with Velux vented skylights, once again without charging me a dime for labor. I know this because the requests for installation of attic fan and skylights were made after I signed the quote. Their office manager, Alex, has been very patient from the time the first quote was sent to the day the roof installation was approved by the county inspector. I would not hesitate to use their services again. In fact, I may not even bother asking for quotes from other companies.
My roof was leaking and after receiving quotes from other roofing companies, I went with Leon Brothers. He was highly recommended from a realtor. But more importantly when he came to give me a quote he actually climbed on a ladder and walked around on the roof. Why this might not seem like a big deal - all the other estimators used a drone to look at my roof to give me a quote. Given that my building is three stories tall I can understand why a drone might be more efficient. When I told Leon that he was the first to do this, he said "I am a roofer, the other people are sales people for roofing companies." So true. The fact that he had a ladder on his truck long enough to reach my roof was impressive. Plus by walking directly on the roof he was able to notice details that the drone did not pick up. Eventually another roofer did come with a ladder (I have lots of estimates) and although Leon's quote was a little higher I went with him.So glad I did. Very thorough job, his crew was excellent. Highly recommended!
Arsenio and his brother where the only roofers interested in a small job I had a few years ago. All the big companies wouldn't fit us into their schedules. Leon Brothers cut a hole in the roof for our new stove fan vent, and did a perfect job, cleaning our gutters too for no extra charge. Then, about a month ago some very friendly and clever guys came and tried to convince us we needed a new roof. We didn't pay them anything, but that night I became concerned and called Arsenio. He came right way, in the dark, and climbed up to examine our roof. He told us everything was fine, and no new shingles or anything were needed. I am so glad I called him. He would not accept any payment for this visit. His crew came and replaced the shingles the scammers had torn off for a very reasonable amount. I will never use anyone else for my roof needs. I promise you these guys are honest as the sun, they don't overcharge, they overdeliver, and you will not be disappointed with their work.
I moved into a new home with a partially flat roof. After a recent rain, I noticed water pooling in one area of the roof and wanted a roofing company to inspect the pooling. After doing some research, I decided to go with Leon Brothers Roofing based on their stellar reviews. I'm so glad I did. They were quick to respond to my email and scheduled an inspection soon after. Arcenio, the super knowledgeable and honest owner, came by and educated me on repairs that could be done to improve drainage and to protect the roof overall. He never tried to upsell any unnecessary services. After accepting the fair pricing estimate, his crew came by soon after and repaired my roof. After more recent rains, the roof looks great with no more water pooling. I highly recommend Leon Brothers Roofing and will be using them for future roofing jobs. Special thanks to Arcenio, Alex (office manager, Josue (project manager), and the rest of the crew that worked on my roof.
I have been waiting 3 months to write this review after a more substantial rain came. We had a new roof put in a couple of years ago by another roofing company. A leak developed immediately after the new roof was put in and it was persistent for at least a year or longer. It was horrible. Our floor was damaged badly in 2 rooms. They ghosted me for almost an entire year after the new roof was first put in. Later on, they came back one time to take a look, said there was nothing wrong with the roof, and that it wasn't their problem anymore. I called Arcenio and he came right away to take a look. He successfully figured out what the problem was (a drain) and fixed the leak that had been bothering us for over a year. I saw how much time and effort he put into his work when he was here, and I am just so glad that we finally found someone that we can trust and can call in the future. If you want honesty and someone you can depend on, this company is it.
My porch roof needed to be replaced, and the related gutters needed to be adjusted. Leon Brothers' quote was not the lowest, but I went forward with them because the quote was clear, and covered everything (whereas a lower quote had more variables, and could have ended up costing me significantly more). After providing me a quote, they told me that they thought they'd get around to me sometime in March; ended up being only about 10 days after the quote (late January). They messaged me a few days beforehand to check if the date was ok, and I gave them the green light. It was a one day project. When they left, there was no sign they had been there working all day; the clean-up was top notch. As for their work, well the roof looks new and improved, and there is no sign of leaks after a few days of heavy rain. The gutters now are also working as they should. I am definitely satisfied with the end product.
I hired Leon Brothers to install skylights in my home and they were excellent. They came right away and provided me with an estimate and were on schedule.The work performed was stellar. They made a minor mistake on an interior wood trim that we had from our previous Skylight and they returned to fix it. I suggested simply adding a 1" trim piece over the existing trim to cover the mistake but they insisted on removing the existing trim for both skylights in the room and replaced both with new wood trim, then stained it to match. This was well above and beyond what was needed and they spent hours making sure it was just right. Also, while on my roof, they noticed a loose exterior trim piece and they repaired it. They also replaced some worn flashing from the old Skylight and did not charge extra for any of this additional work. I can't say enough about how impressed I am with this level of service.
Leon Brothers Roofing is a great company, and they do excellent work! They are expert roofers, professional, and uphold high standards of integrity. My interactions with Alex and Arcenio have been professional and timely. The crew is composed of hardworking, down-to-earth individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional results. I am grateful for their work on our sunroom. If you are in the Bay Area and looking for a roofer who does quality work and leaves you with peace of mind, look no further than Leon Brothers Roofing. Don't waste your time checking for other companies. This is the reason why you are looking at Yelp, and I am taking the time to share my experience with you, so you don't have to meet with six different companies and struggle to make a decision. MY interaction with them started in July 2023 and the project was completed on September 1, 2023.
This review is premature because Leon Brothers haven't yet performed any repair work but I've been so impressed with the quality of the customer service that I'm leaving a review (only my second Yelp review ever!). We thought we had a leaky roof because we saw water running down one of our walls after the recent storms. I emailed Leon Brothers on Saturday, Arcenio responded on Sunday and inspected the roof on Monday. Turns out the roof is likely fine and we have an uncovered pipe. Of his own accord, today Arcenio sent me examples of pipe covers which he thought would solve our problem. If we ever do have an actual leak in our roof, Leon Brothers will be the first roofers that I call.
Leon Brothers have outstanding service and fair pricing. I highly recommend them to other homeowners in the East Bay. For my 15 year old concrete tile roof, I had to get a partial repair (repaper and relay tiles) and added several vents. Spoke with several contractors, and got ridiculous quotes and offers to change out the whole roof ($70k+). Leon Brothers came out quickly, provided a holistic assessment of the roof and quoted a good price. The work was done promptly, professionally and cleanly - Arcenio, the manager, came out several times to supervise the crew and everything was done in 4 days. They also provided a drone recording of the work done. Will use again. Thank you!
Leon Brothers Roofing are the best! I dreaded the roof replacement, but the whole process was really smooth: everybody I interacted with was extremely professional, the estimate was free and true, they explained everything really clearly, were always on time, covered everything inside the house so it would not get dusty, and cleaned up after themselves after each day of work. But most important of all -- they did an amazing job. It's been a month, and it feels like a miracle that the house is not hot during heat waves (before the roof with new insulation was installed, it was unbearable inside during hot days). And it looks great -- the neighbors have been commenting.
We want to add another glowing review to all the previous 5 star reviews of Leon Brothers Roofing. They replaced our roofing, installed 3 solar tube lights plus added new gutter guards. We couldn't be more pleased with the ease of working with them during the estimation process and particularly the installation. Josue Leon was the onsite manager. He was considerate of our neighbors properties during the removal process, kept us informed of some additional charges for dry rot repair, was great at installing the solar tubes, and he and his team did a super job of cleaning up the property before leaving each day. Thank you all for superior work and customer service!
Joining the chorus of people helped by this company during the great New Years Eve deluge of 2022/23. Our in-law cottage began leaking (along with our basement and the yard flooding). Of all the calls I had to make in the past 24 hours, Leon Bros was by far the most helpful. He responded to me on a holiday, including scheduling with me at 10:30 PM on NYE. He came out this morning, on New Years day, and I am pretty sure we were one of at least 10 customers he helped today. He went above and beyond to do everything he could to shore up the roof to get us through the next two weeks of incoming rain. We're extremely grateful for their help, and honest work.
We had an awesome experience working with Leon Brothers roofing. We got a few quotes on adding intake ventilation and a solar exhaust fan to our attic space so it didn't get so crazy hot up there. Leon Brothers came out in a timely manner, and gave us a very reasonably priced quote. We had also heard from our neighbor across the street that Leon Brothers had done a great job on their new roof, so we were sold. They completed the ventilation and solar fan installation in the time they said they would, and stuck to their estimate, and were very pleasant to work with. We will definitely call them when it's time to replace our roof.
Arcenio is a true life-saver. My husband and I woke up to find water dripping through our kitchen fixtures during a major atmospheric river storm. We had little hope that we could get help on a Saturday, let alone during a holiday weekend in torrential rain, however, Arcenio answered on the first ring and came out within hours. He quickly provided a fix up on the roof in wind gusts and driving rain and even said he'd come back on New Years day if we had any additional issues. We are beyond grateful to you Arcenio and Leon Brothers Roofing, who will be our go-to-company for all of our roofing needs in the future.
We had our new roof installed in July 2024. The Leon Brothers , Arsenio and Josue were responsive, HONEST, and easy to work with. They are good listeners and always addressed our concerns. Alex, their cousin mans the office. Alex always answered my questions via email promptly. What do I mean by promptly, usually within an hour or two but always within 24 hours. The communication was super. The project was completed on time and the crew cleaned up at the end of each day. No errant nails, tiles, etc. If you need a new roof, look no further. Thank you Arsenio, Josue, and Alex! Happy Holidays.
I have water intrusion evidenced by water staining on the ceilings under the attic vents. Arsenio, one of the owners, came by within hours to inspect. It turns out I have an insulation issue - not a roof issue. Arsenio took the time to clearly explain it to me and took pictures to show me. He told me to call an insulation company with no attempts to upsell me on something I don't need. I truly appreciate his expertise, honesty and integrity. Although I don't need roof repair right now, I am sure I will at some point and Leon Brothers will definitely be my "go to" guys. Thank you.
Leon Brothers installed our new roof in fall 2022. Between Christmas 2022 through now, 15 inches of rain have fallen, a once in 50 year event in Berkeley, according to the news. We've seen no signs of leaks, despite the multiple atmospheric rivers that have passed through this winter. Leon Brothers helped us when we were in a pinch trying to schedule a solar project. They did a great job on the roof, worked with our solar company, were reliable, efficient, cleaned up their worksite, and their prices were fair. We also appreciated how willing they were to answer our questions.
Leon Brothers Roofing lives up to their reviews, from Arcenio, Josue and team to Alex, Office Manager, are great. Other reviews already give you an idea of the quality of work and professionalism. When deciding on who to hire to replace my roof, my one concern was is Leon Brothers a big enough shop and what if they are not in business for the warranty? Based on the service I received, I am not worried about that. I don't expect any issues but if there is, I feel comfortable Leon Brothers will answer the phone! Mahalo to the team!!
We've hired Arcenio and his team to replace two roofs (on two different houses) and both experiences were outstanding. Arcenio and Josue came up with a very creative plan to keep the historic exterior of our current home while significantly improving drainage off a flat-ish roof. The entire crew was efficient, courteous, and did an amazing clean up job each day (including a neat magnetic roller to find stray nails). It's a shame their work will last for 20+ years because we'd be delighted to hire them again soon.
Leon Brothers provided five star service for us from start to finish! They are easy to get a hold of, you can't beat the price, and they really care about their work. They showed up on time every morning and cleaned up perfectly before leaving each day. One day I had a question for one of the workers and they said the owner, Daniel, would call me. My phone was ringing within minutes with an answer. I'm so thankful that they made a seemingly stressful situation so easy - and our roof looks great!
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We have been provided exceptional service by Leon Brothers. Their price for roof replacement was less than half of what other companies quoted. The initial inspection was performed by Arcenio Leon, and he explained to me by drawing diagrams what was wrong with our roof, and why getting localized repairs to address the leak in our roof will not solve our problem. He looked me straight in the eye and said "we are good honest guys, and we will take care of your roof." Now that the work is complete, I am incredibly glad we decided to go ahead with Leon Brothers. They replaced all the pipe jacks, box vents, turbine vents and one furnace flue vent with new ones, removed the Direct TV antenna and installed a new solar attic fan free of labor. They are operationally flexible since they were able to accommodate some of my requests which I made on the fly such as replacing our fixed Velux skylights with Velux vented skylights, once again without charging me a dime for labor. I know this because the requests for installation of attic fan and skylights were made after I signed the quote. Their office manager, Alex, has been very patient from the time the first quote was sent to the day the roof installation was approved by the county inspector. I would not hesitate to use their services again. In fact, I may not even bother asking for quotes from other companies.