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August Roofing & Solar reviews
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The Verdict
August Roofing & Solar leaves a lot to chance. We found 223 reviewers praising workmanship across roofing and solar projects, with crews showing up at 7 a.m. sharp and cleaning up every nail. One homeowner called them back 10 years later for proof of work and got it within hours. But the value score tells a different story. At least 25 reviewers reported pricing surprises, incomplete repairs, or claims dismissed as pre-existing problems. One customer dealt with three straight winters of water intrusion after a full roof replacement, with August insisting each repair would finally fix it. Another was told drip edges only come in aluminum, then discovered color-matched versions at Home Depot for a fraction of the quoted labor cost. The crew quality is real, but the follow-through when something goes wrong is a coin flip.
If you want a crew that will clean up after themselves and leave your roof looking sharp, August Roofing can deliver. But if you need a company that will own mistakes and fix problems the first time, you may spend years chasing them down.
3 Stories That Stood Out
Suzanne had August replace her roof three years ago, hoping to end the winter leaks that kept creeping into her home. Instead she discovered a repeating pattern: each winter brought new water intrusion, and she ended up paying repeatedly to replace drywall and repaint as the same problems resurfaced. August repeatedly assured her the repairs had fixed the issue, but every visit revealed a different missed detail from the original job, and the leaks never stopped. Over time the repairs fell out of warranty, leaving her with mounting out-of-pocket costs and more water damage. When she reached back out, the people she had worked with before seemed to have vanished and the company offered no clear explanation — only promises that another repair would finally do the trick. After three years of recurring damage and failed fixes, her takeaway is stark: a roof replacement that was supposed to stop the leaks turned into a cycle of patchwork repairs, disappearing contacts, and unpaid bills.
Chaddy hired the company last year for a full roof replacement on his suburban home and at first discovered a team that was organized, thorough, and straightforward during the assessment. As the job progressed, though, several problems emerged that eroded his confidence. The crew broke a wooden gate and initially insisted it had already been damaged; he had to produce dated photos to prove otherwise before they finally offered money to fix it, but the false accusation left a bad impression. He also asked for a drip edge in a color to match the house and was told only unpainted aluminum was available; after the job he learned multiple color options do exist, so the new drip edges now stick out visually and he’s left planning how to paint them. Days before the project wrapped he requested a chimney cap; the sales manager, Dan, didn’t respond quickly, then tried to charge him $500 for the part and “labor” even though the crew was already on the roof. He found the identical cap at Home Depot for about $70, took time off work to buy it himself, and had the crew install it. Site manager Eric, by contrast, behaved professionally, stayed responsive, and was courteous throughout. In the end
T P. had August Roofing install a new roof on their home more than ten years ago and recently reached back out because their insurer needed proof of the work. They discovered the roof had held up exceptionally well, and when they called, Melissa Ravens answered and went out of her way to locate records and provide the documentation needed for insurance. That willingness to help long after the original job stuck with them — T P. has sent many people to August Roofing over the years and plans to keep doing so. The memorable detail: a decade-old roof still performing, and an employee who will pick up the phone and sort out paperwork when it matters.
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What You Can Expect
Drew Kaplan has relied on August Roofing for many years and discovered they consistently deliver high-quality workmanship and practical know-how. He appreciated that the whole crew came across as professional and knowledgeable, which made projects straightforward to manage. They weren’t the cheapest bid, but he felt the extra cost bought deep expertise and—crucially—peace of mind in an industry where small contractors often disappear. For his most recent job he needed five solar panels removed, the roof repaired, and the panels put back on correctly; August handled the solar work and roofing repairs seamlessly. What stayed with him was the company’s longevity and the sense that if something turns up down the line, support will still be there.
Ethan chose August Roofing & Solar to outfit his Thousand Oaks ranch-style home with a 7.04 kW system — 16 Maxeon 440W panels — paired with a Tesla Powerwall 3, and ended up with more energy than he anticipated. From the first consultation through final inspection the team stayed in close contact, walked him through options, and answered questions quickly, which made the process feel organized and transparent. The crew arrived on time, kept a tidy worksite, and installed the panels and Powerwall with a clean, integrated look. Their careful workmanship and eye for detail convinced him the system was built to last and would perform reliably over time. He appreciated the premium equipment choice: Maxeon 440W panels (about 22.8% efficient) for durability and a Tesla Powerwall for resilience. Performance has been the standout: his system now produces roughly 115% of his annual electricity needs, with estimated first‑year production near 11,000 kWh. That surplus, combined with time‑of‑use shifting and backup capability during outages, translated into meaningful savings on Southern California peak rates. He also enjoys full visibility and control through the mySunPower app. Because the
Ryan Fox purchased a $70,000 SunPower solar system with a backup battery from August Roofing in 2023 for his Los Angeles home. During the recent wildfire blackout — the first outage since installation — he discovered the backup failed: the battery drained completely after about six hours instead of lasting the advertised 24+ hours and now cannot be recharged. He also found the panels stopped producing energy, leaving the entire system inoperable. He blames two things: SunPower’s recent bankruptcy, which he says voided the warranty, and what he believes was improper wiring by August Roofing that caused the premature battery drain. When he contacted August Roofing for repairs, the company refused to honor the warranty and declined further service. The result is a nonworking $70k installation after roughly one year, with no functioning backup during the emergency and no servicing commitment from the installer.
Jim S. had August Roofing & Solar replace his roof several years earlier, so when he decided to add three very good-quality skylights he hired them again. He walked away with solid workmanship and, most notably, a complete set of detailed photos documenting the project from start to finish. Everyone he dealt with — both office staff and the installation crew — proved knowledgeable and friendly throughout the job. The combination of consistent expertise across multiple projects and the thorough photo record is what kept him loyal; he wouldn’t think of using anyone else.
T P. had August Roofing install a new roof on their home more than ten years ago and recently reached back out because their insurer needed proof of the work. They discovered the roof had held up exceptionally well, and when they called, Melissa Ravens answered and went out of her way to locate records and provide the documentation needed for insurance. That willingness to help long after the original job stuck with them — T P. has sent many people to August Roofing over the years and plans to keep doing so. The memorable detail: a decade-old roof still performing, and an employee who will pick up the phone and sort out paperwork when it matters.
Jeff Jensen first hired August Roofing for a roof repair a few years ago, and this winter they returned to seal the roof on his attached sunroom. He found the crew communicated clearly at every step and delivered solid workmanship both times, all for what he considered a fair price. What sticks is the reliability: a company that came back years later and produced the same level of quality and transparent communication on a major repair and a smaller sunroom project.
Jeff turned to August Roofing twice for work on his house. The first visit, a few years ago, began with a roof inspection that found the roof largely sound and pointed to only the ridge-line shingles needing replacement. The company provided a fair estimate and finished that repair promptly, and he appreciated that they limited the work to what was actually necessary instead of pushing a larger job. In December 2021 he called them back to seal a persistent leak where the main roof meets an adjacent sun/Arizona room; the crew kept every appointment and completed the sealing on schedule. The detail that stuck with him was their consistent honesty and punctuality — straightforward inspections that avoided unnecessary work, and reliable, on-time repairs when problems recurred.
This homeowner, Insoon, had the company replace the entire roof about 13 months ago — strip shingles on the sloped areas and two layers of silicone coating on the flat section — on a house that never leaked since they moved in 2011, even through heavy Ventura rains. They decided to replace the roof to prepare for bad weather, and everything seemed fine until a recent weekend when a water stain appeared on the ceiling of a small office. Climbing onto the flat roof, they discovered an 11-inch, balloon-shaped bubble in the silicone coating and suspected it had caused the leak. A technician arrived the next day, and the homeowner appreciated the quick response. After inspecting, the technician dismissed the bubble as the leak source and focused on the strip shingles, saying some pieces weren’t fully sealed or glued down over the flat area. A short while later the same inspector offered a different possibility — the problem might be a preexisting issue with the adjacent wall rather than the shingle work. A few days after that, a company representative named Chris called to say the repair was finished. When Insoon asked about repainting the damaged ceiling, Chris offered to provide a
Ryan F. bought a $70,000 SunPower solar system with a backup battery from August Roofing in 2023, expecting a reliable source of emergency power during outages. During a recent wildfire-related blackout in Los Angeles, he discovered the system failed: the backup battery drained completely after about six hours — far short of the 24+ hours it was designed to provide — and now will not recharge. He also found the solar panels stopped producing energy, leaving the entire system inoperable. He traces the failure to two causes: SunPower’s recent bankruptcy, which he says voided the warranty, and improper wiring by August Roofing that he believes caused the battery’s premature depletion. After he contacted August Roofing to request repairs, the installer refused to honor the warranty they had sold and declined to service the system going forward. That left him with a nonfunctional, $70,000 system and no warranty support. The detail that stands out is the emergency failure itself — a system sold and installed for outage resilience that could not sustain even one wildfire blackout and then became irreparable and unsupported.
Long-term Satisfaction
Long-term satisfaction for August Roofing & Solar drops to 3.3 ★ compared to early reviews. This decline is worse than 75% of installers we looked at.
Long-term reviews carry the most weight in our methodology because they are most representative of what you should be paying for: a system that will perform for years.