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Western Sierra reviews

CALIFORNIA / EAST BAY
Western Sierra
97 Reviews • 1 Location 12,901 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Western Sierra delivers clean work and runs jobs on time, but we found enough rough edges to keep this from being an enthusiastic recommendation. One reviewer called off work for a gutter installation only to have the crew leave five minutes after arrival because the owner suddenly discovered the job required an extra $1,500 in materials he'd missed during the estimate. We tracked down 64 mentions of solid workmanship and 60 comments praising how well the company stays on schedule, and those numbers hold up in the details. Three workers installed leaf filters and cleaned gutters in under an hour. A crew realigned gutters and installed screens in one extra day beyond the estimate. Western Sierra makes their own seamless gutters in-house, which means fewer gaps and faster turnarounds than installers who outsource fabrication. The frustration shows up in follow-through. We noticed 9 reviews documenting damage or incomplete repairs, including one gutter cleaning where the worker never ran water through the system to confirm the downspouts were actually clear. If you want a mid-tier installer who'll finish on the day they promise and leave your yard tidy, Western Sierra fits. If you need someone who'll catch expensive scope changes before showing up with a ladder, keep looking.

If you're willing to supervise the estimate closely and confirm every detail in writing, Western Sierra will likely finish your roof or gutter job on schedule and leave the site clean. But if you expect the contractor to catch their own mistakes before arrival, the risk of surprise charges or incomplete work is higher than we'd prefer.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Dewayne W.
Yelp | Sep 10, 2020 |

Dewayne W. received a prompt, friendly quote at the end of July and booked a solar installation appointment for nearly a month later, clearing a day off work so he could be home for the crew. When the installers arrived, they were there only about five minutes before announcing they were leaving and that his supervisor would call. The call came: the company said the job actually required an extra 125ft of border work from the roof, which would add roughly $1,500 to the original price. No work happened that day, Dewayne lost a day’s wages, and he was left frustrated by a substantial surcharge that appeared only when the crew showed up.

2. Gary T.
Yelp | Aug 18, 2022 |

Gary T. received an estimate right away and decided to move forward with roof repair and gutter replacement for his home. Ruben and his crew arrived on time and completed the entire job in a single day, taking time to explain each step as they worked. The repairs looked solid, but what stood out most was the cleanup — they skimmed the pool to remove roof debris and left both yards neat and tidy. He walked away completely satisfied, especially impressed by how thoroughly they cleaned up afterward.

3. Siu K.
Yelp | Oct 17, 2016 |

Siu K. hired Western Sierra to clean the gutters on his two‑story building two years ago and paid $300. He watched a single worker climb the ladder, toss away the obvious debris and leave without running water through the system or checking the downspouts. Now one gutter is badly clogged and water pours off it like a waterfall — surprising on a house with no tall trees nearby. The crew also pressed him hard to buy their solar panels, which he avoided. The lasting image: a $300 “clean” that skipped basic checks and left him dealing with a second‑story overflow.

Platforms Monitored

Yelp
70 Reviews · 1 Location
4.6/5
Google
27 Reviews · 1 Location
4.4/5
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Performance by Work Type

ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
4.7/5
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
4.2/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
4.0/5
SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
4.5/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 87

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Background Check

Serving customers for 13 years

Among the longest-standing installers in the market.

BBB Rating

Not BBB rated.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

01

1. Peter D.
Yelp | Oct 19, 2019 |

Peter had a metal roof, new gutters and a solar system installed on his semi-rural home two years ago. He arranged the combined job and found communication, responsiveness and service stayed strong from start to finish. The hardware has been flawless and the solar output has more than lived up to expectations. Tony stood out by giving clear, practical advice about a Tesla battery even though he wasn't doing that install — a helpful, no-pressure touch that felt authentic. Both neighbors also hired the company for roofing and were pleased, and two years on there have been no problems with the roof or system — Tony's unsolicited battery guidance is the detail Peter keeps coming back to.

2. Lou Hellman
Google | May 20, 2018 |

Lou Hellman had Western Sierra put a metal roof and a solar array on his home in 2015. He found the metal roof to be unexpectedly striking — not just functional at keeping out the rain, but visually impressive — and the solar system has delivered exactly as promised, boosting the house’s value. Tony and his crew showed up on time, stayed courteous, and made the whole process easy to live through. The detail that sticks with him is simple: years after the install the roof still looks great and the panels keep performing, which is exactly the outcome he paid for.

3. Brad D.
Yelp | Mar 19, 2016 |

Brad first hired Western Sierra in 2008 to replace the roof, gutters and downspouts on his two-story home with stone-coated steel tiles. When the new downspouts ended up in slightly different locations, small unpainted patches high on the house showed through; Tony offered to paint them if Brad supplied matching paint, and a couple of days later the blemishes vanished. That early fix set the tone for everything that followed. When Brad returned in 2015 to shop for solar, he felt immediate relief learning the same crew that put the roof on would mount panels on top of it — less risk of unnoticed damage to the steel tiles. Tony matched the best competing price and even extended his warranty to match the rival offer without turning price or coverage into a bargaining point. When the supplier discontinued the panel model they had planned to buy and Tony was forced to upgrade at extra cost, he absorbed the difference rather than passing it along. Tony kept taking care of the small but important details: he volunteered to paint the new conduit and any exposed hardware to blend with the house (Brad still had the paint from the earlier touch-up), and he stayed willing to come back for赶

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1. S O.
Yelp | Nov 11, 2024 |

S O. called Western Sierra back a couple of times over the last few years to handle roof and gutter work on their home. After a tree branch tore into the roof and caused a leak, the crew patched and stopped the water intrusion; most recently they realigned the gutters and installed new leaf screens. The detail that stood out was the morning-after rain — the runoff flowed cleanly and exactly as intended, which confirmed the job worked. The price felt fair, the crew came across as considerate and efficient, and the only minor hiccup was an extra day to finish the work, which didn’t cause any trouble. What they’ll remember most is that the rain test proved the repairs and gutter upgrades did the job.

2. Tori M.
Yelp | Dec 9, 2018 |

Tori M. was dealing with a persistent gutter leak at her home and called the company; she reached Tony, who said he'd be able to come out in just a few hours. He arrived a few hours later, inspected the gutters, discovered only a few minor adjustments were needed, and then fixed them on the spot. She walked away impressed — the same-day response and immediate repair, coupled with Tony's friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient approach, solved the issue right then and there. Tori has relied on the company since 2006, when they originally installed her gutters and gutter screens, and this quick, on-the-spot service is what reinforced her loyalty.

3. Daniel Seng
Google | Nov 13, 2017 |

Daniel Seng has hired Western Sierra several times over the past four years to install gutters on his house and on several homes belonging to friends and family. He kept going back because, even though the company stays busy, crews consistently showed up on the schedule they gave him. He dealt directly with Marshal and Tony, and both handled questions and timelines in a straightforward, no-nonsense way. Everyone who used them has been happy with the work; what lingered for him was the combination of punctual crews and clear, honest communication from Marshal and Tony, which makes him comfortable referring neighbors and family to Western Sierra.

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1. David C.
Yelp | Apr 1, 2015 |

David called Western Sierra to get new gutters and ended up exploring solar for his house. Tony walked him through options in an honest, professional, no-pressure way, so he and his partner gathered a few estimates over the next few months. Tony’s quote came in toward the lower end — and he went up on the roof to inspect both shingles and gutters; the roof was in good shape while the gutters did need replacing (which David already knew). They proceeded with the install, and a year later the outcome was dramatic: annual electric costs fell from over $2,000 to just $26 last year, despite running the air conditioning all summer. The detail that sticks: a salesperson who checked the roof and gutters before bidding, and an electricity bill that almost disappeared.

2. Shanon S.
Yelp | May 21, 2025 |

Shanon just had a Decra metal roof in chestnut installed on her home — the job finished today, and she couldn’t be happier. She chose Western Sierra after seeing so many of their roofs around the neighborhood and hearing neighbors praise the company and its hands-on owner, Tony; she liked him enough that she never bothered collecting other bids. Tony delivered a prompt, reasonable estimate and never pushed her while she took her time picking the color. Tyler and his crew stood out for their skill and organization: the team moved efficiently, coordinated the work so things flowed, and cleaned up thoroughly at the end of every day. In the end she ended up with the exact roof she wanted — a Decra chestnut system — installed by a crew known locally for both craftsmanship and attention to detail, with the daily cleanup leaving a particularly strong impression.

3. Siu K.
Yelp | Oct 17, 2016 |

Siu K. hired Western Sierra to clean the gutters on his two‑story building two years ago and paid $300. He watched a single worker climb the ladder, toss away the obvious debris and leave without running water through the system or checking the downspouts. Now one gutter is badly clogged and water pours off it like a waterfall — surprising on a house with no tall trees nearby. The crew also pressed him hard to buy their solar panels, which he avoided. The lasting image: a $300 “clean” that skipped basic checks and left him dealing with a second‑story overflow.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for Western Sierra holds steady at 4.5 ★. This is better than 72% 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.

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