Century Roof & Solar

Pablo came out to examine my leaking roof. He was very knowledgeable, punctual, and enthusiastic. He walked on the roof with me and explained the shortcomings of the existing roof. Loved how he gave me all options including how to fix my existing problem if I didn’t want to do the entire roof immediately.

I’ve waiting three+ years to write this review and Tony Diaz and Century Roof & Solar well deserve all five stars. Naturally I didn’t want to jump the gun and write a review prematurely, in case I had any issues with my new roof, but everything has been perfect.
Four years ago we started having some serious leak issues in our roof. The tile roof was original to our 1980 house and had seen better days. I got bids from three companies. Company 1 was great. A family owned business, competitive price and really good vibes from the estimator. Company 2 sent a real scumbag estimator. Reminded me of a used car salesman and gave me a really high bid too. I was basically set on Company 1 but decided to hear out Company 3: Tony Diaz and Century Roof. I am very glad I did. Tony was extremely patient and consultative. His price was also excellent and I decided on several upgrades, including the Golden Pledge from GAF.
The crew from Century Roof was also great. Very nice group of guys and very hard working. They were also very accommodating, as I had work being done on the interior of my house at the same time (to repair drywall damage from the leaks). They even paid attention to the little things like thoroughly cleaning up everyday and small touch ups here and there.
Now with El Nino in full swing, I am very, very happy I called Century Roof when I did and would recommend them to anyone and everyone.

I had a leak in my roof and they came out quickly to put in a temporary fix, which was great. Afterwards, I got a quote to put in a permanent fix. One of the line items was to replace some dry rot, but the cost seemed higher than expected, so I called to see if I can get an explanation of the work. I spoke to Tony Diaz, and oh my, he was immediately defensive. He started off by telling me that his estimates are non-​negotiable (I didn’t try negotiating, by the way), that they don’t work for free, that they have to pay their men and keep their lights on, that they don’t like me trying to rip them off, that I can take my business elsewhere. I then calmly explained to him that I am not trying to negotiate, but simply to understand the work involved, since the guy who came out to put in the temporary fix only pointed out this one piece of wood that needed to be replaced. He then said, «Wouldn’t you think the plywood underneath needed to be replaced too??!» How was I suppose to know??! That’s why I was calling for an explanation! Others on Unilocal seem to love them, and perhaps I might have too IF I didn’t question their quote. Tony terminated the call by saying he’s done and don’t want to do business with me. I was polite the entire time, merely searching for an explanation. I’m glad I didn’t go with them, or else if anything were to come up during the work, they would have been impossible to deal with. His wife, Elena, is very nice, but that Tony needs to take a chill pill and a lesson in manners. Stay away from this child.

Called on Monday to request improved flashing around several appliances and fix a leak in the laundry room and left a message. Called on Tuesday and left a message. No response by Wednesday. I understand that fall is a busy season for roofers, but calling back (even to say that you are unavailable) is a basic courtesy that should be required for any business.

Tony Diaz and Century Roof and Solar is an amazing roofing company. Let me save you a lot of time and research, Century Roof and Solar is the only roofing company you should have do your re-​roofing!!! I got 3 estimates, all had competitive quotes, but the quality and professionalism you get from Tony and his crew is second to none. They finished our re-​roofing, insulation and new steel gutters in 5 business days. They are very efficient, very clean and organized to a tee. You’re not going to find anyone who knows roofing and solar better than Tony Diaz!!! Tony was always available to answer any my questions or concerns. The concerns were due to my lack of knowledge on the process, but Tony re-​assured me every time that he had everything under control. And he did!!! Thank you Tony, Elena and Emilio for being thorough and professional in every way. I highly recommend Century Roof and Solar for your roofing needs.

Tony and his team are great to work with! Reliable, stands by their work and responsive, not many will offer this. My house is now 20 degrees cooler in the summer because of the roof Tony and his team installed.

So I live in San Francisco, which is outside the area in which Century works, but Tony Diaz was willing to talk with me over the phone about my issue and provided some very helpful information to help me figure out next steps. He impressed me with his knowledge and his excellent work ethic in terms of engaging with someone who was not a customer…

How do you know if you’ve found a good contractor? You’ll most likely know if they were referred to you by word-​of-​mouth. Consider this your personal referral for a roofer.
Ask yourself, «Do I want to work with an established, reputable company that provides warranties on materials and installation and is concerned about your personal satisfaction, or, do I want to work with some guy whose entire office is out of the back of his beat up pickup truck and might just be out of business in the next year?»
It’s worthy to note that the roof I had installed was on my mother’s home in Santa Clara. By nature, as I was the one that called out roofers for estimates and spoke with each of them, my mother was relying heavily on me to ensure the roofer would perform as expected. Pablo, the rep. that visited with my mother and I, was excellent in ensuring that all my questions were addressed, that we understood everything that would happen and when, and that we were constantly updated on the progress. It was evident that «quality» was paramount to Pablo and the rest of Century. This relieved a ton of stress on my part since I was assured that my mother’s roof would be installed correctly and last many years (nearly the lifetime of the house). The estimate for the roof replacement was right in the middle of the 3 estimates we received. Note that «cheaper» isn’t always better… and expensive doesn’t guarantee a better installation either. So why did we choose Century? For the quality of installation and craftsmanship that we were to receive, as well as the following points that were important to us:
— Unlike other independent roofers, Century has a whole office of support staff that schedule roofing construction and ensure timelines are met. Phone calls are promptly returned and communication is excellent.
— Unlike other independent roofers, Century always has a foreman on each work site to ensure construction is done properly and to address all homeowner questions.
— Unlike other independent roofers, Century does not contract out to a 3^rd party for the removal (demolition) of the old roof. Century has the people on payroll, ensuring that the ripoff is done properly and to standards so that the install of the new roof goes smoothly.
— Unlike other independent roofers, Century offers current, state-​of-​the-​art materials as upgrades to what is considered standard or acceptable in the industry. For example, most roofs are installed with a layer of felt between the wood and the shingle. The felt over time can fail and deteriorate. Century offers a product called «Tiger Paw» which is a synthetic layer of material that is not only water and rip resistant (I held a piece in my hands and tried my best to tear it… I couldn’t) but it is pest (think termite and carpenter bee) resistant. Other roofers I spoke with had either never heard of synthetic materials or had not used them.
— Unlike other independent roofers, Century is among a limited number of roofers that are certified by the manufacture to install the roofing materials. This allows Century to offer a «Peace of Mind» warranty… should Century ever go out of business (I really doubt it) the factory will find you another certified roofer to make repairs at no cost to you in the event that your roof comes apart in a storm or fails for some other reason. In addition, if you select the PoM warranty there is an inspection that needs to be done after the roof installation is completed (I believe by the manufacturer) to ensure there are no faults in the installation.
And for us the big thing that we appreciated was the level of customer service received from Pablo and the rest of Century. For example,
— Pablo made a separate trip to drop off shingle samples.
— Pablo was honest in telling us that due to our particular roof design we would not see a significant difference in the thicker, more expensive shingles vs. the thinner, less costlier shingles.
— During the ripoff off the old roof and replacement of dry rot my mother was concerned about the aesthetics of the newly replaced rafter tails and eaves. Pablo dropped everything and came by her house early the next morning and discussed it with her, and ultimately had some materials replaced at no extra cost to ensure my mother’s satisfaction and to address her concerns.
— Pablo and the foreman took me on the roof to personally review and inspect the repairs that were being made.
— Century took care of all city building permit issues. Some other independent roofers may not provide this service or may choose to work without a city permit (city permits come with a city inspection of completed work).
— Both the ripoff team and the installation team were clean and tidy, and the work site was left free of debris and garbage when the job was done.
—– You will not find a better roofing company in the bay area. You can rest assured at night during the big storm if you go with Century. —–

7−2÷15 — Called to see if they installed solar attic fans and very nice lady answered phone but said she would have to check. The answer I got when she got back ob the phone was «He said, no we don’t»…end of call. We did want to ask about a new solar roof and other solar products but they didn’t sound like they had time…

After a great deal of research, my wife and I chose Century Roof and Solar to re-​roof and gutter our home based on our interaction with Tony Diaz, owner and roofing specialist and by inspection of his work on previous completed roofs. He spent hours with us, both in person and on the phone, to carefully go over all aspects of our roofing project.
Tony was always available to discuss our questions and concerns and carefully explained complex roofing terms and procedures in a way that lay people like us could understand. He gave us his cell number so we could have better access to him for quick questions and consultations. The project was completed well and on time. Also, prior to his work, our attic had poor ventilation which left our upstairs extremely hot and we had to use air conditioning during many summer nights. Tony proposed a new ventilation system and now, even with our 90 degree weather, we have yet to turn on the air conditioner.
My wife and I were not the easiest customers and wanted to express how much we both appreciate his patience and understanding during the entire process. Honestly, my wife had some unrealistic expectations regarding costs that could not have been predicted – finding some dry rot that required extra work, even though Tony had previously clearly indicated the possibility. He addressed the issue quickly and at an appropriate cost. At the end of the job, my wife decided she wanted Tony to move a completed downspout to the other side of the house. This entailed added cost to Tony in terms of materials and labor and he completed the job within a few days and never billed us for the work.
I rarely write Unilocal reviews but wanted to let others know of our positive experience with Century Roofing; Tony worked with some very difficult customers and want to thank him his service and our beautiful new roof.

We used Century Roof & Solar for our gutters. Tony is definitely personable and knowledgeable. My husband is a general contractor and wouldn’t think of ever using anyone else! We didn’t think they were going to be able to get them on before our roof was put on, but lucky for us they made the time. We weren’t even expecting them and to my surprise they showed up just in time. We went with the recommendation Tony gave us as far as what he thought would look best. Can I just say never have I loved my gutters before, boy I love them now, they are beautiful. I see lots of reviews for they’re roofs, but not gutters, so I thought I would add my 2 cents in case someone is looking for gutters. The crew was very professional and work very effectively. Thank you Tony for your diligence in regards to our job, we really appreciate it. Couldn’t ask for more!!!

My mom’s roof hadn’t been replace since the house was built in 1958! Century roofing came out gave us a great quote from Pablo. They were professional, said they would do the work and do it in the amount of time promised. Yes, their price came in higher than others, but they laid down the plywood over the entire roof structure then the all weather type of tar paper and then the shingles, new gutters and down spouts. All in 5 days. Their was no hidden agenda. If they found roof rot then yes, that was an additional fee but the roof passed inspection, and isn’t that what you want plus a secure safe roof. Roofs aren’t cheap but you get what you pay for with Century Roof and Solar!

After calling twice and leaving messages for Elaina (who schedules estimates), I heard nothing back. I called her a third time after two weeks of waiting and got through to her directly. I was told that they don’t give free estimate — The estimate would cost $ 175 and could be applied to the roof work, if we decided to go with their company. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

I recently had a leak in my roof. I asked around and Century Roof & Solar was recommended. The research that I did showed excellent reviews. I spoke to Tony on the phone and it was obvious from the start that he took a lot of pride in his work. Tony sent out his employees the same day to inspect my roof. I had two leaks and about 20 broken tiles. When the quote came back, it was very reasonable.
When the crew came out to do the work, they were quick and efficient. They did an excellent job and no more leak! I really liked the fact that the company called after the heavy rains to make sure that I didn’t have any problems or discover any new leaks. I am very happy with the work that was done. Highly recommended

From the first time Tony responded to my call I knew he had our best interests at heart. Tony provided one of three bids for our re-​roof job. Tony’s bid came in as the highest bid, but acceptably close to the next highest. The details written into Tony’s bid showed me that he knew what he was doing and would be doing things correctly as opposed to cutting corners or compromising on material. He also knows that clients have many choices and is not pushy about his bid or his work.
Because of rain days our roofing date was pushed out and then I got the call — Tony said he could do the job the 2 days before the biggest Bay Area storm in many years. He said he was confident they could do it so I gave them the green light. Even with finding dry-​rot on a lot of siding and getting that resolved, the guys finished on the second day as the sun was going down and before the rain and wind began. They came back a few days later for some non-​essential painting and other ancillary items.
My biggest complement to Century Roof is Tony’s communication. Tony was always fast to respond to calls or email and very courteous to boot. He takes his clients and company seriously and does not compromise. I would recommend Century Roof to anyone needing roof work. To me, the roof is one of those things I don’t want to compromise on. The quality of the roof protects my family and my house from elements and I want to sleep at night knowing it was completed the best way possible. For that, I give Century 5 stars.

I am extremely disappointed with this company. I called this morning to ask about getting my mobile home roof repaired and I was told that they «only do mobile homes in the slow season» as if we were somehow not as important as their other clientele. I would never recommend them to anyone with a mobile home or regular home.

Let me start by saying, I am not one to write reviews. However, Tony and his team are the BEST. My husband and I cannot be happier with our roof and solar, and I would love for others to share the experience we had.
We gathered many bids from other companies, but always came back to Century Roof and Solar. Their contract was clear cut, no hidden costs or agenda, and their pricing was in line with other companies we compared to. From our first appointment with him, Tony made the process painless and even educated us with the workings of the solar panel system.
With my husband as an electrician of 18 years and counting, he has seen different levels of workmanship in the field. Throughout the process he was very impressed with the level of professionalism and quality of work that Tony’s team had to offer us. They made sure to update us at the end of the day so we knew what to expect the following day. Tony’s team was friendly and worked hard through the 100+ degree weather while keeping to their deadlines. I don’t know how they did it, but I give them major props.
Call Tony for a quote and you will be impressed with his knowledge and vast experience. You will know you are in the right hands with Century Roof and Solar. Thanks again for everything Tony!

If you’re looking for a new roof or solar system, Tony and his crew are the best, hands down!
My existing solar was busted and I was in desperate need of a new roof. I received quotes for roofing and solar from all the big names, the chain warehouse stores and a lot of independent contractors. Tony was by far the most knowledgeable and professional of them all. He came out and spoke for a few hours, laid all the options, costs, benefits, the works. He gave me his professional opinion but it was done in a manner with no high pressure sales. Tony knows what he is doing. He gave me options, not sales, which was a breath of fresh air!
Being this was my first roof being done and not knowing anything about solar, I had questions throughout the process, every email and phone call made to Tony was answered in a timely and thorough manner. He emailed after working hours and made sure I was comfortable with the entire process. I can’t thank him enough for that as he really put my mind at ease!
My existing solar, which came with the house, was several years old and had stopped working. Tony also took the time to find out exactly what was wrong with it and had it up and running within a day of the roof being completed. He also helped me work with the solar panel company to get them to fulfill the warranty on the one panel that had failed. My solar has worked flawlessly since he fixed it!
Let me finish by talking about the crew that actually did the work. They were fantastic! They were professional, communicative and most importantly clean! Every single day, before they left, they cleaned up. There was no living in a ‘construction zone’ feeling, the yards and surrounding areas looked like the crew wasn’t even there. They took care to move the backyard furniture and BBQ away from their work area and were careful not to damage anything. They went above and beyond, fixing trim pieces that were warping, putting the vent grates back into the vents correctly, little things like that they could have skipped, were done. The foreman even went so far as to touch up my trim paint around the chimney while he was up there. You just can not find this level of service anymore. It was just awesome!
Tony and his crew will have my business from now on. If you are in the need for a roof or solar, it is well worth your time to give him a call!

I was looking forward to having these guys out to give me a bid on a reroof for my new house, since they get great reviews and I eventually want to do a solar system, so like that idea of a contractor experienced in both and where the two intersect.
Unfortunately, I emailed their sales address on their website and my email bounced (some issue with their mail server). I then tried calling and left a voicemail, but I never heard back. They may be great, but when I’m calling multiple contractors for roofing, HVAC, and window replacement bids, I’m only going to try twice before I start to question if I really want to work with a company that I can’t even get in touch with.

I am a Realtor in the East Bay and have worked with many contractors and roofers. It was now time for us to get a new roof. I did my due diligence and made some calls. After a couple roofers didn’t return my calls, I checked out Unilocal and found Century Roofing and Solar. Right from the start, it was only uphill. Tony called me back in a timely and professional manner and we scheduled a convenient time for him to come over. We had met with one other roofer and my wife and I decided we would talk with a minimum of 3 – 4 roofing companies before making a decision.
We met with Tony on a Saturday morning for about 2 hours. He was very knowledgeable and thorough. When he left, my wife and I looked at each other and said there’s no reason to meet with any other roofers.
Century just finished our roof today and WOW, its beautiful! Tony and his crew are top notch! We couldn’t be more satisfied! Unilocaling Century is just the start for me. When I talk to any clients or for that matter anyone that is thinking about roof or solar, I will tell them they have to contact Tony. If you’re thinking about a roof, make the call. You won’t regret it. Hats off to Tony and his crew at Century Roofing and Solar!