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Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Busy Beaver Roofing. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
A square is 100 sq ft of roof surface — bigger than the floor plan because of pitch and overhangs.
Estimated range
$9,000 – $18,600
Typical roofing project around $13,800
Busy Beaver Roofing holds 5 stars across 102 Google ratings. A roofing trade magazine places the company in Johnston, Rhode Island, and says it was previously known as Risk Free Home Improvement. A roofing trade publication has described Sean King as the third-generation president of the family business and its switch to a cartoon beaver mascot. On its own site, the company says it has been in business 86 years and offers free estimates. A recent customer who needed a new roof said Sean, Kevin, Marc and Laura explained the process and approach of what they were going to do. On the day of the job, that customer wrote, Marx the project manager and their crew were very meticulous applying the new roof, and afterward Kevin spent an hour making sure the yard and house were clean. A recent customer described the process from the initial sales call to the final walk-through as smooth and transparent. A 2025 customer said the company came on time, finished the roof the same day and charged a price that customer called very reasonable. A 2025 reviewer wrote that the company communicated clearly and responded quickly to every question.
“Take Busy Beaver Roofing, Johnston, Rhode Island, for example. Previously known as Risk Free Home Improvement, the company had a strong family legacy and leaned heavily into a military-themed marketing a”
“Sean King never imagined a smiling cartoon beaver would transform his family's 50-year roofing business. But after customers mistook Risk Free Home Improvement's red, white, and blue vehicles for political messaging, the third-generation company president knew change was inevitable.”
The crew at Busy Beaver are the Kings of roofing. From the initial sales call, to the final walk through the process was smooth, transparent, and professional. Don't let the fancy logo fool you - this business is locally and family owned. My roofers for life.
Needing a new roof was a tough decision to make but calling busy beaver was a stress free and hassle free process. Sean, Kevin, Marc, and Laura were absolutely great. Explained the process and approach of what they were going to do. The day of Marx the project manager and their crew arrived the day of to do the roof and were very meticulous of applying the new roof and the cleanup process was awesome also. After Laura call me back to set appointment for payment and kevin showed up and he spent a hour also making sure the yard and house was clean to his and my satisfaction. Would definitely recommend busy beaver to family and friends for the near future. Thank busy beaver
Busy Beaver replaced my roof today and i can't say enough about what a great group of people to work with their customer customer is exceptional. My new roof looks great and the price was very reasonable. They came on time and finished the roof the same day. Shout out to Laura, Shawn, Marc they made me feel comfortable through the whole process. I would highly recommend Busy Beaver to anyone.
Busy Beaver Roofing did an outstanding job on my roof. Their team was efficient, knowledgeable, and demonstrated excellent workmanship throughout the entire project. They communicated clearly and responded quickly to every question I had, which made the process seamless. I am extremely satisfied with the quality of their work and confidently give them a 5-star review.
Busy Beaver did a great job on my roof and a great job with communication during the process. I highly recommend using them.
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