# Carling Roofing

**Trade:** Roofing · **Address:** 15 Warren St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA · **Phone:** (857) 374-3783 · **Website:** https://carlingroofing.com/cambrigde-ma · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.7/5** (low confidence) — from 3 reviews across 3 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.

## The honest read

Carling Roofing is a small Cambridge roofing outfit with three Google reviews on file, all from January 2026, all describing full roof replacements. In one, the crew handled scheduling well during a busy season and kept the customer informed at each stage, ending with a final inspection the reviewer said gave them peace of mind. In another, brittle, failing shingles turned up hidden damage once tear-off began, which the crew showed the homeowner before finishing the job in an organized, unhurried way.

With only three reviews on record, this is a thin public history — worth asking for references from a completed job before booking.

**Strengths:**
- Communicative crew — kept customers informed at each stage
- Careful tear-offs — flagged hidden damage before finishing

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- A January 2026 review said scheduling was handled well during a busy season and the crew kept the customer informed at each stage _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oeVpEazBhbGgxVDE5eU5sRmFOemh2ZEVkWGQwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbcf4f92bbfe1fb3f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhyZDk0alh1T19yNlFaNzhvdEdXd0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The roof replacement was done during a busy time of year, but scheduling was handled well. They kept us informed during each stage and fo…”
- A January 2026 review said the crew found and showed hidden shingle damage during tear-off and worked in a steady, organized way _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pZMlYxRlFlVEJZZDFZeE9HRjZORGg2Wm1GR1dGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbcf4f92bbfe1fb3f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjY2V1FQeTBYd1YxOGF6NDh6ZmFGWFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our old shingles were brittle and failing in several spots. Once the tear-off began, they showed us areas that had hidden damage. The wor…”
- Google shows a 5-star aggregate from 3 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13615781539746020159&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 3 ratings”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oeVpEazBhbGgxVDE5eU5sRmFOemh2ZEVkWGQwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbcf4f92bbfe1fb3f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhyZDk0alh1T19yNlFaNzhvdEdXd0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The roof replacement was done during a busy time of year, but scheduling was handled well. They kept us informed during each stage and fo…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aWGNIcHJiRWxsYjBGNU1rSlhPVk55VGt4VVdFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbcf4f92bbfe1fb3f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZXcHprbEllb0F5MkJXOVNyTkxUWEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The roof replacement was handled professionally and on time. The team kept us informed and made sure everything was done properly. Great …”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Carling%20Roofing&query_place_id=ChIJU7xo8SJx44kRP_vhvyv59Lw): 5.0★ from 3 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Carling%20Roofing&query_place_id=ChIJU7xo8SJx44kRP_vhvyv59Lw): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://serviceatlas.org/massachusetts/cambridge/roofing): 1 web mention across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elizabeth Ferguson · 2026-01-25**: The roof replacement was done during a busy time of year, but scheduling was handled well. They kept us informed during each stage and followed through on what was discussed. The final inspection gave us peace of mind. The house feels better protected now.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rupert Thornhill · 2026-01-17**: Our old shingles were brittle and failing in several spots. Once the tear-off began, they showed us areas that had hidden damage. The work was steady and organized, and nothing felt rushed. We’re satisfied with how the roof turned out.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Katherine Phillips · 2026-01-10**: The roof replacement was handled professionally and on time. The team kept us informed and made sure everything was done properly. Great experience overall.

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-02T07:06:00.834Z.
Cite as: Carling Roofing — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/carling-roofing-cambridge)
Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/carling-roofing-cambridge