J.L. Goode Roofing and Building Contractors
Local business · 258 Common St, Braintree, MA 02184, USA
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- A+ BBB rating
- 3 reviews in the last 6 monthsNo negatives
- 5 customer photosOf completed work
Highlights
- Recent Google reviews — cite punctual crews and clean, detailed roof work
- Slate and copper craftsmanship — reviewers single out custom material work on older homes
- BBB rating — A+ from the Better Business Bureau
- BBB accreditation — profile shows an A+ rating but is not BBB-accredited
- Stale BBB background — still names a predecessor owner and old license numbers
J.L. Goode Roofing traces its roots to Beacon Cornice and Roofing, a Braintree sheet-metal and roofing shop the company says opened in 1916; ownership passed to Joseph Goode in 1997, and he still runs the crew that goes out on jobs today. The business works within about 30 miles of Boston, and its reviews cluster around a specific niche: slate, copper, and metal roofing on older New England homes rather than routine reshingling alone. This spring's reviews tell a consistent story. In May, a homeowner replacing an aging shingle roof said Joe walked them through the odd valleys of the roofline and ended up using copper detailing in a few spots, pointing to the craftsmanship as the standout. In March, a customer whose garage roof took a falling tree branch called Joe for the estimate and repair, and came away noting the fascia work and a clean site when the crew left. In late June, a custom roof job wrapped with the homeowner citing the crew's punctuality and attention to detail. None of the three most recent reviews raised a complaint, and Google puts the business at 4.7 stars from 12 ratings. The Better Business Bureau grades the business A+, though it hasn't pursued formal accreditation there, and its BBB write-up hasn't caught up with the 1997 ownership change — the background text still names a previous owner and an old license number, even though the Business Management section correctly lists Joseph Goode. Worth a quick check when you call: confirm current licensing directly with Joe rather than relying on that BBB paragraph. For a slate roof, a copper detail, or a repair on an older home where matching materials matters, this reads as a shop with a decades-deep, documented specialty rather than a generalist reshingling outfit. Given the modest review volume behind that reputation, it's worth asking for a couple of recent local references before committing to a larger project.
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- 5.0Jun 30, 2026
Absolutely a great experience! Our custom roof came out even better than we imagined. The owner Joe and his crew were so easy to work with, they showed up when they said they would, and paid attention to detail. You can tell they really care about the quality of their work. It’s not easy finding a company that can handle custom projects this well, but they nailed it. We’ve already gotten so many compliments. The whole process was smooth from start to finish. We highly recommend!
— christine simpsonView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0May 10, 2026
I hired Joe to replace my aging shingle roof. Joe spent ample time with me going over my options and also shearing with me the best course of action to take with some of the odd shapes and valleys of the roof. I felt comfortable going with the recommendation he proposed and ended up using copper in some of the areas… I was very impressed with the craftsmanship that he showed.<br>Joe and his guys lest the job site as clean as the day they started… I am extremely pleased with how it turned out and the roof has held up to whatever this New England weather throws at it.<br>The peace of mind is priceless.!!<br><br>Weymouth residents.
— Richard CallahanView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Mar 19, 2026
Joe and his crew replaced the roof on my house a few years ago and did a terrific job. When a large tree branch fell on the roof of my garage, I immediately called Joe. He came by shortly after my call, inspected the damage, explained the project and gave me an estimate. The work, which also included repairing and replacing the facia boards, was excellent and the property was left clean when the job was done. The roof looks great and the price was fair for the work done. I would highly recommend Joe Goode Roofing to anyone needing roofing repairs or a full replacement.
— Margaret KeenanView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Apr 10, 2025
Joe has been taking care of the roof of my Victorian for almost 20 years. First he found a leak and did a repair, then years later he replaced my asphalt roof and wooden copper lined gutters. He added an ice barrier in 2015 after the huge amount of ice build up on the roof. All the work he does is outstanding quality. He saved the room from collapsing because of snow and ice in 2015. Joe is a fabulous tradesman, his prices are very reasonable and his work is high quality. Joe cleans my gutters yearly.
— Marsha CanickView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Dec 5, 2024
I can't recommend JL Goode Roofing highly enough. We have used them for several years-- both for ongoing maintenance of our slate roof and more recently to install a copper "belt" and gutters on a large portion of our roof. Joe and his team are outstanding craftsmen; the quality of their work is self-evident if you've seen any of the larger projects they've done. They are honest, charge a fair price and are a pleasure to deal with. I don't think you'll find a better roofer for slate and copper in the greater Boston area than JL Goode Roofing.
— Peter HaleyView on Google Reviews ↗
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- behind the score: BBB accreditation — profile shows an A+ rating but is not BBB-accredited