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J.L. Goode Roofing and Building Contractors is a Braintree shop that traces its roots to Beacon Cornice and Roofing, founded in 1916, with ownership passing to Joseph Goode — called Joe throughout the reviews — in 1997. Its Better Business Bureau grade is an A+, though the business isn't BBB Accredited, and that profile's own description is out of date, still naming a previous owner. The material that keeps coming up in reviews is slate and copper. In a 2024 review, a longtime customer called it hard to find a better slate-and-copper roofer in greater Boston, describing a copper "belt" and gutters installed on a large section of roof after years of ongoing slate-roof maintenance. A 2025 review describes a nearly 20-year relationship that ran from an early leak repair to a full asphalt roof and copper-lined gutter replacement, plus an ice barrier added after 2015 storm damage that the homeowner says later saved the roof from collapsing. The recent reviews keep that pattern going: one from spring 2026 describes Joe walking a homeowner through options for a shingle roof with odd valleys, and one from this summer describes a custom roof that turned out well enough that neighbors kept commenting on it, with the crew showing up as promised and leaving a clean site. Beyond roofing, the company's own site lists carpentry, additions, dormers, and door and window work, though every review on file is about a roof or gutter job. The one sour note is a 2022 review describing a scheduled estimate visit where nobody showed up, followed by a call the reviewer found rude and unprofessional after being seen getting a competing quote — worth asking about, though it sits alone against years of repeat-customer accounts before and after it.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from J.L. Goode Roofing and Building Contractors. 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
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!
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. 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. The peace of mind is priceless.!! Weymouth residents.
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.
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.
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.
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Established 3.9 rating
GAF Certified Contractor3.8
Foundation, tuckpointing, chimney and patio work4.1
Fair, communicative pricing3.8