# JBD Custom Roofing and Remodeling

**Trade:** Roofing · **Address:** 26 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA · **Phone:** (617) 693-1194 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 20 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.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 4 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

JBD Custom Roofing and Remodeling is a Somerville outfit run by Johnny Donofrio — reviewers call him Johnny or John, and several credit his partner Calvin — with a Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration that's verified active.

Roofing is clearly the specialty, and slate and copper work in particular comes up again and again: in a May 2025 review, a longtime client described slate roofing and copper gutter installation across multiple homes in Boston and Brookline as top-tier, and in a November 2023 review a homeowner described a chimney repointed and capped in copper alongside slate roof repairs, calling the results flawless. A 2024 review told a small but telling story — after getting quotes from a few companies and choosing JBD, the homeowner had another contractor stop by afterward and ask, unprompted, who had done the roof, because the work was that good.

Beyond roofing, the written record covers siding, window and gutter replacement, fascia and dormer work, deck building, and — in a January 2025 review — renovating an old porch to be ADA compliant for a customer who turned out to be a neighbor in West Medford. A 2024 review described JBD replacing an entire roof plus installing a standing-seam copper overhang above a front door. Several reviewers also use JBD for regular winter snow and ice removal — plowing, shoveling, and salting — with one review from a customer managing a medical condition describing Johnny clearing a sidewalk unprompted while working across the street.

A recurring theme across the reviews is straightforwardness about pricing and process: reviewers describe clear, upfront explanations of what needed to be done, the timeline, and the cost before work started, and one review specifically credited the crew with taking extra care to keep a home safe during repairs because of a young child and pets in the house.

The Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is verified active.

**Strengths:**
- Slate & copper specialist — repeatedly praised for high-end roofing detail
- Upfront pricing — costs and timeline explained before work starts
- Long client relationships — some customers returning since 2017

## Claims & citations

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

- Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is verified active. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 195747 verified active”
- Google shows a 5-star average from 20 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12599600764086995347&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 20 ratings”
- In an August 2024 review, a homeowner chose JBD after comparing quotes, and a different contractor later asked unprompted who had done the roof because the work was so good. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3dk5qenJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7vNjzrQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I got a few quotes from some companies. I ultimately chose JBD after talking to Johnny. He did an unbelievable job on my roof. He did my …”
- In a May 2025 review, a longtime client described slate roofing and copper gutter installation across multiple homes in Boston and Brookline as top-tier. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VPakxrZW5fcTdIVWtnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEOjLken_q7HUkgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We’ve been working with JBD Roofing and Copper Gutters for years on multiple homes throughout Boston and Brookline, and they are truly in…”
- In a November 2023 review, a homeowner described a chimney repointed and capped in copper alongside slate roof repairs, calling the results flawless. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsdktueTV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIClvKny5wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had this gorgeous slate roof that needed some repairs where copper ridge cap, gutters and down sprouts were replaced. The chimney was rep…”
- In a January 2025 review, the company renovated an old porch to be ADA compliant in addition to a roof replacement. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfNEpTcktnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID_4JSrKg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Johnny is our neighbor in West Medford. We hired his company to replace our roof and renovate an old porch to be ADA compliant. The work …”
- In an October 2022 review, a customer credited the crew with taking special care to keep the home safe during roof and ceiling repairs because of a young child and pets in the house. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlMGVlLUJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDe0ee-Bw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The team at JBD is great - they were responsive when we had issues with leaking in our roof. They explained everything very clearly and w…”
- A 2021 review described the range of roofing materials worked with as rubber, EPDM, copper, slate, and asphalt shingle, plus siding of all kinds. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHeWNPUHlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICGycOPygE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They've got you covered!  Simply the best for any and all rubber, epdm, copper, slate, asphalt shingle job small or large, residential or…”
- Several reviews describe ongoing winter snow and ice removal — plowing, shoveling, and salting — for repeat customers. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pacFRrUmxibFZ2TVRCUVNsSjBUamxaWjNGeGMxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZpTkRlblVvMTBQSlJ0TjlZZ3Fxc1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have been using JBD Custom Roofing and Remodeling for Snow Removal for several years.  I feel so fortunate to have found them.  They do…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnNXNMWUF3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCg5sLYAw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Provides regular and prompt snow removal service.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURoNkpLc1Z3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDh6JKsVw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Snow Removal. JBD does all our snow removal every winter, cleaning walks, steps, shoveling out and scraping cars. Sometimes working far i…”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sd1IwSjJjVzVIYjBoNFVHWnZVVzh0ZEZWT1NIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmlwR0J2cW5Hb0h4UGZvUW8tdFVOSHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I cannot say enough good things about Johnny Donofrio and JBD Custom Roofing and Remodeling. Johnny recently completed roof repair work, …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4b1dDMXphVU5vYVd0Wk0ybzNPRVZMTVVkaFpVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxoWC1zaUNoaWtZM2o3OEVLMUdhZUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ John and his team did an amazing job on the roof and siding of my home. He was very clear with explanations and wanted to show me everyth…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VPakxrZW5fcTdIVWtnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEOjLken_q7HUkgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We’ve been working with JBD Roofing and Copper Gutters for years on multiple homes throughout Boston and Brookline, and they are truly in…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsdktueTV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIClvKny5wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had this gorgeous slate roof that needed some repairs where copper ridge cap, gutters and down sprouts were replaced. The chimney was rep…”
- Specializes in Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VPakxrZW5fcTdIVWtnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEOjLken_q7HUkgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We’ve been working with JBD Roofing and Copper Gutters for years on multiple homes throughout Boston and Brookline, and they are truly in…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNZMnFhc2RBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCY2qasdA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent communication strong attention to detail fully explains replacement/repairs. My roof was replaced facia boards dormer windows s…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHeWNPUHlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICGycOPygE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They've got you covered!  Simply the best for any and all rubber, epdm, copper, slate, asphalt shingle job small or large, residential or…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sd1IwSjJjVzVIYjBoNFVHWnZVVzh0ZEZWT1NIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmlwR0J2cW5Hb0h4UGZvUW8tdFVOSHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I cannot say enough good things about Johnny Donofrio and JBD Custom Roofing and Remodeling. Johnny recently completed roof repair work, …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfNEpTcktnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID_4JSrKg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Johnny is our neighbor in West Medford. We hired his company to replace our roof and renovate an old porch to be ADA compliant. The work …”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sd1IwSjJjVzVIYjBoNFVHWnZVVzh0ZEZWT1NIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmlwR0J2cW5Hb0h4UGZvUW8tdFVOSHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I cannot say enough good things about Johnny Donofrio and JBD Custom Roofing and Remodeling. Johnny recently completed roof repair work, …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfekxYMWlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaedac623af254993!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC_zLX1iQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Johnny did an amazing job building my back deck. He was timely and communicative and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome!”

## License

Status: **active** (#195747, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-04, 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=JBD%20Custom%20Roofing%20and%20Remodeling&query_place_id=ChIJAQC8eFJ344kRk0klryPG2q4): 5.0★ from 20 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=JBD%20Custom%20Roofing%20and%20Remodeling&query_place_id=ChIJAQC8eFJ344kRk0klryPG2q4): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://www.findtrustedroofers.com/ma/cambridge/jbd-custom-roofing-and-remodeling/): 4 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lisa Draper · 2026-05-17**: I cannot say enough good things about Johnny Donofrio and JBD Custom Roofing and Remodeling. Johnny recently completed roof repair work, fascia replacement, and built a beautiful deck with steps at my home, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish.

Finding someone who is hones…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · reece skelly · 2026-05-05**: BEST remodeling in New England! I am so fortunate to have used JBD Custom Roofing and Remodeling for all of my home repairs. Johnny and Calvin placed new windows, did metal working, placed new gutters, and more. Their work is clean and concise. As a new home owner, I am so lucky for the wealth of kn…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amos Baptiste · 2026-03-11**: JBD Custom Roofing and Remodeling did an outstanding job on my project love them. From start to finish, their professionalism and communication skills were top-notch. They really take the time to listen to what you want and explain every step of the process so there are no surprises.

What I appreci…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Eileen Condon · 2026-02-25**: I have been using JBD Custom Roofing and Remodeling for Snow Removal for several years.  I feel so fortunate to have found them.  They do an excellent job with plowing, shoveling and salting.  They come in a timely fashion, are incredible thorough, a joy to work with and extremely professional.
I ca…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nathan Minie · 2025-10-23**: John and his team did an amazing job on the roof and siding of my home. He was very clear with explanations and wanted to show me everything so I also understood why it was being done. Pricing was also very fair! He is extremely professional, respectful, and amazing work. 110% recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Isabel Ortiz · 2025-05-14**: Johnny was very friendly and professional. Work was done well and efficiently.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joshua Ganjei · 2025-05-13**: We’ve been working with JBD Roofing and Copper Gutters for years on multiple homes throughout Boston and Brookline, and they are truly in a class of their own. From slate roofing and copper gutter installation to complete roof replacements and even home remodeling, they have consistently delivered e…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · judy underwood · 2025-05-03**: Excellent communication strong attention to detail fully explains replacement/repairs. My roof was replaced facia boards dormer windows siding, front entryway rebuilt, railings replaced, and gutters and drain pipes.
I would highly recommend this company for any services you may need
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Leslie Horst · 2025-02-16**: Provides regular and prompt snow removal service.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tapani Ronni · 2025-01-20**: Johnny is our neighbor in West Medford. We hired his company to replace our roof and renovate an old porch to be ADA compliant. The work is always excellent. Highly recommended!

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