# McGilley Roofing & Construction Inc.

**Trade:** Roofing · **Address:** 341 Central St, Saugus, MA 01906, USA · **Phone:** (781) 520-9086 · **Website:** https://www.mcgilleyroofing.net/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.5/5** (high confidence) — from 54 reviews across 6 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.
96% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

McGilley Roofing & Construction, run by owner Tom McGilley out of Saugus, has one of the deepest written records in the corpus for a roofing outfit — 54 reviews stretching from 2015 through this year, the vast majority five stars, describing jobs from single-day reroofs to full siding and carpentry projects. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, and the BBB rates the company A+.

The write-ups keep pointing to the same things: same-day or one-day roof jobs, careful cleanup, and Tom himself showing up on site. In an August 2025 review, a homeowner described McGilley's crew replacing half a roof's shingles, some rotten wood, two skylights, and a waterproof rubber membrane in a single day, at a lower price than a competing bid. In a 2025 review, another described Tom diagnosing a recurring flat-roof leak around a bathroom skylight and fixing the actual cause rather than just patching it. A 2024 review described the crew taking extra care to protect an in-ground pool during a reroof, and resolving dormer leaks that a previous contractor had been unable to fix.

The record also shows some flexibility with customers on a budget: in a 2025 review, one homeowner said Tom kept coming out for repairs even though they couldn't yet afford a full roof replacement, and in another 2025 review, a customer described a storm ripping up part of their roof before their scheduled replacement — Tom came out the same day and fixed the damage at no charge, since they'd already committed to the larger job.

The record isn't spotless. A 2024 review — the sharpest complaint on file — described a roof installed nine years earlier that started leaking, with other contractors identifying workmanship issues the company allegedly wouldn't address; the reviewer also said they were charged for extra wood to replace rot that wasn't properly done. A 2022 review described a smaller but real mistake: a plumbing vent removed and reinstalled during a partial reroof wasn't properly secured underneath, causing a leak within a week, though the reviewer described the crew coming back out to address it.

For a straightforward roof, siding, or gutter job, McGilley has an unusually long, mostly consistent track record with the same owner on site — worth weighing against the rare account of a years-later dispute over workmanship.

**Strengths:**
- Same-day fixes — replaced shingles, rot and skylights in one day
- Root-cause repairs — fixed a recurring flat-roof leak, not just patched it
- Careful site protection — shielded a pool, fixed leaks another contractor missed
- Customer flexibility — kept helping a client who couldn't yet afford a full roof

**Concerns:**
- Years-later dispute — a 2024 review reported unaddressed leaks nine years post-install
- Vent reinstalled improperly — caused a leak within a week on one job

## Claims & citations

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

- A 2024 review reported a roof installed nine years earlier developed leaks and workmanship issues that other contractors identified, and said the company would not address it _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqMXZXUnRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDj1vWRtQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ 9 years after a McGilley installs a brand new roof, it's leaking. Contractors have inspected the work and identified major workmanship is…”
- A 2022 review described a plumbing vent reinstalled without being properly secured, causing a leak within a week _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtOHFQNjVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDm8qP65QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ Overall satisfied with Tom and his crew who redid the back half of my roof this summer. He came quickly to do the quote and the price was…”
- Replaced shingles, rotten wood, two skylights and a waterproof membrane in a single day _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWWFdsZFlibFJ4WDB4TFZraEVNWEo1T0RGSGMzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVXWldYblRxX0xLVkhEMXJ5ODFHc3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tom McGilley ‘s crew worked hard to replace half of our roof shingles, some rotten wood, 2 skylights and install a waterproof rubber memb…”
- Diagnosed and permanently fixed a recurring flat-roof leak rather than just patching it _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VOeTJ6YXZvdk02M19nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKENy2zavovM63_gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have a flat roof that was leaking around a skylight in my bathroom. Tom came out with his crew right away and was able to find the leak…”
- Protected an in-ground pool during a reroof and fixed dormer leaks a prior contractor couldn't _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqeVBUR2xBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDjyPTGlAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend McGilley Roofing & Construction. It was Fantastic service from the initial quote to the finished roof. The McGilley crew…”
- Fixed storm damage at no charge for a customer already committed to a full roof replacement _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvNW9lUGNREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDo5oePcQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ McGilley Roofing just finished replacing our roof and it came out great. We got several estimates last year but found that we needed an e…”
- Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 215703 verified active”
- BBB rates the company A+ _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/saugus/profile/roofing-contractors/mcgilley-roofing-and-construction-inc-0021-99806) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWWFdsZFlibFJ4WDB4TFZraEVNWEo1T0RGSGMzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVXWldYblRxX0xLVkhEMXJ5ODFHc3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tom McGilley ‘s crew worked hard to replace half of our roof shingles, some rotten wood, 2 skylights and install a waterproof rubber memb…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VOeTJ6YXZvdk02M19nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKENy2zavovM63_gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have a flat roof that was leaking around a skylight in my bathroom. Tom came out with his crew right away and was able to find the leak…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIak03NWNBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICHjM75cA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Tom and his crew remove old shingles and install a new roof.  They did a great job and were respectful to us and our yard.  They c…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREdVpPaDFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDDuZOh1gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We received 4 estimates for our roofing and skylight project.  McGilley was the most honest and was willing to make an effort to try and …”
- Specializes in Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1eVQweGxOVmxQZVZvMk1FMDBSVW95TFU5R09WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk5yT0xlNVlPeVo2ME00RUoyLU9GOVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had some of my original white siding replaced that was cracked. Tom’s guys did a great job replacing many pieces and securing other pie…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25oblNVZFpObmRqYVZkQ2NHTkpUM290Y2paNFdsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnhnSUdZNndjaVdCcGNJT3otcjZ4WlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had our roof and siding done by McGilley. We are very happy with the results. Tom was very easy to work with and kept us updated on pr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3djYtcjhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7v6-r8AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I received multiple estimates from other companies before reaching out to Tom. Tom‘s estimate was extremely clear and thorough so we deci…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNyaVptWjB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICriZmZ0wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tommy has done roofing, siding and carpentry work on my home.  He's professional, conscientious, always on time, respectful of my home an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqdk1LSzB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDjvMKK0wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ McGilley Roofing & Construction does excellent work, very efficient and honest.  I highly recommend Tom and his crew.  They work very har…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNyaVptWjB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x75ba02c26fec26b1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICriZmZ0wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tommy has done roofing, siding and carpentry work on my home.  He's professional, conscientious, always on time, respectful of my home an…”

## License

Status: **active** (#215703, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-02, 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=McGilley%20Roofing%20%26%20Construction%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJ2_k5vYZy44kRsSbsb8ICunU): 4.9★ from 53 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=McGilley%20Roofing%20%26%20Construction%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJ2_k5vYZy44kRsSbsb8ICunU): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/saugus/profile/roofing-contractors/mcgilley-roofing-and-construction-inc-0021-99806): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.mcgilleyroofing.net): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/saugus/mcgilley-roofing-and-construction-inc-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 5 ratings
- [Exa](https://reviews.birdeye.com/mcgilley-roofing-construction-164688576217833): 8 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Donna Folino · 2026-05-02**: I had some of my original white siding replaced that was cracked. Tom’s guys did a great job replacing many pieces and securing other pieces that had come loose. I would highly recommend them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · liz gilgan · 2026-02-06**: So happy with the service. They came and removed snow from our roof. Timely response and  easy to work with.  Thank you
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robert Annese · 2026-02-06**: They were very easy to deal with. Professional, on time and very clean job site throughout the project. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for their roof to get done.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Beth McCarthy · 2026-01-21**: Tom and his team did excellent work.  Tom was responsive from start to finish and on site while the work was being done.  He and his team left the work site very clean.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kevin M. Sexton (Kevin Sexton) · 2025-11-19**: I've used their services several times on my own property and I always refer them to my clients as well. Fair pricing, professional staff and work gets completed quickly.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Burns · 2025-11-04**: Tom and team were great! Appreciated their communication and the work they did.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Anthony Cassarino · 2025-11-03**: Great experience. The owner was easy to talk to explained everything.  They showed up when they said they would and banged it out. My roof came out great and highly recommend McGilley Roofing.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lauren Folino · 2025-09-26**: We had our roof and siding done by McGilley. We are very happy with the results. Tom was very easy to work with and kept us updated on progress throughout the whole process. We would definitely recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ellen Sen · 2025-08-03**: Tom McGilley ‘s crew worked hard to replace half of our roof shingles, some rotten wood, 2 skylights and install a waterproof rubber membrane in 1 day last week. Their pricing was less than another bidder. We are very happy with the quality of their work, pricing, and quick cleanup.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amber McFadden · 2025-07-09**: Tom and his team did a great job on our roof! They were very professional and helpful with answering any questions I had and carefully explained everything. We would use them again and I couldn’t recommend them more!

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