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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Ranch Roofing. 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
Ranch Roofing is an Arlington, MA roofing contractor that describes itself as serving residential, condominium and commercial customers with roof replacement, repair, ventilation, cleaning and skylight work across Greater Boston. By its own account it was founded by Bob O'Sullivan, who still runs it as president, and has served Arlington and nearby towns since 1996; it lists Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Lexington, Medford, Somerville, Winchester and Newton as its service area and states it is GAF Master Elite certified. Homeowners who hired them keep returning to the same points: full roof replacements finished in a day or two by a large crew, careful cleanup, and project managers who explain options without a hard sell. Recent Google reviewers describe total replacements, skylights, dormer work and a metal porch roof, and several mention a drone inspection before the quote. Google shows 4.9 stars from 126 ratings and Angi 4.9 stars from 550. The most repeated theme is standing behind old work. Customers describe the company returning years after an install to fix raccoon or squirrel damage, a loose row of shingles, chimney flashing or a ridge vent at no charge, and one 2025 reviewer said a 15-year guarantee on a 2008 roof was honored. On Reddit, Somerville and Cambridge commenters recommend them as responsive, and one said Ranch was the only company to suggest a simple repair instead of a new roof. There are concerns worth weighing. In September 2026 a Reddit commenter reported that Ranch botched an install, a storm flooded their home, they lived in a hotel for three months, and Ranch and their insurer spent years disputing fault. A May 2026 Google reviewer said two calls about a leaky roof went unanswered, and a Reddit commenter noted Ranch took a while to fit them into its schedule. The Massachusetts registry lists home improvement contractor registration 184728 under Ranch Roofing Inc., and the Better Business Bureau lists the company as accredited with an A+ grade.
“Just to provide a counter example -- Ranch was terrible for me. They botched an install and a storm flooded my place I wound up living in a hotel for 3 months and having to float the deductible for three years while my insurance company and Ranch fought about whose fault it was that they destroyed my home with sho”
“Ranch is the go-to roofer for my Somerville condo. They are excellent and responsive.”
“We used Ranch roofing a number of years back. In fact, we called several companies, but Ranch was the only one to suggest a simple repair. Everyone else tried to sell us a new roof.”
“We had good luck with Ranch Roofing in Arlington a few years ago. It wasn't the cheapest bid, but it wasn't far off, and inspired far more confidence than the others we talked to. They used a drone to inspect and then made recommendations based on their findings. It took them a bit to fit us into their schedu”
“Ranch Roofing was fast and as far as I can tell, good. I contacted a bunch of roofing/siding places and despite one or two coming out to see my place, they were the only ones who got me a quote in a reasonable timeframe.”
Ranch Roofing did a prompt and clean job. Communication was excellent
Ranch Roofing is an excellent roofing company I would highly recommend. From the original work done 10 yrs ago to replace a roof on our Victorian home to the excellent customer service they provided recently to address a missing shingle and vent boot after last years harsh winter they have always been responsive, reasonable, extremely efficient and provided truly reliable high quality services. (the lost shingle is our only thing in 10 years to address) .
We installed a new roof with Ranch Roofing 3 years ago. The price was fair, the quality of the work, and professionalism of the crew were exceptional. They also recommended a great insulation company for blow in insulation and coordinated with them to add blow in insulation from above while the roof was being installed. As a result, we did not have to break our ceilings from inside, saving us a lot of money and hassle. Once we had the new roof, we installed solar panels. Fast forward three years, squirrels made a nest under the solar panels and a hole in the rubber roof under the nest (advice to people with solar panels: install that critter guard around your panels). Our experience with Ranch Roofing was again exceptional. They came to assess the damage immediately, and coordinated the repair work with the solar and pest control companies. They were very professional and helpful and did some extra work for us like removing wet insulation that was under the hole, and cleaning our gutter after the work. They did not charge us for any portion of this repair work. They also gave good recommendations for how to address the water damage inside. Overall, I cannot say enough good things about Ranch Roofing. I would never use any other roofing company and recommend them wholeheartedly.
Ranch roofing expanded a window dormer for us when we first moved in 25 years ago. Then put in a new roof for us some years ago (sometime pre-Covid?) so when a raccoon tore a hole in our roof last week of course we called them. They fixed it within a week free of charge since they said it was their roof. We will forever use them after that.
We had Ranch Roofing complete our roof ten years ago. Hating heights and knowing little about roofs, I called Ranch back to ask a simple question about raccoons. The next thing I know, Bob the owner of the company drives to my house and is up on the roof in no time. Sure enough, it was raccoon damage. Bob fixed the spot and refused to bill me! I have recommended Ranch Roofing to all my friends and family in the Boston area. Bob and his crews truly care for not only the roof, but the people, families, and yes the dogs and cats, under those roofs. Nobody does it better!
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Detailed craftsmanship5.0
Talked out of unneeded replacements4.5
Kitchen renovations4.1
Steep and full roof replacements3.8
Full roof replaced in 2.5 days3.1
GAF certified4.3