# Ranch Roofing

**Trade:** Roofing · **Address:** 1191 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476, USA · **Phone:** (866) 298-4393 · **Website:** https://ranchroofing.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 5.0/5** (high confidence) — from 96 reviews across 8 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.
98% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 12 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Ranch Roofing is an Arlington-based roofing contractor with an active Massachusetts home improvement contractor license and an A+ BBB rating. Run by owner Bob O'Sullivan, the company handles residential and commercial roof replacement, repair, and related work — skylights, ridge vents, chimney flashing, and the occasional gutter or carpentry job — across the greater Boston area.

What stands out across years of reviews is what happens after the invoice is paid. Customers describe Ranch coming back — sometimes a decade or more later — to fix warranty-covered problems for free: a raccoon hole patched at no charge on a roof installed 25 years earlier, a ridge vent torn out and replaced within days of a 2025 call on a roof installed back in 2012, and a 15-year labor guarantee honored on a 2008 install when a leak turned up in 2025. One customer's solar-panel supports developed leaks after 10 years, and Ranch came out to fix them without a fight.

Installs themselves get similarly specific praise: full roof replacements finished in a day or two, project managers (Ryan and Don show up repeatedly by name) walking homeowners through material and cost options, and crews that clean the site thoroughly before leaving. The company has also taken on larger jobs, including a full re-roof of a condominium complex.

The one real blemish in the record is a 2026 review from someone who called twice about a leak and never got a callback — a contrast to how responsive the company is described everywhere else, and worth a follow-up call or two if the office goes quiet. Otherwise, this is a roofer people keep calling back, and the standing offer worth knowing about going in is the 15-year labor guarantee behind a new roof.

**Strengths:**
- Warranty follow-through — fixes covered issues free, even a decade later
- Fast installs — full roof replacements often done in one to two days
- Named project managers — Ryan and Don repeatedly praised for clear options
- Verified license — active MA HIC registration and A+ BBB rating

**Concerns:**
- Callback gap — a 2026 review reports two unanswered calls about a leak quote

## Claims & citations

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

- Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor license (184728) is verified active, held by Ranch Roofing Inc. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 184728 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: RANCH ROOFING INC.”
- BBB accredited with an A+ grade _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/roofing-contractors/ranch-roofing-0021-84685) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/roofing-contractors/ranch-roofing-0021-84685) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member”
- Returns to fix warranty-covered issues — raccoon damage, ridge vents, flashing — at no charge years after install _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psbWVqQTJVVE56WDIxWVlUazRkWFZWT1VGek1sRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlmejA2UTNzX21YYTk4dXVVOUFzMlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKalUyVlVTazF5ZGpVdGVERlpkVzluY3pSNGRWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJjU2VUSk1ydjUteDFZdW9nczR4dVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ranch Roofing really stands by their work! They did our roof install almost 18 years ago, and when we had a leak just this year, they pro…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNpaWVpUG1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICiieiPmQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for the outstanding service we recently received.

Ranch Roofing installed our roof back …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VMX0Q5c25EXzVLZEV3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEL_D9snD_5KdEw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ranch roofing is a top notch company that stand by their work. I had solar panels installed on top of a new roof done by Ranch and some o…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VQcTF6cWItOV9uc2R3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEPq1zqb-9_nsdw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ranch Roofing replaced my roof in July 2008 and did a fantastic job at a fair price.  They gave a 15 year guarantee.  Ranch Roofing honor…”
- Full roof replacements are often completed in one to two days with named project managers overseeing the crew _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWUFR6ZFliakE1YXpOTFRGQk5lVUpJY1U1VlUzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVPTzdYbjA5azNLTFBNeUJIcU5VU3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently hired Ranch Roofing, Inc. for a total roof replacement. They were an absolute pleasure to work with - everyone from Don from …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWdFpVWXhkbTV6UVdoSFdtaHRNRlZCWmsxck5FRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVtZUYxdm5zQWhHWmhtMFVBZk1rNEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ranch Roofing recently stripped and replaced my entire large shingle roof in 1.5 working days. A beautiful job, and a pleasure doing busi…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VLMlktTDd0NFpMaExnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEK2Y-L7t4ZLhLg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The roofers did a terrific job, and they were very efficient with the time they took to complete the job (only a day and a half). Ryan, w…”
- Has taken on larger and commercial-scale jobs, including a full condo-complex re-roof _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGeVpYVmhXVzFKWWtaUE9GcHdkMkpwZFdab09WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFyZXVhWW1JYkZPOFpwd2JpdWZoOVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ranch did an amazing job with the roofing replacement for our condo complex. Options for gutters and replacement skylights were offered a…”
- A 2026 review reports two unanswered calls requesting a leak-repair quote _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wUWJVaHViR3d3WXpodGFHRlRUMGczY1VVNFFtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpQbUhubGwwYzhtaGFTT0g3cUU4Qmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ Called twice to see if they would be interested in fixing a leaky roof. Never heard back from them.”
- Performs roof leak diagnosis and repair, including flashing and ridge vent work _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNpaWVpUG1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICiieiPmQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for the outstanding service we recently received.

Ranch Roofing installed our roof back …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VMX0Q5c25EXzVLZEV3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEL_D9snD_5KdEw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ranch roofing is a top notch company that stand by their work. I had solar panels installed on top of a new roof done by Ranch and some o…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VQcTF6cWItOV9uc2R3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEPq1zqb-9_nsdw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ranch Roofing replaced my roof in July 2008 and did a fantastic job at a fair price.  They gave a 15 year guarantee.  Ranch Roofing honor…”
- Performs carpentry alongside roofing work, including a flat roof and railing replacement _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXMEtPbXh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICW0KOmxwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Ranch Roofing to perform carpentry, replace a flat roof over our garage, and install a railing on the roof. Ranch Roofing was a …”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsblp6WnpVVFJHUTJOQ1VEaDFVVEZhWjBGRU5FRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOklnZzZzUTRGQ2NCUDh1UTFaZ0FENEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWUFR6ZFliakE1YXpOTFRGQk5lVUpJY1U1VlUzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVPTzdYbjA5azNLTFBNeUJIcU5VU3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently hired Ranch Roofing, Inc. for a total roof replacement. They were an absolute pleasure to work with - everyone from Don from …”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/roofing-contractors/ranch-roofing-0021-84685) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Commercial Roofing, Condominium Roofing, Residential Roof Repairs, Residential Roofing, Roof Clea…”
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 184728 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: RANCH ROOFING INC.”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGeVpYVmhXVzFKWWtaUE9GcHdkMkpwZFdab09WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFyZXVhWW1JYkZPOFpwd2JpdWZoOVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ranch did an amazing job with the roofing replacement for our condo complex. Options for gutters and replacement skylights were offered a…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXMEtPbXh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85b3e73b9e8f9e4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICW0KOmxwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Ranch Roofing to perform carpentry, replace a flat roof over our garage, and install a railing on the roof. Ranch Roofing was a …”

## License

Status: **active** (#184728, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-17, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/arlington/ranch-roofing-reviews-129735.htm): 4.9★ from 550 ratings
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ranch%20Roofing&query_place_id=ChIJl6g4-Fx244kR5PnouXM-W7g): 4.9★ from 126 ratings
- [Exa](https://roofvista.com/directory/ma/ranch-roofing): 7 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Official Website](https://ranchroofing.com): 30 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ranch%20Roofing&query_place_id=ChIJl6g4-Fx244kR5PnouXM-W7g): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/ranch-roofing-arlington-2): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/roofing-contractors/ranch-roofing-0021-84685): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/arlington/ranch-roofing-reviews-129735.htm): Listed on this source
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/ranch-roofing): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/roofing-contractors/ranch-roofing-0021-84685): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/arlington/ranch-roofing-reviews-129735.htm): 4.9★ from 550 ratings
- [Exa](https://local.yahoo.com/roofing/article/should-you-pay-for-a-deposit-on-a-new-roof-130047413.html): 1 web mention across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “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 r…” — u/swords_meow in r/medfordma (2024-05-27) — https://www.reddit.com/r/medfordma/comments/1d1tlsy/roofing_contractorscompanies/l5xm2rp/
- “Ranch roofing is an amazing company serving Cambridge, I could go on and on about how great they were. But not sure if they do small jobs” — u/bridgetriptrapper in r/CambridgeMA (2023-12-19) — https://www.reddit.com/r/CambridgeMA/comments/18lhday/roofer_recommendation/kdz689i/
- “Ranch Roofing - I got a pile of quotes ranging from 10k to 25k a couple years ago. The higher pressure companies were always the most expensive.” — u/nerdy_volcano in r/massachusetts (2022-03-27) — https://www.reddit.com/r/massachusetts/comments/tp8dm6/roofing_contractor_recommendations/i2b2bma/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · mary curran · 2026-06-30**: Ranch Roofing did a prompt and clean job. Communication was excellent
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Maureen · 2026-06-11**: 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 be…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chantal Kokaz · 2026-06-11**: 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…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elizabeth Temin · 2026-05-27**: 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…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kelley McCormick · 2026-05-27**: 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 damag…
- **2/5 · Google Reviews · Tony · 2026-05-20**: Called twice to see if they would be interested in fixing a leaky roof. Never heard back from them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jennifer Maguire · 2026-05-12**: Ryan x2 meant twice the care and professionalism for my Ranch Roofing project!  From the quoting process through the final payment everything was easy, clear, and customer serving. I highly recommend this outfit for your roofing needs.  P.s.  they left my property cleaner after they fixed my roof th…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kathryn Dodgson · 2026-05-08**: My old roof, which I didn't realize was in quite bad shape, suddenly started leaking during a rainstorm. Ranch Roofing came out right away, inspected the roof from above and from inside the attic, and then prioritized my job and fit me into their schedule right away. The roofing professionals I met …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amy K · 2026-04-16**: We recently hired Ranch Roofing, Inc. for a total roof replacement. They were an absolute pleasure to work with - everyone from Don from the sales team to the on-site project manager, Ryan, to the incredibly hard-working team, everything was fantastic. The attention to detail was top-notch. And the …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ray · 2026-04-10**: Very professional and exceptional work done on our total roof replacement

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