---
title: "Rick's Main Ltd"
description: "Rick's Main Roofing has two very different sets of customers in 2026. On one side, a long run of 2026 Google reviews describes a Norwalk roofer that tells "
doc_version: "2026-10-19"
last_updated: "2026-10-19"
---

# Rick's Main Ltd

**Trade:** Windows / Siding / Gutters · **Address:** 26 Fitch St #2, Norwalk, CT 06855 · **Phone:** (203) 838-5858 · **Website:** http://www.ricksmainroofing.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.8/5** (high confidence) — from 83 reviews across 12 sources.
92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 26 reviews, 4 negative.

## The honest read

Rick's Main Roofing has two very different sets of customers in 2026. On one side, a long run of 2026 Google reviews describes a Norwalk roofer that tells people what they do not need: in August 2026, Pete inspected one roof, said it did not need replacing yet and charged nothing for advice on the gutters, and another customer said he declined to upsell services while replacing skylights. The company claims 52 years in business and serves lower Fairfield County, from Bridgeport and Danbury to Greenwich and Norwalk; a thehour.com item pictures Rick Tavella at the business.

The positive accounts are detailed. A July 2026 customer had the roof on a 5,000-square-foot Norwalk house with a complicated roofline replaced with no surprises on price; another matched cedar shingles on two outbuildings to a colonial-era house. An October 2026 reviewer coordinated a roof and gutter replacement on a parent's house from out of state. In a May 2024 review, a crew of nine replaced a roof and skylights in two days, bent copper around the chimneys, and Rick came on site three times. Ice-dam calls show up too — a crew arriving within an hour on a cold February 2026 day.

The complaints are serious and recent. In September 2026, a Google reviewer said a roof costing over $30,000 needed numerous corrections — copper valleys replaced, trim redone, bent gutters, nails left on the driveway — then leaked the following winter, causing over $5,000 in interior damage, and the company said it was not responsible. Another customer, posting twice on Google that month, said a roof costing about $38,000 to $40,000 had sections ripped out and redone, was installed partly over the gutters, leaked within about a year, and that the company refused to go on the roof and said there was no warranty. That customer also said the roof failed in its second winter and flooded the house. Earlier, a November 2023 customer said chimney flashing work did not stop the leak it was sold to fix, and the company quoted more work without looking in the attic. Two of these reviewers also said they could not communicate with the crew.

It holds 4.7 stars from 112 Google ratings and a BBB grade of A with one complaint on file. Rick's Main Roofing Ltd holds an active Connecticut home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0580430.

**Strengths:**
- Straight advice — 2026 inspections said some roofs did not need work yet
- Big roofs — a complex 5,000-square-foot replacement in 2026
- Winter calls — ice dams cleared within an hour in February 2026

**Concerns:**
- Roof failures — 2026 reviews describe leaks and interior damage after installs
- Warranty disputes — reviewers say the company denied responsibility for leaks
- Leak diagnosis — a 2023 review says paid flashing work missed the leak

## Claims & citations

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

- Rick's Main Roofing Ltd holds an active Connecticut home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0580430 _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0580430 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: RICK'S MAIN ROOFING LTD”
- 4.7 stars from 112 Google ratings; BBB grade A with one complaint on file _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rick's%20Main%20Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ39-lOScc6IkRdhSH9TeItO4) — “Google: 4.7★ from 112 ratings”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/norwalk/profile/roofing-contractors/ricks-main-roofing-ltd-0111-103954) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/norwalk/profile/roofing-contractors/ricks-main-roofing-ltd-0111-103954) — “1 complaint(s) on file (count only)”
- Honest inspections: customers told a roof did not need replacing or certain services yet, per 2026 reviews _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21waE1GSTBZMWczUm5kbWRXeFpVMFV5YmxwNWEyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmphMFI0Y1g3RndmdWxZU0Uyblp5a2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a great experience working with Rick's roofing, right from the start.  I appreciated the quick response when we were looking to re…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tnM1ZWRmxjRzVKZGxweFowMTNhVU5rWkhKbVNrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkg3VVFlcG5JdlpxZ013aUNkZHJmSkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Rick's Roofing replaced our skylights and did a phenomenal job.  From clear communication about quotes / scheduling to efficient and top …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oQ1FYZEhhR1JJVTFSbFkxWnhaM0Y0VEZRNVMyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhCQXdHaGRIU1RlY1ZxZ3F4TFQ5S2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I called Rick’s Main Roofing to have my roof inspected. They sent out Peter who inspected the roof. He gave a fair an accurate descriptio…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tjNGFFMDNUR3BpZUhZMVZFUnZNVzk1ZGpkSFpIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkc4aE03TGpieHY1VERvMW95djdHZHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I called Rick's Main to have someone look at my roof and let me know if it needed to be replaced.  Pete came out and looked it over and w…”
- Complex replacements: a 5,000-square-foot house in 2026 and roof plus skylights in two days in 2024 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s4NVVsaHRWRUpHUVU5eU1rdFRiVWR2TjFkVVprRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk85UlhtVEJGQU9yMktTbUdvN1dUZkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We recently had Rick's Main Roofing replace the roof on our 5,000-square-foot home in Norwalk, and we couldn't be happier with the experi…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUdHZPbVJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICTtvOmRg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Rick and his team went above and beyond. His pricing was competitive vs. peers and the level of workmanship was terrific. We needed a ful…”
- Quick ice-dam and leak response in winter 2025–2026 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaNGJYbFBZM0ZpVkZOU2F6Y3hNbk0xV25ZMFNFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlZ4bXlPY3FiVFNSazcxMnM1WnY0SEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I can't say enough good things about Rick's Main Roofing. I've used them for a few different jobs over the years, and they've been outsta…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkUFYydHVhMGRGZURKdFpWSnRTSGx6YkRaZlRrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjdPV2tua0dFeDJtZVJtSHlzbDZfTkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ On a cold day, they arrived within an hour of my call about a roof leak. They completed the job of shoveling and breaking up ice blocks i…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5Wk1HMWZPR0U0TVVNeFNFTkZZVWhuTkhwSFoyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9ZMG1fOGE4MUMxSENFYUhnNHpHZ2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “4★ Very happy with their services. We had an emergency situation on a holiday weekend and they were very responsive and professional. We had…”
- A September 2026 review said a $30,000+ roof needed numerous corrections, leaked, caused over $5,000 in damage and was not repaired _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4MVdUZE5hVzlZUW5SNVpXUkVNVTFLWkhoTVkwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkx1WTdNaW9YQnR5ZWREMU1KZHhMY0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Rick’s uses mostly 3rd party, non English speaking workers.
Their work on of roof was substandard, and required numerous corrections to f…”
- A customer posting twice in September 2026 said a roof was redone in sections, leaked within about a year, and the company denied any warranty _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pKNFNIWjNXRVUyZEdSMGVXZFJWVWhEUTNnelRsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjJ4SHZ3WEU2dGR0eWdRVUhDQ3gzTlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ What a nightmare, from the beginning. Not one of the workers on the job spoke English and so much was done incorrectly and had to be redo…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WMFdrMXJjVTlpVW5Cc2JIRnBZazlIY1VkdlozYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmV0Wk1rcU9iUnBsbHFpYk9HcUdvZ3c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ I previously wrote a review regarding the awful experience we had with this company and I wasn’t able to comment on their response or att…”
- The customer posting twice in September 2026 also said the roof failed in its second winter and flooded the house _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WMFdrMXJjVTlpVW5Cc2JIRnBZazlIY1VkdlozYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmV0Wk1rcU9iUnBsbHFpYk9HcUdvZ3c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ I previously wrote a review regarding the awful experience we had with this company and I wasn’t able to comment on their response or att…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/norwalk/ricks-main-roofing-ltd-reviews-49859400.htm) — “Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Install or ReplaceA nightmare from beginning to end. We paid about $40,000.00 for a new roof. The workers on site …”
- A November 2023 review said chimney flashing work did not fix the leak it was meant to address _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsaW9icVB3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICliobqPw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ I called Rick's for a roof leak that was occurring around the chimney. A guy came and went up on the roof, I offered to show him the leak…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2taRmFtdzVZM0F6VW1ocVZWTkJNMUJUUVRWYVgzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkZFamw5Y3AzUmhqVVNBM1BTQTVaX3c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Rick's did a great job replacing the roof and gutters on my parents' home, and made it easy for me to coordinate the work from out of sta…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tnM1ZWRmxjRzVKZGxweFowMTNhVU5rWkhKbVNrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkg3VVFlcG5JdlpxZ013aUNkZHJmSkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Rick's Roofing replaced our skylights and did a phenomenal job.  From clear communication about quotes / scheduling to efficient and top …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUdHZPbVJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICTtvOmRg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Rick and his team went above and beyond. His pricing was competitive vs. peers and the level of workmanship was terrific. We needed a ful…”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGelRGSnNVMVZuV2tKR2NFOVNRbVJSUzFKeFduYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFzTFJsU1VnWkJGcE9SQmRRS1JxWnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Ricks Main Roofing Installed an entire new roof on my house. The pricing was more that fair and the crew worked from 8:30 till 7 in the e…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s4NVVsaHRWRUpHUVU5eU1rdFRiVWR2TjFkVVprRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk85UlhtVEJGQU9yMktTbUdvN1dUZkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We recently had Rick's Main Roofing replace the roof on our 5,000-square-foot home in Norwalk, and we couldn't be happier with the experi…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tFMWJtSk9aWFZKVmpGTFdsRklha2RKYzBSMFdrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkE1bmJOZXVJVjFLWlFIakdJc0R0WkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had Rick's main roofing replace the asphalt shingles & also re- did our flat roof.
We delt with Pete, he was very knowledgeable and he…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUdHZPbVJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICTtvOmRg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Rick and his team went above and beyond. His pricing was competitive vs. peers and the level of workmanship was terrific. We needed a ful…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.ricksmainroofing.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): LocationsNorwalkCommercial RoofingResidential RoofingRoof Repair ServicesRoof Inspection ServicesEmergency …”
- Also offers Chimney Services _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xRVZ6WmtSM2s1TUhoRVVWTnBlVjlpVFVWTlpIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeeb48837f5871476!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1EVzZkR3k5MHhEUVNpeV9iTUVNZHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Great experience! We had our chimney reflashed and a cap installed. Beautiful work!
Everyone is friendly, helpful, and provided great com…”

## License

Status: **active** (#HIC.0580430, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx

## Sources

- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/PatriotTV/comments/aei23t/cool_rick_is_also_in_the_creators_new_show_our/): 0 community mentions discussing this business
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rick's%20Main%20Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ39-lOScc6IkRdhSH9TeItO4): 4.7★ from 112 ratings
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/norwalk/profile/roofing-contractors/ricks-main-roofing-ltd-0111-103954): Listed on this source
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rick's%20Main%20Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ39-lOScc6IkRdhSH9TeItO4): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.ricksmainroofing.com): 52 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/ricks-main-ltd-norwalk): Listed on this source
- [Local News](https://www.thehour.com/news/coronavirus/article/I-d-be-dead-without-it-Federal-loan-15412403.php): Listed on this source
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/roofing-and-gutters/rick-s-main-ltd-pfvwus-pf~1742005864): Listed on this source
- [Local Chambers of Commerce](https://web.greaternorwalkchamber.com/Property-Maintenance-Development/Rick%27s-Main-Roofing-Ltd-779): Listed on this source
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/ricks-main-ltd): Listed on this source
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.RicksMainRoofingLtd.49859400.html): 1.0★ from 1 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/norwalk/ricks-main-roofing-ltd-reviews-49859400.htm): 1.0★ from 1 ratings

## Mentions

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

- “Rick Tavella at Rick's Main Roofing Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Norwalk, Conn. Rick's Main Roofing was one of many city businesses to receive a PPP loan from the Small Business Administration.” — thehour.com — https://www.thehour.com/news/coronavirus/article/I-d-be-dead-without-it-Federal-loan-15412403.php

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mike Taylor · 2026-10-06**: Highly recommend Rick’s Main Roofing.
Great crew - great results- Thanks guys!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Konstantin · 2026-10-01**: Rick's did a great job replacing the roof and gutters on my parents' home, and made it easy for me to coordinate the work from out of state. Pete was extremely responsive, both during the sale and after the work was completed. The office staff is also very friendly and helpful, and their estimate wa…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · AL BERGER · 2026-10-01**: Ricks Main Roofing Installed an entire new roof on my house. The pricing was more that fair and the crew worked from 8:30 till 7 in the evening to get the work fininshed. The clean up and care of my property and plants was amazing. The workmenship was obviously done with care and persision. I have r…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steven G · 2026-09-25**: Pete and Neil seem like truly good guys who know a ton about the roofing and gutter business. They were very friendly and did a great job beginning to end, I lucked out finding them.  Highly recommend.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Franco Raymond · 2026-09-15**: Rick’s uses mostly 3rd party, non English speaking workers.
Their work on of roof was substandard, and required numerous corrections to fix faulty work.
Copper valleys had to be replaced, trim was installed improperly, gutters were bent, hundreds of roofing nails were left all over our driveway,
Als…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andy Katz · 2026-09-11**: Great experience! We had our chimney reflashed and a cap installed. Beautiful work!
Everyone is friendly, helpful, and provided great communication. Highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Charles K Robinson · 2026-09-09**: We had a great experience working with Rick's roofing, right from the start.  I appreciated the quick response when we were looking to replace our roof, and direct and comprehensive information we received about we would need and would not need to fully repair a roof more than 20 years old. They sta…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · mary ahrens · 2026-09-06**: What a nightmare, from the beginning. Not one of the workers on the job spoke English and so much was done incorrectly and had to be redone. They even put on part of the roof without removing the gutters?  They spent more time fixing damage caused by them than they did roofing. The owner is non exis…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Mary D Notdisclosed · 2026-09-05**: I previously wrote a review regarding the awful experience we had with this company and I wasn’t able to comment on their response or attach photos so I am writing another review and attaching photos.  This roofing company put on a new roof for us and it was a nightmare from the beginning.  No one o…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Telluride7468 · 2026-09-01**: Highly recommended. Had a complicated roofing issue - Gault referred me to Rick's Main Roofing - problem solved. They are knowledgable, reasonable, and fast. And they answer the phone for follow up questions!!

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