# Roof Right Now Boston

**Trade:** Roofing · **Address:** 1 Braintree St, Allston, MA 02134, USA · **Phone:** (781) 971-8131 · **Website:** http://boston.roofrightnow.com/?utm_source=local · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 19 reviews across 4 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.
89% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Roof Right Now Boston is an Allston-based residential roofing company owned by John Hefter, a GAF Certified Contractor installing asphalt shingle roofing and replacements across Greater Boston and into southern New Hampshire. Across five years of reviews, one name comes up in nearly every account: Jonathan Dunn, who handles estimates and stays the point of contact through the job.

The bulk of the record describes fast, well-run jobs. One homeowner called about a hole punched through the roof after a rainstorm and had someone out the same day, with the fix done in under an hour the next morning. Another, choosing between four quotes for a gambrel-cape roof, said Roof Right Now beat the lowest by $2,500 and finished the whole job — prep, stripping, installation, cleanup — in eight hours, with the crew supervisor walking the property afterward to confirm everything was done. Multiple reviewers describe Jonathan inspecting attics and pointing out roof damage plainly before pricing the work, competitive bids that beat other established roofers, and jobs wrapped in a single day with the site cleaned up. One reviewer's 50-year warranty made it, in their words, 'the last roof I'll ever buy.'

Not every account is as smooth. In a 2025 review, one customer said the work itself was excellent but that communication became difficult after the deposit was paid — they had to follow up multiple times for basic updates and, months later, still hadn't gotten a receipt after four requests. In a 2024 review, another customer described a permit that took a year to pull and a gutter extension piece installed at the wrong size, which had to be replaced two years later after it started tilting the wrong way.

Massachusetts's registry shows the company's home improvement contractor registration as expired, worth confirming directly before signing anything. For a straightforward roof replacement or repair, the majority of the record points to fast, transparent, competitively priced work — just get firm answers on paperwork and permit timelines up front.

**Strengths:**
- Same-day response — roof hole fixed within a day of a storm
- Beat competing quotes — $2,500 under the next lowest bid
- Transparent estimates — pointed out roof damage before pricing the job
- Fast turnaround — full replacements wrapped in a single day

**Concerns:**
- Post-deposit communication — a 2025 review cited follow-up struggles
- Permit & gutter issues — a 2024 review cited permit delays and a wrong-sized gutter piece

## Claims & citations

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

- Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration (license 196396) is registry-verified but shows expired _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 196396 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: Roof Right Now Boston LLC”
- Owned by John Hefter; a GAF Certified Contractor installing asphalt shingle roofing systems across Greater Boston and southern New Hampshire _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://boston.roofrightnow.com) — “Roof Right Now Boston is a residential roofing company based in Allston, MA that installs GAF-certified asphalt shingle roofing systems and …”
  - [Official Website](http://boston.roofrightnow.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owned by John Hefter”
  - [Official Website](http://boston.roofrightnow.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Boston, Greater Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire”
  - [Official Website](http://boston.roofrightnow.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: GAF Certified Contractor”
- A 2025 review described excellent work quality but frustrating post-deposit communication, including multiple follow-ups just to get a receipt _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VOZm5qY2o0bU43c1ZnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x45e0bcddb47b360b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKENfnjcj4mN7sVg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “3★ The quality of the work itself was excellent, but be prepared to advocate for yourself once the company has your deposit.

The process st…”
- In a 2024 review, a customer described a year-long permit delay and a wrong-sized gutter extension piece that had to be replaced two years later _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxa01DVVN3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x45e0bcddb47b360b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC1kMCUSw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ Roof is holding up well. It took them a year to finally pull the permit, but they did. Jonathan also had gutters installed, but we've sin…”
- Responded to a storm-damaged roof the same day it was called in and completed the repair the next morning in under an hour _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXajd2Vi1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x45e0bcddb47b360b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDWj7vV-gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a hole in our roof after a bad rainstorm, so we called Roof Right Now. Jonathan was very cordial and professional, and he sent som…”
- Beat the lowest of four competing quotes by $2,500 and completed a full roof replacement, prep through cleanup, in eight hours _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxd082LUJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x45e0bcddb47b360b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID1wO6-Bg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had my roof done by Roof Right Now in June 2023. I had received 4 quotes for the roof on my gambrel cape. Roof Right Now beat the lowes…”
- Reviewers describe attic inspections that plainly pointed out roof damage before pricing the job _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxdk1xVjN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x45e0bcddb47b360b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID1vMqV3wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Roof Right Now

I wish I could give this company 11 stars.  They were absolutely amazing!.  I called Jonathan to have him come out to pri…”
- Multiple reviewers cite a 50-year warranty on completed roof replacements _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNId05Hd19BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x45e0bcddb47b360b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICHwNGw_AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jonathan and his team are true professionals. The quality of the roof, the clean-up of the debris and the quick turnaround was outstandin…”
- Asphalt shingle roof replacement _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://boston.roofrightnow.com) — “Roof Right Now Boston is a residential roofing company based in Allston, MA that installs GAF-certified asphalt shingle roofing systems and …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxd082LUJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x45e0bcddb47b360b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID1wO6-Bg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had my roof done by Roof Right Now in June 2023. I had received 4 quotes for the roof on my gambrel cape. Roof Right Now beat the lowes…”
- Roof leak and storm damage repair _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXajd2Vi1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x45e0bcddb47b360b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDWj7vV-gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a hole in our roof after a bad rainstorm, so we called Roof Right Now. Jonathan was very cordial and professional, and he sent som…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtMzVlTzFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x45e0bcddb47b360b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICm35eO1AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Recently, i had a leak in my roof and called Jonathan Dunn at Roof Right Now. He was responsive, professional and on time. With the leak,…”
- Gutter installation and replacement _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21ObmRrUjNUMjlJYzB4aVdWTllZV041T0RKVlpWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x45e0bcddb47b360b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNndkR3T29Ic0xiWVNYYWN5ODJVZVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had old leaky gutters with broken hangers and many layers of brushed in tar.  Could never get them to stop leaking.  Jonathan came up …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxa01DVVN3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x45e0bcddb47b360b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC1kMCUSw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ Roof is holding up well. It took them a year to finally pull the permit, but they did. Jonathan also had gutters installed, but we've sin…”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://boston.roofrightnow.com) — “Roof Right Now Boston is a residential roofing company based in Allston, MA that installs GAF-certified asphalt shingle roofing systems and …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxd082LUJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x45e0bcddb47b360b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID1wO6-Bg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had my roof done by Roof Right Now in June 2023. I had received 4 quotes for the roof on my gambrel cape. Roof Right Now beat the lowes…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXajd2Vi1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x45e0bcddb47b360b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDWj7vV-gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a hole in our roof after a bad rainstorm, so we called Roof Right Now. Jonathan was very cordial and professional, and he sent som…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21ObmRrUjNUMjlJYzB4aVdWTllZV041T0RKVlpWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x45e0bcddb47b360b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNndkR3T29Ic0xiWVNYYWN5ODJVZVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had old leaky gutters with broken hangers and many layers of brushed in tar.  Could never get them to stop leaking.  Jonathan came up …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxa01DVVN3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x45e0bcddb47b360b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC1kMCUSw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ Roof is holding up well. It took them a year to finally pull the permit, but they did. Jonathan also had gutters installed, but we've sin…”

## License

Status: **expired** (#196396, 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=Roof%20Right%20Now%20Boston&query_place_id=ChIJX81Ftxx544kRCzZ7tN284EU): 4.8★ from 22 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Roof%20Right%20Now%20Boston&query_place_id=ChIJX81Ftxx544kRCzZ7tN284EU): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://boston.roofrightnow.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/roof-right-now-boston): 5 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Hauck · 2026-01-17**: We had old leaky gutters with broken hangers and many layers of brushed in tar.  Could never get them to stop leaking.  Jonathan came up with a very fair price and hung new ones.  His team did a great job replacing 120 year old fascia boards and toping them with new gutters.  They cleaned up afterwa…
- **3/5 · Google Reviews · Jenna Remillard · 2025-06-04**: The quality of the work itself was excellent, but be prepared to advocate for yourself once the company has your deposit.

The process started off well—Bob, who provided our quote, was professional and helpful. However, after signing the contract, communication shifted to Jonathan, and that’s when t…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Carolyn Mansfield · 2025-05-13**: Jonathan called me back within 2-3 minutes of using the estimation widget- they focus on shingle roofs and I have a slate roof but he VERY kindly used his Google earth-enabled tool to ballpark the number of squares (the unit of measure for roofing costs) on my roof, and he explained a few other inpu…
- **2/5 · Google Reviews · Azer Faraclas · 2024-11-19**: Roof is holding up well. It took them a year to finally pull the permit, but they did. Jonathan also had gutters installed, but we've since had to have them replaced (2 years later). They used a 6 inch extension piece instead of a correctly sized gutter piece and it was tilting in the wrong directio…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Timothy McCarthy · 2024-08-30**: Jonathan and his team are true professionals. The quality of the roof, the clean-up of the debris and the quick turnaround was outstanding. The roof looks incredible and the 50 year warrantee makes this the last roof I'll ever buy.

But most importantly, my 5 star rating stemmed from the superior co…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kenel Prinston · 2024-08-08**: After getting different quotes and estimates, we decided to have R.R.N. do the work. Best decision made, quality workmanship and fair price
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dan Lee · 2024-08-01**: Fast turnaround and great communication.  Jonathan set expectations with a clear timeline and delivered everything on schedule.  Thank you!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steven Mayancela · 2024-04-20**: 😇
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dilshad Rafi Ahmed · 2024-03-20**: I recently had roof replacement done by Roof Right Now. They did a great job. Jonathan Dunn, came in to review the status of the roof and did an excellent job in explaining the status as well as the whole process for roof replacement. The price was fair and Jonathan took care of permits as well as t…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lenny Russell · 2024-03-16**: Jonathan was a pleasure to work with. The workmanship was exceptional and the crew was excellent. I would highly recommend Roofs Right Now for all of your roofing needs whether it’s for a new roof or a repair.

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-02T06:04:34.482Z.
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