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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from South Shore 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
South Shore Roofing has been run out of Cohasset by owner Ronnie Lackey since 2002, when he started the company after growing up working for his father's roofing business. It covers residential and commercial roofing, plus the siding and trim work that often comes with a roof job, across South Shore towns from Quincy down to Plymouth. The through-line across several years of Google reviews is Ronnie himself: homeowners describe him personally inspecting roofs, patiently walking through options, and more than once talking a customer out of work he could have billed for because a different fix made more sense. One reviewer who manages several South Shore condo buildings said Ronnie's crews finish on schedule, leave no stray nails behind, and rarely trigger a callback. Another described him inspecting a ten-year-old roof another contractor had installed and declining to badmouth the competitor's work, calling him "a true professional and a gentleman." There's real substance behind the praise: a temporary fix at the initial consultation followed by a permanent repair within a week for a leaking vent collar, a full roof-and-deck assessment that went beyond the visibly broken parts, and work scheduled through a holiday week without missing a beat. On Houzz, the company holds two Houzz Awards and a 4.9-star rating built on CertainTeed-certified installations; BBB gives it an A+ accredited rating. It isn't spotless. Three older reviews — from 2021 and 2023 — describe real problems: one customer's roof ridge blew off in a storm and calls went unanswered for weeks while water damage spread, another's roof started leaking two years after installation and, after a follow-up visit, got worse rather than better, forcing them to hire someone else to finish the fix, and a third simply said their call was never returned. The company's Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, once active, now shows expired in the state registry — worth asking about directly before signing anything. For a roof, siding, or trim job on the South Shore, the record here is deep and mostly very strong — just go in aware of the license question and that handful of complaints.
“I'd highly recommend Ronnie and his team to anyone on the South Shore. Ronnie was extremely responsive, consultative and professional. His team did an excellent job and helped solution a tricky leak issue with my rubber roof that no one else would even take a phone call on.”
Great service - highly recommend - work completed quickly for a fair price - very easy to work with - appreciated the help.
The BEST service experience i have ever had in 45 years!!! After a recent storm, I called South Shore Roofing, leaving a message about an improperly installed stack boot. Ronnie Lackey promptly called back, and attentively listened as I explained water was staining the ceiling in a new kitchen. It was an emotional kick in the gut, as it was the kitchen my mom and I planned as she was terminally ill, and she asked what would happen to the house once she passed. Her dying wish was that new kitchen. She was an amazing cook, and did It all in the original 58 yr old kitchen. The new kitchen represented, and brought to life the few and last moments of joy she experienced during a painful hospice. Everyday in this kitchen i felt her joy and spirit. Ronnie not only understood how i devastated i was to see the ceiling ruined by a water leak, but also the immediacy of preventing further damage. He said he would work to fit in this repair asap. As another rain was approaching, Ronnie immediately came over and correctly re-installed the stack vent boot, reshingled the area roof, and immaculately cleaned up the mess!!! AND this was a 3 days before his commutted start date!! I have never experienced this level of genuine concern and kindness, nevermind professionalism!!! Ronnie Lackey and his South Shore Roofing team will provide top quality workmanship at good price with a complete mastery of all aspects of the specific job at hand!!! I am still blown away by this level of quality work, genuine concern and kindness, and proffesionalism!!! Ive attached before pictures of a sloppy incorrectly Installed boot ( which itself was the wrong part) and the Ronnie's work of a precise, correctly installed boot - and being the correct boot for this install!!!
Ronnie and his team replaced my roof and also did some wall shingle replacements, trim boards and corner boards w/ PVC boards, and replaced several rotten window sills. He and his team did a great job. I would definitely hire South Shore Roofing again.
We had a great experience with Ronnie and South Shore Roofing. He looked at our whole roof and deck, rather than just the pieces that were visibly broken and gave us multiple options to choose from. The roof is now fixed and looks great!
A friend and I both hired roofing companies at the same time. I went with South Shore roofing. Ronnie quickly answered all my questions and would even come by with samples on multiple occasions. I really tested his patience and he was great. Once I gave the go ahead the roof was completed within a week. My friend was still trying to get the competitor to answer her questions so she could select the material. Once her project with the competitor was done months had passed and tons of damage to her windows. South shore roofing kept the area around my home clean, removed all the nails and kept the house secure so nothing was damaged. Great work and easy to do business with…
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Established 3.9 rating
Customers return decades later4.4
Takes small jobs others refuse5.0
Full exterior overhauls5.0
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Decks, siding, and roofing4.7