# South Shore Roofing **Trade:** Roofing · **Address:** 15 Marion Way, Cohasset, MA 02025, USA · **Phone:** (781) 923-1072 · **Website:** http://www.southshoreroofers.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.9/5** (high confidence) — from 35 reviews across 6 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. 91% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read 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. **Strengths:** - Owner-led jobs — Ronnie Lackey personally inspects and advises on projects - Repeat business — condo manager cites zero leak callbacks across projects **Concerns:** - Registry status — Massachusetts HIC registration now shows expired - Response gaps — some reviews describe unanswered calls after storm damage ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is registry-verified expired, held by South Shore Roofing LLC _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 153056 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: SOUTH SHORE ROOFING LLC” - BBB accredited business with an A+ rating _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cohasset/profile/roofing-contractors/south-shore-roofing-0021-130552) — “South Shore Roofing is a BBB-accredited roofing contractor in Cohasset, MA with an A+ rating and no complaint or review data shown on the pr…” - Houzz rating of 4.9 from 8 reviews with 2 Houzz Awards and CertainTeed-certified installers _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/roofing-and-gutters/south-shore-roofing-pfvwus-pf~689765259) — “Listed certification: Certified roofing installer with CertainTeed asphalt shingles” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/roofing-and-gutters/south-shore-roofing-pfvwus-pf~689765259) — “South Shore Roofing holds a 4.9/5 Houzz rating from 8 reviews, with 2 Houzz Awards, a Houzz Badge, and CertainTeed-certified installers.” - Founded in 2002 by Ronnie Lackey after growing up working for his father's roofing company _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://www.southshoreroofers.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded in 2002 by Ronnie Lackey, who grew up working for his father's roofing company; the site describes …” - A condo property manager credits the crews with on-schedule work and no leak callbacks across multiple projects _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtX2JQOWxBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7abe53ce78a1b792!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-_bP9lAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I manage multiple condos in the South Shore and Ronnie and his team have helped me with multiple repairs and also large roof replacement …” - Advised a customer against unneeded work he could have billed for, recommending a different fix instead _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoeU5ER3lBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7abe53ce78a1b792!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIChyNDGyAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ronnie was great to work with. We were having a venting issue that needed to be addressed quickly due to the amount of moisture in our at…” - A 2021 review described a storm-damaged ridge and unanswered calls for weeks while water damage spread _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHN0xhUVdnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7abe53ce78a1b792!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDG7LaQWg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ The roof I have is currently 2.5 years old and this last storm, while strong, had a piece of the roof ridge blow off. I called multiple …” - Two 2023 reviews described a roof that leaked worse after a follow-up repair and a call that was never returned _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGdF9QNTN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7abe53ce78a1b792!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDFt_P53wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Never even returned my call” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGb2VpbUVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7abe53ce78a1b792!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDFoeimEQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Ronnie and crew were professional and on-time but two years after the roof was installed it leaked. Ronnie looked at it again but it only…” - Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://www.southshoreroofers.com) — “South Shore Roofing is a locally-owned and operated roofing contractor based in Cohasset, MA, offering residential and commercial roof repai…” - Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQaU5YSU5nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7abe53ce78a1b792!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICPiNXINg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ronnie and his team replaced my roof and also did some wall shingle replacements, trim boards and corner boards w/ PVC boards, and replac…” ## License Status: **expired** (#153056, 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=South%20Shore%20Roofing&query_place_id=ChIJ_____3Nm44kRkreheM5Tvno): 4.9★ from 113 ratings - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=South%20Shore%20Roofing&query_place_id=ChIJ_____3Nm44kRkreheM5Tvno): 5.0★ from 1 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=South%20Shore%20Roofing&query_place_id=ChIJ_____3Nm44kRkreheM5Tvno): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cohasset/profile/roofing-contractors/south-shore-roofing-0021-130552): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.southshoreroofers.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/roofing-and-gutters/south-shore-roofing-pfvwus-pf~689765259): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/roofing-and-gutters/south-shore-roofing-pfvwus-pf~689765259): 4.9★ from 8 ratings - [Exa](https://www.businessyab.com/explore/united_states/massachusetts/norfolk_county/cohasset/marion_way/15/south-shore-roofing-781-923-1072.html): 5 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Exa](https://www.contractorsup.com/248121/south-shore-roofing): 6 web mentions 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. - “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 i…” — vymaps.com — https://vymaps.com/US/South-Shore-Roofing-253748/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Todd Ackerman · 2026-04-07**: Great service - highly recommend - work completed quickly for a fair price - very easy to work with - appreciated the help. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christina Bonisolli · 2025-05-30**: 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 … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ed DiSalvio · 2024-11-21**: 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. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jeff · 2024-07-30**: 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! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Wendy Crone · 2024-01-23**: 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 … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gretchen Lincoln · 2024-01-18**: Ron and his team did an excellent job replacing the trim and siding on our house. He is professional, easy to talk to, pays attention to detail and quick to respond. His crew was courteous and friendly, they arrived early, worked until dusk, and maintained a clean and organized work area. We highly … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Charles Griffin · 2024-01-15**: We had water leaking through a deteriorated collar around a vent pipe where it went through the roof. Ronnie immediately identified the problem and did a temporary repair at the time of the initial consultation, which was followed by the permanent repair (which he did himself) within a week or so w… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · TYLER DOYLE · 2023-11-29**: South Shore Roofing is first class from start to finish. Communicative, transparent, and professional are a few of their qualities. I’d recommend them for your roofing and siding needs. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Geoff Obrien · 2023-11-26**: I have used Ronnie multiple times. He is very professional, knowledgeable and prompt. Competitively priced, I would highly recommend him! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andrew Turcotte · 2023-11-22**: Most honest roofer I’ve ever met. Was a fair price and the quality of work was incredible. Definitely recommend to anyone in the south shore looking for a roofer --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-02T23:38:40.350Z. Cite as: South Shore Roofing — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/south-shore-roofing-cohasset) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/south-shore-roofing-cohasset