# Tar Star Roofing

**Trade:** Roofing · **Phone:** (978) 809-7482 · **Website:** https://tarstarroofing.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 19 reviews across 6 sources.
84% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 4 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Anthony Mitchell has run Tar Star Roofing out of Haverhill for what the company itself puts at about 20 years, working roofs from Newburyport down through Boston. The trade people call him for is squarely roofing — slate, shingle, and flat systems, plus the chimney flashing work that keeps coming up in reviews.

Nineteen reviews since 2023 across Google, Angi, and HomeAdvisor tell mostly one story: Anthony calls back fast, shows up the next day — sometimes the same day, even on a Saturday — and gives a price before starting. A homeowner with a slate leak in 2026 said he priced the job to fit her budget and started work at 7:30 the next morning; another, dealing with a leaking porch roof mid-storm, had him out that same day and finished within 24 hours. A 2024 Google review singled out a chimney flashing repair as fair-priced, well-done work. Angi and HomeAdvisor both put him at 4.9 out of 5 across 73 ratings; Google shows 4.5 from 16. His Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, verified against the state registry, and the BBB — where he isn't accredited — grades him A+.

Before calling, a few things are worth asking about. One 2025 review reported the owner asking for cash on the spot without providing an invoice — worth clarifying up front how you'll be billed and whether you'll get paperwork. A separate 2025 review described a crew member starting roof work before the customer had actually authorized it, sorted out once the office was called, but worth a clear scope-and-start conversation before the truck shows up. And a 2025 Google review, unrelated to any roofing job, described the owner driving through a stop sign near a daycare in his truck — not a comment on the work itself, but the kind of thing that's fair to know about.

None of that has dented the overall pattern: this is a roofer whose customers keep describing the same thing — quick to answer, straightforward about cost, and willing to take on a slate or flat roof most companies would rather not touch. He's a reasonable call for a roof repair or full reroof in the Merrimack Valley, especially on older roofing material; just settle the payment and start-date details in writing before work begins.

**Strengths:**
- Fast response times — reviewers describe same- or next-day callbacks and quotes
- Chimney flashing repairs — praised as fair-priced, well-done work
- Upfront pricing — customers cite clear quotes before work begins
- Verified MA licence — active home improvement contractor registration

**Concerns:**
- Cash-only payment — a 2025 review reported no invoice given
- Unauthorized work start — a 2025 review described a crew starting without approval
- Reckless driving reported — a 2025 review described dangerous driving nearby

## Claims & citations

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

- Holds an active Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration (#205180), verified against the state registry and held by Anthony Mitchell. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 205180 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Anthony mitchell”
- Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, though not a BBB-accredited business. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/haverhill/profile/roofing-contractors/tar-star-roofing-0021-560648) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/haverhill/profile/roofing-contractors/tar-star-roofing-0021-560648) — “BBB profile for Tar Star Roofing, a non-BBB-accredited A+ rated roofing contractor in Haverhill, MA with a BBRS license on file (26 years in…”
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 on both Angi and HomeAdvisor across 73 reviews, and 4.5 out of 5 on Google across 16 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tar%20Star%20Roofing&query_place_id=ChIJcYvT__oKgiQRuHgteRRB-xo) — “Google: 4.5★ from 16 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nh/manchester/tar-star-roofing-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 4.9★ from 73 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TarStarAsphalt.113867621.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.9★ from 73 ratings”
- Reviewers repeatedly describe Anthony calling back quickly and showing up within a day or two of a first call, including on a weekend. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214S2IxcGlObEpzUjNNM1QzTkpWM0pWWWpsRWNWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afb4114792d78b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxKb1piNlJsR3M3T3NJV3JVYjlEcVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ During a recent heavy rainstorm, our porch roof started leaking enthusiastically.
I found Anthony Mitchell (Tar Star Roofing) through Ang…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nh/manchester/tar-star-roofing-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ We had a leaking skylight. Anthony returned my call right away, gave me a quote based on photos, and came over the next day to do repairs…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TarStarAsphalt.113867621.html) — “5★ I had a bad leak in my slate roof. The Tar Star owner Anthony called and came the next day. Saw what was needed, understood my money conc…”
- A 2024 Google review praised a chimney flashing repair as high quality and fairly priced. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYZ1lEb0xREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afb4114792d78b8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDXgYDoLQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tar Star did a terrific job repairing our chimney's flashing, and at a fair price. I highly recommend Tar Star for your chimney or roof r…”
- Multiple reviewers describe upfront, competitive pricing and quotes given before work starts. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfMHZ5a2dBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afb4114792d78b8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC_0vykgAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great quality, great service, very informative and patient. No pressure on the sale, and took time to explain the concerns and worked wit…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TarStarAsphalt.113867621.html) — “5★ Anthony was responsive, seemed to correctly diagnose the problems we had on the roof, and proposed solutions that matched our budget and …”
- A 2025 Angi review reported the owner asked for cash on the spot and did not provide an invoice for the work. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nh/manchester/tar-star-roofing-reviews-1.htm) — “3★ The business owner demanded cash on the spot and did not provide an invoice for the work done”
- A 2025 Google review described a crew member starting roof work before the homeowner had authorized it, resolved only after the homeowner called the office. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURRXy02Ym53RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afb4114792d78b8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDQ_-6bnwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Pleasant to deal with beforehand. I set up an appointment for a quote and he came next day. One of the workers showed up and began doing …”
- A 2025 Google review, unrelated to any roofing job, described the owner driving through a stop sign near a daycare. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKcGFUaEJhVzFUWm1wTlJrMUhiMGRVUXpkUlRtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afb4114792d78b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJpaThBaW1TZmpNRk1Hb0dUQzdRTmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ This guy just completely blew through a stop sign in front of my kids daycare in his giant truck. I would never hire him to work on my ho…”
- Works on slate, shingle, and flat roofing systems, including full reroofs and repairs. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tweVp6aHJlbVUyYjFkTlZIbFlPV1JSUVZSNmFFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afb4114792d78b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpyZzhremU2b1dNVHlYOWRRQVR6aEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our roof was over 20 years old. It not only needed some repairs, but needed to be redone for the long haul. Anthony was responsive, seeme…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/haverhill/profile/roofing-contractors/tar-star-roofing-0021-560648) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): slate roofing, shingle roofing, flat roofing, chimney repair, gutter cleaning”
  - [Official Website](https://tarstarroofing.com) — “Tar Star Roofing is a residential roofing contractor based in Haverhill, MA offering slate, shingle, and flat roofing plus chimney repair, s…”
- The company reports serving Andover, Boston, Haverhill, Lowell, and Newburyport. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://tarstarroofing.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Andover, Boston, Haverhill, Lowell, Newburyport”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tweVp6aHJlbVUyYjFkTlZIbFlPV1JSUVZSNmFFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afb4114792d78b8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpyZzhremU2b1dNVHlYOWRRQVR6aEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our roof was over 20 years old. It not only needed some repairs, but needed to be redone for the long haul. Anthony was responsive, seeme…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/haverhill/profile/roofing-contractors/tar-star-roofing-0021-560648) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): slate roofing, shingle roofing, flat roofing, chimney repair, gutter cleaning”
  - [Official Website](https://tarstarroofing.com) — “Tar Star Roofing is a residential roofing contractor based in Haverhill, MA offering slate, shingle, and flat roofing plus chimney repair, s…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nh/manchester/tar-star-roofing-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Chimney, Flat roofs, Paving, Roof Repair, Roofing, slate, rubber roof, Sealcoating”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TarStarAsphalt.113867621.html) — “5★ I had a bad leak in my slate roof. The Tar Star owner Anthony called and came the next day. Saw what was needed, understood my money conc…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TarStarAsphalt.113867621.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Chimney, Flat roofs, Paving, Roof Repair, Roofing, slate, rubber roof, Sealcoating”
- Also offers Chimney Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYZ1lEb0xREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afb4114792d78b8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDXgYDoLQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tar Star did a terrific job repairing our chimney's flashing, and at a fair price. I highly recommend Tar Star for your chimney or roof r…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/haverhill/profile/roofing-contractors/tar-star-roofing-0021-560648) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): slate roofing, shingle roofing, flat roofing, chimney repair, gutter cleaning”
  - [Official Website](https://tarstarroofing.com) — “Tar Star Roofing is a residential roofing contractor based in Haverhill, MA offering slate, shingle, and flat roofing plus chimney repair, s…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: low)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/haverhill/profile/roofing-contractors/tar-star-roofing-0021-560648) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): slate roofing, shingle roofing, flat roofing, chimney repair, gutter cleaning”
  - [Official Website](https://tarstarroofing.com) — “Tar Star Roofing is a residential roofing contractor based in Haverhill, MA offering slate, shingle, and flat roofing plus chimney repair, s…”
- Also offers Paving _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nh/manchester/tar-star-roofing-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Chimney, Flat roofs, Paving, Roof Repair, Roofing, slate, rubber roof, Sealcoating”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TarStarAsphalt.113867621.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Chimney, Flat roofs, Paving, Roof Repair, Roofing, slate, rubber roof, Sealcoating”

## License

Status: **active** (#205180, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-06, 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=Tar%20Star%20Roofing&query_place_id=ChIJcYvT__oKgiQRuHgteRRB-xo): 4.5★ from 16 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tar%20Star%20Roofing&query_place_id=ChIJcYvT__oKgiQRuHgteRRB-xo): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/haverhill/profile/roofing-contractors/tar-star-roofing-0021-560648): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://tarstarroofing.com): 20 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nh/manchester/tar-star-roofing-reviews-1.htm): 4.9★ from 73 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TarStarAsphalt.113867621.html): 4.9★ from 73 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Barbara D. · 2026-06-01**: I had a bad leak in my slate roof. The Tar Star owner Anthony called and came the next day. Saw what was needed, understood my money concerns gave me a price I could live with and started work at 7;30 the next day which was a Saturday. I could not be happier with.the quality of work and would recomm…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Jeff W. · 2026-06-01**: We had a leaking skylight. Anthony returned my call right away, gave me a quote based on photos, and came over the next day to do repairs. He is clearly knowledgeable and responsive. Great work.
- **5/5 · Angi · William G. · 2026-05-01**: We highly recommend Anthony and Tar Star Roofing. Our roof project was challenging due to constant weather delays, but Tony stayed in close communication every step of the way, calling regularly with updates and showed up ready to work when the weather allowed. Anthony handled a difficult roofing jo…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Daniel Wong · 2026-03-30**: Our roof was over 20 years old. It not only needed some repairs, but needed to be redone for the long haul. Anthony was responsive, seemed to correctly diagnose the problems we had on the roof, and proposed solutions that matched our budget and desired duration of a fix. He was very competitively pr…
- **5/5 · Angi · Daniel W. · 2026-03-01**: Anthony was responsive, seemed to correctly diagnose the problems we had on the roof, and proposed solutions that matched our budget and desired duration of a fix. He was very competitively priced compared to other bids. His worker was clean and courteous.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Evan Dean · 2025-09-19**: This guy just completely blew through a stop sign in front of my kids daycare in his giant truck. I would never hire him to work on my house.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Raelinda Woad · 2025-09-11**: During a recent heavy rainstorm, our porch roof started leaking enthusiastically.
I found Anthony Mitchell (Tar Star Roofing) through Angi and I’m so glad I did. He was able to come by that very day and inspect the roof. He was very upfront about cost which I appreciated.
We were expected another ro…
- **3/5 · HomeAdvisor · Fabien S. · 2025-06-01**: The business owner demanded cash on the spot and did not provide an invoice for the work done
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Jason Logan · 2025-03-15**: Pleasant to deal with beforehand. I set up an appointment for a quote and he came next day. One of the workers showed up and began doing work on my roof with no authorization or anything. I called whomever i was talking to before, i later found out that he is the manager, and told him that his guy i…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steve P · 2025-01-14**: Great quality, great service, very informative and patient. No pressure on the sale, and took time to explain the concerns and worked with us to figure out the priorities and work within our budget. Called a bunch of other places and they gave me inflated quotes without even coming to see the roof. …

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