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title: "Watkins Building & Remodeling"
description: "A local news site, rutlandherald.com, has shown Fred Watkins from Watkins Building & Remodeling unloading flooring for renovations in Rutland. A 2023 custo"
doc_version: "2026-10-24"
last_updated: "2026-10-24"
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# Watkins Building & Remodeling

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** Rutland, VT · **Phone:** (802) 353-8152 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 29 reviews across 4 sources.
97% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

A local news site, rutlandherald.com, has shown Fred Watkins from Watkins Building & Remodeling unloading flooring for renovations in Rutland.

A 2023 customer said the company stripped and replaced their roof all in one day, left the yard clean, and recommended Fred and his crew. A 2020 customer described a large job and said Fred kept in contact all the way through. A 2018 customer said the workers answered all their questions and pointed out problems with the underlying plywood and the flashing on the chimney.

A 2017 customer wrote that a roof replacement also included extensive repair of rotted plywood, water-damaged trim boards and metal drip edge that had been improperly installed on the old roof. In a 2016 review, a customer said Fred Watkins gave an estimate right after measuring the roof of a vacation home in another state, kept in touch by email, and replaced a section of siding he found needed repair. A 2014 customer said the company did their roof, then reframed a breezeway and put in several windows. A 2009 customer described roof work and exterior painting with lots of trim wood replacement.

A 2013 customer was handed a bill $1400 over the contracted price because the number of layers on the roof was not caught at the estimate; that customer split the difference, said cleanup was an issue, and would probably not use the company again. A 2012 customer wrote that the workers did not show up one day and left leftover material the customer then had to dispose of. A 2011 customer said the job cost twice the initial quote once hidden old-house issues turned up, and that they chose to follow the company's recommendations. A 2010 customer said they received no call when the crew did not come or was late.

**Strengths:**
- One-day roof replacement — a 2023 customer said strip and reroof took one day
- Rot repair — a 2017 customer described rotted plywood and trim fixed during a reroof
- Steady contact — a 2020 customer said Fred kept in touch on a large job

**Concerns:**
- A $1400 extra bill — a 2013 customer was billed over the contracted price
- A missed work day — a 2012 customer said the workers did not show
- Leftover material — a 2012 customer had to dispose of it themselves

## Claims & citations

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

- A 2023 customer said the roof was stripped and replaced in one day _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html) — “5★ Stripped and replaced our roof all in one day AND left our yard immaculate. Highly recommend Fred and his crew!!”
- A 2020 customer said Fred kept in contact all the way through a large job _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html) — “4★ Fred was great to work with. This was a large job and he kept in contact all the way through. I would recommend Fred.”
- A 2017 roof replacement included repair of rotted plywood, water-damaged trim boards and drip edge _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html) — “5★ Roofing replacement also included extensive repair of rotted plywood, water damaged trim boards and metal drip edge improperly installed …”
- A 2014 customer said the company did their roof, reframed a breezeway and put in several windows _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html) — “5★ did our roof ,then reframed a breezeway,put in several windows,everything was done top notch”
- Fred Watkins of Watkins Building & Remodeling appeared in a rutlandherald.com item unloading flooring for renovations in Rutland _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Local News](https://www.rutlandherald.com/snapshots/renovations-underway/image_1a1e1ecf-71c5-56e6-ad2d-6c184b8bc688.html) — “rutlandherald.com — Fred Watkins from Watkins Building & Remodeling unloads flooring for renovations at 50 Center St. in Rutland on Tuesday.”
- A 2013 customer received a bill $1400 over the contracted price and said cleanup was an issue _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html) — “3★ Sean is hard working and did an excellent job. However, It seemed unreasonable to me that a roofer can't tell how many layers are on…”
- A 2012 customer said the workers missed a day and left leftover material behind _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/vt/rutland/watkins-building-remodeling-reviews-1.htm) — “They did do good work however they did not show up one day which was a surprise especially since the day they did not show a delivery arrive…”
- A 2011 customer said the job cost twice the initial quote after hidden old-house issues turned up _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html) — “A quality job , and a great crew .The site was cleaned up each day . It did end up costing me 2X more than the initial quote , but as work p…”
- A 2010 customer received no call when the crew did not come or was late _(confidence: low)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html) — “5★ Mr. Watkins and his crew were very courteous, cooperative and hardworking. It was a small matter, but aggravating when I received no call…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html) — “5★ did our roof ,then reframed a breezeway,put in several windows,everything was done top notch”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/vt/rutland/watkins-building-remodeling-reviews-1.htm) — “Did a super job on our roof and building our shed. The shed is awesome”
  - [Local News](https://www.rutlandherald.com/snapshots/renovations-underway/image_1a1e1ecf-71c5-56e6-ad2d-6c184b8bc688.html) — “rutlandherald.com — Fred Watkins from Watkins Building & Remodeling unloads flooring for renovations at 50 Center St. in Rutland on Tuesday.”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html) — “5★ Stripped and replaced our roof all in one day AND left our yard immaculate. Highly recommend Fred and his crew!!”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html) — “5★ Roofing replacement also included extensive repair of rotted plywood, water damaged trim boards and metal drip edge improperly installed …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html) — “5★ Fred Watkins gave me his estimate immediately after measuring my roof, thanks to his Smart phone. Since this job was on my vacation home …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html) — “5★ The roofing work and repairs were done for a fair price. Work started promptly and was finished in a reasonable time. Fred's impress…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html) — “5★ Fred Watkins gave me his estimate immediately after measuring my roof, thanks to his Smart phone. Since this job was on my vacation home …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html) — “5★ did our roof ,then reframed a breezeway,put in several windows,everything was done top notch”
- Also offers House Painting _(confidence: low)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html) — “5★ Excellent work; great care in making sure everything is right. Roof and exterior painting, with lots of trim wood replacement. The crew d…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official VT state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://secure.professionals.vermont.gov/prweb/PRServletCustom?UserIdentifier=LicenseLookupGuestUser

## Sources

- [Local News](https://www.rutlandherald.com/snapshots/renovations-underway/image_1a1e1ecf-71c5-56e6-ad2d-6c184b8bc688.html): Listed on this source
- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/cincinnati/comments/1qbu0pi/construction_begins_on_renovating_lunken_airport/): 0 community mentions discussing this business
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatkinsBuilding.13069880.html): 4.8★ from 27 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/vt/rutland/watkins-building-remodeling-reviews-1.htm): 4.8★ from 27 ratings

## Mentions

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

- “Fred Watkins from Watkins Building & Remodeling unloads flooring for renovations at 50 Center St. in Rutland on Tuesday.” — rutlandherald.com — https://www.rutlandherald.com/snapshots/renovations-underway/image_1a1e1ecf-71c5-56e6-ad2d-6c184b8bc688.html

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Jean C. · 2024-09-13**: Excellent work
- **Angi · Jean C. · 2024-09-01**: Excellent work
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Kate C. · 2023-07-03**: Stripped and replaced our roof all in one day AND left our yard immaculate. Highly recommend Fred and his crew!!
- **4/5 · HomeAdvisor · Timothy S. · 2020-05-26**: Fred was great to work with. This was a large job and he kept in contact all the way through. I would recommend Fred.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Hollis F. · 2020-04-22**: Very neat and professional
- **Angi · Hollis F. · 2020-04-01**: Very neat and professional
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · GEORGE L. · 2018-06-19**: THE WORKERS WERE VERY POLITE ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS . POINTED OUT PROBLEMS WITH UNDERLING PLYWOOD AND FLASHING ON CHIMNEY. DID AGREAT JOB CLEANING UP
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Angelo F. · 2017-03-05**: Roofing replacement also included extensive repair of rotted plywood, water damaged trim boards and metal drip edge improperly installed on old roof. Always on time, fast and efficient crew, NO mess left behind. Highly Recommended!
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Jeanette O. · 2016-11-21**: Fred Watkins gave me his estimate immediately after measuring my roof, thanks to his Smart phone. Since this job was on my vacation home in another State, he and I kept in touch via email. He found a spot where the siding needed to be repaired so he replaced a section of the Cider siding while he wa…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Angelo F. · 2016-09-28**: prompt response to my call for repairs, great job, done fast and neat! would highly recommend for many roof repairs and complete roofing needs. honest injun

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