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Mel's Roofing

Roofing

About us

Mel's Roofing is a smaller roofing company specializing in all types shingles and wood shakes. That means Mel (the owner) has personal contact with the homeowner and direct supervision of his employees on each job. We do residential roofing only, not industrial or commercial buildings. Mel Johansen has done roofing "all his life," growing up in a family of roofers in Oregon. He first established his own business in Anchorage in 1979. Contact us by calling (907) 349-5051.

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential roofing. We specialize in re-roofing--asphalt shingles and wood shakes.

Services we don't offer

Commercial/industrial. Metal roofing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.945 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
7%
3
4%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 45 reviews

Colleen B.
07/2020
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
So fortunate to find Mels Roofing. He was courteous. His wife had the best customer service and Mel the owner was on the job. That is not what other places offered. Our roof is beautiful, affordable and i felt so comfortable with his work and the people he employs. Best roofer in town- consistent and worth it.
Description of Work: Roof was completed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Mel's Roofing
Thank you, [Member Name Removed]. It was a pleasure working with you. Have a wonderful summer!

Linda H.
06/2019
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Mel was very pleasant, checked out the roof, took pictures of damage and showed them to me, and then quoted me a price. Just a few days later he came and repaired the roof, and in addition, left the rest of the pack of shingles for me to save in case of future damage. I was very pleased with the job and his professionalism. I felt the price was reasonable.
Description of Work: replacement of missing shingles on roof of house {wind damage}

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ron B.
05/2018
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Mel was exceptionally responsive after the recent wind storm. He came out and did emergency repairs on the roof, and then provided a written estimate for replacement of the entire roof. His prices are fair and reasonable and he provides a high quality of service. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Roof repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

R B.
01/2017
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
The process took a little longer than I anticipated, but, it was more than worth it. Mel and his crew do a superb job. This is the 2nd roofers we have hired in Anchorage and Mel's work and attention to detail was far superior.
Description of Work: We had our shingles replaced and one section was a "hot roof" and we had them raise the shingle layer to add air insulation to help with our heating costs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Veronica R.
05/2015
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Called Mel's Roofing, within a day or two was at the property and provided an estimate. I had called and recieved one other estimate from a different company. I decided to use Mel's roofing because he returned calls promptly, was professional, patient and seemed knowledgealbe when answering our questions. In addition, we felt his estimate was very fair and was slightly lower than the other i had received. He provided a scheduled date (about a week away), the work was done as scheduled.
Description of Work: ripped out old roof and placed new roof.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,300

terry H.
09/2014
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
I am very pleased with my beautiful new roof! I am so glad I chose him to replace my roof, he is very professional, punctual, knowledgable, and all around just a nice guy. After the job was done, he left my place clean as a whistle!!
Description of Work: Removed existing roof, installed 3-tab shingles, installed new plumbing jacks, Bath vents, b vent flashing, installed new roof-to-wall metal flashing and a new skylight.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,340

Duane M.
05/2014
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Mel and his crew removed old shake roof, cleaned up and disposed off the mess, installed new composite shingles and trim and left a beautiful roof. We are totally pleased with the service, the timeliness and resulting product. A very professional job and a pleasant experience. Thanks
Description of Work: Reroof house and garage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000

Anita B.
04/2014
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
The crew was efficient and job site was kept picked up at all times. While they are not always the least expensive, I do think they are among the best roofing companies in Alaska. I will continue to refer them to my clients and use them myself I confirm that the information contained in this Service Evaluation Form (i) is true and accurate and (ii) represents my actual first-hand experience, or experience which I am authorized to discuss. I acknowledge and understand my responsibilities under the Angie's List Membership Agreement, and that Angie's List is relying upon the accuracy of the information in order to serve other members. I confirm that I do not work for, am not in competition with, and am not in any way related to the service provider in this review. Please remember that your name, address and this review information will be available to the service provider being rated. Safari 6.1.2 / OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion 66.58.248.52
Description of Work: Mel's Roofing has always provided excellent customer service. I have referred them to numerous clients of mine and used them to replace my own roof two years ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

Claudia B.
01/2014
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
I asked if he would take a look at it and he was very kind and forthcoming about coming on my lunch hour to take a look. He gave good advice on what I should do with no sales pitch attached. I asked that he send me a bill for his time and he named a nominal fee that was very generous. If at some pong in the future,mi need roofing done, I'd be certain to contact Mel's Roofing.
Description of Work: I called and spoke with Mel himself. I was concerned about ice damming on my roof and whether it was bad enough that I should be addressing removing it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Ryan M.
01/2014
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
After a few follow-up calls, I was able to get them to call me back. Honorable people who showed up as promised (huge). Workmanship appeared fine and the level of care very good. They made this job a priority when it happened and were not constantly pulling people on and off to get the work done. Same work crew from start to finish. Keep the site clean. Owner was involved to a large extent, which was very helpful. They do not do credit cards! So, if flight miles are more important than the quality of the work, you may need to reconsider. I was very happy with the experience. Nice to work with. I would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Reroof of residential structure

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500

Shawn F.
10/2013
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
My wife uses Mel regularly for her real estate clients. He is very honest and professional. Because of this, he is very busy. His response time was good considering the volume of business he does. He gets our highest recommendation.
Description of Work: Mel inspected, then installed a new roof on our house along the bluff. He helped us determine which shingles to use in this high-wind area. Also replaced our chimney caps and installed permanent fall-protection anchors that we requested.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

James I.
10/2013
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
They did it all to code and reinstalled Direct TV Dish and wiring.
Description of Work: They replaced my roofing completely including flashings soffets new Stainless exhausts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,300

L B.
07/2013
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Outstanding. A neighbor (who is also a property manager) said we had the best roofer in town. We agree 100%! We solicited roofing bids in the fall of 2012. Mel was the only person to actually get on top of the roof and look around. He also provided a detailed and complete bid showing what work would be done, materials to be used, etc. Based upon how thorough his bid was, the fact that he actually got on the roof to look at it, was competitive in his pricing, seemed to be very knowledgeable, and had a good rating on Angie's List, we decided to lock in our roof for the spring of 2013. Mel kept us in the loop on when he would start the work. When there was a delay in finishing his prior project (due to the big snowfall in mid-May), he called to let us know our start time would slip a few days. When he was on his way to the job on the first day, he called ahead of time to say he was on his way. Mel was excellent in keeping us updated. Each day he and his crew showed up at 8 am sharp. The crew was made up of clean cut, polite, professional young men. We were impressed. It was refreshing. They worked hard the entire day. In the evenings, they cleaned up the drive way to get up as many nails as possible. We were so impressed with how thorough and proficient Mel and his crew were. They were a delight to have around. We never heard one grumble, no fussing, no complaints, etc. The only way to describe it as refreshing to have such nice guys working on the project. Whenever there was a challenge with removing shingles or flashing around satellite dishes, Mel would let us know and would check to make sure the satellite was working ok. If he saw any glitches or anything that could make progress a bit slower, he let us know immediately. We felt he was very good at communicating the status of the project and in keeping us informed. Over the first weekend, the old shingles were almost all off, but Mel had put up tarps/plastic to help prevent any leaks if the weather turned bad. We did have a big rain storm on Sunday morning, but at 8:30 am, Mel called to let us know he was outside and going up on the roof to check to make sure everything was ok, asked if we had seen any problems, and said to call if there were any leaks or problems. We were very appreciative and it showed how much attention Mel puts into his projects and the consideration for his customers. After the roof was finished, Mel came out a couple of times to just check and make sure all was satisfactory. We asked him to hand tab a few shingles on the ridge cap that looked like they hadn't sealed properly and Mel gladly took care of them. Mel took care of anything we mentioned and did so with a smile. We have only had a small rainfall since the roof was replaced and have not seen any problems thus far. The end of next winter will probably be the test when the snow melts off the cathedral ceiling. We don't expect any problems. The work was exceptional and the flashing work far superior to what we previously had. We would highly, highly recommend Mel's Roofing. From what we observed, this is a company of integrity. We were really glad to have found his company on Angie's List!
Description of Work: Replaced a 31 year old shake roof (on a house and shed) with asphalt shingles. The roof includes a cathedral ceiling and multiple peaks and overhangs. It took about 2 weeks to complete the project.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Alan P.
06/2013
3.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Initial contact was great via phone. It took a few days and some phone tag to get an estimator out, but I wasn't in any hurry. The estimator showed up, went up on the roof and spent a good amount of time up there; he let me know that I could expect an estimate via email within the the next week. Unfortunately, that estimate never was delivered, so I didn't choose them, and have no idea if they will do a great job on your roofing. Their other reviews seem to indicate that, though... Good luck!
Description of Work: I just needed an estimate for a reroofing job. I got a visit, at least.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Mel's Roofing
We have researched our records: Proposal #1143 was issued on May 25, 2013 to the correct spelling of the customer's name and the correct address. Our email account shows that it was emailed to him on 5/25/13. We have no record of it being returned "undelivered." We also show our original phone message was taken on 5/9/13, so it appears that the process of scheduling, the Estimator (Mel Johansen, owner) coming out to the house, and the final issue of the written proposal on 5/25 was all done in a timely manner. We really regret to hear that this ended in a misunderstanding. We had no idea the homeowner did not receive the Proposal from us. Had we known, we could have then immediately mailed another copy or even hand delivered it. Probably the homeowner was trying to exercise patience, but in this case it left him with a very unnecessary, negative opinion of our company and probably quite a bit of frustration as well.

Susan M.
12/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Excellent and timely work, and assistance in choosing the right product for our roof. Also, kept the work site very clean. We are very pleased with the final product.
Description of Work: Removed existing roof and replaced with new asphalt shingles

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Susan B.
11/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
It went well overall. I ended up finding a handyman that does repairs on roof in the area and my roof was repaired. Do ask what they can do. Or how big a job needs to be.
Description of Work: I called Mel's to try and get someone out to fix a few shingles that we lost during the wind storm last year. The lady I talked to advised me that they would most likely not be a good fit for me, and recommended I find someone who would repair smaller roof issues. She was very nice.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sandra B.
11/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Overall experience was super. 1. I contacted Mel who answered immediately. 2. We schedule an appointment several days out. 3. We touched base to confirm on the day of the appointment. 4. We met at the house (as I work). 5. He met my son and me and quickly started his work. He knows what he is doing. And is courteous and professional in his manner. Sheer pleasure. Thank you! Sandy
Description of Work: I have a leak in the intersection of my chimney and roof. Mel assessed the situation and diagnosed that I needed to contact a brick mason/chimney expert. Yet - at the same time, we talked about the need to look at my roof as my house is aging. He also gave me some helpful hints with regard to heating tape (I live in Alaska so need to worry about ice build-up near my gutters). Mel was awesome. I'll be setting up an appointment for him in the spring time.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$70

Victor B.
10/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Two employees from "Mel's roofing" came and did an excellent job.
Description of Work: Remove old shingles, install "Carlisle" water shield, install under laymen, install new shingles, install new plumbing tacks foe all vents.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,385

Nicholas F.
10/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Sometimes roofing companies shy away from small jobs, not this one. Because they were so great I am recommending them to anyone who will listen!
Description of Work: Repair from ice damming

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Stephanie F.
07/2012
4.0
roofing
  + -1 more
He got the job done real fast. The only thing I didn't like is that he didn't call before he arrived. He just showed up and climbed onto the roof. He surprised me with the noises on the roof. He didn't call first. He said he would but didn't do it.
Description of Work: Mel's Roofing replaced a piece of the roof that got moved by the snow.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Ian J.
06/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
They did a pretty good job. Everything they did was done really well and it looks good.
Description of Work: Mel's Roofing did some work on my roof.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Charles W.
05/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Mel showed up on time for his appointment. He was very thorough, courteous, and professional about educating me about roofing, and the job I wanted done. He arranged for an insulating contractor to come out and look in my attic to evaluate what I needed for insulation. He made all those arrangements. After he looked at everything, he decided I needed the basic roof replacement for my immediate needs. He got the bid back quickly. He got the job done very quickly and competently. In the process, one of their workers stumbled and drop a nail gun and damaged my sheetrock. The next day, Mel called someone to get it fixed. Mel did everything he could to make it right. One small thing is that his crew didn't run a magnet around to pick up staples. When I called Mel about it, he came out personally the next day and took care of it. I would recommend this company to others.
Description of Work: I hired them to replace my roof.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,585

shelly J.
04/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Mel was quick to respond to my concern of water leaking in at window. The day after being contacted, he shoveled snow of the roof in the area of concern.
Description of Work: Shoveled snow from section of roof

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

John B.
03/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
I phoned and left a voice mail around midnight and was called first thing in the morning around 9ish. Very prompt. (I also left a message with a big co. that had a fancy website and they never returned my call) SO i was happy that he called right away. He came out, looked at the problem and said he would have the issue resolved right away. Within half an hour of starting he was done. Basically he took a hammer to the ice around my vent pipe on the roof to keep it from forming a dam that was holding back the water that as melting. No more water around my vent pipe. A little pricey for 1/2 of work. $150... but hey...i wasnt getting up on my roof to knock the ice off around the pipe and confirm there was no damage to the vent pipe, heh... so got a B on price but an A on everything else. If I need any roof work done in the future im calling Mel. I can't say enough how impressed i was with the quick call back and him showing up right away. Great service.
Description of Work: Broke ice away from roof around vent pipe to allow melting water to flow off roof and not have standing water from the (ice dam) leaking in around the pipe.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Chris H.
03/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
I would give them A's. They were great.
Description of Work: I found them through Angie's List. I used them for roofing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,900
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Contact information

2011 E 66th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99507


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
CONS22446
Trade License Locale
Alaska
Trade License Authority
Alaska: Professional
Trade License Expiration
09/30/2026
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Service Categories

Roofing

FAQ

Mel's Roofing is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Mel's Roofing accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Mel's Roofing offers free project estimates.
No, Mel's Roofing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Mel's Roofing does not offer a senior discount.
No, Mel's Roofing does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Mel's Roofing offers warranties.
Mel's Roofing offers the following services: Residential roofing. We specialize in re-roofing--asphalt shingles and wood shakes.
Commercial/industrial. Metal roofing.

Contact information

2011 E 66th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99507


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed