I started with Andrews Construction based on favorable comments here on Angie's List and because I knew at least one person that had used the company. Andrews Construction turned out to be one person, Andrew Secrest, who mostly works alone. He's likable enough and offered good advice and insight for my project so I hired him to do the work. His estimate was $24,000 for all the work and materials and I paid him half up front with the rest to be paid as work was completed. I think roofing is his primary skill and that started out pretty well. He supplied top quality shingles and made sure the roof was well decked and properly sealed including ice barriers. He got the roof, maybe, 80% complete when he started showing up less regularly. He has some health issues but I think he was also doing shorter jobs for other people at the same time. It took months for the roof to finally be more or less complete but some of the edges remain untrimmed to this day. By the time he was ready to begin on the deck, I suspect he'd run through the money that was supposed to go for materials. I'd pay him installments on the remainder to fund materials but I don't think he had money to live on and would take more "other" jobs to get by. This of course caused my project to slow to a snail's pace. His old rusted Dodge van lost reverse gear and he'd have to push it out of my driveway and then start it up to drive away. Finally it wouldn't start and had to coast downhill to start. Of course he had no means to get it fixed or replace it. I wanted to help with anything that would move the work along so I found a replacement van for $800 and bought it for him. I also would go to the lumber store with him to buy more materials since he had nothing left of my up front money. The deck remains unfinished to this day although I've told Mr. Secrest not to come back. I'm not sure he has the knowledge or skill to finish it and he certainly didn't have any desire to complete the work. The deck design is good but it isn't properly constructed. The joists should have been let into the vertical supporting posts or at least bolted clear through. He used lag bolts that don't go clear through the posts. The stairs have to be redone and there are still no screens for the enclosed area. And the roof leaks spoiling the beaded ceiling boards inside. I've since engaged a wonderful contractor for the work inside the house and when that is complete he is going to help me correct and complete the work that Andrews Construction left half done.
Description of Work: Re-roofed my 70' x 35' ranch house with attached garage. "Designed" and built a 14' x 28' deck half of which is screened in and roofed with the roof tied into the roof of the house. The deck includes a staircase down to the lower level walkout door. Some sheeting needed replacing and the turned posts supporting the roof overhanging the front stoop were replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$28,000
Michelle J.
04/2012
1.0
roofing
+ -1 more
no follow up.
Description of Work: He came and looked at our roof but never submitted a bid or contacted me. So no follow up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Response from ANDREWS CONSTRUCTION
I did not bid this job.
Michael W.
12/2011
4.0
roofing
+ -1 more
We didn’t go with them. The quote was around $15,000. They were going to remove and replace our condo roof. They didn’t give us much detail on their quote. I don’t have much to say about them because I spoke to the guy for about 5 minutes only. There was nothing bad or great.
Description of Work: I got an estimate from Andrews Construction to replace our roof in August.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from ANDREWS CONSTRUCTION
I did not bid this job.
Bernie C.
09/2011
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
The project was difficult to quote upfront because the amount of water damage could not be determined until exposed during the repair. Andy quoted materials cost plus $40/hr. Andy starts late but works late at a slow but steady pace. Quality work is his primary concern.
Description of Work: Repair water damage along chimney and kitchen window. Identify and fix the root cause of problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Bryan D.
07/2011
3.0
roofing
+ -1 more
I would suggest asking him to get you a quote by a certain date and see if he comes through.
Description of Work: The contractor was responsive by phone to coming to do an estimate and was prompt. He was able to come soon after I called him, as well. He seemed to do a thorough job examining the roof damage from a recent hail storm, and said he would get a quote to me in a few days. It's been a month and a half and still no quote at all from him, nor any further contact. I ultimately went with another contractor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from ANDREWS CONSTRUCTION
I did not bid this job.
Teena T.
06/2011
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
Andrew is a master roofer. he worked every day it didn't rain . He didn't do it as fast as he could he did it slow and right.He did a good job of cleaning up after himself. I'm very pleased
Description of Work: He tore off the old roof and replaced it and did all the valleys The roof has a front porch, 2 dormers and a fireplace chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
Margaret H.
03/2011
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
Removing the old roof over the porch turned out to be far harder than we expected. He worked diligently and very carefully to remove all old materials and did a fabulous job installing the new roof. It looks so much better, and there are now no leaks.
Description of Work: Replaced asphalt shingle roof over an enclosed porch and a bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Anah M.
02/2011
4.0
roofing
+ -1 more
Overall, we were satisfied with our service. The roof is beautiful and professionally done, care was taken with our property. However, Andrew's Construction did not properly secure our roof during the work and, due to a rainstorm, we had water leaking into our bedroom and kitchen. Andrew's Construction came right away when we called and fixed the problem as well as ceilings in both the bedroom and kitchen.
Description of Work: Andrews Construction re-shingled our roof.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$1,000
Thomas B.
01/2011
4.0
gutter repair, roofing
+ 0 more
They were okay. They provided a decent quote. They weren't very professional.
Description of Work: They gave an estimate for roofing and gutters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$8,000
Kevin L.
01/2011
4.0
roofing
+ -1 more
Overall, he did the work and solved the problem. However, he spend considerable time making phone calls trying to locate a specific part needed. It turns out he found it at Menards. He was not able to complete the work before more snow fell on the roof. If all you care about is getting the work done, then I would recommend him to you. However, if arriving on time, or when promised is a problem for you then I would not suggest hiring him. On the second day, he called at 8:30, told me he was eating breakfast and then would be over. He didn't show up until 1:30. He seems alittle absent-minded. He misplaced his gloves numerous times, tracked snow on my floors after being asked not to, and didn't seemed sensitive to my concerns. He also loves to talk and came down off the ladder more than once, just to chat. In the long run, the roof is repaired and we don't have a leak. But all the other baggage that comes along with him makes me consider hiring someone else the next time.
Description of Work: We had a leak in our bedroom closet coming from the roof. It was a small leak and stopped soon after it started, but we wanted it fixed soon before more snow fell on the roof. He surmised the leak was coming from around the chimney flashing. I had to suggest to him to check the roof from the attic, in order to confirm the area of the leak. He did the work over three days, even though we have had more snow, there hasn't been a leak.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Maureen S.
09/2010
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
I didn't use them because another company had a lower bid. Their representative was friendly and knowledgeable. He was prompt in providing the quote. I would consider them for another quote if I needed it.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Andrews Construction for the replacement of the entire roof.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robin S.
09/2010
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
Andy was thorough in his investigation of the problem and up-front about cost. Although I thought the price was a bit high at first, by the end I felt he'd earned every penny. I work from home, so I know exactly how much time he spent on our roof. He was up there (in the horrible summer heat, no less) for many hours over the course of a few days. He was also very friendly and responsive - happy to answer questions. After the work was finished he called to check up after the next big storm to make sure we'd not had any problems. His work comes with a 2-year guarantee, but I don't think we'll have any leaks in that spot again.
Description of Work: We'd had a problem with intermittent leakage around our chimney ever since our roof was replaced a few years ago. We'd had the original roofers come repair the problem to no effect, and the leakage was damaging an interior wall. We told Andy we needed the job done right. He installed flashing around the edge of the chimney to close gaps and divert water.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Matthew H.
07/2010
5.0
roof snow removal
+ -1 more
good job
Description of Work: removed ice dam from roof
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$3
Millie S.
05/2010
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
+ 0 more
Well first I called Andy he got right back to me asap. we scheduled an appointment. he was right on time looked the house over very well from the attic to the basement( due to chimney removal) He was very knowledgeable he took down all the measurements and info then he left. I heard back from him the next day with a price he even broke it down labor material's etc etc. we also hashed out the additional work that day (chimney) . when i say hash i do not mean haggle he was very negotiable and gave me a great deal. Well we decided to hire him and I told him we where getting the money from the bank so it would take a week or so for them to do there process. he said that was fine he came out and began work anyway WOW!! I didn't expect that. So I got the money paid him half up front 2000. He was on it getting all the old torn off and the chimney down. now get this for service!! on Thanksgiving!!! we had a storm blow off the tarps at 2am I call Andy expecting a voice mail but no!! he answered half asleep he said ill be right out there!!! so he comes out 2:30 am throws a ladder on my house goes up in that REALLY cold rain and fixed the tarps then came in and checked on water damage. He worked on it as long as he could till the worst winter in 10 years hit!! Andy however busted his tail getting the roof buttoned up before the first storm our house had all its tar paper water dam and 90% of the shingles on when it hit!! he kept trying to come out and work on it but the poor guy would get up there and be frozen. so not much got done then he got sick real bad flu. I had to MAKE him leave!!! I was so worried about him I told him not to come back till he was better. poor guy. he was super dedicated!! He kept in contact through the winter we both decided the roof was done enough that it could wait till warmer weather.. Ok now I am only telling this part because I want you to know the trust I had in Andy I am not tooting my own horn. It was Christmas time when we decided to wait till warm weather I also knew I still owed him 2000 more and he had bills and the holidays where upon us. so I asked him if he needed an advance and he sure did so I gave him 1800 more way before the job was complete. That's the trust I had in Andy! Well Andy did come back as soon as it was warm he patched the siding where the chimney was finished a few shingle's on the porch reworked all the gutters. Did an Amazing clean up. he even filled in the holes in my yard left by the dumpster. Ok that's the story now I want to mentions a few things I left out that I had not thought of till I was at the end of the Story. some are Good and some are bad there where a few things about Andy I didn't care for BUT!! none where grounds to not hire him again just things that people may want to know about him and his work. The good 1# Ok Andy was always courteous to my wife and children very patient with nosey kids. 2# Andy gave me sooooo much advice on My remodel projects I shocked he helped me for fr
Description of Work: Replace my roof with complete tear off, Reworked all gutters, tore out old chimey to roof line
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,100
Margaret H.
04/2010
5.0
decks, roofing
+ 0 more
Andrew did terrific work and maintained excellent communication throughout the process. He's honest and has a great sense of humor. His bid was very competitive. We plan to hire him again.
Description of Work: Andrew replaced the asphalt shingle roof on our garage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
james G.
10/2009
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
So far I'm pleased with his work ethic and followthrough. We are working on the roof again right now I will add cmments when everything is fixed completly.
Description of Work: called Andrew Construction on a Monday morning told andrew of my roof leaking. He said he would be by the house when he finished his work that same day. Promptly at 6pm he was by to talk to my husband and me and looked at the roof and inside ceiling. He was by the next day to start work. He and his helper took before and after pictures and sent yhem to us by e-mail and explained thourolly what they had done. He honored his 1 year warranty and is fixing roof again where we had additional problems in the same area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Stephen C.
10/2009
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
It went very well. Andy found a few spots where the plywood had warped from old water damage before he quoted us. He is the first contractor that had actually gotten on the roof as well as inspected the ceiling below. The work itself was performed professionally and was mostly done by Andy himself. He inspected and tested everything both for the shingling and the duct installation. He showed me how to reattach the vent duct when I replace the bathroom fan, and showed me what size new fan I could purchase. He was knowledgeable and professional throughout. I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Andy tore-off and re-shingled my garage roof, as well as installed two vents in the roof/attic of the main house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Jean P.
07/2009
4.0
roofing
+ -1 more
It was done well, however, it did take a long time to complete.
Description of Work: Complete shingle job. Removal and replacement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,700
Richard A.
05/2009
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
We got about 6 estimates. Andy was the only contractor that checked out our roof from underneath in the attic. He checked the underlayment and the structure to make sure it was up to code and in good shape and then counseled us on what we needed to do. It was clear he knew what he was taking about. He was punctual, professional and hard working. We had an odd snowsotrm in late March, and Andy showed up and worked until the snow fell. He was working on weekends and on every day that the weather was acceptable. We are so happy with the work Andy did.
Description of Work: Andy did some re-roofing for us. He helped us select new shingles and added a layer to our roof.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Terri N.
11/2008
5.0
decks, gutter repair, roofing, roof snow removal
+ 2 more
The roof was off and re-shingled in less than a week. Once it was done the porch work started. I had asked for the rotted edge of the porch to be repaired. Thanks to Andy's suggestions I ended up with new porch columns and rails and I now have a covering under-layer under the porch roof itself. It looks great and it is something I never would have thought about on my own. After the porch was done the gutters went up in one day. After work was done, clean up was very thorough----he even threw away some of my old junk that was not job related!
Description of Work: My roof was torn off and bad plywood was replaced. The roof was re-shingled with ice and water barrier and new metal drip and rake edge metal. New plumbing pipe flashing was installed. Also I had new gutters and had the back porch rebuilt.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,900
James H.
06/2008
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
Andy performed very well on this job. The roof has not leaked since installation, and looks great! Not only did Andy replace my roof, he acted as a consultant to help me choose materials and methods during the job. Andy did most of the work himself, which takes longer (obviously), but employed helpers for some tasks. This kept the cost down and gave Andy the ability to ensure the workmanship met his high standards. At one point during tear-off, a tarp came loose at night, and rain leaked into the house. A call to Andy got him on the roof within 30 minutes (still raining) and the leak was repaired. I will employ Andy on future jobs, and have no reservations recommending Andy to anyone who needs roofing work completed.
Description of Work: Andy replaced the roof on my home. Complete tear-off, new felt, ice-and-water barrier and asphalt shingles. Roof was large, steep and complex (Mansard style), and required special equipment to work on the steep pitch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Contact information
1500 Oakland Rd. N.E. APT # 607, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Service Categories
Roofing,
Gutters,
Decks and Porches,
Roof Ice/Snow Removal
FAQ
ANDREWS CONSTRUCTION is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
ANDREWS CONSTRUCTION accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, ANDREWS CONSTRUCTION offers free project estimates.
No, ANDREWS CONSTRUCTION does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, ANDREWS CONSTRUCTION does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, ANDREWS CONSTRUCTION offers emergency services.
Yes, ANDREWS CONSTRUCTION offers warranties.
ANDREWS CONSTRUCTION offers the following services: ROOFING.
Contact information
1500 Oakland Rd. N.E. APT # 607, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402