Ken Cook has been installing residential roofs and ventilation systems for over 35 years. Cook's Roofing is certified by the Certain Teed Corporation to operate as a select shingle roofing company. This allows our company to extend material and labor guarantees for longer periods than the competition. Cook's has two crews and two lead roofers are certified Master Shingle Applicators. Our foreman has been employed by us for over 13 years. According to the building inspector's office, Cook's pulls more permits for roof construction in the town of Bellingham than any other contractor. In 1992 when many of the shingle manufactures were having trouble with their fiberglass shingles, the ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials) developed testing for shingles that showed many problems with roof shingles. It was right then and there that Ken Cook decided to install the best shingles available and have quality that people could depend on; CertainTeed is the best company for their materials and warranties. They have taught us every aspect of the roofing industry from proper installation techniques to knowledge of how to know the difference between shingles that are of a high product quality and mediocrity. Ken Cook has been a resident of Bellingham for over 50 years. He is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bellingham serving Christ and the community. He also serves on the finance committee of the same church. Ken is married; they have 2 daughters and 2 grandsons. Ken loves Jesus, (John 5:24) his family and roofing. The entire Cook's family would love to serve you. Additional email - cooksroofing@comcast.net. Additional DBA - Cook's Home Improvements Inc. Phone: 508-966-0306 Fax: 508-966-2233
Business highlights
50 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Roof replacement, repairs and materials. preferred suppliers, extended warranties, attic insulation, ventilation, ice and water barriers, gutters & Chimney repair.
Description of Work: Ken Cook gave me a quote a year ago. Came back this year and maintained quote to replace only back roof on garage, house and 12x12 porch. | |They did excellent work. Cleaned up everything and left no trace of being there. Really took care of surrounding area. Very very happy with end result. Now I see why they do so much business in my area.
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
$5,500
catherine M.
09/2015
5.0
roofing
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unknown
Description of Work: Date of service: September 25, 2014
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Gunther S.
06/2015
2.0
gutter repair, roofing
 + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Assessment of state of our roof was slip-shod. I asked for time to review the roof issues with him before he gave up his estimate of cost. This never happened.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0
Roger P.
09/2014
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They replaced the roof on my house completely and they did a great job. The workers did a really good job, even moving tomato plants from porch so that they wouldn't get damaged, and they removed all the debris before they left.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,350
Daniel G.
08/2014
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
 + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I have engaged Cook's roofing twice on two different properties/projects. In both cases the work to be done was pretty straight forward so after a contact with their office they did the initial look-overs without my needing to be around. They do e-mail and can send you a PDF of the quote (they will also leave written materials in your door or mailbox), and they seem to have a dedicated office person- both of these factors were huge for me as it cut out a lot of the normal annoyances in dealing with a contractor. Their prices were comparable to other reputable roofers in the area, they came the day they said they were going to come, they worked quickly, and relatively cleanly. In both my situations the jobs were smaller sections so they didn't even drop a dumpster but rather used a trailer that came and went same day. I'm sure there are other folks out there that are cheaper, or use fancier materials or whatever but if you just want a job done without a lot of frustration I would recommend giving these folks a call.
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
$2,400
Joan M.
09/2013
5.0
gutter repair
 + -1 more
They came on time and they did a great job. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They put up new gutters at our rental house.
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
$1,500
Mark P.
04/2013
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
 + 0 more
Can't say enough good about Ken, Nancy and the Cook's Roofing crew. I received estimates from 4 other companies, all varying in price. One company was clearly not interested and was priced much too high. The company was concerned about the number of angles on the roof and the amount of roofing waste/etc....and this was reflected in the price. Another company was only interested in replacing the roof. The other 2 companies quoted the complete project. These other 2 companies recommended additional roof venting and suggested adding surface mount vents to the roof. Ken also recommended additional venting but was the only contractor that pointed out that mixing soffit and roof vents is not a good idea (certainteed actually recommends against doing this). Ken was the only contractor that went into the attic to inspect roof/venting/etc.... Ken's estimate was better than the other estimates (for the complete job). Ken's crew showed up ontime and worked vigilantly on the project. Workmanship is excellent. Ken's crew were a pleasure to have at the house. The house/yard was left picked up/clean. Ken followed up after the work was complete to make sure everything was done to our satisfaction. Ken also makes a return trip in 5 years to ensure all is still OK. Final result, in every aspect, looks great and we are very satisfied. I highly recommend Cook's Roofing.
Description of Work: House is colonial (~3500sq ft) Roof replaced, 3 new Velux skylights, all new gutters/spouts, new PVC trim, new larger ridge vent(s) and all new soffits installed.
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
$20,000
John F.
12/2012
3.0
roofing
 + -1 more
His quote was competetive, but I was surprised by the fact that he wanted to sign a contract right after the estimate. Also, of the 5 contractor that I contacted, he was the only one that insisted on a substantial down payment.
Description of Work: I called him for an estimate for the replacement of the asphalt shingle roofing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Cook's Roofing
We have been installing roof and ventilation systems in this area for over 35 yrs. We have been members of the Better Business Bureau for 22 years without any complaints and we have an A+ rating at the bureau. We are sorry that you were not totally pleased with the way we run our company. I would not have asked for a signature on a contract unless the customer wanted to go forward with the proposal. We do ask for a 1/3 down payment for the cost of materials (which is allowed by law) this helps to offset the cost on the other end when the job is finished. We do not ask for the final payment for at least 2 to 4 weeks after the job is completed. Other companies do not ask for a down payment, but require payment in full as soon as job is completed. We feel that it is a better value to the home owner, to allow them more time after completion to see if there is any damage to the property or problems that may have been overlooked. When every job gets its final invoice, we do ask our clients to fill out a customer survey that asks how the job went for them and we have never received any of the complaints that you have voiced. We do approximately two hundred roofs per year. We strictly adhere to the BBB CODE OF ETHICS. We Pledge to: Respect all customers, employees, suppliers and competitors; Resolve complaints in a timely manner; Promote our products and services with integrity and honesty; Abide by all laws and regulations governing our industry; Advance the health and welfare of the community in which we do business.
Jane B.
05/2012
5.0
roofing
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The roof looks fabulous. Ken Cook recommended a material upgrade at to extra cost that made a big difference in the look of the roof. He also recommended another contractor to do additional siding work that we needed done as well. Without hesitation would hire/recommend Cook's Roofing
Description of Work: Put a new roof on a garage/mudroom addition and replaced some siding. Very organized company, easy to do business with, and very professional.
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
$3,800
Response from Cook's Roofing
It just gives us great joy to be able to help and do good work and to have people trust and recommend us to family and frends through Angies list.
Thomas K.
04/2012
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
 + 0 more
Ken Cook is personable and professional. After a detailed site survey, he presented us with an easy to understand and clearly worded contract. He quoted various options for us and was responsive when we called on various occasions. We selected Cook's roofing after reviewing two other quotes. Ken's list of references is impressive and after checking a few out, we were comfortable with our decision. We had an attic ventilation issue that resulted in mildew coating a good percentage of the plywood on the northern side of the house. Ken made sure we understood the problem and the proposed solution. He supplied us with a variety of brochures and informational resources and was patient when answering all questions. We were delayed a few times because of our lovely New England weather. Finally when we had a break in the weather, Ken's crew descended. I was amazed. I expected 3, 4 or 5 guys working on the roof. We had an army or a dozen or more and in short order the old roofing materials were removed and the new ones were going up. While the guys on the roofing surfaces concentrated on their efforts, several worked circled the house picking up debris. The crew was hardworking, courteous and considerate taking care around the landscaping. About 95% of the roofing job was completed in one day! The next day, two more workers came by to finish up the last 5%. A week later (again, weather issues causing the delay), our gutters and downspouts went up. Ken and his wife Nancy were always patient and available to answer questions. Ken came by the check on all the work a few days after the gutters were in place. I would not hesitate to recommend Cook's to anyone looking for some roofing work.
Description of Work: Removal of shingles from all roofs (main, sunroom, mudroom, garage). Replacement of all plywood on main roof. New shingles on all roofs (main, sunroom, mudroom, garage). All new soffit vents. New bathroom vents. Removal/replacement of gutters and downspouts on main house, mudroom and 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
$15,000
Response from Cook's Roofing
Thank you for the excellent review. We are very happy that you are pleased with the work that we performed on your home. We are some what new to Angie's List and are looking forward to a long relashionship. We do most of work through referals and Angie's List is a good medium to reach people with the same goal in finding a contractor to take care of there projects. PS Nancy is not my wife although she treats me like my wife does. Nancy works for me she runs the office very well.
Doug N.
02/2012
5.0
roofing
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Very smooth. Responsive to emails, showed up when promised for both the quote and the repair work.
Description of Work: Replacement of existing/faulty ridge line vent across the whole house, including an additional gable.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Response from Cook's Roofing
Thank you for your high ratings on the review we look forward to working for you again in the future.
MARTIN K.
07/2011
5.0
roofing
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It all went very well and it was quick. We had a very difficult roof to work on, and it was not a big deal for them. They still did everything in one day. I would definitely be happy to recommend this company.
Description of Work: They repaired a leaky roof near the fire place.
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
$3,000
Response from Cook's Roofing
Thank you for your great review look forward to working for you again
DOUGLAS C.
02/2011
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
They were excellent. We are having trouble with our roof this year with ice dams, but I don't think that's a reflection of his work on our roof. He was one of the most professional people I have worked with. He gave a clear picture of what they were going to do with the roof. Everything was very clear. The cost was very clear and he told me the kind of shingles he would use. Everything was decided together. This was something I went through on my own. My husband did not have a part in this particular job because he was always at work. Cook's workers were the cleanest and tidiest workers I have ever had for any job. They did not throw shingles around on the ground. They did not crush my bushes. They kept a small dumpster on the property while they worked and they removed it every day at the end of the day. There was no sign to show that any work going on while they were here. They were really excellent. They were very friendly. They were on the roof all the time so I didn't have an occasion to talk to them too much. I would bring out cold drinks and so on and they were very responsive. That was about all the contact I had with them. I do usually offer cold drinks when I have people working out here. Sometimes they accept it and sometimes they don't. Some feel it's not professional to do it. The price was reasonable. We have a lot of roof on our house so he had quite a bit to cover. I remember his name very well because I liked him so much. I know if we ever need any roof work done, I would definitely use him.
Description of Work: Cook's Roofing did our roof 6 to 7 years ago.
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
CARIANN H.
05/2010
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
Ken clearly knows roofing and I felt confident when selecting his services over the other two roofers I interviewed for the job. I like the guarantee that he provides and his years of experience, over 35 years! The crew left no trace of their visit and that is always a good sign!
Description of Work: Ken and his large crew came and completed our roof in one day, no small job. They also replaced all four skylights.
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Service Categories
Roofing,
Gutters,
Skylights
FAQ
Cook's Roofing is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Cook's Roofing accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Cook's Roofing does not offer free project estimates.
No, Cook's Roofing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Cook's Roofing does not offer a senior discount.
No, Cook's Roofing does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Cook's Roofing offers warranties.
Cook's Roofing offers the following services: Roof replacement, repairs and materials. preferred suppliers, extended warranties, attic insulation, ventilation, ice and water barriers, gutters & Chimney repair.