Graves Brothers Home Improvement

Roofing, Siding, Windows,

About us

Graves Brothers Home Improvement has been locally-owned and operated in Upstate N.Y. since 1977. As one of the fastest growing businesses in the region, they offer their residential and commercial clients Roofing, Siding, Windows, and other Home Improvement services. Graves is a nationally-recognized contractor that has been repeatedly named a Top 100 company in the region as well as one of the top 500 home improvement companies in the United States, annual Angie’s List certification holder, countless product certifications, and more. Graves Brothers services Upstate and Western New York and the Finger Lakes Region from their facilities in Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse.

Business highlights

47 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Residential and commercial roofing, siding, windows, doors, and solar

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6247 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
74%
4
10%
3
4%
2
3%
1
9%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 176-247 of 247 reviews

Richard G.
06/2011
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
They were the best. The people came in the morning. They worked long hours without any breaks. I have tremendous amount of flowers in the yard and all around the house. They made sure that there was no damage to the flowers or any flowers were broken. They were careful about replacing the roof without damaging any property. The owners were great. They just took three days for the work. There were two owners. They made sure that one of the owners was there to assess the work and find out how I felt about the work. When the work was done, they came and made sure that there was no damage to the property and I was satisfied. They were great company. I got three estimates and their price was competitive. I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: I used Graves Bros Home Improvement Co in last summer. They replaced 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
$15,000

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello, [Member Name Removed]! We value customer feedback as we aim to excel in today's competitive roofing & siding industry. We look forward to working with you on your next home improvement project! Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback on Angie's List.

Alan D.
05/2011
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Graves Bros Home Improvement Co. deserves mostly A's but their responsiveness was lacking. I have referred them to other friends.
Description of Work: Graves Bros Home Improvement Co. did roofing work for my home. The did tear off, side wood replacement, and re-roof and flashing.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello, [Member Name Removed]! We value customer feedback as we aim to excel in today's competitive roofing & siding industry. May is always our busiest time of year but we have made many efforts to be more responsive to our customers thanks to feedback like yours. We hope you choose Graves Bros, Inc., for your next home improvement project, and thank you again for taking the time to provide your feedback on Angie's List.

Srinivas D.
04/2011
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
They were pretty responsive. They showed up when they said they would and got everything done. It was very professionally done. One window was cracked, so they took it back and brought a new one. They were nice and very professional. The quality of workmanship is really good, but the quality of windows is unknown to me right now.
Description of Work: I used Graves Bros Home Improvement Co. to install ten windows.

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
$3,500

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello! We value customer feedback as we aim to excel in today's competitive window and door installation industry. We hope you choose Graves Bros, Inc., for your next home improvement project! Thank you again for taking the time to provide your feedback on Angie's List.

Phyllis S.
01/2011
5.0
doors
  + -1 more
I spent about $2300 on that work. I was very pleased about the whole process. I started at a plumber company to see what was available and the different types. I called the better business bureau and they were highly recommended. I called three different contractors and I thought that they were the best, so I decided to use them. I was very pleased with their price.
Description of Work: I used Graves Bros Home Imprv Co. last September and they installed a new front door for me.

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
$2,300

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello, [Member Name Removed]! We value customer feedback as we aim to excel in today's competitive windows & doors industry. We're glad to hear you love your new front door. We hope you choose Graves Bros, Inc., for your next home improvement project! Thank you again for taking the time to provide your feedback on Angie's List.

Janice B.
08/2010
5.0
siding, replacement windows
  + 0 more
It has gone wonderfully and they just finished today. I liked everything they did and it went great. I was very satisfied.
Description of Work: I used Graves Brothers to do my siding and my windows.

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
$20,000

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello, [Member Name Removed]! We value customer feedback as we aim to excel in today's competitive windows & siding industry. We hope you choose Graves Bros, Inc., for your next home improvement project! Thank you again for taking the time to provide your feedback on Angie's List.

Rita J.
07/2010
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Very good experience. I would use Graves Brothers again if the need arose.
Description of Work: Charlie Graves added a screen porch to the rear of our home. It was built as specified. He started and finished the work on schedule. There have been no issues with the porch (including 2 skylights and new roofing) over the past 11 years. Good workmanship.

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

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Thank you for taking the time to provide us such positive feedback, [Member Name Removed]! We look forward to working with you again.

Joe G.
05/2010
3.0
siding
  + -1 more
Asked Graves Bros to estimate the cost of installing vinyl siding on my home. John Noga arrived for the estimate and did a VERY thorough job in reviewing the requirements and discussing options with me. He was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk with. I am convinced they would have used quality materials and done a fantastic job, but in the end I did not give them the business. I received estimates from 7 different contractors in the area and Graves Bros was by far the highest. I was willing to pay slightly more to work with a company with their reputation but their quote was way out of line. The vendor I chose was almost $6000 less and uses the same materials with solid references and reputation. Definitely do your homework.
Description of Work: They estimated the cost of replacing vinyl siding on my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$16,000

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello, [Member Name Removed]. We value customer feedback, whether it is positive or negative, as we aim to excel in today's competitive roofing & siding industry. In the 40+ years we have been in business, it has been our mission to provide our community and neighbors with outstanding service, quality products and superior workmanship on all of our jobs. Our management has been notified of your experience and is working to put processes in place so that our customers receive only the most accurate estimates, every time. We apologize for your negative experience with Graves Bros, Inc., and invite you to please contact our office at (585) 288-3390 to speak with our operations manager, Jeff. Thank you again for taking the time to provide candid feedback.

TERRY T.
01/2010
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They were very reasonable.
Description of Work: I used them to replace the windows and to side them.

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
$6,000

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback on Angie's List, [Member Name Removed]!

Laurie L.
07/2009
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Went very well. Even provided extra service that was not included in quote...installed new keyless lock, installed new switchplates, reversed an interior door so it swings into the den instead of into the mudroom, added a section of gutter to avoid future water problems and even installed missing siding from an area not involved in the renovation!
Description of Work: Removed siding and flooring of mud room to expose rotted wood and sill. Raised a corner of the house to replace the sill. Poured a concrete support pier, replaced wood subflooring, siding and installed new door and screen.

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
$6,000

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello, [Member Name Removed]! We value customer feedback as we aim to excel in today's competitive contracting industry. We hope you choose Graves Bros, Inc., for all of your home improvement projects! Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback on Angie's List.

Mary E.
06/2009
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
We think the quality of work is good. The prices are fair. Very trustworthy company. They have been a around for a long time so they are stable. Their contracts are good so you know exactly what you're getting.
Description of Work: They did 2 different roofing jobs on 2 different houses, remodeling work that included plumbing, drywall, windows and doors. They have done a total of 3 different jobs. All together about $75,000 worth of work.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75,000

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello! We value customer feedback as we aim to excel in today's competitive roofing industry. We hope you choose Graves Bros, Inc., for all of your home improvement projects! Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback on Angie's List.

Cecilia M.
12/2008
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Everything seems to have gone fine.
Description of Work: Entire re-roof. Plywood roof deck was de-laminating and was improperly vented and insulated. They did the work quickly and in a timely way. The entire thing was done in three days. So far we have been very pleased. They cleaned up after themselves. My only complaint was that we weren't told to take more precaution for debris falling onto top floor from skylights being replaced.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback, [Member Name Removed]!

Christine F.
09/2008
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
They submitted a written three page specification of what they were going to do. They are the only ones to submit a report. They would take time to answer any questions that I had. I felt the price was fair.
Description of Work: They stripped off the old roof and the garage. They repaired any sub floor on the garage roof. They put a new deck on the house roof. They put shingles on the house and a rubber sheet on the garage. They changed the gutter on the roof. They cleaned up everything. They changed the second story soffits.

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
$11,600

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello [Member Name Removed]! We value customer feedback as we aim to excel in today's competitive roofing industry. We hope you choose Graves Bros, Inc., for all of your home improvement projects! Thank you for taking the time to provide us such positive feedback on Angie's List.

John H.
07/2008
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
They did a total tear off of our old roof, on a three story house. They got it done so fast and were very clean. They even washed off the house when they were done with the job.
Description of Work: They came to our house and put on a new roof to our house.

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
$1,100

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello, [Member Name Removed]! We value customer feedback as we aim to excel in today's competitive roofing industry. We hope you choose Graves Bros, Inc., for all of your home improvement projects! Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback on Angie's List.

MIM S.
02/2008
5.0
remodeling, siding
  + 0 more
They really did a good job. They were just fabulous. They lived up to our expectations. They were dependable, reliable, polite, anything you wanted they were. They didn't even come in the house, they had everything they needed to do the work. They didn't even want to come in to get warm. They were very efficient. We would use them again for future service.
Description of Work: They did the siding on our home seven or eight years ago. They had to do this work in the dead of winter.

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 Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello! We value customer feedback as we aim to excel in today's competitive roofing industry. We hope you choose Graves Bros, Inc., for all of your home improvement projects! Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback on Angie's List.

David E.
11/2007
1.0
roofing
  + -1 more
They did not do anything to cover my gutters. They became clogged with bits of wood chips and roofing shingles, causing water to overflow right next to the house and flood the basement. Shortly after this I hired another contractor to install a bathroom ceiling steam vent. When they were chopping through the bathroom ceiling/attic floor they found the insulation in the attic floor was soaking wet. They pointed out MANY areas of the attic floor that had chalky white streaks (a tell tale sign of water damage). Part of the ceiling and wall of a bedroom used for storage were collapsing because it was soaked with water. We went downstairs to the kitchen and they noticed spots in the ceiling. Sure enough, it was damp. The company out right admitted to me that required flashing and caulking had not been installed around the chimney. I m considering hiring a home inspector to look for other damage. Graves Brothers has certainly not offered to look for any further damage.
Description of Work: I had my entire roof replaced. All of the top layer shingles and the underlying shingles wee removed. Everything, right down to the roof beams was replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$10,500

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello, [Member Name Removed]. We value customer feedback, whether it is positive or negative, as we aim to excel in today's competitive roofing & siding industry. In the 40+ years we have been in business, it has been our mission to provide our community and neighbors with outstanding service, quality products and superior workmanship on all of our jobs. We apologize for your negative experience with Graves Bros, Inc., and invite you to please contact our office at (585) 288-3390 to speak with our operations manager, Jeff. Thank you again for taking the time to provide candid feedback.

MATT Y.
03/2007
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Our original estimate was for putting siding on the chimney to match our house. When work started, it was discovered that the wood in the lower section of the chimney was rotten. Graves Brothers ended up doing some masonry work to build a block base on the chimney and carpentry work to replace rotten wood. It took a little longer and cost a little more than the original estimate. However, the end result looks great and the price was very reasonable for the extra work.
Description of Work: Graves Brothers rebuilt a wood frame chimney and installed siding over it.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello, [Member Name Removed]! We value customer feedback as we aim to excel in today's competitive roofing industry. We hope you choose Graves Bros, Inc., for all of your home improvement projects! Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback on Angie's List.

Benita G.
09/2006
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
All of my contacts with Graves Brothers have been positive. They were less expensive than American Exteriors primarily because of the type of air flow I needed. Charlie Graves is also a source of professionals to help with the house.
Description of Work: They did a tear off roof replacement. My house is small. They were done quickly.

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
$7,500

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello, [Member Name Removed]! We value customer feedback as we aim to excel in today's competitive roofing industry. We hope you choose Graves Bros, Inc., for all of your home improvement projects! Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback on Angie's List.

robert A.
09/2006
1.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Many of the nails securing the plywood missed the rafters. Shingles not nail or trimmed correctly. Skylights not installed inline or straight. Framing and drywall around skylight done very poorly. Go to www.houseremodeling.zoomshare.com to see pictures.
Description of Work: Total tear-off and re-shingled our roof.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$18,000

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello, [Member Name Removed]. We value customer feedback, whether it is positive or negative, as we aim to excel in today's competitive roofing & siding industry. In the 40+ years we have been in business, it has been our mission to provide our community and neighbors with outstanding service, quality products and superior workmanship on all of our jobs. We apologize for your negative experience with Graves Bros, Inc., and invite you to please contact our office at (585) 288-3390 to speak with our operations manager, Jeff. Thank you again for taking the time to provide candid feedback.

KEVIN H.
08/2006
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Cleaned up well after work. Protected house during work. Followed up after the job was finished.
Description of Work: Tear-off old roof. Lay new plywood, and shingles.

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
$14,000

Response from Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Hello! We value customer feedback as we aim to excel in today's competitive roofing industry. We hope you choose Graves Bros, Inc., for all of your home improvement projects! Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback on Angie's List.

08/2006
2.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Near the chimney the roof is leaking. Graves Bros Home Improvement is coming back next week. The owner came and looked at it. The general contractor sub leased to another contractor. A lot of nails were left around the home after the work was done.
Description of Work: Graves Bros Home Improvement put a new roof on our home. I would not recommend to friends or hire them again. They left me feeling uneasy. I was not comfortable with them, not very professional and they were not honest with me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Roxanne H.
08/2006
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
I was very pleased and Graves Bros Home Improvement showed up on time. They were overall a good company and very courteous when they were at my house.
Description of Work: Graves Bros Home Improvement came out and took off our old roof and disposed of all of that. They then put on a new roof for us.

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
$8,500

JENNIFER K.
08/2006
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Graves Bros Home Improvement was extremely professional and courteous. The crew was actually THE BEST workers I have ever dealt with! They helped me out tremendously, and worked their hearts out. I could not say enough about them. It was an overall fabulous.
Description of Work: Graves Bros Home Improvement installed a new roof on my home.

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
$8,000

08/2006
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Graves Brothers Home Improvement was great. They came when they said they would, and worked at a fast pace. They cleaned up after themselves. They were very and nice and friendly people. We've used them before and they're always wonderful.
Description of Work: Graves Brothers Home Improvement put in a new basement window.

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
$4,500

07/2006
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
I had no problems with Graves Brothers Home Improvements. They were in and out of here in two days. The quality of work is excellent. They also cleaned up everything. I think I found about two nails, which I feel is pretty great.
Description of Work: Graves Brothers Home Improvements replaced 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
$6,000

07/2006
2.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Graves Bros Home Improvement was very disappointing. There was a language barrier with the employees making it difficult to communicate. I would not use them again.
Description of Work: Graves Bros Home repaired and replaced the whole roof on our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

Contact information

755 N Winton Rd, Rochester, NY 14609

http://www.gravesbros.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Roofing,
Siding,
Windows,
Gutters,
Insulation,
Roof Cleaning,
Solar Panels,
Skylights,
Roof Ice/Snow Removal

FAQ

Graves Brothers Home Improvement is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Graves Brothers Home Improvement accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
Yes, Graves Brothers Home Improvement offers free project estimates.
Yes, Graves Brothers Home Improvement offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Graves Brothers Home Improvement does not offer a senior discount.
No, Graves Brothers Home Improvement does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Graves Brothers Home Improvement offers warranties.
Graves Brothers Home Improvement offers the following services: Residential and commercial roofing, siding, windows, doors, and solar
Ask for details.

Contact information

755 N Winton Rd, Rochester, NY 14609

http://www.gravesbros.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM