Roofing contractor
Advance Inc - Roofing Windows Siding Doors & Decks
645 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE 19713
- Google average
- 4.9
- Ratings counted
- 307
- One and two star
- 7 of 307(2.3%)
- Delaware median
- 1.5%
The first three are Google’s own figures for Advance Inc - Roofing Windows Siding Doors & Decks, read on 24 September 2026; the share is of every rating Google has counted, not of the review texts on this page. The median is ours — the middle figure among the Delaware roofers we list with enough ratings to compare.
Rating breakdown
| 5 | 296 | 96% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1% | |
| 3 | 1 | 0% | |
| 2 | 2 | 1% | |
| 1 | 5 | 2% |
About typical — the typical roofer in Delaware sits at 1.5%. A higher share is a reason to read the critical reviews below, not a verdict.
The critical reviews
The one and two-star reviews, first. These are what a star average hides, and they are the reason this page exists.
All 6 of the one and two-star reviews we hold for Advance Inc - Roofing Windows Siding Doors & Decks, most recent first.
- 1 out of 5Fred Johnsona year ago
Really wanted these guys to do my work but unfortunately I've been waiting on an estimate since July. In a nutshell, a rep came to my house. I called the rep after 3 whole weeks to find out what's happening and still no call back no answer, …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
Reply from the business
Good Morning Fred, thank you for your honest review of your experience with our company. We have done a thorough investigation into what transpired and it is with reservation that we have to admit dropping the ball with your estimate. While we strive to provide the best possible customer experience, it is feedback such as yours that allows us the pursuit to perfect our processes and procedures. It is with the utmost respect that we apologize for not meeting your expectation nor ours. Sincerely, "The entire Advance Team"
- 1 out of 5Brian V2 years ago
Had a scheduled time for work assessment at the house for quote. No one showed at the scheduled time and no one called. When I called in to ask where they were, was told they called the day before to let me know they were not coming and stated they decided afterwards that they are not willing to take on job for flat roof. My Iphone has no record of missed call and no record of voicemail. Poor communication.
Reply from the business
We apologize for the confusion. You called in on the 16th, we took the appointment and quickly realized the mistake. We called back within about an hour and left a message to let you know that we could not handle the project. We understand your time is valuable and we apologize for the frustration and inconvenience.
- 2 out of 5Dawn Proud2 years ago
I contracted with Advance to get a back deck, a front porch deck and 2 basement windows. My whole project was close to $20,000, not a little job. The windows installer was good and the windows turned out great, but it took 4 weeks to get them in and I had to contact Advance to get any information as the project manager on my job was horrible at communication. I was not aware that for the deck job, it would be sub contracted out. The guys doing the work were very good and it turned out beautiful, but dealing with Advance was a pain. The communication with the project manager, Nate, was horrific. He did not update me on anything. The 4th day the installers were not here by 9:30 so again I had to contact Nate, who then says that the inspection was at 11am so the guys had to wait to move forward. Why was none of this communicated from the start? Why was I left in the dark on all aspects and had to reach out to get information? The job turned out great but 1- it was not done by Advance employees and 2- communication was horrific. I have some other things that need done at my home, but I will not be using Advance.
Reply from the business
Dawn, we are happy that your project turned out great and the workmanship met your expectations. However it is with regret that we did not meet your expectations for communication throughout the project. Our sales professionals are instructed to explain that we indeed use a blend of both company employees as well as trade partners in order to meet installation deadlines and to eliminate staffing shortages. Our project managers are instructed to provide a cell phone number to allow for expedited communication and it is their job to oversee the quality of the construction for the project. We try extremely hard to provide an exceptional home improvement experience and we apologize for not meeting your expectations. Gary Derrick, President, Advance Inc
- 1 out of 5Megan King Clark3 years ago
Requested two estimates from Advance and never heard from them
Reply from the business
Sorry for the confusion regarding not receiving your estimate(s). We assumed when you were told the price of the chosen product in the showroom that we fulfilled what you needed. We were incorrect in assuming that...sorry.
- 1 out of 5Cruizin USA87 876 years ago
Sloppy workers, and the workers didn’t have a care in the world, for my property.
- 2 out of 5Amy HunterEdited 7 years ago
Buyer beware! Although our roof looks very nice and the work crew very clean and friendly,be careful! Our contract stated in two separate places for decking material to be replaced with real wood. After the old roof had been removed, we were informed that a composite materal was delivered and that would replace faulty areas of decking. We had put an extra $500 in the estimate for the real wood. When we called on the day of the installation my husband was told the compsite would be better for the purposes of our roof. The fact is that the correct materials were not delivered in the first place. Felt like a bait and switch and they kept the $500 saying the cost of materials was a wash . Not what we discussed,wanted or payed for. Was told I am sorry you feel that way Mrs. Hunter. Just looking for a company that is trustworthy, because we would be in the market for windows and doors too. Would not recommend. Received the paid in full notice which states that the warranty has been extended to 30 years and we are very thankful for that. It does not change our review of the services as the work should have been completed the way we originally planned in the contract from the beginning.
Reply from the business
Thank you for your review. I can not begin to tell you how disappointed I am with your experience regarding the replacement of your ridge board. After reaching out to Mr. Hunter he provided a better understanding of how adamant you were in your material choice and felt as though we were pushing a decking material that you did not want. For that reason I personally apologize and want to give you assurance of the durability and quality of the installed work. As an Olive Branch I have ordered the workmanship warranty on your file be upgraded from 15 years to 30 years and will follow that in writing via mail.
What reviewers keep mentioning
Topics Google extracted from this business’s reviews, with how many mention each. These are words that appeared in reviews, which is not the same as a service the business sells.
- window installation64
- scheduling36
- pleasant staff15
- storm door installation10
- siding installation10
- seamless process10
- deck installation8
- quick installation7
- sliding door replacement6
- porch installation2
Other reviews we hold
14 more of the 290 reviews we hold text for, most recent first. We do not hold every review Google has.
- 5 out of 5Glen Ragan23 hours ago
Advance Inc. replaced 30 windows in our house July 2026 and they did a fantastic job! The installers (Thomas & Andrew) were professional, very friendly and worked like synchronized machines. They were both very experienced and replaced all the windows in my house in 2 1/2 days and did a quality job! The front of the house is brick facade and the rest is vinyl siding. They used the flange to nail in the windows on the vinyl siding and put the siding back exactly the same as it was. Gary (Project Manager) was super easy to work with and came out to replace the metal crank for the casement window because it had minor scratches on it. He made sure I was completely happy. My sales consultant (Freddy) was very patient with me and answered my many questions over a period of a few weeks until I made my final decision the right windows for my house. I was very nervous about this project because I had never had windows replaced before. I could not be happier with my windows, the quality of the installation and my entire experience with Advance Inc. from beginning to end! Advance Inc. is the only company I would think of choosing to replace my front and back doors (which is in my future plans).
Reply from the business
Hello Glen, thank you for taking the time to share your experience about Advance and for recognizing the efforts of our team members Gary, Fred, Thomas and Andrew. We are thrilled to hear that you are so happy with our people, our processes and our installation. We look forward to working with you when it comes time to replace your entry doors.
- 5 out of 5Jessie2 weeks ago
From the beginning to the end, it was easy and affordable. Everyone we spoke to was knowledgeable, initial measurements taken were full of information. We had new basement windows and an attic. The final measurements as well, congratulations to the new father!! The installation was fast and looks great. Great experience and will be recommending you guys to anyone.
Reply from the business
Hello Jessie, thank you for choosing Advance for your your new windows and thanks for the kind review. We appreciate your business.
- 5 out of 5Joseph Koskol2 weeks ago
Advance did a great job installing our windows. Their finishing work was superb. Perfect job and done on time.
Reply from the business
Joseph, thank you for the nice review and for sharing your experience. We appreciate your business.
- 5 out of 5Yvonne Miley3 weeks ago
We couldn’t be happier with our new deck! From the initial consultation through the final walkthrough, the entire experience was exceptional, not to mention their outstanding customer service. The team was professional, knowledgeable and punctual. The attention to detail was outstanding and it shows in the pride in their craftsmanship. We look forward to enjoying our new deck for years to come.
Reply from the business
Yvonne, we are thrilled to hear that you love your new deck and thank you for recognizing our efforts to provide an outstanding customer experience. We appreciate your business.
- 5 out of 5Gab Rodrigueza month ago
Just absolutely great all around! Every part of this team works together to get the job done seamlessly. The work is beautiful and we will be contracting advanced for future projects! We love our new roof and gutters. Thank you Matt, Evan, and rest of the crew.
Reply from the business
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience about Advance and our team of dedicated professionals. We greatly appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future.
- 5 out of 5Christine McAllistera month ago
We recently hired Advance to replace the windows in our home, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. From the initial consultation to the final cleanup, the entire team was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly efficient. …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
Reply from the business
Thank you Christine, we are flattered with the review regarding your experience with Advance, from consultation to completion. Your feedback is important to us to continue our pursuit to provide the very best experience possible. We appreciate and value your business.
- 5 out of 5Blaine Varell2 months ago
I got a quote from this company and they explained everything in great detail. Communication was excellent
Reply from the business
Thank you for the nice review, we pride ourselves on providing clear precise information across all the product services and products we represent.
- 5 out of 5Jillian Lawson2 months ago
We replaced a large number of our windows this spring. Rodney and Gary were attentive, timely, and made the whole process easy and seamless. Cost was way under what we had anticipated and the windows look amazing! Will definitely be using them again!
Reply from the business
Thank you for recognizing our team members Rodney and Gary. We work hard everyday to deliver an outstanding customer experience. We are truly grateful that you chose Advance. thank you for your business.
- 5 out of 5Paula Persoleo2 months ago
My parents called Advance to replace a lock on a door they bought/had installed from there years ago. Gary was nice, efficient, friendly, and did a beautiful job. They can't say enough good things about him and his work.
Reply from the business
Thank you for recognizing Gary and his effort to provide the very best customer experience possible. We appreciate the feedback and the opportunity to serve you.
- 5 out of 5Scott Wallace3 months ago
The best contractor experience I've had in years. I had two sets of windows replaced with custom slider doors with glass panels. this was a demo my walls and reconstruct the walls to fit an 86"x 81' opening and a 144"x 81" opening with a …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
Reply from the business
Thank you Scott, for the compliments and for the great review. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future.
- 5 out of 5Ryan Albano3 months ago
Although the job I approached them with was very small, I still felt important and was treated with the utmost professionalism! I will be in need of a much larger job in the near future, and Advance Inc is where I will come. Thank you again to the entire team here!!!
Reply from the business
Thank you for the nice review and for recognizing our efforts to provide exceptional service and professionalism. We value your business.
- 5 out of 5Michael Vice4 months ago
Highly recommend! From planning, designing, scheduling and craftsmanship, Advance Inc. is top notch! We had our deck replaced and we are absolutely beyond happy with it! Super friendly staff, and easy to work with! They kept me informed all throughout and completed the project on time! You won't go wrong by choosing them for your project!
Reply from the business
Thank you Michael for sharing your experience with Advance, we appreciate the kind words and we value your business.
- 5 out of 5Joy Read4 months ago
The company is excellent to deal with and their work is first class Dave came on time, and in the rain, and fixed my loose gutter.
Reply from the business
Thank you for your kind words and for recognizing Dave's effort, we appreciate your business.
- 5 out of 5Pete Dickson4 months ago
These guys are awesome. They did a siding "fix" job a couple of weeks ago, and this latest huge wind storm ripped down a big chunk of siding on the side.... decided to replace entire house (original siding) instead of fixing.... then today another wind came thru and ripped down more at the same damaged area. They came out and pulled down the bad siding and put up tyvex (?) to at least keep the rain out until they do the job in a couple of weeks. Would recommend!
Reply from the business
Pete, we are happy to keep you watertight until we can complete your upcoming siding installation. Thank you for the nice review and for choosing Advance for your new siding project.
What Advance Inc - Roofing Windows Siding Doors & Decks says about itself
Taken from the business’s own website. We have not checked any of it. These are quotes, not credentials — a roofer writing “licensed and insured” on their homepage is not evidence that they are.
License number shown
“…Call Today for Service: 302-324-8890 DE License #1992100581 PA License #022133 NJ License…”
Warranty offered
“…Don’t chance it. Advance it. Guaranteed. Our Work Gallery View More Transform…”
States years in business
“…Home Remodeling Experts Since 1989 For over 35 years, our local, family-owned company has…”
States a founding year
“…More Exterior Home Remodeling Experts Since 1989 For over 35 years, our local…”
Free estimates
“…Rooms & Doors View Special Offers Get a Free Estimate " * " indicates required…”
Financing available
“…6; Upgrade Now, Pay Later — 0% Interest Financing Available* Learn More Exterior Home Remodeling…”
Family owned
“…1989 For over 35 years, our local, family-owned company has helped thousands of…”
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| Class Roofingroof replacement, fair pricing, gutter replacement5.0271 ratings0% one and two star(302) 405-2392 | 5.0 | 271 | 0%0 of 271 | (302) 405-2392 |
| Paddy's Roofing, Siding, Chimney's and more!pleasant staff, siding replacement, window replacement4.7241 ratings5.4% one and two star(302) 267-7930 | 4.7 | 241 | 5.4%13 of 241 | (302) 267-7930 |
| Iconic Roofing & Exteriorsroof replacement, siding, courteous crew4.9167 ratings1.2% one and two star(302) 328-2100 | 4.9 | 167 | 1.2%2 of 167 | (302) 328-2100 |
| R&R Roofing and Remodelingnew gutters, competitive pricing, siding4.9142 ratings1.4% one and two star(302) 654-7663 | 4.9 | 142 | 1.4%2 of 142 | (302) 654-7663 |
| BC&RC Roofingprofessional crew, thorough inspection, roofing education4.7134 ratings5.2% one and two star(302) 256-0649 | 4.7 | 134 | 5.2%7 of 134 | (302) 256-0649 |
Where this page comes from
Every figure above is Google’s, captured on 24 September 2026. The star average and the 307 ratings behind it are counted by Google across all of its reviews. The review text on this page is a sample — we hold 307, of which 290 have any text — and it is not everything Google shows.
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