Roofing contractor
Dowle & Sons Roofing
32 Pondview Crescent, Guelph, ON N1E 3K1
- Google average
- 4.8
- Ratings counted
- 59
- One and two star
- 2 of 59(3.4%)
- Ontario median
- 2.9%
The first three are Google’s own figures for Dowle & Sons Roofing, 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 Ontario roofers we list with enough ratings to compare.
Rating breakdown
| 5 | 56 | 95% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 2% | |
| 3 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 | 2 | 3% |
About typical — the typical roofer in Ontario sits at 2.9%. 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 2 of the one and two-star reviews we hold for Dowle & Sons Roofing, most recent first.
- 1 out of 5John BoltonEdited 2 years ago
A company that does not stand behind its shoddy workmanship! I have waited over 2 months for an appropriate response from this company on their failure to adequately address the mess they made of my roof replacement. I guess I shouldn't be surprised by Dowle's inability to take responsibility!
Reply from the business
Hey John, we here at Dowle & Sons Roofing run a company on great workmanship, great customer service and if there was ever an unhappy customer we would address the issue(s). We still don't know who you are and have never received an email or phone call from you. Our phone number is (519)5465439 we'd be happy to help you out in anyway.
- 1 out of 5James Hill3 years ago
They must not want my business, emailed the business on their contact form and they never responded. If you are too busy at least say that through return email.
Reply from the business
Sorry about this James. Some how you were in our junk folder and l didn't notice until l seen this review. Sorry once again
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.
- roof replacement10
- leak repair8
- quick response8
- respectful staff6
- quick fix3
- new roof3
- tarp3
- roof tarping2
- clear explanations2
- responsive2
Other reviews we hold
14 more of the 22 reviews we hold text for, most recent first. We do not hold every review Google has.
- 5 out of 5Kevin Breese3 weeks ago
Our experience with Dowle and sons has been excellent. We had our roof replaced. They were quick with a reasonable quote, and had the roof done in the timeframe we were told. Everything was done professionally and when they were finished, everything was cleaned up properly. There was no mess left anywhere. If anyone is in need of a roof repair or replacement, we would highly recommend them.
- 4 out of 5Patricia Kelly2 months ago
They punctual and got right at the job! All the staff were very polite and helpful . They totally cleaned up all debris.l highly recommend this company to do all your roofing needs!
- 5 out of 5chloe leblanc2 months ago
super friendly people. very nice to work with and amazing product.
- 5 out of 5Harlow Green2 months ago
Very good service. Got done very quickly. All the employees were so nice and respectful. Would 100% recommend.
- 5 out of 5Patty Allan2 months ago
We trusted Dowle & Sons with our roof replacement including problematic dormers and are very happy with their work. Tristan and his crew have great work ethics and are an honest happy bunch to have around your home. They work hard and efficiently, complete with thorough clean up. Highly recommended!!
- 5 out of 5Matt Klein Geltink2 months ago
Christian and his team are very professional. We had a leak was not easy to identify what the cause was. Christian cared about finding a cost effective repair rather than just replacing a section of the roof or the whole roof. I appreciated that Christian truly cares about the customer.
- 5 out of 5Gordon Munro3 months ago
Called about a small leak in our roof. Christian and his guys came out to inspect the next morning. …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5Don Lorente3 months ago
The short review: Dowle & Sons did a very professional job and were a pleasure to deal with. Price was competitive, so we didn't have to pay extra for top notch service. …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5Yogesh Lala3 months ago
Nice guys, prompt work, went above and beyond.
- 5 out of 5Vincent Bull3 months ago
These guys are great to talk to, very efficient, and professional. Look no further than Diwle & Sins for your next roof.
- 5 out of 5Tara Marshall3 months ago
Amazing costumer service. The guys were really respectful and friendly. Work area was clean and nothing left behind. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
- 5 out of 5Nancy Brookbank3 months ago
I got a good quote very quickly after Christian checked out my garage. We scheduled the date and the guy showed up right on time. Christian came with them to get the job stated then left them to begin. Once the shingles were off it was …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5Natalie Gazzola3 months ago
Thank you team for a job well done! I dealt with Christian and Shelley directly and communicating was a breeze. The crew was on time, worked fast (2 days total) and didn’t leave a stitch of garbage behind. Wonderful family run company. Picture shows new roof on right hand side after day one.
- 5 out of 5Sara Hoare4 months ago
I called for a leaky garage roof and the guys came out within a couple of days to have a look. Much to my surprise, they showed me that the windows are causing the issue and I don’t need a new roof for a few more years. Appreciate the honesty and very detailed explanation. When the time comes, I will absolutely call these guys first!
What Dowle & Sons Roofing 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.
Insured
“…Boss On-Site all day Bonded & Insured GET A QUOTE A FEW MONTHS OR EVEN…”
Bonded
“…Reliable Service Boss On-Site all day Bonded & Insured GET A QUOTE A FEW…”
Warranty offered
“…WHY CHOOSE US? 10 Year Workmanship Warranty Locally owned & operated Free…”
Their site also states: free estimates.
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Where this page comes from
Every figure above is Google’s, captured on 24 September 2026. The star average and the 59 ratings behind it are counted by Google across all of its reviews. The review text on this page is a sample — we hold 22, of which 22 have any text — and it is not everything Google shows.
Roof Warden does not verify licenses, bonds, insurance or workers’ compensation cover, and nothing on this page should be read as though we had. Confirm those directly with the contractor and with your state or provincial licensing body before you hire anyone.