Roofing contractor
GF Sprague Exteriors
45 Kearney Rd, Needham, MA 02494
Listed under Newton, MA
- Google average
- 4.8
- Ratings counted
- 939
- One and two star
- 40 of 939(4.3%)
- Massachusetts median
- 1.1%
The first three are Google’s own figures for GF Sprague Exteriors, 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 Massachusetts roofers we list with enough ratings to compare.
Rating breakdown
| 5 | 838 | 89% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 55 | 6% | |
| 3 | 6 | 1% | |
| 2 | 6 | 1% | |
| 1 | 34 | 4% |
About typical — the typical roofer in Massachusetts sits at 1.1%. 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 8 of the one and two-star reviews we hold for GF Sprague Exteriors, most recent first.
- 1 out of 5Mike Cuccurullo2 months ago
I have a roof leak resulting in a stained ceiling below a church steeple. I hired GF Sprague to identify the problem and fix it. They told me I had to pay for a crew for a day to step up staging and pefrome the inspection and afterwards they would provide the results of the inspection and a proposal to complete the repair. I paid the the full invoice and it has been 2 weeks since the inspection was complete, but all I have received is a video of a loose panel on the steeple, and no proposal for a repair. $1,500 for someone to climb on the roof and take a short video, which another contractor had already provided for free from their drone.
- 1 out of 512 Yarmouth St Condo Association11 months ago
Worst experience working with GF Sprague & Company, Inc. The contractor had a no show on the date the project was set to begin. We had waited for over three hours at the property. The contractor replaced the skylines with flat skylines vs. …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
Reply from the business
Thank you for sharing your feedback. At GF Sprague, we take scheduling, communication, and workmanship very seriously, and we regret that your experience did not reflect the standards we set. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this project directly with you to better understand the situation and address your concerns, especially considering we've had a great experience on previous projects before falling short this time. Please feel free to reach out to our office at your convenience.
- 1 out of 5Todd Boothroyda year ago
I contacted G.F. Sprague for gutter installation. They set up appointment, which I confirmed. They did not show. Rep said he wanted to estimate based on text conversations. He was too busy to meet. Each quote was wrong. Rep couldn't be bothered to meet clearly signaling they didn't care. Long story, my recommendation is to avoid G.F. Sprague. I certainly did and was happy with other company that charged 1/4 what Sprague did.
Reply from the business
Sorry for the confusion here, in some cases we will try to get you a quote this way to save you the time for a more straightforward project.
- 1 out of 5Elizabeth BirchXa year ago
Avoid GF Sprague - Incompetent, Expensive, and Evasive We hired GF Sprague to work on our Victorian home’s Mansard-style slate roof to replace failing 30y old aluminum gutters with copper. By a long way they weren’t …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
Reply from the business
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At GF Sprague, we strive to provide quality workmanship and clear communication on every project, especially for historic homes. We work hard to ensure our estimates and scope of work are thorough and accurate, and our team follows standard procedures to complete each project safely and efficiently. We take all customer concerns seriously and encourage anyone with questions about their project to reach out directly so we can review the work and address any issues.
- 1 out of 5Danielle Hannigan5 years ago
On April 10 we were sold a bill of lies for $208,000. Please go to all sites where you can not pay to remove negative ads. Look at the responses and your answer will be there! The customer is wrong and they are right. This company felt that …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 1 out of 5Sara BauerEdited 5 years ago
After spending 14k to have all of our gutters redone last year, I called GF Sprague because we had a tree come down on our house and damage the gutters the other day. Simply because I mentioned the word "insurance" I was told it was going to be $500 for them to come out and give me a quote. An existing customer, who had a tree come down during an already difficult time for people. You would think they would want the business. I told GF Sprague that I would be paying and they did not need to deal with insurance, I just needed a written quote to be reimbursed but no, still $500. If I had never mentioned insurance there would not be fee for a quote (which is normal for businesses - free estimates). I really could not believe my ears, particularly since we had already given this company business. I do not recommend a company who operates in this manner. Very poor customer service and company directive. UPDATE 3.15.2021 - a year later I was contacted by GF Sprague about my Google review. I was told it was to obtain more information about my experience but at the same time was asked to REMOVE my review because reviews are a important way for them to generate business. If they really wanted generate business they should have followed up MUCH sooner and attempted to rectify my initial bad customer service experience. Needless to say I will not be removing this review, and hope this information is useful to anyone looking for a truthful experience with this company.
- 1 out of 5Bob Pflugfelder6 years ago
Incomplete work, poorly done (see photos) I contacted GF Sprague to fix a softball-size hole (from squirrels) and loose …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 1 out of 5kathy chou6 years ago
Sounds like a great company, showed up on time for free estimate and responsive up until after the appointment. Don't know if my job was too small for them, but I did not get an estimate report from them after their visit.. The estimate …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
Reply from the business
Kathy, I’m sorry to hear that you were left dissatisfied after your appointment with our certified expert. We always strive to design the right project based off our initial inspection, taking into account both what you called for and what we found, I apologize that our rep did not follow up with you on the emergency service while you evaluated the full project. If that’s something you’re still interested in please give us a call and we can try to help you out.
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.
- chimney work72
- gutter replacement63
- estimate43
- responsive staff28
- slate roof repair16
- siding replacement15
- snow removal12
- ice dam removal11
- copper gutters6
- rubber roof replacement4
- downspout replacement3
Other reviews we hold
14 more of the 32 reviews we hold text for, most recent first. We do not hold every review Google has.
- 5 out of 5Jonathan Zeosky2 hours ago
One of the smoothest experiences I’ve had getting work done on my house. They were very communicative throughout the entire process and accommodating to our schedules. There was a mistake when installing some of the shingles for our shed (they didn’t match the color of the ones on the house) but they were quick to fix it and did it for free. Overall very pleased and would recommend them for roofing work.
- 5 out of 5Mary Pinard2 hours ago
Nate was prompt (even called ahead and came early) and spent focused time inspecting my problem sunroom gutter. He offered sound and careful advice and helped me understand the issue and make a plan for next steps. I appreciated his …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5Jake RyanEdited a day ago
I worked with GF Sprague to update my house with new siding, front door, and new trim. Steve Herget ran point and working with Steve was an excellent experience. Never pressured to select any one product, everything was always presented as an option we could consider, and then the installation team, led by Roberto was outstanding!!!. The house has been getting compliments from all family and friends, and the final look was exactly what we were hoping for. This is a well deserved 5 start experience.
Reply from the business
Hi Jake, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that Steve helped make the … More
- 5 out of 5Suzanne Webber3 days ago
GF Sprague just finished a new roof on my garage (August, 2026). Ryan, project manager, was courteous and quick to answer my many questions. Luis, the roofer, was an excellent worker, listened carefully to my instructions and took great care with my many plantings surrounding the garage. My property was left in immaculate condition. Homeowner
Reply from the business
Hi Suzanne, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're glad Ryan was there to answer your … More
- 5 out of 5Erin McGorty4 days ago
GF Sprague did a wonderful job replacing our roof! Communication was great from start to finish, the showroom was really helpful for choosing materials, and the quality of the work was excellent. The crew worked quickly, did a beautiful job, and left everything incredibly clean. We’re very happy with the entire experience and would absolutely recommend GF Sprague!
Reply from the business
Hi Erin, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad the showroom helped with your … More
- 5 out of 5T Phunga week ago
We had a great experience with GF Sprague. They did an excellent job on both our roof and chimney, and the entire process was smooth and stress-free. Ryan and Mark were fantastic to work with. They were very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable, and they made everything easy from start to finish. The quality of their work was outstanding, and we really appreciated their attention to detail. Nate worked with us from the very beginning and was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process. He was always available to answer our questions and made sure everything went smoothly. We’re very happy with the results and would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for reliable, professional roofing work.
Reply from the business
Hi T Phung, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you had a smooth experience … More
- 5 out of 5Thomas Daveya week ago
Paul did a great job. He solved a couple problems, worked quickly and did a really nice job redirecting my downspout in a way that other companies said wouldn't work.
Reply from the business
Hi Thomas, Thank you for the great review! We're glad Paul was able to find the right … More
- 4 out of 5Janet Sa week ago
Best part: hard working, knowledgeable, professional crew. They had to come twice, as first try with new downspout leaked. Company responded immediately. Overall good experience, and great final product.
Reply from the business
Hi Janet, Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your patience while we addressed the … More
- 5 out of 5Jo Ann Wonga week ago
Timely estimating, clear and comprehensive proposal, professional demolition and installation, thorough cleanup and efficiency, and good post project follow up.
Reply from the business
Hi Jo Ann, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you had a smooth experience from the … More
- 5 out of 5Sean Wuxiong Caoa week ago
Very good experience. Scheduling is easy and correspondence is prompt and friendly. It took a few weeks to order the roof tiles because of supply issues but the GF Prague team was able to get them ahead of schedule. The roofers did a very thorough job and completed the work within the time frame expected. Highly recommended!
Reply from the business
Hi Sean, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're glad our team was able to stay ahead … More
- 4 out of 5Babu PatelEdited 2 weeks ago
It took them longer than expected to provide a quote. Very helpful communication during one on one conversation.
Reply from the business
Hi Babu, Thank you for your review and your honest feedback. We appreciate your patience while we prepared your quote, and we're glad our team was able to provide helpful, one-on-one communication throughout the process. Thank you for considering GF Sprague! Joey Fernandes General Manager
- 5 out of 5A B C2 weeks ago
We needed to replace some slate tiles on our roof, add a gutter and repoint our chimney. GF Sprague did it all and everything went seamlessly! We couldn’t be happier. The workers arrived on time and did an amazing job! They are true …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
Reply from the business
Hi A B C, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're honored you trusted us with your 115+ year-old home. I'll be sure to share your kind words with Matt, Paul, and Ryan—they'll appreciate the recognition. We're thrilled everything went smoothly, and we truly appreciate your recommendation! Joey Fernandes General Manager
- 5 out of 5Brock Fillinger2 weeks ago
GF Sprague was great to work with. They were hired to replace a damaged ridge cap on my roof. Working with them was very easy and the work that Paul did was top notch. Highly recommended!
Reply from the business
Hi Brock, Thank you for the great review! We're glad we could make your ridge cap repair a smooth experience. I'll be sure to share your kind words with Paul—he'll appreciate the recognition. Thanks for choosing GF Sprague! Joey Fernandes General Manager
- 5 out of 5Alexander Bogdanov2 weeks ago
Excellent all around. Professional and timely communication, professional execution and follow up, reasonable price.
Reply from the business
Hi Alexander, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad to hear you were pleased with our communication, workmanship, follow-up, and fair pricing. We truly appreciate your support and thank you for choosing GF Sprague! Joey Fernandes General Manager
The latest post from this business
Posted by GF Sprague Exteriors to their own Google profile 3 weeks ago. Their words, not ours.
Only trust the best with your roof replacement! Before selecting a contractor to replace your asphalt shingle roof, make sure they have the right credentials for the products they're installing. 5 days ago
What GF Sprague Exteriors 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.
Warranty offered
“…About About Our Company Service Areas Warranty Blog Careers Reviews Offers Gallery…”
States years in business
“…Backed by craftsmanship for over 56 years - that's what your home deserves.…”
States a founding year
“…Since 1969, GF Sprague has provided top-quality…”
Free estimates
“…Reviews Offers Gallery Customer Service FREE Quote FREE Quote Serving Massachusetts from…”
Financing available
“…With flexible financing options, we’ll help you find a solution…”
24/7 emergency call-out
“…Sunday: Closed We're available by phone 24/7 Contact GF Sprague Exteriors First…”
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyalty Exterior Roofing Solutionsroof replacement, gutters, estimates5.0225 ratings0.4% one and two star(508) 719-7205 | 5.0 | 225 | 0.4%1 of 225 | (508) 719-7205 |
| Mighty Dog Roofing of MetroWest Bostoncompetitive pricing, gutter repair, skylight replacement4.9198 ratings2.0% one and two star(781) 206-2864 | 4.9 | 198 | 2.0%4 of 198 | (781) 206-2864 |
| Storm Works Roofing & Restorationestimate, initial inspection, polite crew4.8142 ratings4.2% one and two star(844) 786-7696 | 4.8 | 142 | 4.2%6 of 142 | (844) 786-7696 |
| Roof Topsroof replacement, new gutters, gutter repair5.0120 ratings0% one and two star(508) 524-1305 | 5.0 | 120 | 0%0 of 120 | (508) 524-1305 |
| Dynamic Roofing Technologiesroof replacement, quick completion, smooth process5.082 ratings0% one and two star(508) 661-9916 | 5.0 | 82 | 0%0 of 82 | (508) 661-9916 |
| O'LYN Roofingpolite crew, fair pricing, new roof4.866 ratings4.5% one and two star(781) 705-5383 | 4.8 | 66 | 4.5%3 of 66 | (781) 705-5383 |
Where this page comes from
Every figure above is Google’s, captured on 24 September 2026. The star average and the 939 ratings behind it are counted by Google across all of its reviews. The review text on this page is a sample — we hold 32, of which 32 have any text — and it is not everything Google shows.
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