Roofing contractor
Kei-Lin Roofing Inc
317 Colborne St E, Kawartha Lakes, ON K9V 4R4
- Google average
- 3.1
- Ratings counted
- 36
- One and two star
- 17 of 36(47.2%)
- Ontario median
- 2.9%
The first three are Google’s own figures for Kei-Lin Roofing Inc, 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 | 19 | 53% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0% | |
| 3 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 | 1 | 3% | |
| 1 | 16 | 44% |
Much higher than most — 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.
8 of the 9 one and two-star reviews we hold, most recent first.
- 1 out of 5Connor Poitras10 months ago
Rene Sorensen is an angry little man who shouted at my elderly mother when discussing our leaking roof, instead of giving a specific time and date for a quote we got "I'll be there in a few hours" and spent the day waiting, after he arrived around 5 pm we asked about a timeline for the roof and he started shouting about "doing the job right, or not at all". He threw his hands up and stormed off pouting like a toddler because we told him that we couldn't wait 21 days for a 2 hour job, if that (replacing flashing against the bottom of a wall that's 6' long or less, seriously one strip of aluminum you have to secure in place). Honestly disgraceful and extremely unprofessional, you're much better off with literally any other roofing company if this is the kind of guy they send out.
- 2 out of 5Allen Hussey2 years ago
No call back
Reply from the business
Good day Allen , Sorry to hear your call was not returned, You called 2 days ago when we were very busy the heavy rains. We would be happy to add you to our inspection list. Many are still scrambling last minute to get the inspections into their insurance before the one year deadline of August 3rd. Please call and let us know If you would still like our services. Thank you, Rene
- 1 out of 5Carley Nisbett3 years ago
This company did work on two roofs downtown Lindsay. To get onto the roof, they illegally went on to two other roofs. None of them were tied off. Working unsafely. …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 1 out of 5Wajdi Alhaidary3 years ago
Too bad
- 1 out of 5Ashwin Kannuthurai3 years ago
Don’t waste your time.
- 1 out of 5Bhavee S3 years ago
Hired him to patch my roof. Was very rude and did not show up on time. Also tried to charge me more than previously discussed.
- 1 out of 5CJs Gallery7 years ago
I wouldn't even give this company 1 Star. Exhausting experience from the beginning and more than one issue since - only to be told by several other roofers afterwards of the shoddy workmanship up there. Pictures don't lie. Greed & Dishonesty is a terrible disease. Save yourself the grief.
- 1 out of 5Tyson Northey7 years ago
Absolute joke, messy and inconsistent work. Had a nail stuck in my tire 3 times over from these guys. Confront the owner just to be flipped off and cursed out. Not to mention as I went to walk away after a heated discussion he proceeded to push me with his COMPANY TRUCK! Unbelievably unprofessional and absolutely ridiculous
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.
- helpful staff7
- job6
- roof repair3
- steel roofing2
- excellent workers2
- property2
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 5Modern Decksa year ago
I recently had the pleasure of working with Kei-Lin Roofing and Siding, and I couldn't be more impressed. I originally installed a vinyl fence for the owner at his personal residence, and during that time, I learned that they specialize in …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5Denise Barkera year ago
We have hired Kei-Lin Roofing for more than one property now because we have come to trust their work and know we can rely on them being on the job when they say they will be ! They came on short notice when a client of ours was let down by another roofer and got them looked after right away . They do an exceptional job every time (and clean up when they are done !) We highly recommend Rene and his crew !
- 5 out of 5Angie Figsbya year ago
Very pleased with the quality of work done. Crew doing our home were very efficient. And cleaned up after themselves
- 5 out of 5brian walllace2 years ago
Great Service. Excellent work ethic, cleaned up the cite at the end of each day. Very much appreciated.
Reply from the business
Thank you , we appreciate your business , if there is anything else we can help with, please give us a call. Thank you, Rene
- 5 out of 5Patti-Ann Atkin2 years ago
I currently have Kei-Lin Roofing replacing my steel roof due to hail damage. Cory, Rob and the lads are amazing. They have answered all my questions, silly or not, and not made me feel foolish. They are very respectful and have worked through the heat without complaint. I would absolutely suggest you give Rene a call for any roofing needs. I can not say enough - great people to deal with and my roof looks fantastic.
Reply from the business
Thank you for your business ,We are very happy you reached out to us for this work. our men spoke just as well about you , Thank you, Rene
- 5 out of 5Joeen Melchiorre2 years ago
Kei-Lin Roofing is fantastic! They did a fabulous job and cleaned up after themselves afterwards. Highly recommend!
- 5 out of 5Anthony Welch2 years ago
Renee is super helpful and provides an honest price. Definitely a local family business I would support.
- 5 out of 5Kate M3 years ago
Came promptly to fix a senior citizens house who was in need. Did a wonderful job, very professional hard workers. Did a great job redoing the roof. Covered gardens and many objects in the yard to prevent debris from damaging any of her flowers. The crew did a great job cleaning up. 10/10 would recommend.
- 5 out of 5Dwight Macdonald4 years ago
Great friendly and helpfull
- 5 out of 5Sandra and Alan Sampson5 years ago
Called to get quick service for a senior with a bird / nest issue where a hole needed quick repair as also affecting neighbors . They were very friendly and quick. Will definitely keep them in mind for larger jobs or recommendations.
- 5 out of 5Patrick Sembaj6 years ago
There work is neat and clean and there workers are excellent , just had the estroughts done
- 5 out of 5Diana ZidarEdited 7 years ago
Great job. Skilled workmanship. Excellent quality roofing materials. Strong construction knowledge of complex roofing details. Safely staged and planned out. Thorough restoration and cleanup.
- 5 out of 5Richard Attia7 years ago
I tried calling a few other places before with some frustrating replies but Rene at Kei-Lin was great. He had a quote the same day I called him to get some urgent repairs done. No hassle and the job done right.
- 1 out of 5Laura Seaton8 years ago
Awful service experience. I was inquiring about a mid sized patch job for my roof and told they were booked, I definitely. Give me a break!!
What Kei-Lin Roofing Inc 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.
24/7 emergency call-out
“…, and fascia and siding work, including emergency service when needed. We focus on safe work…”
Other roofers in Kawartha Lakes
Ranked by how many ratings Google has counted.
| Roofing contractor | Google average | Ratings counted | One and two star | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoll Metal Salesmetal roofing, products, siding4.877 ratings3.9% one and two star(705) 887-1750 | 4.8 | 77 | 3.9%3 of 77 | (705) 887-1750 |
| CT Exteriors, Metal Roofers in Kawartha Lakessteel roof installation, job quality, competitive pricing5.048 ratings0% one and two star(705) 341-8331 | 5.0 | 48 | 0%0 of 48 | (705) 341-8331 |
| Bruce Clarke Roofingworkmanship, clean up, knowledgeable staff4.948 ratings2.1% one and two star(705) 793-3845 | 4.9 | 48 | 2.1%1 of 48 | (705) 793-3845 |
| Crystal Clear Roofing Inc.workmanship, job, quote4.826 ratings3.8% one and two star(705) 505-1556 | 4.8 | 26 | 3.8%1 of 26 | (705) 505-1556 |
| The Roofer Ltdcost, quick work, shingling4.925 ratings4.0% one and two star(705) 799-2753 | 4.9 | 25 | 4.0%1 of 25 | (705) 799-2753 |
| Armstrong Roofingshingle repair, quick response, clean up5.021 ratings0% one and two star(289) 383-5467 | 5.0 | 21 | 0%0 of 21 | (289) 383-5467 |
Where this page comes from
Every figure above is Google’s, captured on 24 September 2026. The star average and the 36 ratings behind it are counted by Google across all of its reviews. The review text on this page is a sample — we hold 36, of which 22 have any text — and it is not everything Google shows.
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