Roofing contractor
Rhino-Back Roofing
524 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070
Listed under West Hartford, CT
- Google average
- 4.8
- Ratings counted
- 878
- One and two star
- 36 of 878(4.1%)
- Connecticut median
- 1.1%
The first three are Google’s own figures for Rhino-Back 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 Connecticut roofers we list with enough ratings to compare.
Rating breakdown
| 5 | 826 | 94% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 11 | 1% | |
| 3 | 5 | 1% | |
| 2 | 3 | 0% | |
| 1 | 33 | 4% |
About typical — the typical roofer in Connecticut 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.
8 of the 30 one and two-star reviews we hold, most recent first.
- 1 out of 5Malek Slama2 months ago
No stars if it was possible. Worth getting a second opinion, especially when using insurance or HUD loan. Poor.
Reply from the business
Malek, Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback. We’ve reviewed our records and don’t show any roofing project, inspection, or estimate under your name with Rhino-Back Roofing, so we’re not able to connect your comments to an actual job we’ve done. If this review was posted in error or there’s a specific experience you’re referring to, please contact our office directly at (860) 217-1424 so we can look into it.
- 1 out of 5Jeff Kennard3 months ago
After reaching out to schedule an estimate, 13 days and two phone calls later, the company refused to schedule an appointment for an estimate if my wife was not present. I was crystal clear during both calls that I would be present and that my wife would not be present. They asked about my marital status during the first call, which should have been a clue, and is of NO CONCERN of theirs. In the end, the scheduler refused to provide an estimate unless me and my spouse were present. A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME.
Reply from the business
Jeff, I’m very sorry for how your conversation with our team came across and that it left you feeling frustrated and that your time was wasted. I also apologize if any of the questions we asked felt like they crossed a line; it was not our intention to come across as invasive. I’d really appreciate the chance to speak with you directly and learn more about what happened. Please feel free to call me anytime at (860) 500-1427. Sincerely, Dan H. General Manager @ Rhino-Back Roofing
- 1 out of 5Naushaba Y4 months ago
really intrusive and personal questions from the first phone call. bad sales tactics. made multiple appointment with roofing contractors and none of them even close to the intrusiveness of rhino back roofing.
Reply from the business
Hi, this is Dan, General Manager at Rhino-Back Roofing. I’m really sorry your first call with us felt intrusive. That’s on us. We do train our team to ask a few questions up front so we understand your situation and don’t waste your time with an appointment you don’t need. But there’s a clear line between “thorough” and “too personal,” and from your review it sounds like we crossed it. I’m already addressing this with our call team so it doesn’t happen again, and I’d honestly appreciate the chance to hear directly from you about what was asked and how it came across. Real conversations like this are how we fix problems, not scripts. If you’re open to it, please call me directly at (860) 500-1427 so I can listen, apologize to you personally, and use your feedback to make us better. Thank you for taking the time to say something, even though it wasn’t easy to read. Dan H. General Manager, Rhino-Back Roofing Direct: (860) 500-1427
- 1 out of 5John Brown4 months ago
Knock on your door at 8pm and then argue with you when you tell them you have a kid sleeping. Real professional.
Reply from the business
John, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this caused. That is not the experience we want anyone to have, and it does not reflect how we run our business. I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you personally so I can better understand what happened and address it properly with my team. Please reach out to me directly so we can make this right. Thank you. Sincerely, Dan H. General Manager @ Rhino-Back Roofing (860) 500-1427
- 1 out of 5Maria Gualpa8 months ago
My experience with Rhino Back Roofing has been extremely unprofessional and financially damaging. I completed the work as agreed—on time, to their specifications, and with clear communication—but they refused to pay the full amount owed. What concerns me most is the lack of accountability and transparency throughout the process. If a company cannot honor a written agreement with someone who provides the labor, it raises serious questions about how they operate behind the scenes. I strongly advise anyone considering working with them—contractors or customers—to be cautious and protect themselves with clear contracts and payment terms. No professional should have to fight to receive the payment they earned.
Reply from the business
Maria, We take feedback like this seriously. Our goal is to treat every person we work with fairly and to honor the agreements we make. That is a standard we hold ourselves to. We are not aware of the full details based on this review alone, and we would appreciate the opportunity to address it directly. Honoring the people who work with our company is very important to us, and if something was missed, we want to make it right. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at the number below. Thank you. Sincerely, Dan H. General Manager @ Rhino-Back Roofing (860) 500-1427
- 1 out of 5Ryan O'ConnellEdited 10 months ago
★☆☆☆☆ Inappropriate and Pushy Sales Tactics — Avoid: I had Rhino-Back Roofing come out for a roof replacement quote, and the experience was uncomfortable from the start. The salesman made several inappropriate and intrusive personal comments that had nothing to do with the job. It was unprofessional and immediately set the wrong tone. Instead of focusing on the roof, he launched into a long, high-pressure sales pitch complete with a PowerPoint presentation — more like a scripted performance than a consultation. Despite all the showmanship, they rely on subcontractors rather than in-house crews, which raises questions about quality control. The quote was over $1,100 per square for a standard asphalt shingle roof — an excessive price given that no detailed scope of work was provided. They also dismissed key components like rake boards and fascia, claiming they couldn’t match colors — something any competent roofer should be able to handle. This felt more like dealing with a franchise salesman than a qualified roofing professional. If you're looking for a straightforward, respectful, and transparent roofing experience, I suggest looking elsewhere. **Update** I feel obliged to let everyone know that Rhino-Back GM had another sales rep follow up. The gentlemen who called did not know roofing. He made the sore mistake of assuming I do not know roofing. Please stay away from these SCAM ARTIST! They sub out your job to the lowest bidder while charging outrageously expensive pricing. This is a FRANCHISE business that is growing, probably mostly due to insurance claim money. PLEASE AVOID AT ALL COST. I've informed Rhino-Back Roofing that they need to cease and desist. Their sales man that came to my house actually pulled nails from my roof. If it leaks Rhino-Back is going to be hearing from my Attorney. PUBLC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT----AVOID RHINOBACK***
Reply from the business
Ryan, I'm very sorry to hear about your experience and that we did not leave you with the professionalism and respect we want every homeowner to feel. Our goal is always to provide clear, transparent consultations without pressure, and we regret that this was not your impression. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to continue improving how we serve homeowners. If you’d be open to it, I'd like the chance to speak with you directly and better understand what happened. Please feel free to reach out to me at (860) 500-1427. Dan H. General Manager Rhino-Back Roofing Team
- 1 out of 5Kerri White10 months ago
The most aggressive and rude salesperson that has ever knocked on my door.
- 1 out of 5Mr Dana year ago
We had a hail storm last week so roofers were out door knocking. Since Saturday four companies saw the no soliciting sign and walked away. This company acknowledged it and said he isn’t soliciting, and still kept yapping. I had to outright shout PLEASE LEAVE over him. Terrible impression, I felt like I was dealing with the very bottom rung of ambulance chasers.
Reply from the business
Hi Dan, Thank you for your feedback, and I’m truly sorry for the negative experience. Our team is trained to respect all signage and to leave promptly when asked. If that didn’t happen here, I sincerely apologize—this isn’t the impression we want to leave, especially during a time when many homeowners are already dealing with storm stress. I’d welcome the chance to speak with you directly so we can address this properly. Please feel free to reach out at 860-500-1427. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention—we’ll be using it to ensure our team holds to the standards we expect. All the Best, Dan H.
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 replacement127
- answering questions78
- easy process52
- insurance claim assistance50
- new roof43
- courteous staff40
- efficient crew32
- thorough cleanup17
- roof removal8
- wind damage repair8
- siding replacement6
Other reviews we hold
14 more of the 463 reviews we hold text for, most recent first. We do not hold every review Google has.
- 5 out of 5James Ellisona day ago
I had a great experience dealing with Ryan Watrous field manager and especially Captain Kirk Nelson field operations manager. Both where here for the entire job and they were both hands on letting me know exactly was happening as the job progressed. Captain Kirk even helped me with something on my house that didn't even pertain to the roof job. Friendly, caring and I would recommend this company to anyone. My house is very tall and huge, and the job was finished in one day as promised. A great company to deal with on all aspects. FIVE-STAR RATING!!!!!
- 5 out of 5Dave P3 days ago
Mitch and his crew just finished installing a new roof and gutters at my house. The level of professionalism and workmanship is outstanding! The whole experience with Rhino-back roofing has been perfect. The communication and ease of working with them was flawless. I highly recommend going with Rhino-Back for any of your roofing projects.
- 5 out of 5Maria Ambrose6 days ago
Excellent company!! We engaged Rhino-Back to replace both the house and garage roofs due to storm and wind damage. Everyone I contacted throughout the process was professional, responsive, and very helpful. Kirk and Joel’s team completed the project in one day. They were thorough, professional, and hard-working, and we are extremely happy with the results. Thank you to everyone who helped get the job done, especially the men and women in the field. We truly appreciate your hard work, professionalism, and dedication.
Reply from the business
Really appreciate you sharing this! Kirk, Joel, and the team take real pride in wrapping up both the house and garage roofs in a single day while keeping the work thorough and professional the whole way through. So glad you're happy with the results. We appreciate you choosing Rhino-Back Roofing!
- 4 out of 5salvatore dedominicisa week ago
From the start from quote to the completion of installation of the new shingle roof Rhioback Roofing has made it easy by staying in contact with me has made t process easy.
Reply from the business
Really appreciate you sharing this! Staying in touch from quote to install and keeping the whole process easy is exactly what we aim for on every new roof. We appreciate you choosing Rhino-Back Roofing!
- 5 out of 5Kyle McGeadya week ago
Experience was great, crew arrived on time and got the job done so quickly! Everyone was so nice to work with and made the process so simple!
Reply from the business
Really appreciate you sharing this! Showing up on time and wrapping up the roof install quickly is exactly what we aim for, and the whole crew takes real pride in making the process simple. We appreciate you choosing Rhino-Back Roofing!
- 5 out of 5Fran Morano2 weeks ago
Replacing my roof was a repair I was dreading, but from my first contact with Cole to working with Mitch and his crew, it was a great experience. Coke took the time to show me all the materials that could be used (complete with samples) so I could make informed decisions. The materials used were of excellent quality. The company was quick to schedule, and all the necessary materials were delivered punctually. Mitch called to introduce himself before arriving with his crew. I had to leave for work. But he kept in touch to inform me about how they were doing and issues that were encountered. When I arrived home in the evening, the yard was spotless and the new roof and skylights made the house look new! They had taken special care to put extra flashing around the chimney. Thank you to Cole for his introduction and careful presentation. Special thanks to Mich and his crew who worked so hard on one of the hottest days this summer to complete the job in one day.
Reply from the business
Really appreciate you sharing this! Cole takes real pride in giving customers the full picture with material samples so they can make informed decisions, and Mitch and the crew work hard to keep communication clear throughout, especially when you can't be onsite. Wrapping up the whole install in a single day on one of the hottest days of summer takes real dedication. So glad the new roof and skylights are making the house feel brand new. We appreciate you choosing Rhino-Back Roofing!
- 5 out of 5LaTonya Gore2 weeks ago
Rhino roofing did an awesome job and got everything done in one day! Also, Mitch was amazing at explained what would be happening before the workers began and ran me through everything after completion. I would definitely recommend the company to anyone.
Reply from the business
Really appreciate you sharing this and the recommendation! Mitch takes real pride in walking customers through the process before and after, and knocking out the whole install in a single day is exactly what we aim for. We appreciate you choosing Rhino-Back Roofing!
- 5 out of 5Karen Cozza2 weeks ago
Every employee that I dealt with throughout the whole process were courteous And knowledgeable and kept me up-to-date step-by-step. They showed up, returned my phone calls promptly and checked in on the progress of the job every step of the way. The crew showed up timely And went right to work, everything was covered and protected, and when I went outside after they were done working, you wouldn’t even know anybody was here.
Reply from the business
Really appreciate you sharing this! Being courteous, knowledgeable, and keeping communication tight from start to finish is exactly what we aim for, and leaving the property looking like nobody was even there is just how we like to wrap things up. We appreciate you choosing Rhino-Back Roofing!
- 5 out of 5Kathryn Kaczypenski2 weeks ago
I will 100% recommend Rhinoback roofing. I am 72 years old and have never worked with a company so efficient, organized. It was like clock work. Everything was done as they said it would be and in a timing manner. Mitchell was very pleasant and professional The men working under him were awesome. After they were done, the property look like no one was ever there except for our beautiful roof!! Thank you so much. KK
Reply from the business
Really appreciate you sharing this and the recommendation! Being efficient, organized, and delivering exactly what we promised is the standard we hold ourselves to, and it means a lot to hear that came through. Mitchell and the crew take real pride in leaving the property clean too, so the only thing you notice is your beautiful new roof. We appreciate you choosing Rhino-Back Roofing!
- 5 out of 5Shane Myers2 weeks ago
The customer service was impeccable they were done in one day.
Reply from the business
Thanks so much for the great feedback! Wrapping up storm damage repairs in a single day is exactly the kind of quick, quality service we aim for. We appreciate you choosing Rhino-Back Roofing!
- 5 out of 5Tom Marshello2 weeks ago
From start to finish Rhino Back Roofing provided excellent and professional customer service! Many thanks to Glen, Amarelis and Luigi for navigating me through insurance and getting my new roof installed. Love it!
Reply from the business
Really appreciate you sharing this! Glen, Amarelis, and Luigi will be glad to hear the shoutout, and navigating insurance can be tricky, so it's great to hear the whole process from claim to install went smoothly. Glad you're loving the new roof. We appreciate you choosing Rhino-Back Roofing!
- 5 out of 5John Mallozzi3 weeks ago
Awesome crew done in one day. Couple of hiccups but they took care of them right away. So pleased with their work. Highly recommend
Reply from the business
Thank you, John! We're glad the crew finished in one day and addressed the hiccups promptly. We appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled you're pleased with the work. Let us know if we can help with anything in the future.
- 5 out of 5No User Id3 weeks ago
Good and quick job done on our roof and shed roof, all work came out good and looking amazing
Reply from the business
Thank you for the wonderful review. We're delighted the roof and shed repairs came out looking amazing and were completed quickly. We appreciate you choosing us and for recommending our work. Please reach out anytime for future needs or maintenance.
- 5 out of 5Michael Sweeney4 weeks ago
Rhino-Back roofing was extremely patient and very thorough when describing what needed to be done to replace my roof. They inspected the roof and attic, found two other issues with venting that I didn’t even know about! Showed my family all of the options and the quality materials they use that go above and beyond code. This is the second roof they have installed for my extended family, and if I ever need or know anyone who needs a roof, I will have them call Rhino-Back! Excellent company!
Reply from the business
Thank you, Michael — we appreciate your trust in Rhino-Back Roofing and your kind words. We're glad our thorough inspection and attention to venting and high-quality materials gave you confidence in the job. It was a pleasure working with your family, and your repeat business and referrals mean a lot to our team. If you or anyone you refer needs anything in the future, we’re here to help.
The latest post from this business
Posted by Rhino-Back Roofing to their own Google profile 19 days ago. Their words, not ours.
Before you price out a new roof near me and reach for your savings, answer one question: has a storm crossed your street in the past year? Missing shingles, a fallen limb, or a hard hail event may mean your homeowners insurance owes you the roof you were about to buy. Most Connecticut homeowners never file the claim, and the reason is rarely the damage. It is the process: the adjuster meetings, the documentation standards, the paperwork that seems designed to be abandoned halfway through. Navigating exactly that is what Rhino-Back Roofing is known for. Our team documents the damage properly, meets the adjuster on your roof, supports the claim at every step, and then installs the replacement, turning a payout you did not know you had into a roof that protects your home for decades. The answer to that one question could be worth thousands. Tap Call Now and let us check your storm eligibility! Find us on Google Maps ➡ https://maps.app.goo.gl/fw3qL7rrJfx8a4P17 Our Website ➡ http://www.rhinobackroofing.com/ Read a five-star review ➡ https://share.google/QSHhl0TtLFxOOl9iZ Read another post ➡ https://share.google/7cZ49qdIkm6SD9FIz #NewRoof #StormDamage #RhinoBackRoofing #InsuranceRestoration #ConnecticutRoofing #SimsburyCT #HailDamage #InsuranceClaim #CTRoofers #RoofReplacement #HartfordCounty #NewEngland 5 days agoLearn more
What Rhino-Back 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.
Warranty offered
“…Highest Rated Roofers Quality Roofing & Guaranteed Warranty We Work Year-Round Get a…”
States years in business
“…We have over 10 years of experience and have worked with…”
Free estimates
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Family owned
“…Rhino-Back Roofing Serves We are a family owned and operated local business that…”
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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 878 ratings behind it are counted by Google across all of its reviews. The review text on this page is a sample — we hold 502, of which 463 have any text — and it is not everything Google shows.
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