Roofing contractor
Thrifty Roofs
3100 Walden Ave, Depew, NY 14043
Listed under Cheektowaga, NY
- Google average
- 4.4
- Ratings counted
- 97
- One and two star
- 14 of 97(14.4%)
- New York median
- 1.1%
The first three are Google’s own figures for Thrifty Roofs, 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 New York roofers we list with enough ratings to compare.
Rating breakdown
| 5 | 79 | 81% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4% | |
| 3 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 | 1 | 1% | |
| 1 | 13 | 13% |
Much higher than most — the typical roofer in New York 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 9 one and two-star reviews we hold, most recent first.
- 1 out of 5Thomas Crane2 weeks ago
Had a 3pm roof estimate. No one showed up. Called Thrifty Roof was told he would call me back. Didn’t call back. I called and canceled with them. Took off work early for this estimate. Horrible!! I’ll hire someone else to replace my roof!
- 1 out of 5Justin Badura4 months ago
I had a really frustrating experience trying to schedule an appointment here. I confirmed my appointment ahead of time and even took time off work to make it, only for no one to show up—and no heads-up call or notification whatsoever. When I called the business to see where they were, I was told they were surprised he hadn’t arrived and that they would try to get in touch with him. Over an hour later, I finally received a call, just to be told they had intended to cancel but never actually communicated that to me. To make matters worse, the service I was looking to get a quote for, was something I had previously been told they offered, only to now be told they no longer provide it. This was a complete waste of my time and incredibly unprofessional. Clear communication and respect for customers’ time should be the bare minimum—this experience missed the mark entirely.
Reply from the business
Hey Justin, we take full responsibility for the miscommunication around no longer having the ability to offer windows. There was a break down in communication and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this caused. The owner Brian has … More
- 1 out of 5John DavisEdited 4 months ago
Horrific Company, they acquired my phone number and won't stop calling. They've called over 150+ times in the last few months. They must put numbers in an automated dialer. I've blocked them but they still go to my voice mail where they usually hang up. I wouldn't do business with a company that's so desperate that they call multiple times a day for months. Absolutely the worst experience ever. 😡 Update: Then they respond to your review and lie about their phone harassment. 🤷♂️
Reply from the business
Hey John, I'm sorry you're being called so many times, checking our records we've never contacted you. This must be a different company that has your number
- 1 out of 5Kellie Earsing9 months ago
Had a flat rubber roof replaced Feb 2024 after storm damage. Brian, one of the owners, was able to come out promptly for an estimate and was able to complete the work within a week. Due to the weather and the damage, we decided to go with …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
Reply from the business
We’re really sorry to hear about your experience. Brian’s an upstanding guy who truly stands by his work and does his best to make things right. He was unaware of the recycling can issue and absolutely would’ve replaced it right away if he’d known. As for our crews, there’s always a foreman on-site for every project, and Brian is always just a call away if a homeowner needs anything. The rubber roof was installed to spec, but since you shared your concerns back in February 2024, we’ve been happy and willing to come back to make any needed corrections. We take pride in our work and in taking care of our customers — please feel free to reach out directly so we can make things right for you
- 1 out of 5nussbomb son2 years ago
Saw his billboard gave him a call was quick to call back. Then proceeded string me along for 5 days giving me the I'll be home in 10 min I'll call you then nothing . Finally tells me he has my estimate ready was gonna call me within the hour , I'm still waiting. If you're not interested in the job just be straight up front I don't need to be lied to over and over.
- 1 out of 5Harvey Siegel2 years ago
Poor workmanship. Does not stand behind his work - warranty is worthless. Threatens and intimidates when customer insists he finish job properly. Litigation is likely to follow with along with his arrest.
- 1 out of 5Lore Prokop2 years ago
BEWARE - DO NOT USE. They price gouged after Buffalo storm, and took advantage of my elderly mother. Conned her into paying over $10.7K for an insurance job estimated at $2.6K, pressured her into writing a direct check.
- 1 out of 5Kit kat3 years ago
Brian and l walked through my building and l showed him leaking in to the top 2 apartments. Brian indicated to me that l needed a minor flat roof repair. He was very professional and appeared to be very knowledgeable and fair. We agreed …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
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.
- clean up15
- quick turnaround12
- courteous staff7
- hard working crew5
- fast estimate4
- new roof installation4
- professional workers4
- leak repair3
- skylight replacement2
- chimney repair2
Other reviews we hold
14 more of the 27 reviews we hold text for, most recent first. We do not hold every review Google has.
- 5 out of 5Karen Folta4 days ago
Brian the owner his son and the entire crew were fantastic. Complete tear off and new roof installed in 1 1/2 days. They cleaned up and left the yard and driveway just the way it was before the work, no damage to either. Thank you.
Reply from the business
Thank you, Karen! We're so glad Brian, his son, and the crew could complete the tear-off and new roof quickly and leave your yard and driveway exactly as they were. We appreciate your trust and the kind review.
- 5 out of 5Brian Lew5 days ago
Appreciated the prompt & courteous service from the initial estimate request through the completion and final inspection of the work. Price came in much less than I anticipated. The crew was incredibly hard working, barely taking any time …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
Reply from the business
Brian, thank you for sharing your experience and for the glowing review. We're glad the estimate, pricing, and one-day crew performance exceeded your expectations and that the cleanup met your standards. I’ll be sure to pass your praise along to the team. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’re here if you need anything in the future.
- 5 out of 5Dunkle Nicholasa week ago
Did a great job. Got roof done in one day. Great friendly service.
Reply from the business
Thank you, Nicholas, for the great review. We're glad we could complete your roof in one day and that our team provided friendly service. If you need anything else or have questions down the road, we're always here to help.
- 5 out of 5Linda Lee Pawlak, Healthy Home Cleaning Servicea week ago
Very quick and fairly priced!! Highly recommended!! Great job!!
Reply from the business
Thank you so much, Linda! We’re thrilled you found our service quick and fairly priced and truly appreciate the recommendation. It means a lot to know you’re happy with the job. We look forward to helping you again.
- 5 out of 5Samantha Snyder2 weeks ago
From sales to scheduling to installation Thrifty Roofs was amazing! I really appreciate the flexibility while trying to settle into our new home. Would 100% recommend.
Reply from the business
Thank you so much for the kind words, Samantha! We’re thrilled sales, scheduling, and installation all went smoothly and that our flexibility helped as you settled into your new home. Your recommendation means a lot to our team. If you need anything else, we’re here to help.
- 5 out of 5Grace Hetzel2 weeks ago
Recently we had Thrifty roofers replace our roof & also had a full gutter replacement. Our estimate was done by owner Brian and his son Dane. We had two other prior estimates that almost had us sold until Brian pointed out that what the others were suggesting for air vents was very insufficient for our home. We felt the pricing was fair and comparable to our other two estimates but the deciding factor was that the Depew bldg inspector highly recommended Thrifty and the warranty. The day his roofing crew came they were there at 7am and the guys worked non stop. They took no breaks other than lunch. They did a fantastic job and were very polite . The clean up they did after they were done was amazing. These guys never left until 9 at night. They completed my tear off and replacement the same day. The gutters were replaced the following day by a company called Jacobs. They did good work however the guys were extremely arrogant and frankly acted like juveniles. Brian you might want to find someone a little more polite and professional to your customers & responsible when they do clean up. We found metal staples and cuttings of metal strips everywhere afterwards that they ignored. We also saw where they neglected to fix a fashia on the side of our house. Brian immediately addressed the problem after we notified him that same day of the what we found. To be fair I waited until it rained before writing this review and we have had zero problems. I would highly suggest using Thrifty. I have also been reassured should there be any issue it would be taken care of as he did having the gutter guys out asap the next day to fix the problem. Brian, seriously rethink about those gutter people. Lots of gutter guys do good work. You might not want a great company like yours being associated with guys like that. All in All We highly recommend Thrifty. PS communication with Thrifty was quick and easy.
Reply from the business
Thank you, Grace, for the detailed review and for trusting Thrifty with your roof and gutters. I’m glad Brian, Dane, and the roofing crew provided professional, timely work and that everything has held up in the rain. I’m sorry about the gutter crew’s attitude and the cleanup issues; Brian addressed the problems right away and we will re-evaluate our gutter subcontractors to ensure better professionalism and thorough cleanup. We appreciate your recommendation and will always stand behind our warranty and service.
- 5 out of 5William Wistner3 weeks ago
Great crew ! Arrived at 6:30 am , yeah I know , but silently went to work spreading out tarps . Removed 2 layers of old roofing, made some repairs to damaged wood and then did a bang up job replacing the roofing. No music blasting just hard work . A big two plus garage they finished the job THAT day . Looks great ! Very happy with the job !
Reply from the business
William, thank you for the great review and for noticing our crew’s early, quiet, and efficient work. We’re glad we could remove the old layers, repair the damaged wood, and complete your two-plus-car garage the same day. It means a lot … More
- 5 out of 5Sue Fijasa month ago
My mother was very pleased with the people that came to work on her home very pleased with the company company and very satisfied we ended up with a beautiful roof at the end so I make it a five-star review
Reply from the business
Thank you so much for the five-star review, Sue. We’re thrilled your mother is pleased with our team and loves her new roof. It was a pleasure working on her home and we appreciate you trusting our company. Please reach out if you need anything else in the future.
- 5 out of 5anthony tojek2 months ago
Thrifty Roofs did a great job replacing my roof! Brian and son Dane paid every attention to every detail providing a great product at a great price! I highly recommend them.
Reply from the business
Thank you, Anthony, for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled Brian and Dane paid attention to every detail and delivered a great roof at a fair price. We appreciate your recommendation and are here for any future roofing needs.
- 5 out of 5Janet Bartkowiak2 months ago
They did a great job, at a good price , within short amount of time. We were very happy.
Reply from the business
Thank you, Janet — we’re thrilled you were happy with the job, price, and quick turnaround. Your feedback means a lot to our team. Please let us know if we can help with anything else in the future.
- 5 out of 5collette silluzio2 months ago
Brian - Owner of Thrifty Roofing is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and wants the best for his Customers. From the very moment Brian stepped into our home, he explained every detail on what his company is ALL about. His work ethic explains it all. Brian wants HAPPY, SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. Brian's quote was the lowest out of 3 that we received. Thrifty Roofs quoted our price on Thursday May 21, 2026. Tear off and installation began on May 26th and completed May 27th. Thrifty Roofs is Fast, and does excellent work. CLEAN UP IMPECCABLE. I highly recommend Thrifty Roofs. They have excellent communication, believe me for the number of emails I sent directly to Brian the owner of Thrifty Roofs I would have went nuts. Not Brian, he called me within an hour answering all of my questions. SO IF YOUR IN NEED of a NEW ROOF contact Thrifty Roofs. YOU WONT BE SORRY.
Reply from the business
Collette, thank you so much for your glowing review and for choosing Thrifty Roofing. We're thrilled Brian and the team provided fast, thorough work, excellent communication, and immaculate cleanup, and that you felt well-informed and satisfied throughout the process. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate you trusting us with your roof. Please reach out anytime for future needs or referrals.
- 5 out of 5Tom Lloyd3 months ago
My roof was 44sq, much bigger than the average. Brian worked with me, and beat everybody else’s price! And had a better warranty for labor than most. One, wanted $20,000 more for the same job. His crew was prompt, professional, and friendly. Everything was tarped, and you couldn’t tell they were ever there. Highly recommend giving them a call.
Reply from the business
Tom, thank you for the fantastic review and for trusting us with your 44 sq roof. We're glad Brian could beat the other quotes and provide a stronger labor warranty, and that the crew was prompt, professional, and left everything spotless. … More
- 5 out of 5Michele Harris3 months ago
Amazed at how fast and efficient they had my roof done! They took care to place tarps to catch the shingles and nails that were torn off and left my yard clean when finished! I have a large home so it was almost like having 2 roofs replaced and they did it all in 2 days.
Reply from the business
Thank you, Michele, for the five-star review. We're thrilled our crew worked quickly and efficiently to replace both sections of your large roof in two days. We always use tarps and thorough cleanup to protect yards and make sure no nails … More
- 5 out of 5linda Lopez3 months ago
We had a great experience with thrifty roofs.Brian and Dane gave a great demonstration on what material they use .Brian even showed us black gutter with I would of never picked until he showed me pictures on houses.And i think they look great on my house.The workers were a hard working group .Got the whole roof done in one day.I would highly recommend Thrifty roofs
Reply from the business
Thank you, Linda — we’re so glad Brian and Dane could show you the materials and help you find the black gutters that fit your home. It’s great to hear the crew worked efficiently and completed the roof in one day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are here if you need anything else.
The latest post from this business
Posted by Thrifty Roofs to their own Google profile 3 weeks ago. Their words, not ours.
Fall is almost here! Give your roof a little extra attention. A thorough inspection now can help us catch leaks, damaged shingles, or ventilation problems before the season changes and the weather turns. When we inspect your roof, we check for any hidden damage and provide a detailed report with repair recommendations. Catching issues early keeps your property safe and dry all season long. Book a roof inspection with us and get ahead of fall weather. Reach out if you’d like to schedule your checkup.Aug 10, 2026
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| Graves Brothers Home Improvementsiding repair, estimate, respectful staff4.7523 ratings5.4% one and two star(716) 875-7663 | 4.7 | 523 | 5.4%28 of 523 | (716) 875-7663 |
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| Expert Contractinggutters, siding, estimate4.9195 ratings2.6% one and two star(716) 272-7663 | 4.9 | 195 | 2.6%5 of 195 | (716) 272-7663 |
| CPO ROOFING LLCgutters, timeliness, quality work4.335 ratings17.1% one and two star(716) 302-7464 | 4.3 | 35 | 17.1%6 of 35 | (716) 302-7464 |
| Allen&Jones Roofingwork, clean up, communication5.025 ratings0% one and two star(716) 994-7663 | 5.0 | 25 | 0%0 of 25 | (716) 994-7663 |
| Scott Enterprises, Inc.knowledgeable staff, neat workers, crew4.522 ratings13.6% one and two star(716) 896-5867 | 4.5 | 22 | 13.6%3 of 22 | (716) 896-5867 |
Where this page comes from
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