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Tidewater Roofing

701 Industry Dr, Hampton, VA 23661

Listed under Newport News, VA

Google average
4.7
Ratings counted
166
One and two star
13 of 166(7.8%)
Virginia median
1.7%

The first three are Google’s own figures for Tidewater 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 Virginia roofers we list with enough ratings to compare.

Rating breakdown

4.7
166 ratings
How the 166 ratings break down, from five stars to one
5
14688%
4
53%
3
21%
2
64%
1
74%
7.8%of these 166 ratings are one or two stars (13)

Higher than most — the typical roofer in Virginia sits at 1.7%. 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 12 one and two-star reviews we hold, most recent first.

  • 1 out of 5James Aiken2 weeks ago

    Contacted them for an estimate and nobody got back with me. It’s been over a week.

  • 2 out of 5Eric GryderEdited a month ago

    Gutter clog and have for 15+ years. Long wait on service if warranty work . Yard washing away waiting for service. Now they are threatening no warranty coverage because they found different screws. How does one know the gutters are clogged, …

    Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.

    Reply from the business

    Mr. Gryder, We are always happy to service any warranty or non-warranty related concerns for our customers. Our last record of contact from you was 10 months ago, at which time a technician visited your home within 10 business days of receiving your warranty claim form. We unclogged your gutters and widened your downspout holes at that time, all fully covered under your lifetime warranty. If you are experiencing a new problem with your gutters, please call our office and our lovely service coordinators would be happy to schedule someone to visit with you.

  • 2 out of 5Mangenious JacksonEdited 4 years ago

    Waited several weeks for an appointment. Roofer called stating an emergency and needed to reschedule set appointment for following day. No problem. Following day approaches no show no call. Called office which was nice, however not accommodating in getting a roofer out in timely fashion do to their employees scheduling.

    Reply from the business

    Mr. Jackson, I apologize our sales rep did not your appointment. I do see the original appointment in our system and a message sent to him after your call when he hadn't arrived for your rescheduled appointment and will be getting to the bottom of this on Monday.

  • 1 out of 5Zachary Meador4 years ago

    My wife and I were in need of a roof replacement. So, we spent time shopping around and getting different quotes. Eventually, I came across Tidewater Roofing. They sent Homer Gurganus out to give us a quote. He was very personable and polite. He gave us a reasonable quote compared to other quotes from different companies. So, my wife and I agreed to use their services because of Homer's great customer service, the price, and eagerness to replace our roof (surprisingly, my wife and I had this problem with other companies). However, this is where the pleasantries ended. The first sign of poor communication arose when it came to paying the down payment for the services. I waited over a week for someone to contact me to make the down payment. I eventually had to call them. I'm not sure if this was a misunderstanding on my part or a lack of communication on Tidewater Roofing's part. Either way, I was happy to start the process to replace our roof. Once the down payment was made, I was told that the production team would be in contact with me to schedule the roof replacement. I understand that this process could be longer due to a large number of jobs or could be delayed to weather however I figured someone would contact me within a week. I waited over a week and called them back. I was told that the production manager will give me a call. This continued for nearly two months. I was told either the production manager was on vacation (everyone deserves a vacation and that is not my issue) or he would call me back each time I called. Eventually, I emailed Homer about the issue we were having. After contacting Homer, my wife finally got a call from the production manager to schedule the roof replacement. On June 9, 2022, the roofers showed up at our house and proceeded to work on our roof. They worked exceptionally hard throughout the day to get the roof finished. For the most part, the work looks great however there are some issues with a few spots. I included a picture

    Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.

    Reply from the business

    We apologize for the experience you had with your roof replacement. It is our understanding that our project manager is already scheduled to visit with you to inspect and address your concerns with the installation. We also understand that extra costs are never ideal, for both the customer and for the contractor, however it is our responsibility to protect our customer's home when we have their roof exposed to the elements. Our contracts clearly state a price for wood replacement should we run into rotten decking, and says that we will immediately proceed with the needed work. We cannot stop or delay work to wait for additional approval as approval has already been given upon signing the contract, or else we'd risk additional damage to our customer's home by leaving the roof open. We could possibly have done a better job explaining this before work began.

  • 2 out of 5Earl Joyner4 years ago

    They didn't answer the phone.

    Reply from the business

    Our phone lines were briefly down this morning if that is when you called. Otherwise, it's very possible we were all on the phone at the time of your call. Our voicemail box is constantly monitored and calls returned quickly, but we do not have a voicemail from you.

  • 1 out of 5Elton Harman4 years ago

    I wouldn't recommend this business. After the work was not done properly, they wouldn't respond. I called the salesman, no response. I called the office, no response. I recommend you deal with a reputable company.

    Reply from the business

    Mr. Harman, we do not have a record of your name in our system for a recent project or phone call to our office. Can you please call our office with more details so we can assist you?

  • 2 out of 5Chad Luettel5 years ago

    Initial TPO flat re-roof install looked good. Couple years later called in for a warranty because it started to leak. Had to call multiple times for someone to take a look at it. When roof inspectors finally arrived, was immediantly told it was a existing gutter issue and that it would not fall under a warranty. They mentioned that they would provide me a quote to get it fixed. Never heard back on the quote. Was surprised they were fast at dismissing the leaking roof as a gutter issue. Will not be calling back.

    Reply from the business

    Mr. Luettel, our production manager has been notified and will be reaching out to you soon regarding further investigating your problem to develop a solution. I do apologize that the service team seemed dismissive when explaining the issue was not caused by our roof and that you haven't received additional communication since then or your quote, as someone definitely should have followed up with you by now. You mentioned calling multiple times to be scheduled--Our system shows you called us 3 weeks after a major named storm to report your leak and we had a technician there within 2 days of your original call. Following storm events, all companies in our industry become inundated with hundreds of calls for service and immediately become "understaffed," so a 2 day turnaround is really quite impressive.

  • 1 out of 5Jim Snider6 years ago

    Very nice people and right on time for doing the estiment, but they never emailed it. One week later I called and left message with estimator with my phone number an haven't heard back from him. ??????

    Reply from the business

    Hi Mr. Snider, I understand from our estimator that you were able to find your estimate that was e-mailed on 7/29 in your junk folder. We should have followed up sooner to make sure you received it. Apologies for the confusion!

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.

  • estimate13
  • leak problem11
  • polite staff8
  • fair quote6
  • efficient crew6
  • professional roofing company2
  • shingle repair2
  • no upselling2
  • quick scheduling2
  • roof quality2

Other reviews we hold

14 more of the 121 reviews we hold text for, most recent first. We do not hold every review Google has.

  • 5 out of 5Lisa Robinsona week ago

    Homer was a godsend. He was originally scheduled to come out this afternoon, but since he was already in the area, he reached out to see if he could come by sooner

    Reply from the business

    Thank you, Lisa, for the kind review. We're thrilled Homer could help and that he was able to come earlier for you. We’ll share your praise with him and the team. Please reach out anytime if you need anything else.

  • 5 out of 5Menmy2 lovesa week ago

    😍 I love them Great affordable prices Great people and top notch customer service ! Especially Mr Rick Briggs he is amazing !

    Reply from the business

    Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you love our affordable prices, great people, and top-notch customer service. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Mr. Rick Briggs. We appreciate you choosing us and sharing your experience.

  • 5 out of 5cjobx143 weeks ago

    Am very pleased with the roof which was just completed. They were easy to work with and wanted to please us which was wonderful. Dave Evens our construction supervisor was a dream to work with throughout. I highly recommend Tidewater!

    Reply from the business

    Thank you for the wonderful review and for recommending Tidewater. We're thrilled you are pleased with your new roof and that Dave Evens and the team made the process easy and enjoyable. We will pass along your kind words to Dave and the crew. Please reach out if you need anything in the future.

  • 5 out of 5Dominique Davis3 weeks ago

    Great service. Lovely company.

    Reply from the business

    Thank you, Dominique! We’re so glad you enjoyed our service and found our company lovely. We look forward to serving you again.

  • 5 out of 5DANNY WARNER4 weeks ago

    I found this company to be very pleasant to do business with! Everyone I dealt with was very professional on this roofing job, from Homer in Sales, Gary in Production, along with all the people in Administration. Their prices were reasonable and the quality of the work they performed was excellent! I would highly recommend Tidewater Roofing to anyone seeking the services they perform! Dan Warner

    Reply from the business

    Thank you, Dan, for the kind review and for recommending Tidewater Roofing. We're delighted Homer, Gary, and our administration team provided professional service and excellent workmanship. We appreciate your business and your recognition of our pricing and quality. Please let us know if we can help with any future roofing needs.

  • 5 out of 5Manda Lynna month ago

    If I could give them more stars I would! This company was very professional and FAST! They fully removed my old roof and put up the new one in just 4 hours!! They were very efficient and completely cleaned up behind themselves. I really …

    Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.

    Reply from the business

    Thank you so much for the glowing review, Manda! We’re thrilled you had a great experience and that our team could replace your roof quickly while leaving the property spotless. Providing a folder with our license and insurance is important to us so customers can feel confident in their choice. We appreciate your trust and kind words and are here if you need anything in the future.

  • 5 out of 5joellea month ago

    Tidewater Roofing is amazing ! Their affordable and efficient and services is something everyone needs. Their representative Rick is really personable!

    Reply from the business

    Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Joelle. We’re thrilled you found our services affordable and efficient and that Rick was personable and helpful. We appreciate your recommendation and your trust in Tidewater Roofing. Please reach out anytime if you need anything else.

  • 5 out of 5Joshua Gonzaleza month ago

    Very Great Company, Rick is amazing couldn’t choose a better contractor.

    Reply from the business

    Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Joshua! We’re thrilled Rick exceeded your expectations and that you had a great experience. We appreciate your trust and look forward to helping with any future projects.

  • 5 out of 5alecia baileya month ago

    Got the amazing pleasure to speak with Rick this morning. Such an amazing person and willing to show up and show out!! Would definitely recommend Tidewater Roofing just based off this experience!

    Reply from the business

    Thank you, Alecia! We’re thrilled Rick made such a great impression and that your experience with Tidewater Roofing was outstanding. We appreciate your recommendation and will be sure to pass your kind words along to him. We look forward to helping you again if you need anything in the future.

  • 5 out of 5Rachel La month ago

    Rick with Tidewater Roofing is amazing! Tidewater is always amazing and easy to work with. We really can’t thank them for their continued partnership and hard work!

    Reply from the business

    Thank you, Rachel! We're thrilled Rick and the Tidewater Roofing team have made your experience so positive. We truly appreciate your continued partnership and trust and look forward to supporting you in the future.

  • 5 out of 5michala spohra month ago

    Great company and great prices! We love working with Kyle and Rick, highly recommend Tidewater Roofing

    Reply from the business

    Thank you for the wonderful review, Michala. We're thrilled you had a great experience with Kyle and Rick and appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to working with you again whenever you need us.

  • 5 out of 5David Waltona month ago

    Super friendly staff, fair pricing! I have used them on multiple jobs (roof repair, gutters, and more) highly recommend them.

    Reply from the business

    David, thank you for the kind review and for trusting us with multiple jobs. We’re glad our team could help with your roof repair, gutters, and more, and we appreciate the recommendation. We look forward to supporting any future projects and keeping your home in great shape.

  • 5 out of 5Cindy Appela month ago

    Arrived as scheduled and did a great job. Very professional. And I don't give praise lightly. While I hope not to need them, I would use Tidewater Roofing again. Thank you!

    Reply from the business

    Thank you, Cindy, for your kind review and for trusting Tidewater Roofing. We’re glad our team arrived on time and provided professional service. Your praise means a lot to us, and we appreciate you saying you’d use us again. If you ever need assistance in the future, we’ll be ready to help.

  • 5 out of 5Jana month ago

    Rick is the best!!!

    Reply from the business

    Thank you, Jan! We're thrilled Rick provided such great service and we'll be sure to pass along your praise. Your feedback means a lot and helps our team keep up the good work.

The latest post from this business

Posted by Tidewater Roofing to their own Google profile 3 months ago. Their words, not ours.

Gutters play an extremely important role in keeping residential homes, commercial buildings and multi-family properties safe from water damage. But do you know how they work? Or when they need to be repaired or replaced? The answers to these questions can go a long way in ensuring that your home or property can stand up to the Virginia elements. Read on to learn more! https://tidewaterroofing.com/box-gutters/the-2026-virginia-homeowners-gutter-guide/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb&utm_content=blogJul 7, 2026

What Tidewater 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.

  • States a founding year

    “…Hampton Roads & Greater Richmond Since 1987 (804) 495-4218 Richmond Area (757)…”

  • Mentions the BBB

    “…'s List Referral Previous Customer Better Business Bureau Trade / Home Show Work Vehicle Print…”

Their site also states: states years in business.

Other roofers in Newport News

Ranked by how many ratings Google has counted.

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Chase Roofing LLCprofessional work, estimates, warranty4.7145 ratings5.5% one and two star(757) 872-0700
Fonseca & Sons Roof Repairhome, nails, debris4.9131 ratings0% one and two star(757) 540-2700
Hayes & Sons Roofing LLChome, inspection, chimney4.9131 ratings0% one and two star(757) 540-3400
Martin & Sons Roofingavery, insurance company, crew4.9128 ratings0% one and two star(757) 500-5100
Robinson & Sons Roofing & Remodelingshingles, crew, skills4.9118 ratings0% one and two star(757) 540-2400

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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 166 ratings behind it are counted by Google across all of its reviews. The review text on this page is a sample — we hold 166, of which 121 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.