Roofing contractor
W. A. Lynch Roofing Co., Inc.
1234 River Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
- Google average
- 4.1
- Ratings counted
- 31
- One and two star
- 7 of 31(22.6%)
- Virginia median
- 1.7%
The first three are Google’s own figures for W. A. Lynch Roofing Co., 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 Virginia roofers we list with enough ratings to compare.
Rating breakdown
| 5 | 24 | 77% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0% | |
| 3 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 | 7 | 23% |
Much 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.
All 6 of the one and two-star reviews we hold for W. A. Lynch Roofing Co., Inc., most recent first.
- 1 out of 5TonyiaSillett4 years ago
These people act like they don't know what they are doing.they came to replace a roof where I work at and left it open, needless to say it rained and the building had 6 Offices destroyed. Then they failed to protect it again when it rained for a second time. So everything that was replaced or repaired had to be done all over again.
- 1 out of 5Kari Moore5 years ago
Called Lynch several times about a big leak in my roof. Lady took messages but no return after about 4 calls. Still waiting after 2 weeks. Apparently they only want entire roof replacement jobs. Same deal with 4 other roofers. No time for small jobs.
- 1 out of 5walter birkel6 years ago
Promised an estimate and never got one after weeks of asking for an update. Annoying since Lynch had done the original repair and the roof still leaked. Never bothering to call them again.
- 1 out of 5Jonathan Somers7 years ago
Promised an estimate, but never gave one and never gave information on their fees or rates. Sent a 2 man crew out to do a 1 man job and charged double because there were 2 men. Charged for hours of work not spent on my job and my roof …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 1 out of 5Malcolm Miller7 years ago
Its a waste of time calling this Company. If they are out of work they MIGHT call you back. If they have work, they wont even give you a call back to say yes or no. This used to be a Class act when it was in Lynchburg. Its very sad to see them go down the toilet the way they have. It would have been better off had they just closed the doors.
- 1 out of 5Gary9 years ago
They came out, looked at the job and said they would do the work but that was the last I heard from them. I called several times over the course of months to get an update, leaving voicemail messages as well as messages with their secretary but I never heard back. Just a courtesy call to say they are busy or whatever is the least they could do when they commit to a job. Because of Lynch I wasted 6 months - nothing done. If you want someone dependable and responsive I highly recommend you look elsewhere. W.A. Lynch is neither of those.
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.
- job5
- estimate4
- quick response3
- leaks2
- new roof2
- roof repair2
Other reviews we hold
12 more of the 18 reviews we hold text for, most recent first. We do not hold every review Google has.
- 5 out of 5John Jewella year ago
My business rents commercial space in Culpeper. I am usually very leery of landlord provided service firms. We recently developed a problem with water leaking into our space. Erin from W A Lynch was dispatched to review our problem. She was so professional and thorough in her inspection and repair. My office manger and I were truly impressed. W A Lynch is very fortunate to have someone like Erin on their team. She didn’t leave till she identified and repaired all the leaks on the roof. She keept us totally informed of her progress. Nothing but great things to say about W A Lynch and Erin. Highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5Michael Levi2 years ago
Zach and his crew worked hard fast we had a difficult roof with many leaks. The house is dry. The crew cleaned up so well it was like they were not there each day they left. Zach and his crew were …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
Reply from the business
We're thrilled you're happy with the new roof!! It was a pleasure working with you, and we appreciate the positive review.
- 5 out of 5Patrick Hecht5 years ago
Prompt, friendly, knowledgeable and Professional
- 5 out of 5Karen Ham5 years ago
I needed repair of an old slate roof. Lynch came out right away, gave a clear and competitive estimate, and did a beautiful job. Both Jack Masloff and Zach Swanson were professional and responsive - by text or email - to questions. My project was delayed a couple of months for another project, but they came to discuss that with me in person. I highly recommend this company.
- 5 out of 5Miranda Broyles6 years ago
After suspecting we had some roof damage we called W A Lynch right away and asked if there was anyone available to give us an estimate. Two gentlemen came out that day and assessed the situation and even helped put a tarp over the area …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5Caroline Kehoe6 years ago
I love my new roof! I was hesitant to get a new roof because I loved my old one and wasn’t sure I could get the same quality. W.A. Lynch surpassed my expectations!
- 5 out of 5Sophie Tippit6 years ago
This company is amazing! Have used them for years for every repair and I will never use someone else!
- 5 out of 5S. Dickerson6 years ago
Prompt response throughout process. Neal was great, he took the time to answer our questions before, during and after the project. We had solar panels added right after the roof was installed, and Neal worked closely with our solar installer as well. We would use WA Lynch again.
- 5 out of 5Dell Vidunas6 years ago
Melvin is the best! Always goes the extra mile for the customers and makes everyone feel special.
- 5 out of 5Chance Masloff6 years ago
Lynch roofing is a class act. Thank you for all your hard work - I love my new roof!
- 5 out of 5Joseph Tracy7 years ago
The best roofing compony around
- 5 out of 5Corinne Glover8 years ago
We have used Lynch Roofing twice: In 2017 they did a phenomenal job of repairing a tricky water damage issue on our steep roof. It looks fantastic but more importantly it works! Today, March 5th, 2018, we used them again. Winter Storm Riley ripped through here this past weekend with high winds and power outages. We had some big strips of shingles ripped off and were worried about incoming rain and snow forecast for later this week. I called this morning. They were FINISHED repairing the roof by noon! Just like that! They are professional, friendly and they will do the job right the first time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
What W. A. Lynch Roofing Co., 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.
Family owned
“…a company grounded in the values of a family owned business that has served Virginia for…”
Their site also states: states years in business, free estimates.
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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 31 ratings behind it are counted by Google across all of its reviews. The review text on this page is a sample — we hold 31, of which 18 have any text — and it is not everything Google shows.
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