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We use products made for New England as well as the latest technology and equipment to increase efficiency and improve quality. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is passionate about our craft and helping you love your home again.","\"At UHE, we understand the needs of New England homes because we are New Englanders. We use products made for New England as well as the latest technology and equipment to increase efficiency and improve quality. 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We've installed over 40,000 roofs and counting in the Greater Boston area and stand behind the work with our own craftsmanship warranty. A family-owned-and-operated business since 1974.","\"When we say, 'We did your neighbor's roof,' it's no exaggeration. We've installed over 40,000 roofs and counting in the Greater Boston area and stand behind the work with our own craftsmanship warranty. A family-owned-and-operated business since 1974.\"","3rd year as a Best Pick","2023-05-10T00:00:00.000Z",3,"HIC 101297, CS-020116","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Lifetime and workmanship warranties\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>","Norwood",[92,93,137,138,139,94,140,141,142,143,95,96,97,144,98,145,99,100,101,146,147,148,102,149,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,150,151,152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162,163,164,165,166,167,168,169,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189,190,191,192,193,194,195,196,197,198,199,200,201,202,203,204,205,206,207,208,115,209,210,211,212,213,214,215,216,217,218,219,220,221,222,116,117,118,223,119],{"contractor_id":290,"display_name":291,"url_name":292,"company_logo":293,"phone":294,"avg_rating":245,"review_count":295,"short_desc":296,"quote":297,"best_pick_text":282,"signing_date":298,"years_as_best_pick":284,"license_number":299,"has_liability":32,"workers_compensation":33,"warranty":300,"minimum_job":35,"awards_certifications":35,"address_locality":301,"address_region":11,"profile_city_url_name":6,"service_zips":302,"has_email":13},2039,"Couto Construction","couto-construction","assets/companylogo/2039/7c46032c-adf7-4c4c-97df-66987aad971e.jpg","508-321-6096",588,"A world where home improvements are exciting and worry-free and contractors are highly valued and trusted.\u003C/p>Couto Construction provides a range of home improvement services, including siding, roofing, windows, doors, gutters, and gutter guards.","\"'Our Family's Got Yours Covered.'\"","2023-09-25T00:00:00.000Z","HIC 165756, CS-109099","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Lifetime warranty, with some exclusions. 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We're committed to earning your trust and working hard.","\"At Masterpiece Roofing, our mission is to give our customers a fair and accurate assessment of their roofing needs. Our experienced and skilled team members work with you to develop the best solution for your roof at a cost that fits your budget. We're committed to earning your trust and working hard.\"","2nd year as a Best Pick","2024-09-25T00:00:00.000Z",2,"HIC 205754, CS-116544","Contact for warranty details.",[92,93,137,138,139,94,140,141,142,143,95,96,97,144,98,145,99,100,101,146,147,148,102,38,39,40,41,149,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,150,151,152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162,163,164,165,166,167,168,169,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186,72,187,188,189,190,191,192,193,73,74,194,195,196,197,198,199,200,201,202,203,204,205,206,207,208,115,209,210,211,212,213,214,215,216,217,218,219,220,221,222,116,117,118,223,119],[320,325,330,335,340,345,350],{"company":226,"companyId":225,"companyLogo":228,"rating":309,"text":321,"reviewer":322,"location":323,"date":324,"verified":13,"featured":32},"They responded, evaluated, and had supplies delivered quickly. Options were presented with aesthetics and budget in mind. The job was completed withi…","Verified Homeowner","Saugus, MA","12/24/2025",{"company":20,"companyId":19,"companyLogo":22,"rating":309,"text":326,"reviewer":327,"location":328,"date":329,"verified":13,"featured":32},"This company is A+. They are liable, courteous, respectful, and professional.","Frances S.","Andover, MA","12/15/2025",{"company":241,"companyId":240,"companyLogo":243,"rating":309,"text":331,"reviewer":332,"location":333,"date":334,"verified":13,"featured":32},"We were very pleased with the work G.F. Sprague & Company, Inc. did. They were very thorough and experts. We could not have been any happier. We real…","Rodney H.","Wayland, MA","1/23/2024",{"company":77,"companyId":76,"companyLogo":79,"rating":309,"text":336,"reviewer":337,"location":338,"date":339,"verified":13,"featured":32},"My wife and I were very happy with Jeff and team...Since the projects completion we've had numerous neighbors and people just walking by the house sa…","Lou H.","Waltham, MA","10/15/2023",{"company":258,"companyId":257,"companyLogo":260,"rating":309,"text":341,"reviewer":342,"location":343,"date":344,"verified":13,"featured":32},"roof job was explained in detail.   job was done in one day.   workers showed up on time and worked till the job was done.   roof looks good and no p…","Tracy W.","Roslindale, MA","8/8/2022",{"company":122,"companyId":121,"companyLogo":124,"rating":309,"text":346,"reviewer":347,"location":348,"date":349,"verified":13,"featured":32},"The installers and foreman could not have been more professional.  I am beyond pleases and would recommend this company to anyone.","Susan Y.","Falmouth, MA","3/3/2022",{"company":291,"companyId":290,"companyLogo":293,"rating":309,"text":351,"reviewer":352,"location":353,"date":354,"verified":13,"featured":13},"5!!!!!!","Marie B.","Boston, MA","3/23/2023",[356,359,362,365,368,371,374,377],{"question":357,"answer":358},"What makes a Roofing company 'Best Pick Certified' in Boston, MA?","\u003Cp>Best Pick Certified Roofing companies in Boston, MA have earned their status through independent consumer research—not paid placement. To qualify, a company must meet strict standards:\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>High customer satisfaction\u003C/strong>: 4.0+ Google rating (25+ reviews) OR 80%+ recommendation rate from surveyed customers\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Verified credentials\u003C/strong>: Active state licenses, general liability insurance, and workers' comp (where required)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Financial stability\u003C/strong>: Clean credit history and active Secretary of State standing\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Local track record\u003C/strong>: Minimum 1 year serving the Boston, MA area\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Cp>Certification is re-verified annually, ensuring continued performance.\u003C/p>",{"question":360,"answer":361},"Do Roofing companies pay to be listed as Best Picks?","\u003Cp>No. Roofing companies cannot buy Best Pick Certification, improved ratings, or better placement. Our research team independently evaluates companies based on customer satisfaction, licensing, insurance, and business stability—before any business relationship exists.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Companies that earn certification pay a participation fee after qualifying, which covers the cost of ongoing research and publication. This fee has no influence on whether a company qualifies or how they appear in our directory.\u003C/p>",{"question":363,"answer":364},"What is the Best Pick Guarantee for Roofing projects?","\u003Cp>The Best Pick Guarantee provides financial protection—up to $2,500 in labor costs—if a Certified Best Pick Roofing company fails to deliver on their commitments.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>To be eligible:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Contact the company through Best Pick Reports or BestPickReports.com\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Register for the guarantee (free)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Submit any claim within 45 days of the final date of service\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Allow the company the opportunity to resolve the issue first\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Cp>This guarantee applies only to Certified Best Pick companies, not Standard Pros. Full terms are available on \u003Ca href=\"/guarantee\">our guarantee page\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",{"question":366,"answer":367},"What are the signs I need Roofers repair or service?","Visual indicators include leaks in your ceiling, which often signal that flashing needs replacement. Waves or 'humps' across the surface of your roof can be a sign of problems with the decking, the structural layer beneath the shingles.",{"question":369,"answer":370},"What services do Roofers companies provide?","Boston roofing contractors provide roof installation, repair, and replacement for asphalt shingles, metal, slate, wood shake, and flat roofing systems. Additional services include gutter installation and repair, downspout replacement, skylight installation, roof inspections, attic insulation and ventilation, and ongoing roof maintenance.",{"question":372,"answer":373},"What roofing problems are most common in Boston homes?","\u003Cp>Boston homeowners most frequently deal with \u003Cstrong>roof leaks\u003C/strong> (affecting 6 million homes nationally) and \u003Cstrong>missing shingles\u003C/strong> from storm damage, particularly during nor'easters and winter storms.\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ice dam formation:\u003C/strong> Freeze-thaw cycles cause melting snow to refreeze at overhangs, backing water under materials\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Historic home vulnerabilities:\u003C/strong> 66% of Boston homes built before 1970 often have aging roofing systems\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Damaged flashing:\u003C/strong> Around chimneys and vents in older triple-deckers and brownstones\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Storm damage:\u003C/strong> High winds from coastal storms and nor'easters lift and displace roofing materials\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Clogged gutters:\u003C/strong> Leading to water backup and fascia damage during heavy precipitation periods\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>Boston's coastal location and extreme weather patterns, combined with the city's predominantly older housing stock, create unique challenges. The city receives 49.2 inches of annual snowfall and experiences 92.5 freeze days per year, making ice-related damage particularly common.\u003C/p>",{"question":375,"answer":376},"How does Boston's climate affect roofing projects?","\u003Cp>Boston's \u003Cstrong>Climate Zone 5A (Cold-Humid)\u003C/strong> creates specific challenges for roofing work throughout the year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Summer impacts:\u003C/strong> July temperatures averaging 82.2°F with muggy conditions lasting 3.3 months can make asphalt shingles overly pliable and prone to damage. High humidity requires water-resistant materials to prevent mold and algae growth. Work becomes difficult when temperatures exceed 85-90°F due to safety concerns and material handling issues.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Winter considerations:\u003C/strong> January lows of 23.5°F make asphalt shingles brittle and compromise adhesive effectiveness. Installation below 40°F isn't recommended. Heavy snow loads from 49.2 inches of annual snowfall stress roof structures, while 92.5 freeze days per year create ice dam conditions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Best timing:\u003C/strong> Spring and fall offer optimal conditions with temperatures between 40-85°F. Winter scheduling is faster but weather-dependent, while summer work requires early morning starts to avoid peak heat.\u003C/p>",{"question":378,"answer":379},"How long does roofing work typically take in Boston?","\u003Cp>Roofing project duration in Boston varies significantly based on scope, weather conditions, and the city's predominantly older housing stock.\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Simple repairs:\u003C/strong> 1 day for minor leak repairs, shingle replacement, or flashing work around chimneys common in historic homes\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Standard projects:\u003C/strong> 1-3 days for full asphalt shingle replacement on average Boston homes (~1,767 sq ft), though complex rooflines on triple-deckers may extend timelines\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Major projects:\u003C/strong> 2-7 days for metal roofing installation or structural repairs, with larger projects taking up to 14 days\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Permit timeline:\u003C/strong> Approximately 30 days for standard building permits, though Fast Track Program offers 7-day processing for certain projects\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>Boston's weather significantly impacts scheduling - nor'easters, heavy precipitation (43.6 inches annually), and winter conditions can cause delays. Emergency repairs from storm damage may get same-day response, while planned replacements typically require 1-3 weeks lead time during peak seasons.\u003C/p>",[],[382,386,390,393,397,401,404,407,410,414],{"location":383,"date":384,"message":385},"Framingham","2026-03-23","Replace roof on house, attached garage and kitchen area near skylight add flashing and membrane",{"location":387,"date":388,"message":389},"wellesley","2026-02-24","a complicated roof area caused leaking and rain water pouring, need a solution, and replacements of gutter I think. Email works better, please use email contact with me , no calls please",{"location":7,"date":391,"message":392},"2025-09-08","New roof.",{"location":394,"date":395,"message":396},"Wellesley","2025-09-07","Need asphalt shingles roof replacement free and non-binding estimate.",{"location":398,"date":399,"message":400},"Nahant","2025-07-22","I’d like a roof inspection and have about a 6-10 shingles that need to be repaired. Wondering if you guys are interested in that.",{"location":7,"date":402,"message":403},"2025-05-14","Roofing repair",{"location":7,"date":405,"message":406},"2025-04-28","Replace roof",{"location":7,"date":408,"message":409},"2025-04-02","Need roof assessment and inspection.",{"location":411,"date":412,"message":413},"Lexington","2025-03-26","Roof inspection",{"location":415,"date":416,"message":417},"Winchester","2024-06-08","Hi there, we are in need of some roof repairs and siding repairs and would like to receive a quote. Thank you"]