Let's say you have a leak in your roof. But not just any roof, an aging tile roof.

Step 1. When you sign in to Angie's List, search for "roofers."

In the search results, you'll see which contractors in your area have been highly rated by other Angie's List members. This list will also tell you:

  • Each company's current grade
  • The total number of reports they've received.
  • Their contact information
  • Their distance to your home
  • If they offer any Angie's List discounts
  • If they've won any Angie's List awards
How it works
A side note about grades and "highly rated" companies: After an Angie's List member hires a company, they submit a report on their experience with that company.  We ask them to grade the company on a scale from A-F, just like a school report card.  Categories include: Overall experience, price, quality, responsiveness and punctuality.  "Highly Rated" companies are those with an overall grade of B or higher.

Step 2. Click on a company' name to see their full profile.

This page has more detail about the company's current report card. You'll know, on average, which grade (A-F) members have given the company in the categories of:

You'll also be able to read about the specific types of services they perform (this is where you find out if they'll work on your old tile roof), their hours of operation, how long they've been in business, the forms of payment they accept and whether or not they offer free estimates.

Step 3. The next part is what makes Angie's List a truly unique resource. From the company's profile, you can click to read about each member's real-life experience with the company, report by report.

All the details are there for you to read — straight from the mouths of members who've hired them. You'll know if the crews showed up on time, explained what they were doing in detail, were comfortable to work with, or just totally botched the job. Click here to see a sample report.

Step 4. After you've found a few companies that look good to you, start calling for estimates, and feel confident that you've got the background you need to make an informed decision.