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1.5 star rating from 4 reviews with consumers mostly dissatisfied. 50% would likely recommend. Reviews and GAF reviews cite product issues, warranty disputes, and poor follow-up.

Positive Feedback

Customers note GAF products look good and installers can be responsive; location is valued and some roof installs received praise.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Frequent GAF customer complaints about warranties not honored and Master Elite contractor problems.
  • Poor customer service and slow or missing refunds after failed GPS reports or estimates.
  • Shingles degrading, granule loss, and defective batches reported.
  • Issues with the online roof estimating application and billing/refund processes.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Verify contractor credentials and insist on inspections before full payment.
  • Document installation and preservations for warranty claims.
  • Expect high price level and possible delays in customer service, refunds, or warranty resolutions.
  • Be cautious using the online estimate tool; confirm charges and refunds promptly.
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Sylan C Ucl

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Want GAF to Recommend Settlement ASAP or be Removed as an Elite GAF Contractor

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AI Highlights
  • - Roof installed improperly per GAF guidelines and incomplete.
  • - Fairclaims blocked vents and used shingles on a barrier, and won't finish upgrades.
Updated by user Oct 08, 2025

Don't use Fairclaims Roofing and Constructions (fairclaimsroofingcompany.com) and you will not have the issue of fraud and misrepresentation.

Original review updated Oct 22, 2025
I have tried to give GAF an opportunity to fix this matter since Fairclaims is considered a Master Elite contractor on their website. Fairclaims should be removed as a Master Elite contractor, and if they are not, then all should question all GAF Master Elite Status referral contractors, and all legitimate Master Elite contractors should be upset with the fact that Fairclaims is being allowed to be a Master Elite contractor!

GAF and Fairclaims have failed to honor the GAF warranty, and GAF has allowed Fairclaims to remain a Master Elite contractor with the poor-quality workmanship seen in the photos. Fairclaims installed my roof in the exact opposite way GAF states a roof should be installed!
GAF has since had an inspector come out to inspect the roof, and GAF has refused to provide me with the inspector's license number and full name to report him. He never got on my roof, and the items he claimed Fairclaims needed to fix are not being put in writing (items below in the photos). GAF has been sent the same photos from the inspector showing the needed GAF repairs that need to be done, and as of Nov 2024, I still do not have my roof completed properly.

GAF refuses to honor the GAF warranties I paid extra for as well. GAF is fully aware of my issues with Fairclaims:
My roof was installed in Nov 2024, and it is still not complete, along with other contracted work outstanding to be done, because Fairclaims refuses to complete the signed agreed contract. I paid for a new roof and went with all the company's upgraded recommendations for the best ventilation and cooler attic, yet they stated that additional outtakes are probably needed and should have been discussed prior to the new roof installation due to the Cobra Intakepro vents that they recommended. The Cobra 3' Z Ridge Vents I paid extra for are currently partially blocked.

The Cobra 3 Z Ridge vents have incorrect size openings and are inconsistent in opening sizes. The company has refused to correct the two issues, so my attic is hotter than prior to getting a new roof! Prior to my new roof, my attic was never above 15 degrees from the outside temperature in the summer. I paid extra for the Echo Chief radiant barrier, Cobra Intakepro Vents, and Cobra 3 Z Ridge Vents, so if the attic is sometimes over 25 plus degrees hotter than outside, it is obvious something is not right in my attic due to either incorrect Echo Chief Barrier installation, or due to the partially blocked Cobra 3 Z Ridge vents, or incorrect Cobra 3 Z Ridge opening sizes, or the incorrect installation of the Cobra Intakepro Vents for proper intake of air, or all three.

They installed soaking wet shingles on a wet barrier while it was sprinkling. I asked them not to install wet shingles on a wet uneven and torn barrier, and they ignored me (as seen in photos).
The company installed a GAF product, Cobra Intakepro Vents; they had no idea how to install and installed it incorrectly (which I told them while on the phone with GAF during installation, and they ignored me), as seen in the photos, yet they recommended it. I paid extra for an upgrade for a 5-year Maintenance and Service Agreement and paid extra for an upgrade for a 25-year Golden Pledge Warranty and 25-year Workmanship Warranty, which Fairclaims refuses to honor. Fairclaims tried to send an agreement offering an unreasonable credit in which they figured I would not realize I would have to end up spending extra money to get a third party to finish the work they were contracted and paid to do, so they would not have to finish the agreed-upon contract.
A complaint is being filed, and it is my hope Fairclaims will have multiple sanctions given through RCAT.

This was what I last sent Fairclaims: By you not repairing the below items correctly, you are stating that this is Fairclaims' standard of workmanship. All GAF products, as seen below, were installed according to GAF guidelines, and you stand 100% behind the work seen in these photos as correct and not needing to be fixed or redone, and this is the standard of quality of workmanship by Fairclaims.

No matter what Fairclaims states, the photos say it all! (See photos)
Fairclaims has committed fraud by stealing my money by refusing to finish the contract that they were paid in full for, because they misrepresented that a GAF roof inspection would be done as soon as full payments was made ( they knew this was untrue, only inspection they were planning to do was with the same project manner that installed the GAF products incorrectly) as well as they failed to honor their 2 year GAF warranty.
Loss:
$15000
Pros:
  • Gaf provides good products
Cons:
  • Allow contractor and gaf does not honor warranty

Preferred solution: Within 30 days Have Fairclaims repair 1-4 properly, 6" black full gutters, hail trash away & refund $2,853.54 or No work $15,000 to avoid law suit, RCAT sanctions and other relief avenues.

User's recommendation: Do not pay in ful when told no inspection can be done until full payment is made

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Anonymous
map-marker Land O Lakes, Florida

Junk product ripoff company beware

AI Highlights
  • - Shingles balding and defective; roof work incomplete.
  • - 15% defect, granules shed after 4 years; looks 20+ years old with mold.

Brand new out of the bundle some while roof job not even completed balding shingles new defective gaf does not admit to issue .let me make this short I met someone from gaf who confirmed what i quesed what was going on the equipment breaks down often therefore temperature not correct but they keep on making them that's why about my roof has 15% defect but also loosing granules after 4years looks 20 plus years old and mold/discoloration already just junk.

User's recommendation: Don't use gaf

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Danny H Qbj

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Verified Buyer

Warranty

Contains 2 confidential files for company representatives

New roof

I dont know what you mean by right 100 symbols!!

I dont know what you mean by write 100 symbol

Preferred solution: Warranty

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Anonymous

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Verified Buyer
| map-marker Hampton, Georgia

Needed a roof

AI Highlights
  • - Roof installed about a week and a half ago; I can't rate it yet.
  • - The roofer did an excellent job.
  • - The color and design enhance the house's appearance.
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I dont know anything about the shingles. The roof was just installed a week and a half ago.

I cant rate it I dont know the pros and cons or the wear and tear of the roof now

The roofer did an excellent job, and the color and design of the shingles enhance the appearance of our house

User's recommendation: Too soon to make a comment

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Anonymous
map-marker Ennis, Montana

No Response

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Weve lost singles six times on two months. Ive called GAF and written via email but they have not responded. Terrible follow up and customer service.

User's recommendation: Try a different company

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Tom P Hya

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My shingles are degrading after 14 years. I purchased a lifetime waranteed shingle

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AI Highlights
  • - I contracted in 2008 to install Timberline Ultra Lifetime Shingle.
  • - Home inspection confirms degradation and replacement needed; gutters show grit.
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Updated by user Sep 24, 2022

Waiting for the contractor to see the roof today.

Updated by user Sep 24, 2022

In the process of contacting installer after a dozen or so unanswered calls.

Original review Sep 24, 2022

In 2008 I contracted with a company to put a new roof on my home. They recommended a Timberline Ultra Lifetime Shingle.

I recently had a chimney inspection and when the worker came down from the roof he said the roof is degrading.

I had a Home Inspection Service look at the roof they took pictures and agreed that the roof shingles are degrading and new shingles are needed. The gutters are full of grit or pieces of the shingles.

Loss:
$8000
Pros:
  • Look good
Cons:
  • Shingles degrade wuickly

Preferred solution: New Shingles and installation

User's recommendation: It depends on how this situation is rectified. I want the shingles replaced.

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Tom C Ocn

Roof leak

we still have not heard from tecta America ( Matt ) regarding scheduling the the roof repairs .

thanks

Tom cook

Pros:
  • Good responce

Preferred solution: roof repair by Tecta America

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Anonymous
map-marker Ocala, Florida

Failure to issue refund, difficulty getting back on website

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AI Highlights
  • - Charged $28 for a GPS roof estimate that failed.
  • - Refund not received after 10 days.
  • - Phone numbers on the charge are out of service; dispute filed.

I have no problem with the materials. But I used GAF Services to get a GPS estimate of the roof dimensions and materials list to re-roof my home.

They charged $28 up front to give me a detailed report but reported back quickly that they couldn't do it and would issue a refund. Ten days later, no refund. I called the two GAF phone numbers listed on the transaction in my credit card account, and both were not in service.

I tried to get on the online account I set up with GAF to ask where my credit was, and it said my account was temporarily disabled. So, I called my bank and submitted a complaint, disputing the charge.

User's recommendation: Don't use their online roof estimating application.

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Anonymous
map-marker Dallas, Texas

For a job

I just need a job if this is wrong and I'm desperate I have to compliment the company's colors are beautiful.

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bart d Kds

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Their products sucks and warranty is not implemented

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AI Highlights
  • - Bought stain blocker for the roof; it bled through.
  • - Warranty claim filed; no response for two weeks.
  • - The company says nothing wrong with the product.
GAF - Their products sucks and warranty is not implemented
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Bought a stain blocker to coat roof. It bled through.

Filed a warranty claim. No response for two weeks and when I got response upon my inquiry some jerk sends me letter via email telling me there is nothing wrong with their product.

How convenient. It does not do what it should and I get screwed because company is not taking responsibility to do what's right when the product does not by.

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Huntington Btg
map-marker Hastings, Michigan

GAF Timberline Shingles are falling off our roof after only 11 years and are guaranteed for 25 years! They are supposed to be a "high quality" shingle and they are ***!

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AI Highlights
  • - Shingles fell off after 11 years; GAF has a 25-year warranty.
  • - They submitted 2 shingles and 15 pages of documentation; five months later no update.

We contacted GAF because our shingles started falling off. They have a 25 year warranty and have only been on the house 11 years.

We contacted GAF in June, it is now December and they have finally told us they will not stand behind their product, we "over nailed" the shingle. The shingle never adhered to the roof!!! And if they were "over nailed" then how could they be falling off! We sent them 2 shingles and filled out 15 pages of documentation and pictures that they required.

They kept telling us it would take 30 days. It is now 5 months later and I again had to call them to find out what was happening. Not only do they not stand behind their product, they will not contact you to tell you that! GAF has been the biggest mistake we made when we built the house!

We should NEVER have used GAF shingles.

They are a joke and the company that stands behind them should be ashamed of themselves.

Loss:
$4000
Reason of review:
Warranty issue

Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution

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I had similar experience. I hired one of their "Master Elite Contractors" to install new roof.

After 18 months roof is leaking everywhere! The ELITE contractor will not stand behind his warranty and GAF won't either.I filed a complaint, like you, I did hear back but they said it wasn't their product. No reasoning why its leaking or why it wasn't their product. Not even a suggestion how to repair it.

$18,0000 later I still have a leaking roof! For the largest roofing company in the world I can't believe how they treat their customers!

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