Birch Roofing Contractors 1968
Birch Roofing Contractors 1968 contacted us when we looked on Bark to seek a legitimate, recommended roofing contractor.
I have had to give Birch one star on here, to be allowed to continue the review but, frankly, this bunch of out and out cowboys don't deserve to be allowed to continue operating as roofing contractors.
Tony Birch visited us and gave persuasive details of his company's prowess and reputation, while a young man he brought with him examined the roof. Birch promised to provide a detailed quotation within 24 hours and what we read impressed us, as it appeared to be thorough. Written warranties of between 15 and 25 years were given for the various elements of the work. It said the roof was generally sound and quoted £1700 for necessary repairs. It also said one of his roofing teams could start immediately. So, unfortunately we accepted the quote.
Once work started, Tony Birch recommended replacement of the ridge with a dry ridge system and installation of a dry verge system on the gable end. We agreed to this additional work and everything was completed in one day with a bill of £2487.
We weren't impressed by the mess they had left or the evident bodge job on some of the visible parts of the roof.
They returned for a second day to put things right but carried out further work we had not asked for and for which they demanded an additional £1400. Tony Birch waited while we tried to pay him by bank transfer which resulted in a telephone call from the fraud department of our bank, to verify this wasn't a scam. Foolishly we said it was a legitimate bill, so they approved the payment.
Three days later the newly installed plastic verges blew off on a windy night. We contacted Tony Birch and, initially he promised to send his men back. However, despite constant phone calls and written complaints from my wife and me, they have never come back and Tony Birch has avoided all further contact with us. So much for the Birch warranties.
Today another roofing contractor came, looked over the roof and said all the work had been very badly done. He quoted us a further £2800 just to redo the whole thing again properly. Alternatively, he suggested he could replace the whole roof for £7000.
Sadly, from experience, we didn't trust him either. Indeed,t was difficult for us to believe him, thinking it might turn out to be yet another bodge job? He was very pushy and glib.
One thing I can say categorically, steer clear of Birch and sons 1968, they are totally dishonest and Tony Birch is a liar. My advice is to only use roofers who run registered limited liability companies with properly verifiable business addresses. It was impossible to find where Birch operate from with some people who have posted reviews have suggested that they are from the traveller community.
Stanley Barnett
4. april 2026
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