Anyone use Everest Construction for Roofing?
The roofing you quote are three brands of roofing materials. Each manufacturer makes a variety of products with various life warranties. GAF is the company, Elk is the architectural line of shingles they make.
We did our roof shortly after moving in five years ago. We bid it out and then did what you are doing and asked about various companies we had quotes from. We ended up with GAF architectural shingles and AA Martin did our job. Their quote was kind of middle of the road and they came well recommended.
I don't know Everest, but if you search on MOL discussions, I'm sure there has been another string about this topic that might mention them. Some roofing companies use day labor, not a full time time crew, so you might ask them about their employee's experience.
Other factors we considered were the drip edging and underlayment. Check out this old house website: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/roofing
They describe some of the questions you may not have thought to ask.
We did our roof shortly after moving in five years ago. We bid it out and then did what you are doing and asked about various companies we had quotes from. We ended up with GAF architectural shingles and AA Martin did our job. Their quote was kind of middle of the road and they came well recommended.
I don't know Everest, but if you search on MOL discussions, I'm sure there has been another string about this topic that might mention them. Some roofing companies use day labor, not a full time time crew, so you might ask them about their employee's experience.
Other factors we considered were the drip edging and underlayment. Check out this old house website: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/roofing
They describe some of the questions you may not have thought to ask.
Thanks, Rowerg. In my search of MOL, I couldn't find anyone who used Everest for a new roof. I'm not comfortable going with them - at least not now.
I just used Everest and they were great. I had never heard of them before either but they were a recommendation from another tradesman that we trust. PM me if you want.
@gegreenstein - did you end up going with Everest? I am currently pricing out our roof in Millburn. Was wondering what your final decision was and how the experience went.
I stopped by someone's house who used Everest and they sounded great. I went with someone who is more in the central jersey area. They did nice work and his estimate came out lower than everyone's. I needed to save as much money as possible. Only challenge is the owner's english is not great and their schedule is crazy so you just have to be patient and persistent. for me, the money was an issue so it all worked out. Janusz - I'm forgetting the company name but he can tell you: 6095772388
Do you know percentage wise how much lower their estimate was? We are also in a bit of a bind and looking for the lowest option.
@gegreenstein was this in the Essex county area? I'm worried someone from central jersey might not want to do work up here
Janusz was 4k cheaper than others. I needed the savings. It took patience in dealing with him. But I saved some money for other projects. Why don't you call him - have him visit and see how you feel. His number is earlier in this thread. In the end the work qas good but not the easiest journey.
We used Everest construction and they were great! good price too! 
One of my realtor friends swears by Everest! She has used him for years, both personally and professionally.He just gave us an estimate and we hope to use him.
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I don't want to be suspect because the the price is so low but I'm wondering if anyone has perspective on this? The funds for one of the major roofers is very steep for me at this time.
Gail