Advocate Construction

I would not recommend this company. I am so disappointed in the work they have done. Like so many of the other reviews, Advocate knocked on our door 2 years ago to convince us we needed a new roof because of weather/hail damage. Of course our insurance company approved it because all these guys know each other and help each other get business.

Our issue, at least one that is obvious at this time, is the gutters. As part of the new roof, we also replaced the gutters. For the second year in a row, we have ice forming around our home and creating a dangerous environment for anyone walking around the house. When we called Advocate last year to complain about this issue they investigated, but by the time anyone made it out to “fix”, the weather was already turning and it was determined that our gutters were now fine. Made me roll my eyes because I knew there was no way to know for sure into the weather got cold again. Mind you when I called I was told “ice forms all the time” so I decided to get proof that our neighbors house had no ice forming at all, and that we had never had this issue with the old gutters. One of the pictures is of the neighbors house, taken on the same day, with no icicles!

Here we are; winter #2 is upon us. And what do you know? The icicles are back and causing the DANGEROUS walkway up to my front porch/steps. And once again I inspected the neighbors houses and sure enough mine was the only one with the icicles.

I will continue to work with Advocate until they are able to fully fix this issue!
I will reconsider my rating/review if they work with me to eliminate the danger their work has presented at my home.

Poor craftsmanship and customer service.

I had a similar experience as a previous reviewer. Advocate came to our house and recommended a new roof due to hail damage as they did to many homes in our neighborhood. The roof was completed and we had a leak within a couple of years. We have had them out and they agreed that the roof was not done well. They have no-showed twice to fix the roof and the customer service has been awful. I would not do business with this company again!

Unprofessional, Money Grabber, Craftsmanship Sloppy.

Advocate Construction don't deserve the high rating on google. I strongly advise homeowners to exercise caution when considering Advocate Construction for roofing services. If your roof is fine and one day you see these Advocate guys knocking on your door telling you that you are eligible for roof replacement due to hail damage please be cautious.

I am extremely dissatisfied with the services provided by this company. Following their roof installation, I promptly reported a leak. Despite multiple attempts to schedule repairs, they failed to show up on three to four occasions without any prior notice. They claim to offer a two-year warranty on their work; however, they have not honored this commitment. Instead of addressing the issue, they insisted on receiving final payment and threatened to report me for non-payment.

I recommend that any homeowner considering this company ensure they receive all necessary documentation, including licenses and permits. Additionally, taking comprehensive before-and-after photos or videos of the work performed is advisable.

I hope more people would come out and expose these guys. I wish one day God would punish them. I believe in Karma.

Edit:
I want to thank Frank and Tim for reaching out to us promptly after they read my review. They proposed to cover all the expenses on fixing the damage caused by the water leak. Overall, it’s a responsible company.
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Our experience with Advocate Construction has been deeply disappointing, and I cannot recommend their services.

From the very beginning, the reality of their work fell far short of what was promised by their sales representative. We were assured that the job would be completed in a single day, yet it ended up taking several days. Unfortunately, the delays were not the only issue; the quality of the work left much to be desired.

Specific issues included:

They ran out of shingles and used mismatched ones from their truck to finish the job, which had to be corrected later.
They left our gutters full of nails. Despite multiple return visits, they only cleaned the gutters where I had taken photos, ignoring others that were also filled with debris. They claimed that the other gutters were clean and even had pictures to prove it, but they never provided those photos.
One piece of shingle either wasn’t properly installed or fell off shortly after the job was "completed," necessitating yet another return visit.
However, the most significant issue arose from the water damage caused by their inadequate waterproofing of our new roof. During a heavy rainstorm, water began dripping from a built-in bookshelf beneath a bay window. I contacted Advocate immediately, and while they did fix the roofing issue that caused the leak, the damage inside my home was already done. I obtained a quote from a professional restoration company to repair the interior damage, but Advocate has refused to cover the full cost, offering only partial payment. My insurance also declined to cover the expenses, citing that the damage was directly caused by Advocate Construction's work. Now, I'm left with a bill totaling thousands of dollars.

In summary, the poor workmanship, repeated delays, and unresolved damage have led to an incredibly frustrating experience. I would strongly advise others to consider alternative contractors before hiring Advocate Construction.