Customer Testimonials

Only days before Christmas during a heavy rain storm our roof started leaking. We were referred to Bernie Russell and were very impressed by his timely response and assessment of the problem. He and his crew were on the job the next day. They were fast, professional and left the work site completely cleaned up everyday before leaving. The work was extensive and they did a fantastic job. In this day and age of shoddy service our entire experience was a breath of fresh air. Thanks Bernie and crew for a job well done.

Name: Jan and Scott Albert
Address: Mesa Heights Road  Santee, CA
Phone Number: (619) 562-1698
E-mail address:
Date of Completion: 12/23/08
Type of Roofing: Concrete Tile Repairs

Bernie Russell is our roofer! We appreciated so much the job that he did on our 1st house that when it was time to roof the 2cnd house we knew who to call. Bernie is the perfect combination of good price and great service. He and his crew show up on time, clean up after themselves every day, and are careful when on the job. They complete the job on time. There is a lot to be said for a contractor who actually complies with his contract. Bernie has the experience that is necessary. He stands behind his work. Thank you Bernie.

Name: E&R Fletcher
Address: Scripps Ranch Area
Phone Number:
E-mail address:
Date of Completion: Oct. 2008
Type of Roofing: tile pull up and relay

Bernie, thank you so much for doing an excellent job on our roof. The house looks better than ever. An excellent credit to your workmanship was when we sold the home and the inspector commented that the roof was one of the most solid and well constructed roofs that he had come across. My many thanks to you and your crew for being professional, finishing ahead of schedule and cleaning the property everyday. An appreciated gesture due to our small kids.

Name: Scott Wenhe
Address: 3054 Aber St. San Diego, CA
Phone Number: 619-255-3182
Email Address:
Date of Completion: April 2002
Type of Roofing: Wood

Bernie was accommodating in providing color/shingle samples and the right price. The replacement of the termite damaged roof boards were transparent since they matched the existing knotted pine of our ceiling. The BEAUTIFUL two tone blend was installed by the careful watch of the crew to be appealing to the eye. From tear off to installation, the crew was PROFESSIONAL, EFFICIENT and THOROUGH.

Name:Fidel Pascual & Tom Saur
Address:5472 Drover Drive, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Date of Completion:8/15/05
Type of Roofing:Certainteed Presidential TL
Date of Posting:09.11.2005

We contacted Bernie during the process of buying our new home. He came out within a day or so of our calling to give us an estimate. We ended up having some unforeseen issues during the reroofing process (due in no part to Bernie’s work – just new home owner luck combined with an older home) and he was more than helpful in discussing options and coming up with a solution. Even with the additional work he was done on schedule. Highly recommended!

Name:Paul & Sarah
Address:College Area
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Date of Completion:05/13/05
Type of Roofing:Owens Corning Dimensional 30 yr
Date of Posting:05.31.2005

Bernie and his crew were first rate and professional from start to finish. His estimate was thorough, accurate and the lowest one that I obtained. As a construction attorney, I can recommend Bernie wholeheartedly. Thanks for a job well done!

Name: Bob Bright
Address: Pacific Beach
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Date of Completion: 4/05
Type of Roofing: Owens Corning Dimensional 30 yr
Date of Posting: 05.04.2005

I heard about Bernie thorough a Realtor and a friend who told me he had reroofed most of her neighborhood. He did a great job on my home. Bernie is professional, easy to work with, easily accessible and very knowledgeable regarding the roofing process. He moved up my start date due to an impending storm and told me the job would be complete before it arrived. He was exactly right. I was able to sleep well that night, not having to worry about the leaks in my old tile roof! It is obvious his crew works well as a team. My neighbors were impressed at the excellent work, great daily cleanup and masterful timing! Thank you Bernie!

Name: Christy H.
Address: San Carlos area San Diego, CA
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Date of Completion: February 2005
Type of Roofing: Owens Corning
Date of Posting: 02.18.2005

Thanks for doing such a GREAT job on my roof. It has added beauty and value to my home. I have had many compliments and have referred several neighbors who have admired your work. You and your crew did a truly professional job.

Name: Michael L.
Address: Nielsen Street, El Cajon
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Date of Completion: July, 2004
Type of Roofing: Tile
Date of Posting: 08.25.2004

When 3 of our neighbors used Bernie Russell for new roofs, we decided to investigate using him as well. We wanted a roof that was different from any he had previously installed, and he was excited to try something new. We enjoyed working with Bernie from the day when he first put a blue tarp on our roof to manage our leaks, until our new roof was finished. He really did come through in every way he promised, and was quite helpful in our research. He was extremely thoughtful about every step of the process. We found his crew extremely professional and hard working. We are more than satisfied customers and happy to have folks look at our new roof!

Name: Suzanne Hess
Address:
Phone Number: 619 287-8215
Email Address: suzlibrary@cox.net
Date of Completion:
Type of Roofing:
Date of Posting: 08.24.2004

Bernie’s entire process is first rate. His quotation and explanation of the job were clear. The crew was prompt, courteous, professional and the job was very clean. Our home looks excellent. Thanks Bernie!!!

Name: John E Flannery
Address:
Phone Number:
Email Address: jflanawi@earthlink.net
Date of Completion: 5/20/04
Type of Roofing: Composite Elk 40 year
Date of Posting: 05.20.2004

I have had a professional relationship with Bernie Russell for over 24 years. I am a Realtor and Bernie Russell is one of my Service Providers as the owner of Bernard Russell Roofing Company.  Every one of my dealings with Bernie Russell, including the installation of my own roof, have been handled with the utmost care, integrity, honesty and loyalty towards me and the clients I refer to him for his services. In the performance of his job, he always uses outstanding skill and above average care.  Additionally, he pays diligent attention to the details and the needs of both my client and me. This is a rare commodity in the roofing industry.

Name: Mary Jane  Harris RE/MAX Heritage Homes
Address: Del Cerro Area  San Diego, CA
Phone Number:
E-mail address: MaryJane@cox.net
Date of Completion: January 2004
Type of Roofing: CertainTeed Presidential Shake Triple Laminate

Bernie and his professional crew were great to work with. We are 100 percent pleased with our roof and their work. The contractor installing our new solar panels confirmed our impression:

Name: Glen and Betty Broom
Address: 6405 Wandermere Drive, San Diego, CA
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Date of Completion: August 1, 2003
Type of Roofing: Certainteed triple layer fiberglass shingles
Date of Posting: 08.08.2003

We are very happy with our new roof. It looks fabulous and the work was done ahead of schedule. Bernie and his crew are all very professional and easy to get along with. I would recommend Bernard Russell Roofing to anyone needing a new roof or repairs to their existing roof.

Name: Beth Armas
Address: 10367 Russell Rd
Phone Number:
Email Address: armas@cox.net
Date of Completion: 07/01/2003
Type of Roofing: Presidential TL
Date of Posting: 07.09.2003

My new roof is very attractive and just what I had hoped for. I am well pleased. Bernie made it all so easy. He and his crew are a very professional team. He oversees every step of the project and is always just a phone call away. I truly appreciated doing business with him.

Name: Twila Warrant
Address: San Carlos Area
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Date of Completion: May 21, 2003
Type of Roofing: Prestique l Shingles
Date of Posting: 06.04.2003

We were very pleased with the quality of work, the completion was on time, and they left the back yard as clean as it was before they arrived. In addition, the crew they had on the job were just terrific. It was very obvious that they enjoyed doing the work, that they loved working for Bernard Russel, and that they took pride in doing a job well. In summary, a great company to do business with.

Name: Mr & Mrs William W. Bradbury
Address: 8566 Cliffridge avenue, LA Jolla, Ca. 92037
Phone Number: 858-454-4603
Email Address: rst@san.rr.com
Date of Completion: May 1st, 2003
Type of Roofing: flat roof
Date of Posting: 05.12.2003

Bernie and his crew are an outstanding team. Very Professional and very easy to communicate with. We would highly recommend them to any one. We are very happy with the roof.

Name: Gary Cook
Address: Scripps Ranch
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Date of Completion: 01/16/03
Type of Roofing: Certainteed Presidential TL Tri-lam shingles
Date of Posting: 01.31.2003

The work was done in 3 and half days. They followed though with any questions I had, and they stayed on top of the cleaning process. This company was wonderful ,and I would recommend them to anyone. We had bad weather before I actually had the roof start and his company came and tarped up my house until the rain stopped, and they could start. Thank you Bernard Russell and Company.

Name: Sarah B.
Address: San Diego, CA
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Date of Completion: 01-09-03
Type of Roofing:
Date of Posting: 01.15.2003

Last summer Bernie and his crew rebuilt a termite damaged area of our roof and also installed a new glass skylight. Even though our roof was seventeen years old, Bernie was able to find new roofing tiles that perfectly matched our old ones. My wife and I were thoroughly pleased with the results. Because of the quality of his work and his competitive prices, we recently hired his team again for another roofing project. Throughout it all, Bernie handled everything in a very professional, trustworthy and timely manner, all the while maintaining a down-to-earth and honest attitude. I will definitely use him again for any future roofing needs.

Name: Brons Larson
Address: Scripps Ranch
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Date of Completion: January, 2003
Type of Roofing: roof repair and added VELUX curb mount glass skylight
Date of Posting: 01.08.2003

Bernie and his crew did an OUTSTANDING job on my new roof! It fits the character of my 20′s Spanish style home completely! Every call and question was answered PROMPTLY. When I made a last minute call to see if we could use copper trim, he had prices for me in 1 hr. The materials were then hand made in 4 hrs! I had a lot of termite damage. Bernie’s prices were excellent! When his crew found 6 decorative/support corbels too badly damaged to re-use, they had new one’s hand cut in 2 hrs! KNOWLEDGEABLE, HONEST, REASONABLE, CREATIVE, QUICK, BUT COMPLETE! I highly recommend Bernie!

Name: David Flesner
Address: Point Loma
Phone Number: 619-222-0778
Email Address:
Date of Completion: 1/03/03
Type of Roofing: Certainteed Presidential TL Tri-lam shingles
Date of Posting: 01.07.2003

After meeting with several other roofers I was very happy to meet with Bernie. He was knowledgeable of his products, very likable and seemed very honest and genuine, unlike some of the others. Our decision was based on his character as well as his competitive price. The job was well done by a nice crew of workers with Bernie being a very actively involved owner. We are very satisfied with the finished product and a job well done! You will be glad you hired him to do your roof.

Name: Jim Czyzewicz
Address: Scripps Ranch
Phone Number: 858-549-9675
Email Address: jimc@sandiego.com
Date of Completion: Fall 2001
Type of Roofing: 30 year shingles
Date of Posting: 09.30.2002

I am looking forward to rain this winter, thanks to you. I am very happy with the work on my roof and the professional way you handle the job. I am glad there is a company like you, becase is rare now days. Thanks again. Ana Baker.

Name: Ana Baker
Address: 10615 Mira Lago TR. San Diego
Phone Number: 858 495-5750
Email Address: abakerSA@Co.San-Diego.CA.US
Date of Completion: February, 2002
Type of Roofing: Tile
Date of Posting: 09.24.2002

My wife and I are thrilled with our new roof and can’t speak highly enough of Bernie and his crew. Bernie patiently walked us through every step of our recent re-roofing project in an educated and professional manner. Many alternatives were explored relative to design, durability and price. In the end, we were satisfied beyond expectation as Bernie and his crew stayed on budget and met the deadline date as promised. Bernie Russell’s neat, organized and quality way of doing business is a breath of fresh air in this world of slip-shod, fast buck, run ‘em up contractors!

Name: Jim and Robin
Address: Encinitas, CA
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Date of Completion: 4-2002
Type of Roofing: Pro-Tex Tiles
Date of Posting: 09.16.2002

My ROOF is beautiful! Thanks for the good price, the great look and cleaning up every scrap when you were finished. You worked hard and finished on time. I appreciate your expertiese and help in choosing the right material for my home–it’s perfect. Best of Wishes, Mary Russell PS. I get comments about my new roof and landscaping every time I’m in my front garden from neighbors walking by.

Name: Mary R.
Address: Irvine, CA
Phone Number: 714-832-3032
Email Address:
Date of Completion: April 1996
Type of Roofing: Fiber cement tiles
Date of Posting: 09.02.2002

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