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Top Hat Roofing

Neighborhood Favorite
4.9
(104)

Details

Price: $$

Response: Same day

Address

19 SW 6th St
Miami, FL

Review Summary

Top Hat Roofing's coordinator Jacob earns consistent praise for inspecting attic decking from the inside before quoting, offering no-pressure tiered estimates, and following up after storm events to ensure installations held. The team knocked out a full roof-and-gutter installation in a single day for multiple clients.

Pros

  • Jacob inspects decking from inside the attic via closet access before quoting — a thoroughness step that multiple competitors skip
  • Three-option estimate structure without sales pressure, with clear explanation of material tradeoffs at each price point
  • Full roof and gutter installation completed in one day on multiple documented projects
  • Donovan replaced damaged drip edge from old gutter brackets at no charge after the initial job to ensure proper drainage
  • Post-installation follow-up during heavy Miami storms confirms installations held with zero leaks or problems

Cons

  • Review base is concentrated on residential reroof — commercial or large multi-unit project experience is not documented
  • Most positive reviews center on Jacob specifically; crew consistency on jobs where Jacob is not the coordinator is less documented

Our Review

Top Hat Roofing has a coordinator in Jacob who does something that distinguishes serious roofers from estimators: he climbs through the small access doors in closets to inspect the decking from inside the attic before quoting. In Miami's heat, that's physically uncomfortable. It's also the only way to actually know what's underneath before tearing off the old roof — and it means the estimate is based on real conditions rather than best-case assumptions.

The no-pressure estimate structure — three options, clear explanation of materials at each price point — reflects the same approach. Reviewers who compared Top Hat to other local companies consistently note that the combination of thoroughness and competitive pricing was what pushed them to sign. One reviewer had three companies quote the same scope; Top Hat was the most affordable for equivalent materials.

Execution is fast. Multiple reviewers report full roof-and-gutter installations completed in a single day. One project included removing old vents and an antenna, upgrading ventilation, and doing a complete reroof — two days total. The post-storm performance holds up: reviewers who've had heavy Miami rains roll through after their installation report zero issues.

The post-job follow-up from Donovan — replacing damaged drip edge at no charge after noticing the old gutter brackets had caused cuts — is the kind of detail that creates repeat customers. Most contractors consider the job done when the check clears. Top Hat came back, identified a potential drainage problem, and fixed it without billing for it.

The main limitation is review concentration around Jacob. When a company's strongest reviews are tied to one person's involvement, consistency across the full team is worth probing before signing.

Specialties

Roof ReplacementStorm Damage RepairInspectionsInsurance ClaimsGutter Installation

Service Area

MiamiCoral GablesHialeahKendallDoralMiami BeachAventura

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