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J. Ratch Construction

Updated 2026-07-26 · 6,274 reviewed · 348 listed · Scored from 65 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(65) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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J. Ratch Construction
Services
Roof Repair, Commercial Roofing, Gutter Installation & Repair
Reviews
65

What recent reviews say

Nearly all reviewers praise J. Ratch for fair pricing, rapid emergency response, and transparent communication via photos. Work quality across roof replacements, repairs, dry rot fixes, and tile/gutter jobs is consistently noted as clean, detailed, and on-time. A single one-star review details poor handling of mistakes and owner rudeness, contrasting sharply with the praise-heavy feedback.

Most jobs involved concrete tile roofs or specialty materials. Jeff often discovers additional damage and charges fairly or adds repairs at no extra cost. His crew leaves properties clean daily. The business serves residential clients across Sacramento and Placer counties, with particular strength in storm-damage response and complex tile work.

Praised for
  • fair pricing and competitive bids
  • quick response to emergencies
  • communicates clearly with photos
  • attention to detail and quality workmanship
  • cleans up daily and after job
  • experienced with specialty materials like tile and shake
  • honest about findings and fixes extras without upcharge
Watch-outs
  • owner Jeff Ratch was rude and vulgar when mistakes pointed out
  • initially resisted fixing errors
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Best for: Homeowners with tile or specialty roofs needing storm repairs, replacements, or inspections, and those who value competitive pricing and same-day response.
Think twice if: One reviewer reported the owner became rude and defensive when mistakes were pointed out and resisted correcting them.

Strengths

  • Competitive pricing and bids regularly $5,000+ below competitors
  • Same-day or next-day emergency response to leaks and storm damage
  • Transparent communication with photo documentation of findings
  • Specialized expertise in concrete tile and shake roofs

Worth knowing

  • Owner Jeff Ratch (also listed as Jeff Ratchford) personally supervises roofs and handles estimates
  • Crew sends daily photos and updates on findings
  • Commonly finds and repairs dry rot at reasonable cost or no upcharge
  • Subcontractor Sergio handles gutter work
  • Added gutter braces and painted vents to match roof color without upcharge in at least one job
  • Replaced a Velux skylight with solar blinds in one complex job

What reviews say by service

Roof Replacement & Installation
Praised for fair pricing, timely completion, clean workmanship, and handling complex tile/shake installs.
Roof Repair
Next-day emergency response to leaks; identifies and repairs dry rot at reasonable cost; often finds additional damage and charges fairly.
Residential Roofing
Specialized in concrete tile roofs; careful placement and inspection; no tile breakage during work.
Roof Inspection & Insurance Claims
Takes photos to show findings; explains condition clearly before starting work.
Gutter Installation & Repair
Installs new gutters and guards; adds extra braces where needed; subcontractor work rated excellent.
Roof Repair
Dry rot repair explicitly praised; next-day availability for emergency water damage.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.64 average across the 236 roof repair businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 88
Review volume 79
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 74
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How quickly can you respond to a roof leak?
Yes-reviewers report Jeff came out the next day for emergency leaks discovered during storms, and even completed urgent valley repairs same-day before rain returned.
Can you work with concrete tile roofs?
Yes. Their website lists Roof Replacement and Repairs as core services, and multiple reviewers praise their expertise in concrete and shake tile, with careful, experienced placement to avoid breakage.
Do you charge extra if you find damage during the job?
No-reviewers report Jeff charged at no additional cost when discovering broken tiles, dry rot, or other issues, and occasionally added extra repairs like gutter braces or vent painting without upcharge.
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Last updated 2026-07-26