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Nanette Schmader
Dec 27, 2025
I am giving this company 2 stars because parts of my experience were good, but the issues I encountered, especially with communication and refund handling, were significant enough to prevent a higher rating.
My initial appointment with Jacob went very well, and every interaction I had with Abby was professional, responsive, and helpful. Abby consistently tried to assist and follow up, and I appreciated her efforts.
Unfortunately, my experience with the project manager, Justice, was disappointing. He handled our communication through text messages. I believe I only spoke twice with him in person and the first was to introduce himself. I specifically asked him to speak with me before leaving for the day to explain a photo regarding bracing and to clarify what the issue was. He did not take the time to do so and instead texted me.
The crew finished my roof at dusk and into darkness using flashlights and cell phone lights. When I asked a worker if they could see well enough, I was told they could “see good enough.” This was not reassuring, and I would have preferred the work be completed in full daylight. They also had to clean up the nails etc. in the dark. Also, a concern since I have dogs.
The largest issue, and the primary reason for the 2-star rating, was the handling of my refund. I was owed $3,074, which I was told by Jacob would be refunded within 2–3 weeks of roof completion. The roof was finished on 11/5/25, meaning I should have received the refund by 11/26/25. I did not.
Over several weeks, I made multiple calls to Monarch and was repeatedly given conflicting information about who handled refunds. I was told a check would be issued, then it wasn’t, transferred to incorrect contacts, and left waiting without follow-up calls.
Eventually, I was told by Kaylan to pick up a check on December 22. I deposited it, only to be notified by my bank on December 24 that the check was returned as worthless, and my account was debited the full $3,074. This left me short that amount, which caused significant stress and required me to pull money from my savings to cover the gap.
I was then told by Kaylan another check would be ready on December 26, but when I arrived, I was informed no one working that day had the ability to print a check and that I would need to come back the following Monday. That was not acceptable, especially given the circumstances.
While Kaylan apologized and eventually arranged for the funds to be wired, the wire did not process in time to prevent financial strain over the weekend. The company’s concern seemed focused only on themselves, not on the stress, inconvenience, or financial impact caused by THEIR error to me, their customer.
The sign in their waiting room says, “Monarch, because you deserve the best.” Unfortunately, this experience did not reflect that statement. I sincerely hope their roofing workmanship proves better over time than their financial and administrative processes.
I am sharing this review so future customers are aware. I recognize the company has many positive reviews, but this experience was real, prolonged, and extremely frustrating.