October, 2020 | Arko Exteriors

5 Reasons to Consider Roof Remodeling

Roofs are an integral part of the house. They’re a strong physical barrier protecting the family dwelling in the house from all external environmental issues. [...]

The ABCs Of Dealing With Storm Damage To Your Home

Heavy rains, strong winds, hailstorms, and various other weather problems are the greatest enemies of a house’s roofing system. Harsh weather has the potential to [...]

Repairing A Roof Leak Doesn’t Have To Be A Nightmare

Roofs are an integral part of the house. If the roof gets damaged, it can destroy the structural integrity of the house. Do you think [...]

How To Prepare A Roof For Winter Weather

If you’re a homeowner, you need to be vigilant about the most essential thing that will keep you and your family protected throughout the winter-- [...]

How Can I Tell If I Have Missing Shingles?

When it comes to keeping a roof in good shape and maintaining its structural integrity then every single shingle counts. Whether it’s heavy rain or [...]

6 Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

If you were to get your roof replaced, then you would be thinking about getting a roofing material that’s durable and strong. The material would [...]

Home Fire Evacuation Plan

What should you do when your house suddenly catches fire? Fire is extremely dangerous and can spread to all the areas of a house within [...]

Can I Find A Reputable Roofing Contractor In Minnesota?

Your house is your castle. It keeps you and your family safe and protected from all external environmental factors. Thankfully, you’ve got a roof over [...]

MA Abbas

18:44 02 Nov 20

Arko Exteriors is an exceptional company. Casey Jensen and his team went above and beyond and helped me with the claim... with my insurance company. They also were extremely professional, timely and did quality work on the roof and siding. They kept me updated on the progress. I enjoyed very much working with them and recommend them as a contractor of choice.read more

Jason Barnes

00:12 07 Oct 20

Very professional it will definitely have them come back..

Brandon Crowley

14:40 03 Sep 20

I highly recommend ARKO Exteriors. They went above and beyond on restoring my roof and siding after the hail storm this... summer. The insurance claim process went very smooth and thanks to ARKO my house looks like its brand new!read more

Joann Tran

22:03 25 Jun 20

Mitigation: Rick and his team were absolutely AMAZING!!! Our insurance company recommended Arko because they did the... mitigation and repair/rebuild of homes. Hands down would choose Rick and his team for the mitigation side if our house ever has water damage again. They came out the same day and ripped out everything that had water damage to prevent mold from happening. They got to our home around 8 am and were there until 8 pm. These guys were not going to leave until they were absolutely done. I could not have asked for a smoother mitigation process.Repair/Rebuild side: I would like to preface that I know it's a busy time of year for remodels, especially at a time like this where everyone is home and doing lots of home renovation projects. Todd did an amazing job on our estimate. As a homeowner, our hours was destroyed by water. The water ruined our kitchen, living room, dining room, and master bedroom. I do understand that it takes time for the contractor and insurance agent to come to an agreement on how much the damages cost. With that being said, I had gone to Lowe's to pay for cabinets out of pocket so I could get the ball rolling. I did not know if our insurance agent was going to approve new cabinets or not but I knew that I needed them. Insurance called 6/17/2020 to say that they approved our estimate and were mailing out the check that day. 6/22/2020 Tony calls to set up a time to come to our home on 6/25/2020 to do a walkthrough since we were wanting to add on to the rebuild. An hour before our appointment, Tonu called to cancel because something had come up where he could not come out anymore. We decided to go with another company because we did our due diligence to have a couple contractors come in to do a bid. There was no word of rescheduling for Friday and we were not going to be home for two weeks because my husband is part of the Iowa Guard and I would be traveling to spend the holidays with his family. I was hoping to have a final decision today and had hoped to have Arko's bid also. That did not happen which is fine and should have been left at that. Todd had called because he was wondering why we no longer needed Arko to come out and do the estimate. I had explained to him that we could not wait to make a decision. He then told me that this is the nature of the business where things pop up and they have to reschedule. I get it but needed to also think about the best interest for my home. We can't wait 2 weeks for Arko to come out and give us a bid. In my honest opinion, I felt berated for ordering our cabinets and having Lowe's install them. I also was frustrated at the fact that I felt scolded because I was "putting the cart in front of the horse" and I should have waited for them to come out and do it. He had finally got me to agree to him calling back Tony and trying to get him to come back tomorrow. Called me back 5 minutes later and said that they were going to decline coming out because I was acting as my own contractor and they did not want to get in a bidding war. Which is fine. There wasn't going to be a "bidding war". I was just choosing a contractor who could get in and do the job in a timely manner within our budget. I was also told that they were not used to the homeowner handling all the money but I am sure glad the insurance company didn't hand them the money or else our house probably wouldn't have been done until December. We could have just left it the way it was when Tony called and I just wanted to completely cancel but it had to be dragged out to so much more.Conclusion:- Loved Rick and his team. Super professional and timely. Way to run a team Rick!!- Estimate was perfect and I highly appreciated Todd for all his hard work in getting the estimate submitted to our insurance.- Follow through on the estimate was shaky. Wished we could have went with Arko but we couldn't wait for the timing constraints on both ends.read more

Jill Vosberg

18:20 26 Apr 20

We have been very impressed with Casey and the level of professionalism, advice and responsiveness as we navigate a... complicated insurance claim. We would not hesitate recommending the team at Arko for any construction needs. In an industry that often gets a bad rap, this company is not a fly by night operation. You can see by their 100+ reviews that they are top notch in this industry!!read more

Keith Randall

15:04 20 Mar 20

I am writing this addition to my initial review. ARKO finally sent guys out twice more to fix the problems I noted... during walk throughs and so we are finally satisfied by the work completed.I would rate a zero if I could. They started our project last October. They had told us they would have a supervisor on site to manage and supervise the work. They didn't. Had 4 guys perform the work, couldn't speak English. Showed up unannounced. Didn't protect anything around the property. Damaged things, tried to get us to pay in full for the work and I refused until they finish the job. They said it was just warranty work remaining. They damaged my gutters, said they would be in contact with us the following week after they came to the house for payment, that was three weeks ago. Even Casey their GM called me apologized, said communication is key and hasn't called back to let me know when they will be back to repair my gutters. I wanted to hire people who were more local and had a good rating, but they must be getting friends and family to do their reviews. They are not cheap, were recommended by my insurance agent, but haven't lived up to any of the promises they made. and I have no idea if they will actually come back to finish this job.read more

Julie Braastad

14:03 14 Feb 20

From the beginning to the end of the job, the staff from ARKO was incredible. The project manager, Mike, worked with... our insurance adjuster to make sure that all damages were included. Their work was completed in a timely manner and they cleaned up perfectly. Honestly, I was dreading having the roof replaced and the interior damage repaired but ARKO managed to make the process easy and painless. I would highly recommend them!read more

RODNEY K

05:15 31 Jan 20

Arko companies efficiently restored our leaky roof. We are now able to live happily again under this roof. I'm really... happy that we chose them.read more

Steven Graham

19:24 03 Dec 19

Our Agency has worked w/ Lance and his company Arko for over 15 years. we refer them to all of our clients and have... been happy with his communication turnaround time and the relationship they build with our clients. Its very comforting to know our clients are being treated so well...I higlhy recommend them for any work they perfom...read more

Sean Broderick

12:21 28 Nov 19

This is one of the BEST companies to ever use. My brother runs the company. His staff is AMAZING. Very honest and it... feels like family when they work with you. Happy Holidays EVERONE. I gotta go wake people up to make the turkey for Thanksgiving. LOLread more

Neil Morris

00:05 08 Oct 19

I could not be more pleased with the work Casey Jensen and Arko Exteriors has performed on my house. 150% satisfied. I... highly recommend them to all my my friends and family! Give them a shot!!read more

Nicholas Craft

00:21 05 Oct 19

I worked closely with Mike Pream after we had a nasty storm. He worked directly with our insurance company throughout... the whole process and our roof and siding looked amazing when it was all done. Definitely will work with them again!read more

Beth Beberg

23:50 04 Oct 19

Arko restoration supporting community and the MN twins. Love these guys. Why a great event!!!

Aaron Jorgenson

23:05 04 Oct 19

Arko Exteriors helped me get my roof replaced from wind damage. Mike Pream was great to work with. I recommend Arko... Exteriors to anyone looking for work on their home.read more

Tatum Williams

22:47 04 Oct 19

Zach and Mike P were so helpful. I would definitely recommend Arko.

Katie Bleskacek

21:08 18 Jul 19

We just started our work with Michael and Mike at Arko and I am already so pleased and impressed that I wanted to write... a review on the work BEFORE it is done. Both Michael and Mike have shown great customer service, being in communication regularly and going above and beyond to help us with our roof leak and inside damage. This team is incredibly knowledgeable and professional, which puts me at ease for the projects coming up. Thank you Michael, Mike and Arko team!read more