Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Pittsburgh Roofing Contractors Since 1956
Burns & Burns & Scalo was founded in 1956 by John T. Burns & Burns & Scalo and Duke Burns as a residential roofing company. Under Jack Burns & Burns & Scalo's leadership, we expanded to Columbus, Ohio in 2000 while maintaining our core values of family ownership and the Triple Wallet Share philosophy, which prioritizes customers, employees, and company stakeholders equally. We emphasize succession planning across all positions to ensure long-term excellence in customer experience.Our corporate culture focuses on hard work, transparency, and continuous learning, supported by resources for professional development at every level. We partner with clients and communities to deliver advanced roofing solutions, including solar integration and commercial siding, while maintaining our commitment to operational excellence since our founding.
Services
Residential Roofing
Commercial Roofing
Roof Repair & Maintenance
Solar Integration
Commercial Siding
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency roofing services for urgent repairs.
- Our certified contractors specialize in commercial metal wall panels.
- Family-owned since 1956 with proven succession planning expertise.
- We integrate solar solutions with roofing system compatibility checks.
- Our asset management program prevents costly roof failures nationwide.
What people say
24/7 emergency service
Expert leak detection
Durable installations
Professional team
Solar expertise
Services
Residential Roofing
We provide complete residential roofing solutions including shingle, slate, tile, and metal roof installations. Our services cover new construction, replacements, and maintenance with premium materials from Certainteed and Owens Corning. With 60+ years of local experience, we ensure code-compliant installations that enhance home value and durability against Pittsburgh's weather conditions.
Commercial Roofing
Our commercial roofing division handles projects from new construction to roof replacements for large facilities. We specialize in TPO, EPDM, and metal roofing systems with single-source responsibility for complementary services like solar integration. Our nationwide network supports asset management programs that prevent costly failures through preventative maintenance and digital inspection tracking.
Roof Repair & Maintenance
We offer 24/7 emergency leak detection and repair services for residential and commercial properties. Our technicians handle weather damage, accidental impacts, and aging-related issues using advanced diagnostic tools. Preventative maintenance plans include annual inspections and digital reporting through our proprietary management software to extend roof lifespan and avoid unexpected expenses.
Solar Integration
Our solar solutions combine photovoltaic installations with roofing expertise to ensure system compatibility and roof integrity. We handle PV design, installation, and maintenance while preserving existing warranties. Specializing in roof-ready solar systems, we provide energy independence solutions for homes and businesses through our Burns & Burns & Scalo Solar division, including grant assistance and tax credit navigation.
Commercial Siding
We fabricate and install custom metal wall panels, gutters, and architectural accents using stainless steel, aluminum, and composite materials. Our Pittsburgh facility supports on-site roll forming for perfect fits, while our design team creates sun shades and equipment screens. These solutions enhance building aesthetics while providing durable protection against environmental elements for commercial properties.
People
John T. Scalo
Co-Founder
Co-founded the company in 1956, establishing its core values and commitment to quality craftsmanship in residential roofing services across Pittsburgh.
Duke Burns
Co-Founder
Co-founded the business in 1956, contributing to its early success through technical expertise in roofing systems and customer service excellence.
Jack Scalo
Former CEO
Expanded the company's operations to Columbus, Ohio in 2000 while maintaining family ownership principles and implementing succession planning strategies.
John Scalo
Executive
Joined the family business in 2014, continuing third-generation leadership with focus on corporate culture development and technological innovation.
Jesse Scalo
Executive
Brought fresh perspective to the organization in 2014, driving initiatives in digital transformation and sustainable business practices.
Questions
What emergency roofing services do you offer?
We provide 24/7 emergency leak detection, weather damage repair, and snow removal services for residential and commercial properties across Pennsylvania.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we specialize in both residential roofing systems and comprehensive commercial solutions including asset management programs for multi-property portfolios.
Can you install solar panels with new roofs?
Our Burns & Burns & Scalo Solar division integrates photovoltaic systems with roofing installations, ensuring compatibility and preserving roof warranties during solar retrofits.
What roof types do you work with?
We handle all major systems including asphalt shingles, slate, tile, metal, TPO/PVC membranes, and specialized commercial roofing materials.
Do you offer maintenance programs?
Our Roof Asset Management Program provides annual inspections, digital reporting, and preventative maintenance plans to extend roof lifespan nationwide.
Are financing options available?
While we don't directly offer financing, we can connect customers with trusted partners for roof replacement and solar installation projects.
Reviews (4)
G. K.
Jul 19, 2018
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Had them install a skylight in my home. It began leaking (badly) so I called the emergency crew to come out. They said they fixed the problem and left. One week later, more rain and more leaking. Another crew comes out and says "its fixed". More rain and a 3rd time workers come out. There is now extensive interior damage and the crew tells me "its fixed."
Now that there is damage inside they say its a roof problem and not actually a skylight issue so they won't be fixing anything inside my home. Further more, I got a bill for the work they did to fix the skylight ( even
Now that there is damage inside they say its a roof problem and not actually a skylight issue so they won't be fixing anything inside my home. Further more, I got a bill for the work they did to fix the skylight ( even
Ann K.
Oct 24, 2017
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Burns and Scalo is one of the best contractors that I have ever worked with. They started the job when they said they would, kept me informed EVERY day about the progress of the job, and cleaned up at the end of every day. Bill (foreman) and Javier were the main roofers on my job and they were unfailingly courteous and pleasant. I have a complicated roof, with many peaks and valleys, and Bill kept me in the loop about their approach to any challenging areas. The other thing that impressed me ( and that I've never experienced before in many projects) is that the supervisor, Dave, also stopped
Eric L.
Oct 23, 2017
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I wish I could break this into three reviews. First, Scalo solar was fabulous to work with and I love the finished product of home solar panels. Great IT and follow-up. Second, I had a metal roof installed and I am loving having this solid roof to replace an old shingled roof.
Unfortunately, Scalo hung gutters so poorly at time of installation that it ruined this review. Three 40 foot sections and all three are hung improperly. The lowest point is in the middle of ALL three gutters, brackets fell off in less than a year, and metal trash was left in one gutter. This last issue led to a build
Unfortunately, Scalo hung gutters so poorly at time of installation that it ruined this review. Three 40 foot sections and all three are hung improperly. The lowest point is in the middle of ALL three gutters, brackets fell off in less than a year, and metal trash was left in one gutter. This last issue led to a build
Michael P.
Jun 04, 2015
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I have gone through many different roofing companies when trying to replace my roof. This company got decent reviews on Angies List - not great, but worth giving a try. There were not many places that could handle a building of my size. I called these guys twice over a period of two weeks - the gentleman who answered the phone said that he would pass my call on to the roofers who would give me a call back. That never happened. On my third call, I nicely said to him "If you are too busy to do the job, it is fine, but please tell me now." He reluctantly admitted that they couldn&apos
