Mariano Akers is the founder of Roof Reality Check and brings over 40 years of hands-on roofing experience to homeowners looking for honest guidance.

Born in New York, Mariano began his roofing career in 1985 and has been working in Florida since 1997, gaining extensive experience in one of the most demanding roofing environments in the country.

Over the decades, he has worked in every phase of roofing, including:

• Built-Up Roofing (BUR)
• Shingle systems
• Single-ply roofing
• Torch-down applications
• Tile roofing
• Stone-coated systems
• Silicone coatings
• And many other residential and commercial systems

He has held nearly every role in the field:
👉 Roof mechanic, foreman, supervisor, and manager

A Different Kind of Roofing Professional

Unlike many in the industry, Mariano never pursued sales.

Why?

Because he believed that being completely honest with homeowners didn’t always align with selling high-dollar jobs.

Instead of pushing replacements or upselling services, he focused on understanding what a roof actually needed — and doing the job right.

A Different Kind of Roofing Professional

Unlike many in the industry, Mariano never pursued sales.

Why Roof Reality Check Exists

After decades in the field, Mariano has seen firsthand how often homeowners are:

• Told they need full replacements when they don’t
• Given incomplete or misleading information
• Pressured into expensive decisions

As the physical demands of roofing have taken their toll, Mariano chose a new path:

👉 Use his experience to help homeowners — not sell to them

Today

Through Roof Reality Check, Mariano provides:

• Honest second opinions
• Clear repair vs. replacement guidance
• Real-world insight from decades in the field

No pressure. No sales pitch. Just the truth.

“I’ve spent my life on roofs. Now I help you make the right decision about yours.”