What Is the Tom Martino Referral List?

What Is the Tom Martino Referral List?

If you have lived in Colorado for any amount of time, there is a good chance you have heard of Tom Martino or the Martino Referral List.

For decades, Tom Martino has been one of Colorado’s most recognizable radio and television personalities, known for helping consumers solve problems, exposing scams, and advocating for homeowners across the state.

Through his long running radio program, The Troubleshooter Show, Tom built a large audience by helping people navigate issues involving:

• Contractors
• Insurance companies
• Automotive services
• Home improvement
• Consumer fraud
• Service disputes

Over time, that consumer advocacy evolved into what is now widely known as the Referral List.

At Excel Roofing, both J. Bretz and Henry Bretz have co hosted The Martino Show alongside official co host Mark Major for many years.

What Is the Referral List?

The Referral List is a network of contractors, home service providers, and local businesses that Tom Martino has personally vetted and endorsed.

The idea behind the Referral List is simple:

Help consumers find reputable companies while helping reduce the risk of hiring unreliable contractors.

Companies on the Referral List are generally expected to:

• Maintain a strong reputation
• Handle customer issues professionally
• Operate ethically
• Deliver quality workmanship
• Maintain proper business practices

The list has become one of the most recognized contractor recommendation systems in Colorado.

How Did the Referral List Become So Popular?

The Referral List gained traction because homeowners consistently struggled with:

• Contractor scams
• Fly by night companies
• Poor workmanship
• Warranty issues
• Lack of accountability

Colorado, especially after major hailstorms, often sees an influx of temporary contractors entering the market.

Many homeowners wanted a trusted source for finding contractors with:

• Established reputations
• Local presence
• Verified history
• Community accountability

Tom Martino built his brand around consumer protection, and the Referral List naturally became an extension of that mission.

The Referral List Has Become Relationship Driven

Over the years, the Referral List has evolved beyond simply advertising businesses.

Today, many companies on the list have built longstanding professional relationships through years of working together, appearing on the radio show, and helping Colorado consumers.

It has become more relationship driven over time because businesses that consistently perform well and handle customer issues properly tend to remain involved long term.

This creates an environment where:

• Reputation matters
• Accountability matters
• Customer service matters
• Long term trust matters

That relationship aspect is a major reason many Colorado homeowners continue relying on the Referral List when searching for contractors.

Why Reputation Matters in Roofing

Roofing is one of the largest investments many homeowners make, and unfortunately the roofing industry can attract dishonest or inexperienced contractors, especially after storms.

That is why many homeowners look for roofing companies with:

• Longstanding local presence
• Community involvement
• Proven track records
• Strong reviews
• Consumer advocacy relationships

At Excel Roofing, consumer education and transparency have always been major priorities for our team.

Our involvement with The Martino Show has allowed us to:

• Educate homeowners
• Discuss roofing scams
• Explain insurance claims
• Help consumers understand roofing systems
• Advocate for proper workmanship

Why Consumers Still Listen to Tom Martino

Even after decades on radio and television, Tom Martino remains one of the most recognized consumer advocates in Colorado.

Many homeowners continue tuning into the show because:

• The advice is practical
• The conversations are real
• Contractors are held accountable
• Consumer problems are addressed publicly

The Referral List became successful largely because it was built around trust and long term reputation rather than simply marketing alone.

Final Thoughts

The Tom Martino Referral List has become one of Colorado’s best known contractor and home service recommendation networks through decades of consumer advocacy, accountability, and relationship building.

For homeowners, it provides an additional layer of confidence when searching for reputable companies in industries that can sometimes be difficult to navigate.

At Excel Roofing, we are proud to have been involved with The Martino Show for many years alongside Tom Martino and Mark Major while continuing to educate and support Colorado homeowners throughout the roofing process.