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You stop wondering if your roof can handle another winter. Ice dams, wind damage, leaks during nor’easters—those aren’t small concerns when your home is worth over half a million dollars and Salem gets hit with heavy snow, summer storms, and everything in between.
A roof that’s installed or repaired correctly means you’re not calling your insurance company every spring. You’re not dealing with water stains on your ceiling or wondering if that patch job will hold. You’re getting years of protection without the constant maintenance calls.
We use materials rated for New England conditions—Class IV hail resistance, 165 MPH wind ratings, proper ventilation to prevent ice dams. That’s not marketing talk. That’s what keeps your roof intact when the weather gets nasty, which in Salem happens more often than anyone wants.
Paradise Remodeling Inc is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, which means we’ve met their requirements for quality work and customer service. We’re licensed in Massachusetts (Home Improvement Contractor License #195972) and fully insured.
We’ve worked on Salem homes long enough to know which neighborhoods get hit harder by wind coming off Canobie Lake, which developments see more storm damage, and how Route 93 traffic patterns affect scheduling. That local knowledge matters when you’re planning a roof replacement or dealing with emergency repairs.
You’ll work with the same crew from start to finish. We give you accurate timelines, keep you updated throughout the project, and clean up when we’re done. No surprises, no runaround.
First, we inspect your roof—not just from the ground. We get up there, check for damage you can’t see from your driveway, look at ventilation, flashing, and any areas where water might be getting in. You get a detailed assessment, not a quick estimate designed to lowball the competition.
If you’re filing an insurance claim for storm damage, we’ll document everything properly and work with your adjuster. Ice dam damage is one of the most common winter claims in the Northeast, and we know exactly what insurance companies need to see.
Once we start work, we protect your property, tear off old materials, inspect the decking for rot or damage, then install your new roof using proper techniques—not shortcuts. We’re talking about correct underlayment, proper flashing around chimneys and skylights, ridge venting that actually prevents ice dams. The details that determine whether your roof lasts 15 years or 30.
Timeline depends on your roof size and complexity, but most residential projects in Salem take 2-4 days. We’ll give you a realistic schedule upfront and stick to it unless weather forces a delay.
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We handle complete roof replacements, repairs, emergency storm damage, ice dam removal, and preventive maintenance. That includes working with asphalt shingles, architectural shingles, and materials specifically rated for New England’s climate extremes.
In Salem, where median home values sit around $568,000 and winters dump heavy snow loads on your roof, you need materials that can handle it. We install impact-resistant shingles that meet Class A fire ratings and wind resistance up to 165 MPH—important when you’re dealing with the unpredictable weather patterns that come through Southern New Hampshire.
We also handle the related work that affects your roof’s performance: gutter installation and repair, skylight installation, chimney flashing, siding where it meets your roofline, and proper attic ventilation. A roof isn’t just shingles. It’s a system, and every component needs to work together.
If you’re dealing with an emergency—tree damage, severe leaks, storm destruction—we respond quickly. We’ll tarp and secure your roof to prevent further damage, then work with you on permanent repairs. Salem homeowners know how fast a small leak can turn into a major problem during a nor’easter.
Complete roof replacement in Salem typically runs $14,000 to $22,000 for an average-sized home, depending on roof size, pitch, and materials. If your home is near Route 93 or Canobie Lake—areas that see more severe weather exposure—you might want upgraded materials rated for higher wind and impact resistance, which adds $2,000 to $4,000.
That price includes tearing off your old roof, inspecting and repairing decking if needed, installing proper underlayment and ice-and-water shield, new shingles, ridge venting, and all flashing. It doesn’t include structural repairs if we find rotted decking or framing issues, but we’ll identify those during inspection before we start.
Insurance might cover part or all of the cost if you’re replacing due to storm damage. We’ll document everything needed for your claim and work directly with adjusters to make sure you’re getting what you’re entitled to.
Ice dams form when heat escapes through your roof, melts snow, and that water refreezes at your roof edge where it’s colder. The ice builds up, traps water behind it, and forces that water under your shingles and into your home. It’s one of the most common winter insurance claims in the Northeast.
Prevention starts with proper attic insulation and ventilation. Your attic needs to stay cold in winter so snow doesn’t melt unevenly. That means adequate insulation on your attic floor (not your roof deck), proper soffit and ridge venting, and sealing any air leaks from your living space into the attic.
When we install or replace a roof in Salem, we make sure your ventilation system actually works. We also install ice-and-water shield membrane along roof edges and valleys—areas most vulnerable to ice dam damage. If you’re already dealing with ice dams every winter, we can assess your attic ventilation and insulation during a roof inspection and recommend specific fixes.
Asphalt shingle roofs in New Hampshire typically last 20 to 25 years if they’re installed correctly and use quality materials. That’s shorter than warmer climates because you’re dealing with freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow loads, ice damming, and intense summer heat—all of which break down roofing materials faster.
The actual lifespan depends heavily on installation quality and ventilation. A roof installed without proper ventilation might fail in 15 years due to heat and moisture damage from underneath. A roof with correct ventilation, quality underlayment, and impact-resistant shingles can push 30 years.
We install roofs using Owens Corning and Mule Hide products designed specifically for harsh climates. These materials carry warranties, but the warranty doesn’t mean much if installation is sloppy. Proper flashing, correct nail placement, adequate ventilation—those details determine whether you’re replacing your roof in 15 years or 30.
Start with licensing and insurance. In Massachusetts, any contractor working on projects over $1,000 needs a Home Improvement Contractor license. Ask for the license number and verify it’s active. Make sure they carry liability insurance and workers’ compensation—if someone gets hurt on your property and they’re not covered, you could be liable.
Check their manufacturer certifications. An Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, for example, has met specific requirements for training, customer satisfaction, and business practices. It’s not a guarantee of perfect work, but it shows they’ve invested in doing things correctly.
Look at how they handle estimates. A serious roofing contractor will inspect your roof thoroughly, explain what they found, and give you a detailed written estimate—not a ballpark number designed to get your signature. Ask about their process for handling unexpected issues like rotted decking. Ask about timeline, crew size, cleanup, and how they protect your property during work. The answers tell you whether they’ve actually thought through the project or they’re winging it.
If damage is localized—a few missing shingles from wind, a small leak around a chimney, limited storm damage—repairs usually make sense. If your roof is under 15 years old and the rest of it is in good shape, repairing the damaged section is the smart move financially.
But if your roof is over 20 years old, you’re seeing multiple leaks, shingles are curling or losing granules across large areas, or you’ve got widespread damage from a major storm, replacement is usually the better investment. Patching an old roof might buy you a year or two, but you’ll likely end up replacing it soon anyway—and you’ve spent money on repairs that didn’t extend the roof’s life meaningfully.
We’ll give you an honest assessment. If repairs make sense, we’ll tell you. If you’re throwing good money after bad by patching a roof that’s near the end of its lifespan, we’ll tell you that too. Sometimes the answer is “repair it now, plan for replacement in 2-3 years”—and that’s a legitimate strategy if you need time to budget for a full replacement.
For genuine emergencies—active leaks, tree damage, storm destruction where your home is exposed to weather—we respond the same day or next day depending on when you call and our current schedule. Emergency response means we’ll tarp and secure your roof to prevent further damage, assess what needs permanent repair, and give you a plan forward.
Salem gets hit with severe weather, and we know how quickly a small problem becomes a major one when rain or snow is coming through your roof. We prioritize emergency calls because water damage spreads fast and gets expensive.
Once your roof is secured, we’ll schedule permanent repairs as quickly as possible. If you’re filing an insurance claim, we’ll document everything while we’re there doing emergency work so your claim has the evidence it needs. Timeline for permanent repairs depends on damage extent and material availability, but we’ll give you realistic expectations upfront—not promises we can’t keep.
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