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You shouldn’t have to wonder if your roof will hold up when the weather turns. Salt air eats through materials faster here than anywhere inland. Wind-driven rain finds every weak spot. And when a nor’easter rolls through, you need to know your home is actually protected.
That’s what proper roof repair does. It stops leaks before they rot out your sheathing. It catches worn flashing before water runs down your walls. It means you’re not scrambling for buckets when it pours, or calling your insurance company after the next big storm.
When the work is done right, you get back to living in your home instead of stressing about it. Your belongings stay dry. Your heating bill doesn’t spike from air leaks. And you’re not dealing with mold growing in places you can’t even see yet.
We work throughout the North Shore, and we’ve seen what the ocean air does to roofs in Manchester-by-the-Sea. We’re not a national franchise that sends different crews every time. We’re local, and we understand why your shingles wear differently than homes 20 miles inland.
We’re an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, which means we’ve met their standards for quality and reliability. That’s not marketing talk—it’s a certification they don’t hand out to just anyone. We also show up when we say we will, give you a straight answer about what needs fixing, and don’t try to sell you a whole new roof when a repair will do the job.
Most of our work comes from people who’ve used us before or heard about us from a neighbor. That’s how it should be in a town like this.
First, we come out and actually look at your roof. Not a salesperson—someone who knows what they’re looking at. We’ll tell you what’s wrong, why it’s happening, and what it’ll take to fix it. If it’s an emergency, we can get a temporary patch down fast to stop active leaking while we line up the full repair.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we schedule the work around your life and the weather. Coastal jobs require timing—we’re not tearing into your roof with a storm rolling in. On the day we show up, we protect your property, pull off the damaged materials, and make the actual repairs. That might mean replacing shingles, sealing flashing, fixing underlayment, or addressing structural issues if water’s been getting in for a while.
When we’re done, we clean up completely. No nails in your driveway, no debris in your yard. Then we walk you through what we did so you know exactly what you’re getting. If there’s something you should keep an eye on down the road, we’ll tell you that too.
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Every roof repair we do in Manchester-by-the-Sea starts with figuring out the real problem, not just the visible damage. You might see missing shingles, but the issue could be failed flashing or worn underlayment. We check all of it.
The repair itself depends on what’s actually broken. For storm damage, that usually means replacing torn or lifted shingles, resealing exposed areas, and making sure water can’t get under the remaining materials. For salt air wear, we often need to address corrosion on metal components—flashing, drip edges, vents—that fail faster near the ocean. If you’ve got a leak, we trace it back to the source instead of just patching where you see water inside.
We use materials rated for coastal conditions. That matters here. Standard roofing products break down faster when they’re constantly exposed to salt and moisture. We also check your attic ventilation and insulation while we’re up there, because poor airflow causes condensation that looks like a leak but isn’t.
You’ll get a detailed estimate before we start, and we don’t add surprise charges later. If we find something unexpected once we’re into the repair, we’ll call you before doing extra work. Most repairs take one to two days depending on the scope, and we’re available 24/7 if you’ve got an emergency that can’t wait.
If the damage is localized—like a section of shingles blown off in a storm, or a leak around a chimney—repair usually makes sense. You’re looking at a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars instead of $15,000 or more for a full roof.
But if your roof is already 20+ years old and you’re seeing problems in multiple areas, replacement might actually be the smarter move. Doing three or four repairs over two years often costs more than just replacing the whole thing once. Plus, you’re still left with an aging roof that’ll need replacement soon anyway.
Here’s what we do: we’ll look at the overall condition, not just the immediate problem. If most of your shingles are curling, you’ve got widespread granule loss, or we’re seeing rot in the decking, we’ll tell you. We’d rather have an honest conversation now than have you call us back in six months with another leak. You’ll get our real opinion either way, and then you decide what makes sense for your situation and budget.
If you’ve got an active leak and water coming into your house, we treat that as an emergency. We can usually get someone out the same day, often within a few hours, to at least get a tarp down or do a temporary patch that stops the water.
Full repairs might need to wait for weather—we’re not doing permanent work in the middle of a downpour or high winds. But we can secure things so you’re not dealing with more damage while we wait for conditions to clear.
When you call, let us know it’s urgent. We keep our schedule flexible specifically for situations like this, because we know roof leaks don’t happen at convenient times. Storms hit at night, on weekends, during holidays. We’ve got someone on call who can respond when you actually need help, not just during business hours. The key is stopping the immediate damage first, then coming back to make the proper repair once it’s safe to do the work right.
It depends on what caused the damage. Storm damage—wind, hail, falling trees—is usually covered under most policies. Wear and tear from age or lack of maintenance typically isn’t.
If you’re filing a claim, document everything before any temporary repairs. Take photos of the damage from multiple angles, both outside and inside if there’s water coming in. Your insurance company will send an adjuster, and sometimes they lowball the estimate. We can work with you on that—we’ve dealt with plenty of adjusters and know what repairs actually cost.
One thing to watch: some adjusters will say you only need a patch when you really need more extensive work. We’ll give you a detailed assessment that shows exactly what’s damaged and what needs fixing. You can use that when you’re talking to your insurance company.
We don’t handle claims directly, but we’ll provide documentation and answer questions if your adjuster needs clarification. Some homeowners find it’s worth hiring a public adjuster if the damage is significant and the insurance company is pushing back. That’s your call. Either way, we’ll make sure the actual repair work is done right, regardless of how the payment side shakes out.
Salt accelerates corrosion on anything metal—flashing, drip edges, roof vents, chimney caps. You’ll see rust forming faster than you would even 10 miles inland. Once that starts, water gets behind the protective barriers and you’ve got leaks that aren’t obvious until there’s already damage inside.
Salt also holds moisture against your roofing materials. Shingles stay damp longer after rain or fog, which means more opportunity for algae and mold growth. That’s not just cosmetic—it actually breaks down the shingle material over time. You’ll see granule loss happening earlier than the manufacturer’s rated lifespan.
The other issue is that salt air gets into your attic through vents. If you don’t have good ventilation, that moisture condenses on the underside of your roof decking. We’ve pulled up shingles on roofs that looked fine from the ground and found rotted plywood underneath.
That’s why regular inspections matter more here than in other areas. Catching corrosion early means replacing a $200 piece of flashing instead of dealing with a $2,000 leak repair later. We recommend checking your roof annually if you’re this close to the ocean, especially after winter when salt spray from storms has been hitting it for months.
Most repairs take one day, maybe two if we’re dealing with multiple problem areas or we need to replace decking underneath the shingles. Small jobs—resealing flashing, replacing a few shingles—might only take a few hours.
The timeline depends on what we find once we get up there. Sometimes what looks like a simple shingle replacement turns into a bigger job if the underlayment is compromised or there’s water damage to the wood decking. We won’t know that until we pull up the damaged materials.
Weather also plays a role. We need dry conditions to do the work properly. Sealing and adhesives don’t work right in rain, and it’s not safe to be on a wet roof in the first place. If we’re scheduled and a storm rolls in, we’ll reschedule rather than rush through a repair that won’t hold up.
We’ll give you a time estimate upfront based on what we can see, and we’ll update you if anything changes once we’re into the work. Most homeowners don’t need to be home while we’re working, but we’ll check in with you before we leave to show you what we did and answer any questions.
Yes. The specifics depend on the materials used and the scope of work, but we stand behind what we do. If something fails because of our workmanship, we’ll come back and fix it at no charge.
For materials, you’re covered by the manufacturer’s warranty—that’s typically 20 to 30 years for shingles, less for other components. As an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, we can offer enhanced warranties on their products that you wouldn’t get from a non-certified contractor.
Here’s what that actually means: if your repair fails, you’re not fighting with us about whether it’s covered. We’ll look at it, and if it’s a workmanship issue, we handle it. If it’s a product defect, we work with the manufacturer on your behalf.
The key is that we’re local and we’re not going anywhere. We’ve been doing this for years, and we plan to keep doing it. That matters more than a piece of paper—you need to be able to actually reach the company that did your work if something goes wrong. We answer our phone, and we show up when there’s a problem. That’s the real warranty.
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