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You’re dealing with a leak that won’t quit, or you noticed shingles in your yard after the last storm. Maybe you’re seeing water stains on your ceiling and you’re not sure how bad it is yet.
Here’s what matters: you need someone who can assess the damage accurately, give you a straight answer about what it’ll take to fix it, and get the work done without dragging it out for weeks. You need to know the repair will actually hold up against the next nor’easter or winter freeze.
That’s where experience with coastal homes makes a difference. Swampscott properties face saltwater exposure, high winds, and ice dam formation that most roofers don’t see regularly. Your repair needs to account for those conditions, not just patch the obvious problem. When the work is done right, you stop checking the ceiling every time it rains. You stop wondering if this winter will be the one that causes real damage. Your home stays protected, and you can focus on everything else.
We serve the North Shore with a focus on getting roofing projects done efficiently and correctly. We’re an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, which means we meet strict standards for quality and service that most companies don’t qualify for.
We’re fully licensed and insured in Massachusetts, and we’ve built a reputation in Swampscott for showing up when we say we will, communicating clearly throughout the job, and leaving your property cleaner than we found it. Our project manager works directly with you from estimate to completion, so you’re never wondering what’s happening or when we’ll be back.
You’ll find us responsive when you call or text. We understand that roof problems create stress, especially when weather is involved. Our goal is to remove that stress by handling the repair professionally and keeping you informed the entire way.
First, we schedule an inspection at a time that works for you. We’ll get up on your roof and assess the full extent of the damage—not just what’s visible from the ground. Many homeowners are surprised to learn that the leak inside is often caused by damage several feet away from where the water appears.
We’ll document everything with photos and provide you with a detailed estimate that breaks down the work and materials needed. If insurance might cover the damage, we’ll give you the documentation you need to file your claim properly. No surprises, no pressure—just clear information so you can make the right decision.
Once you approve the work, we schedule the repair based on weather and your availability. Most repairs are completed in one to two days depending on scope. We protect your property during the work, complete the repair using quality materials rated for coastal conditions, and do a thorough cleanup when we’re finished. You’ll know exactly what was done and what to expect from your roof going forward.
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Living near the Atlantic means your roof takes a beating that homes even 10 miles inland don’t experience. Salt air accelerates deterioration of roofing materials. High winds lift shingles and create entry points for water. Winter brings ice dams that force water under your roofing system where it shouldn’t go.
When we repair your roof, we’re accounting for all of that. We use materials with Class A fire ratings, Class IV hail ratings, and wind resistance up to 165 MPH. If metal roofing makes sense for your situation, we install aluminum systems that resist rust from saltwater exposure and outlast traditional materials by decades.
We also handle the less obvious issues that cause problems down the road. Flashing around chimneys and vents. Proper ventilation to prevent ice dam formation. Underlayment that creates a secondary water barrier. These aren’t upsells—they’re what keeps your repair from becoming another repair in two years.
Swampscott homes average around $1,100 for roof repairs, with most projects falling between $380 and $1,800 depending on size and complexity. If structural repairs are needed underneath, or if we find pest damage during inspection, those costs are separate. We’ll always tell you what we find before proceeding with anything beyond the original scope.
Most homeowners policies in Massachusetts cover sudden damage from storms, wind, hail, or falling trees. What they typically don’t cover is gradual wear or damage from lack of maintenance.
If you’ve had a recent storm and you’re seeing missing shingles, dents in metal components, or new leaks, there’s a good chance your policy will cover at least part of the repair. The key is documenting everything properly and filing your claim with the right evidence.
We provide detailed inspection reports with photos that show the damage and explain what caused it. This documentation is exactly what your insurance adjuster needs to process your claim. We’ve worked with dozens of insurance companies and can walk you through what to expect during the claims process. We don’t handle the claim for you, but we make sure you have everything you need to handle it yourself successfully.
Ice dams form when heat escapes through your roof and melts snow unevenly. The melted water runs down to the colder eaves, refreezes, and creates a dam. More water backs up behind that dam and eventually finds its way under your shingles and into your home.
This is a huge issue in Massachusetts winters, and it’s not always about insulation. Poor attic ventilation is often the real culprit. If warm air can’t escape properly, it heats the roof deck and starts the melting cycle.
When we repair roofs in Swampscott, we check your ventilation system and make recommendations if we see problems. Sometimes adding ridge vents or improving soffit ventilation solves the issue completely. Other times, we need to address insulation gaps in your attic. The goal is to keep your roof deck cold in winter so snow melts evenly and doesn’t create dams. Fixing this during a repair saves you from emergency leak calls every February.
Most roof repairs are completed in one day. Larger jobs or repairs that involve structural work underneath might take two days.
Weather obviously affects timing. We won’t start a repair if rain is forecasted within the work window, because leaving your roof partially opened during precipitation creates more problems than it solves. We’d rather delay a day than risk water damage to your interior.
Emergency repairs are different. If you’re actively dealing with a leak and water is coming into your home, we can often get out the same day or next day to do a temporary fix that stops the immediate problem. Then we schedule the permanent repair for the next available clear weather window. The temporary fix might be a tarp or a quick patch—whatever it takes to protect your home until we can complete the full repair properly.
If the damage is localized to one area and your roof is less than 15 years old, repair usually makes sense. If you’re seeing problems in multiple areas, or your roof is approaching 20 years old, replacement might be the smarter investment.
Here’s the honest truth: we make more money on replacements than repairs. But we’re not going to push you toward a replacement if a repair will give you another 5-10 years of solid performance. That’s not how we operate.
During your inspection, we’ll tell you the age and condition of your entire roofing system, not just the damaged area. We’ll explain what we’re seeing and give you our recommendation with reasoning behind it. If repair makes sense, we’ll do the repair. If we think you’re throwing money at a roof that’s going to need replacement soon anyway, we’ll tell you that too. You’ll have the information you need to make the right call for your situation and budget.
We stop and call you before proceeding with anything beyond the original scope. You’ll never get surprised with extra charges that you didn’t approve first.
Sometimes we find rotted decking underneath damaged shingles. Sometimes there’s evidence of an old leak that was never properly addressed. Sometimes flashing is deteriorated in areas we couldn’t see during the initial inspection.
When that happens, we document it with photos, explain what we found and why it needs to be addressed, and give you a price for the additional work. You decide whether to proceed right then or handle it later. If it’s something that affects the integrity of the repair we’re doing, we’ll explain that clearly so you understand the implications of waiting.
Most homeowners appreciate this approach because there’s no ambiguity. You know exactly what you’re paying for and why. If the additional work is substantial, we can often help you understand whether it might be covered under your insurance claim as related damage.
Yes. If your roof is actively leaking, if a storm just caused damage that’s exposing your home to weather, or if you’re dealing with a situation where water is near electrical connections, call us right away.
We prioritize emergency calls and can usually get someone out the same day or within 24 hours to assess the situation and do a temporary repair that stops further damage. That might mean tarping a section of roof, doing a quick patch, or installing temporary flashing—whatever it takes to protect your home until we can schedule the permanent repair.
Emergency repairs aren’t always pretty, but they’re effective at preventing the kind of water damage that turns a roof problem into a much more expensive interior restoration problem. Once your home is protected, we’ll schedule the permanent repair for the next available window of good weather. The cost of the temporary fix is typically applied toward the final repair cost, so you’re not paying twice for the same area.
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