Expert Roofing Contractors in Hopkinton, MA

Most homeowners don't think about their roof until something forces the issue. Water staining the ceiling after rain. Ice dams backing up under the shingles in February. Shingles scattered across the yard after wind. By that point, you need a contractor who understands Massachusetts roofing challenges.

New England weather is hard on roofs. Freeze-thaw cycles from December through March are relentless. Temperatures swing above freezing during the day, melting snow. Water runs down and refreezes at night. That cycle cracks shingles, damages flashing, and creates ice dams. An ice dam forms when heat escaping through your attic melts snow on the roof. Meltwater flows to the cold eaves and refreezes, building an ice ridge that traps water behind it. That trapped water works under shingles and into your home. Preventing ice dams requires proper attic ventilation, adequate insulation, and ice and water shield membrane installed correctly at vulnerable areas.

Cape Cod style homes, common in Hopkinton, are particularly susceptible to ice dam issues. The steep gabled roof sheds snow, but where dormers meet the main roof, you create valleys. Those valleys need precise flashing work and quality underlayment or they become leak points. The second-floor living space in Cape homes often means limited attic ventilation unless designed right.

We install primarily architectural asphalt shingles from GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed. These are industry standards with proven records. Installed correctly with proper ventilation and ice and water shield at eaves and valleys, architectural shingles give you 25-30 years. For a typical Colonial in Hopkinton, you're looking at $15,000 to $25,000 depending on size and complexity. A Cape Cod with dormers might run $18,000 to $28,000. Smaller ranch homes are usually $12,000 to $18,000.

Metal roofing deserves consideration if you're planning to stay long-term or battling recurring ice dam problems. The upfront cost runs about double that of asphalt, but metal roofs last 50+ years with minimal maintenance. They shed snow rather than holding it. Snow slides off before it melts and refreezes at the eaves, which dramatically reduces ice dam risk. They handle wind better and are fire-resistant. If this is your forever home, metal makes sense.

The process starts with a thorough inspection. We check the roof, decking condition, flashing around chimneys and skylights, and attic ventilation if accessible. Some roofs have years left with targeted repairs. Others need full replacement. We'll give you an honest assessment. If replacement is right, you get a detailed written estimate with everything itemized. Materials, labor, permit fees, dumpster, disposal.

We handle all permitting with Hopkinton's Inspectional Services through their online portal. We submit the paperwork, pay fees, and schedule inspections. You don't make trips to the building department. The permit process adds 3-5 business days before we start. Once approved, most installations take 1-3 days depending on roof size and weather.

We protect your property during installation. Tarps shield landscaping, magnetic sweepers pick up nails, and we haul away old materials.

You get two types of warranty coverage. First, manufacturer warranties on materials. GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed offer limited lifetime warranties on their shingles. Metal roofing manufacturers provide 30-50 year warranties. Second, our workmanship warranty covers installation. This matters because roughly 90% of premature roof failures come from installation problems, not defective materials. Improper nailing patterns, poor flashing details, inadequate ventilation. Our written workmanship warranty protects you against installation issues.

We've been doing this for 27 years under the same family ownership. We're not a massive operation where you're a number. When you call, you talk to someone who knows your project. Our crews show up on schedule and leave your property clean.