Expert Roofing Contractors in Shrewsbury, MA

Most Shrewsbury homeowners call about their roof after something goes wrong. Maybe water stains appeared on the ceiling after a February ice storm. Maybe shingles blew off during a windstorm. Maybe the roof just looks rough after 25 years of New England weather. Whatever brought you here, you need someone who understands both the technical work and the specific challenges roofs face in this part of Massachusetts.

The weather in Worcester County is particularly hard on roofing materials. Winter storms can dump significant snow, and the weight alone stresses the structure. But the real damage comes from freeze-thaw cycling. Temperatures swing above and below freezing repeatedly throughout winter, sometimes in a single day. Water gets into small cracks, freezes, expands, then thaws, widening those cracks each time. Over the years, this breaks down shingles, compromises flashing, and opens paths for water infiltration.

Ice dams are the signature roofing problem here. When heat escapes from your living space into the attic, it warms the roof deck and melts snow from underneath. That meltwater runs down toward the colder eaves and refreezes, forming a dam of ice. More meltwater pools behind it and works its way under shingles. Prevention requires proper attic ventilation, adequate insulation, and ice and water shield membrane installed at eaves and valleys. Cape Cod style homes with their low dormers are especially vulnerable. Colonial homes with better attic space typically have an easier time with ventilation, but poor installation can create problems on any roof.

We install primarily architectural asphalt shingles from GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed. These dimensional shingles offer 25-30 year lifespans when installed correctly with proper underlayment and ventilation. For a typical Shrewsbury colonial, expect to pay $12,000 to $22,000 depending on size and complexity. Smaller ranches might run $9,000 to $14,000. Larger homes with multiple dormers, valleys, or steep sections will cost more due to added labor and materials.

Metal roofing is worth considering if you're planning to stay long-term or have recurring ice dam issues. Standing seam metal and metal shingles cost roughly double what asphalt costs upfront, but they last 50+ years and shed snow before it can accumulate and create ice dams. For homes in Shrewsbury's historic district near Main Street, the Historic Districts Commission reviews exterior work visible from public ways, so material choices may need to respect architectural character.

Our process starts with inspection. We get on the roof, examine the shingle condition, check flashing around chimneys and vents, and look at attic ventilation if accessible. Some roofs have years of life left with targeted repairs. Others need full replacement. We'll tell you straight which situation you're facing. If replacement makes sense, you get a written estimate with line items, not just a number.

We handle all permitting with Shrewsbury's Building Department at 100 Maple Avenue. The town uses the Viewpoint Cloud online system. We submit the application, pay fees, and schedule inspections. This typically adds 3-5 business days before work can begin. Once the permit is approved, most installations take 1-3 days depending on roof size and complexity.

You receive two types of warranty coverage. Manufacturer warranties from GAF, Owens Corning, or CertainTeed cover material defects with limited lifetime coverage on shingles. Our workmanship warranty covers installation quality, which matters more than most people realize. About 90% of premature roof failures trace back to installation errors, not defective materials. Poor flashing, incorrect nailing patterns, inadequate ventilation. Our written warranty addresses these issues.

We've been doing this work for 27 years under the same family ownership. You get direct communication with people who know your project, not a call center.