Roof Repair on Cape Cod, MA

How we approach roof repair on Cape Cod

A Cape Cod roof works harder than almost any roof in the country. It takes nor'easters from October to April, salt air all year, blazing summer sun and freeze-thaw cycles that lift shingles and open seams. Most roofs we replace on the Cape failed early because of one of three things: shingles installed with too few nails for a high-wind zone, no ice-and-water membrane at the eaves and valleys, or ventilation so poor the plywood rotted from underneath.

We fix all three on every job. Our roofing work starts with a full inspection of the decking, then a proper underlayment system, ice-and-water membrane where the code requires it and beyond where the exposure calls for it, and shingles fastened for the wind ratings the Cape actually sees. We pull the building permit, schedule the inspection, and leave you with a roof that is documented, warrantied by the manufacturer, and built for the next twenty years of Cape Cod weather.

Not every roof problem needs a new roof. Wind-lifted shingles, a failed pipe boot, cracked step flashing at a chimney or dormer, or a small area of ice-dam damage can usually be repaired for a fraction of the cost of replacement. We start with an honest inspection: if the roof has years of life left, we repair it and tell you so; if it is at the end, we tell you that too. Repairs are done with matching shingles wherever the color is still available and with proper flashing, not caulk, so the fix lasts.