Barnstable County · Massachusetts

Roof Replacement in Barnstable, MA

Call 1-877-216-2893 to be connected with an independent roofing contractor who serves Barnstable and Barnstable County.

Find Roofing Contractor is a referral service. We do not perform roofing work ourselves.

Calls may be recorded. You will hear a notice before you are connected.

Finding a roof replacement contractor in Barnstable

When you call, you may be asked a few short questions about your project by an automated prompt or by the contractor, and you are connected with an available independent contractor who serves Barnstable. The call is the only step: no forms and no sign-up.

Licensing in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, roofers working on 1- and 2-family homes generally need a Construction Supervisor License (a Roof Covering specialty license exists), and contractors working on owner-occupied homes of 1-4 units must also be registered as Home Improvement Contractors. Homeowners can check both credentials on the state's online lookup tools. Home Improvement Contractor registration lookup: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search Before you hire, check the contractor's record with the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections.

License lookup

Source: the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections · Checked September 2026

Permits in Barnstable

Replacing a roof in Barnstable requires a building permit from the Town of Barnstable Building Division (Inspectional Services), as required by the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR). The permit is usually pulled by the licensed contractor before work starts. Building permits for Barnstable are handled by Town of Barnstable Building Division (Inspectional Services).

Permits page

Source: Town of Barnstable Building Division (Inspectional Services) · Checked September 2026

Weather and your roof in Barnstable County

From 2016 to 2025, NOAA recorded 4 hail reports (largest hailstone 1.25 in), 51 thunderstorm wind damage reports (gusts up to 90 mph) and 6 tornadoes in Barnstable County. The local forecast zone also logged 11 winter storm or heavy snow events and 143 high wind events, plus 19 tropical storm or hurricane events. Coastal wind exposure makes the shingle wind rating and edge fastening worth discussing with the contractor.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2016-2025

Homes in Barnstable

27,500 homes
81% detached single-family
24% built before 1960

Barnstable has about 27,500 housing units. About 81 percent are detached single-family homes. About 24 percent were built before 1960, and the largest group of homes was built in the 1980s. About 75 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Ask the contractor whether the old shingles will be removed down to the deck, and how the deck and the attic ventilation will be checked.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, tables B25024, B25034 and B25003

Before you call, have ready

A few details help the contractor understand your project on the first call.

the approximate age of your roof
the current material (asphalt shingle, metal, slate, tile or flat)
the size of your home or the number of stories
whether an insurance claim is involved
photos of the roof, if you have them

Talk to a roofing contractor who serves Barnstable

One call connects you with an independent local contractor. You discuss scope, schedule and price directly with them.

Call 1-877-216-2893

Calls may be recorded. You will hear a notice before you are connected.

Replacing a roof in Barnstable

Wind is the headline for roofs in Barnstable. NOAA logged 143 high wind events and 19 tropical storm or hurricane events in the local forecast zone over the record period, the kind of exposure that comes with a coastal location. When you replace a roof here, ask what wind rating the shingles carry, how many fasteners go into each one, and how the drip edge, rakes and ridge will be secured.

Most housing in town is detached, about 81 percent, so most owners make this call on their own. A full replacement is usually the better choice over patching when shingles are lifting or missing in several areas, when the covering is near the end of its expected life, when the deck shows water damage, or when there are already two layers.

Then cover the practical details. Choose a material suited to repeated wind exposure, agree on a schedule that allows for weather delays, and read the manufacturer's warranty, including any wind coverage limits. Make sure removal of the old covering and disposal of debris are in writing. Massachusetts generally requires a building permit for roof replacement, here through the Town of Barnstable Building Division, and it is reasonable to ask the contractor who will file it.

How it works

Call 1-877-216-2893. You hear a short notice that the call may be recorded.
Answer a few questions about your roof and your home. Your location and project details help route the call.
Talk to an independent local contractor. You discuss the scope, schedule and price directly with the contractor and decide whether to hire.

Is Find Roofing Contractor a roofing company?

No. We are a referral service that connects homeowners in Barnstable with independent roofing contractors. The contractor you speak with is responsible for the work.

Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Barnstable?

Replacing a roof in Barnstable requires a building permit from the Town of Barnstable Building Division (Inspectional Services), as required by the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR). The permit is usually pulled by the licensed contractor before work starts. Check with Town of Barnstable Building Division (Inspectional Services) before work begins: permits page.

How do I check a roofing contractor in Massachusetts?

Ask the contractor for their registration or license number and look it up with the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections: license lookup. Ask for proof of insurance as well.

Is this service for roof replacement only?

Yes. We connect homeowners who are planning a full roof replacement.

When can a contractor start?

Start dates depend on the contractor's schedule and the scope of your project. You agree on dates directly with the contractor.

Will my call be recorded?

Calls may be recorded. You will hear a notice at the start of the call, before you are connected.