Middlesex County · Massachusetts

Roof Replacement in Cambridge, MA

Call 1-877-216-2893 to be connected with an independent roofing contractor who serves Cambridge and Middlesex 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 Cambridge

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 Cambridge. 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 Cambridge

Replacing a roof in Cambridge requires a building permit from the Cambridge Inspectional Services Department, 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 Cambridge are handled by Cambridge Inspectional Services Department.

Permits page

Source: Cambridge Inspectional Services Department · Checked September 2026

Weather and your roof in Middlesex County

From 2016 to 2025, NOAA recorded 23 hail reports (largest hailstone 1 in), 301 thunderstorm wind damage reports (gusts up to 100 mph) and 4 tornadoes in Middlesex County. The local forecast zone also logged 34 winter storm or heavy snow events and 21 high wind events. Snow and ice make an ice and water barrier along the eaves worth discussing with the contractor.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2016-2025

Homes in Cambridge

54,600 homes
10% detached single-family
54% built before 1960

Cambridge has about 54,600 housing units. About 10 percent are detached single-family homes. About 54 percent were built before 1960, including 47 percent before 1940. About 34 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied. On homes of this age, ask the contractor what they will check under the old covering: the roof deck, the flashing and the attic ventilation.

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 Cambridge

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 Cambridge

Only about 10 percent of Cambridge housing units are detached single-family homes, and about 34 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied. For many owners here, a roof decision involves neighbors on a shared wall, co-owners, or a landlord, so it helps to agree early on who approves the scope and who signs the contract.

The case for replacing rather than patching is the same whatever the building type. A covering that is worn across most of its surface, one that has been layered over before, or a deck that shows rot or sagging will not be cured by a few new shingles. Age matters too; once materials reach the end of their rated life, spot fixes tend to multiply.

Thunderstorm gusts in Middlesex County have reached 100 mph in NOAA reports, which makes the wind rating of the chosen product and the fastening pattern at edges and ridges fair questions. Ask about material options for low-slope and pitched sections if the building has both, about sequencing and timing, and about the manufacturer's warranty. Confirm that hauling off the old covering is included in the quote. A building permit is generally required by state code for this work; in Cambridge it comes from the Inspectional Services Department, and you should ask who is applying.

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 Cambridge with independent roofing contractors. The contractor you speak with is responsible for the work.

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

Replacing a roof in Cambridge requires a building permit from the Cambridge Inspectional Services Department, as required by the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR). The permit is usually pulled by the licensed contractor before work starts. Check with Cambridge Inspectional Services Department 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.