Middlesex County · Massachusetts

Roof Replacement in Framingham, MA

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

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 Framingham. 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 Framingham

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

Permits page

Source: Framingham Inspectional Services Division · 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 Framingham

28,400 homes
52% detached single-family
42% built before 1960

Framingham has about 28,400 housing units. About 52 percent are detached single-family homes. About 42 percent were built before 1960, including 17 percent before 1940. About 55 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 Framingham

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 Framingham

Start with the roof's age and condition rather than the latest leak. In Framingham the largest group of homes was built in the 1950s, and a house of that era may be on its third or fourth roof, sometimes installed over an earlier layer. If the shingles are worn across the whole surface, the decking has soft spots, or the roof already carries two layers, replacing everything is generally a cleaner option than one more patch.

Two weather figures are worth bringing up. NOAA logged 34 winter storm or heavy snow events for the zone, which makes an ice and water barrier along the eaves a standard discussion point. Middlesex County also had 301 thunderstorm wind damage reports, so the wind rating on the shingle deserves a look as well.

Massachusetts code requires a building permit for a roof replacement, and in Framingham it comes from the Inspectional Services Division. Licensed contractors usually pull it, but ask to be sure. Then go through your material options, the project timeline, the manufacturer's warranty on the materials, and the plan for removing and disposing of the old shingles, including protection for landscaping and gutters during tear-off.

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

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

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