Middlesex County · Massachusetts

Roof Replacement in Medford, MA

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

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 Medford. 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 Medford

Replacing a roof in Medford requires a building permit from the Medford Building 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 Medford are handled by Medford Building Department.

Permits page

Source: Medford Building 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 Medford

25,900 homes
32% detached single-family
63% built before 1960

Medford has about 25,900 housing units. About 32 percent are detached single-family homes. About 63 percent were built before 1960, including 48 percent before 1940. About 53 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 Medford

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 Medford

When a roof starts leaking in more than one place, the decision in Medford is often less about the leak and more about what is underneath. About 63 percent of the city's housing was built before 1960, so a tear-off may uncover old board decking, a previous layer of shingles, or flashing that was reused more than once. If the deck is soft, the shingles are worn over most of the surface, or the roof already carries two layers, replacing it is usually wiser than another patch.

Snow deserves attention too. Medford's forecast zone counted 34 snow and winter storm events over the 2016 to 2025 period. Ask how much of the eave area will get an ice and water barrier and whether valleys will be covered as well.

Massachusetts generally requires a building permit for roof replacement, and in Medford that permit comes from the Medford Building Department. The licensed contractor usually applies, though you should confirm who files before anything is signed. The rest of the discussion should cover the materials on offer, the project schedule, the manufacturer's warranty and what it excludes, and how old shingles and underlayment will be taken away for disposal. As a referral service, we connect homeowners with an independent contractor who can talk through each item.

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

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

Replacing a roof in Medford requires a building permit from the Medford Building 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 Medford Building 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.