Norfolk County · Massachusetts

Roof Replacement in Quincy, MA

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

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 Quincy. 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 Quincy

Replacing a roof in Quincy requires a building permit from the Quincy Inspectional Services Department - 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 Quincy are handled by Quincy Inspectional Services Department - Building Department.

Permits page

Source: Quincy Inspectional Services Department - Building Department · Checked September 2026

Weather and your roof in Norfolk County

From 2016 to 2025, NOAA recorded 9 hail reports (largest hailstone 2 in), 124 thunderstorm wind damage reports (gusts up to 75 mph) and 4 tornadoes in Norfolk County. The local forecast zone also logged 19 winter storm or heavy snow events and 37 high wind events. Frequent high winds make the shingle wind rating and edge fastening worth discussing with the contractor.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2016-2025

Homes in Quincy

48,200 homes
32% detached single-family
52% built before 1960

Quincy has about 48,200 housing units. About 32 percent are detached single-family homes. About 52 percent were built before 1960, including 37 percent before 1940. About 45 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 Quincy

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 Quincy

Quincy's housing leans old: about 52 percent of units were built before 1960, and about 37 percent before 1940. On roofs of that vintage it is common to find board decking, patched flashing and more than one layer of shingles stacked up over the years. Once the deck is soft or the covering is worn across most of the roof, a complete tear-off tends to make more sense than chasing individual leaks.

Wind is a practical concern here, with 37 high wind events logged in the local forecast zone during 2016-2025. Ask what wind rating the shingles carry and how the contractor fastens the eaves, rakes and ridge. Edges are where uplift usually starts.

In Massachusetts a building permit is generally required to replace a roof, and the licensed contractor typically pulls it before work begins. Still, ask directly who will file with the Quincy Inspectional Services Department - Building Department and make sure it is noted in the contract. Other points worth settling: material options and how they suit the house, the expected start date and project schedule, the length and terms of the manufacturer's warranty, and whether removal and disposal of the old covering is included. A referral service can put you in touch with an independent local contractor to go over these items.

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

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

Replacing a roof in Quincy requires a building permit from the Quincy Inspectional Services Department - 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 Quincy Inspectional Services Department - 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.

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