Hampden County · Massachusetts

Roof Replacement in Springfield, MA

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

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 Springfield. 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 Springfield

Replacing a roof in Springfield requires a building permit from the Springfield Department of Inspectional Services - Building Division (Code Enforcement), 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 Springfield are handled by Springfield Department of Inspectional Services - Building Division (Code Enforcement).

Permits page

Source: Springfield Department of Inspectional Services - Building Division (Code Enforcement) · Checked September 2026

Weather and your roof in Hampden County

From 2016 to 2025, NOAA recorded 50 hail reports (largest hailstone 2 in), 174 thunderstorm wind damage reports (gusts up to 75 mph) and 1 tornado in Hampden County. The local forecast zone also logged 22 winter storm or heavy snow events and 11 high wind events. Hail of this size can damage asphalt shingles, so ask the contractor about impact-rated options.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2016-2025

Homes in Springfield

62,700 homes
45% detached single-family
66% built before 1960

Springfield has about 62,700 housing units. About 45 percent are detached single-family homes. About 66 percent were built before 1960, including 38 percent before 1940. About 49 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 Springfield

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 Springfield

Springfield's housing skews old: about 38 percent of its homes date from before 1940. On roofs of that vintage, a full replacement often uncovers board sheathing, earlier layers, and flashing that has been patched many times over. Before signing, ask how the contractor will handle deck work in the estimate if they find rot or gaps once the covering is off.

Replacement is generally the better path than patching once the shingles near the end of their life on every slope, when leaks keep appearing in new places, or when two layers are already in place.

Weather adds two more conversations. Hailstones up to 2 inches appear in NOAA's Hampden County data, so ask about impact-rated shingles. The local forecast zone also saw 22 winter storm or heavy snow events, which makes it worth specifying ice and water membrane at the eaves.

Massachusetts treats a roof replacement as work that generally requires a building permit, here from the Springfield Department of Inspectional Services. Ask who will apply for it; usually it is the licensed contractor. Then confirm which product goes on, when the crew starts, what the manufacturer's warranty covers, and how the old roofing gets torn off and disposed of.

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

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

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