Bristol County · Massachusetts

Roof Replacement in Taunton, MA

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

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 Taunton. 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 Taunton

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

Permits page

Source: Taunton Building Department · Checked September 2026

Weather and your roof in Bristol County

From 2016 to 2025, NOAA recorded 19 hail reports (largest hailstone 1.5 in), 98 thunderstorm wind damage reports (gusts up to 100 mph) and 5 tornadoes in Bristol County. The local forecast zone also logged 15 winter storm or heavy snow events and 51 high wind events, plus 6 tropical storm or hurricane events. Coastal wind exposure makes the shingle wind rating and edge fastening worth discussing with the contractor.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2016-2025

Homes in Taunton

25,100 homes
45% detached single-family
47% built before 1960

Taunton has about 25,100 housing units. About 45 percent are detached single-family homes. About 47 percent were built before 1960, including 35 percent before 1940. About 63 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 Taunton

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 Taunton

Taunton homeowners weighing a new roof often start with wind. The local forecast zone recorded 51 high wind events and 6 tropical storm or hurricane events over the decade of NOAA data, which makes the wind rating of the shingles and the way the edges are fastened a fair topic for any estimate. Ask how many nails per shingle the contractor plans to use and how the drip edge and starter strip will be secured.

Age is the second factor. About 35 percent of the city's homes were built before 1940, and roofs on houses that old may hide plank sheathing, earlier layers, or water damage around chimneys. Full replacement usually makes more sense than patching when the roof has reached the end of its service life, when wear is general rather than local, when the deck is compromised, or when another layer would be more than the structure should carry.

A permit is generally required for roof replacement in Massachusetts. In practice the licensed contractor tends to pull it from the Taunton Building Department, but ask who is responsible and see it stated in the agreement. Also discuss which material you want, how the schedule will be set, the manufacturer's warranty on the materials, and the plan for removing and disposing of the old roof.

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

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

Replacing a roof in Taunton requires a building permit from the Taunton 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 Taunton 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.

Roof replacement in other Bristol County towns

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