Arlington County · Virginia

Roof Replacement in Arlington, VA

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

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 Arlington. The call is the only step: no forms and no sign-up.

Licensing in Virginia

In Virginia, contractors doing roof work over $1,000 must hold a Class A, B or C license from the DPOR Board for Contractors with the Roofing (ROC) specialty. You can check a contractor's license status on the DPOR License Lookup. Before you hire, check the contractor's record with the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).

License lookup

Source: the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) · Checked September 2026

Permits in Arlington

In Arlington County, replacing roof shingles with no decking change, or with less than 256 sq ft of decking replaced, does not need a building permit. Replacing more than 256 sq ft of decking, or any decking that had to be fire-retardant-treated (such as on townhouses), requires a permit. Building permits for Arlington are handled by Arlington County Inspection Services - Permit Arlington Center.

Permits page

Source: Arlington County Inspection Services - Permit Arlington Center · Checked September 2026

Weather and your roof in Arlington County

From 2016 to 2025, NOAA recorded 5 hail reports (largest hailstone 1.25 in), 66 thunderstorm wind damage reports (gusts up to 80 mph) and 2 tornadoes in Arlington County. The local forecast zone also logged 7 winter storm or heavy snow events. Wind-driven rain from summer storms makes underlayment and flashing details worth discussing with the contractor.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2016-2025

Homes in Arlington

121,000 homes
25% detached single-family
33% built before 1960

Arlington has about 121,000 housing units. About 25 percent are detached single-family homes. About 33 percent were built before 1960, and the largest group of homes was built in the 2000s. About 42 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Ask the contractor whether the old shingles will be removed down to the deck, and how the deck and the attic ventilation will be checked.

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 Arlington

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 Arlington

Detached single-family houses make up only about 25 percent of Arlington's housing. If you own one of them, or an attached home with a roof you control, the replacement decision is yours, and it starts with the condition of what is up there now.

Patching is reasonable for one damaged area on a roof with plenty of life left. Replacement is the wiser route when wear is general, when the shingles are at or past their expected age, when there is already a second layer, or when the decking is soft, delaminated or stained.

About 33 percent of local homes were built before 1960, and on older houses the condition of the deck deserves close attention. For a covering-only job on a one- or two-family home, Arlington County generally does not ask for a building permit. Deck or structural work can change that: replacing more than 256 sq ft of decking, or fire-retardant-treated decking such as on townhouses, needs a permit through Permit Arlington Center. Ask the contractor how they would handle that if it comes up, and who would apply.

Also settle the roofing material, the schedule, the terms of the manufacturer's warranty, and the removal and disposal of the old shingles before any work begins.

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

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

In Arlington County, replacing roof shingles with no decking change, or with less than 256 sq ft of decking replaced, does not need a building permit. Replacing more than 256 sq ft of decking, or any decking that had to be fire-retardant-treated (such as on townhouses), requires a permit. Check with Arlington County Inspection Services - Permit Arlington Center before work begins: permits page.

How do I check a roofing contractor in Virginia?

Ask the contractor for their registration or license number and look it up with the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR): 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.