Virginia

Roof Replacement in Chesapeake, VA

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

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 Chesapeake

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 Chesapeake. 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 Chesapeake

Chesapeake follows the statewide building code: replacing roof covering on a home needs no permit only if the property is outside areas with a nominal design wind speed over 100 mph, and replacing more than 256 sq ft of decking needs a permit. Confirm with the city's Building Permits, Plan Review & Inspections office. Building permits for Chesapeake are handled by Chesapeake Building Permits, Plan Review & Inspections.

Permits page

Source: Chesapeake Building Permits, Plan Review & Inspections · Checked September 2026

Weather and your roof in the City of Chesapeake

From 2016 to 2025, NOAA recorded 16 hail reports (largest hailstone 2 in), 50 thunderstorm wind damage reports (gusts up to 65 mph) and 4 tornadoes in the City of Chesapeake. The local forecast zone also logged 8 winter storm or heavy snow events, plus 5 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 Chesapeake

96,000 homes
67% detached single-family
10% built before 1960

Chesapeake has about 96,000 housing units. About 67 percent are detached single-family homes. Only about 10 percent were built before 1960; about 68 percent were built in 1980 or later, and the largest group was built in the 1980s. About 74 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 Chesapeake

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 Chesapeake

In Chesapeake, the largest group of homes was built in the 1980s, and about 68 percent date from 1980 or later. Many of those houses have reached the point where the first or second roof is worn out, and the choice comes down to another round of patching or a complete replacement.

Patching fits a roof that is mostly sound with a single trouble spot. A full replacement fits when shingles are worn on all slopes, when stains and soft areas point to a damaged deck, or when an old layer is still trapped under the current one.

The local forecast zone also logged 5 tropical storm or hurricane events from 2016 to 2025. Ask the contractor about wind ratings and the edge fastening method, and whether the manufacturer's warranty has installation conditions tied to them.

Other points to cover are material choice, the project schedule, and how the old covering will be removed and disposed of. Permit rules in Chesapeake depend on the scope of work, including how much decking is replaced and the design wind speed for the property. Confirm with Chesapeake Building Permits, Plan Review & Inspections, and settle who will file if a permit applies.

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

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

Chesapeake follows the statewide building code: replacing roof covering on a home needs no permit only if the property is outside areas with a nominal design wind speed over 100 mph, and replacing more than 256 sq ft of decking needs a permit. Confirm with the city's Building Permits, Plan Review & Inspections office. Check with Chesapeake Building Permits, Plan Review & Inspections 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.