Fairfax County · Virginia

Roof Replacement in Reston, VA

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

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 Reston. 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 Reston

In Fairfax County, replacing roof shingles does not need a building permit, and neither does replacing less than 256 sq ft of roof plywood. Larger decking replacement or structural roof work goes through Land Development Services. Building permits for Reston are handled by Fairfax County Land Development Services.

Permits page

Source: Fairfax County Land Development Services · Checked September 2026

Weather and your roof in Fairfax County

From 2016 to 2025, NOAA recorded 39 hail reports (largest hailstone 1.75 in), 386 thunderstorm wind damage reports (gusts up to 90 mph) and 5 tornadoes in Fairfax County. The local forecast zone also logged 9 winter storm or heavy snow 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 Reston

30,300 homes
20% detached single-family
1% built before 1960

Reston has about 30,300 housing units. About 20 percent are detached single-family homes. Only about 1 percent were built before 1960; about 57 percent were built in 1980 or later, and the largest group was built in the 1970s. About 61 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 Reston

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 Reston

Hail shows up often in the Fairfax County record. NOAA logged 39 hail reports there, with stones as large as 1.75 inches, which makes impact-rated shingles a fair option to raise when you plan a re-roof in Reston.

Plan for replacement rather than patching when the problems are spread out. Granule loss across the field of the roof, shingles that have lost their seal, recurring leaks around penetrations, a second layer, or decking that has started to rot are all reasons to strip the roof and start fresh. Age alone can be enough once the covering has passed its expected life.

Detached houses account for about 20 percent of Reston's housing units. If your home is attached, work out with the neighbors which parts of the roof are yours.

Fairfax County generally exempts shingle-only work on a one- or two-unit house from the building permit requirement. That can change if the job grows into structural work or decking beyond 256 sq ft of plywood, which goes through Fairfax County Land Development Services. Ask the contractor who would handle that filing. Also go over the material choice, the schedule, the manufacturer's warranty, and the tear-off and disposal plan.

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

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

In Fairfax County, replacing roof shingles does not need a building permit, and neither does replacing less than 256 sq ft of roof plywood. Larger decking replacement or structural roof work goes through Land Development Services. Check with Fairfax County Land Development Services 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.