Virginia

Roof Replacement in Roanoke, VA

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

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 Roanoke

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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Roanoke follows the statewide building code, under which replacing roof covering on a one- or two-family home generally does not need a permit; replacing more than 256 sq ft of decking does. Confirm with the city Permit Center. Building permits for Roanoke are handled by City of Roanoke Planning, Building and Development - Permit Center.

Permits page

Source: City of Roanoke Planning, Building and Development - Permit Center · Checked September 2026

Weather and your roof in the City of Roanoke

From 2016 to 2025, NOAA recorded 2 hail reports (largest hailstone 2 in) and 5 thunderstorm wind damage reports (gusts up to 65 mph) in the City of Roanoke. The local forecast zone also logged 20 winter storm or heavy snow events and 31 high wind events. Frequent high winds make the shingle wind rating and edge fastening worth discussing with the contractor.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2016-2025

Homes in Roanoke

48,900 homes
61% detached single-family
52% built before 1960

Roanoke has about 48,900 housing units. About 61 percent are detached single-family homes. About 52 percent were built before 1960, including 25 percent before 1940. About 52 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 Roanoke

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 Roanoke

The local forecast zone around Roanoke logged 31 high wind events and 20 winter storm or heavy snow events between 2016 and 2025. Both affect how a new roof should be built. Ask about shingles with a suitable wind rating and about fastening at the edges, and whether an ice and water barrier is planned for the eaves.

About 61 percent of homes in Roanoke are detached single-family houses, so most roof decisions here belong to individual owners. Deciding between replacement and patching comes down to a few questions. How old is the roof? Is the damage confined to one area or spread across the surface? Is the deck sound? How many layers are already on it? A roof that is old, worn everywhere, soft underfoot or already doubled up is usually ready to be replaced.

Under the statewide code, a covering-only replacement on a one- or two-family home generally does not need a permit, though replacing a larger area of decking or making structural changes may require one. Ask the contractor to confirm with the city Permit Center and say who would apply. Go over material choices, the planned schedule, the manufacturer's warranty, and who hauls away and disposes of the old covering.

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

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

Roanoke follows the statewide building code, under which replacing roof covering on a one- or two-family home generally does not need a permit; replacing more than 256 sq ft of decking does. Confirm with the city Permit Center. Check with City of Roanoke Planning, Building and Development - Permit 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.