Virginia

Roof Replacement in Virginia Beach, VA

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

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 Virginia Beach

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 Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach

In Virginia Beach, the city lists roofing replacements among residential work that requires a building permit, with a final inspection. Apply through Permits & Inspections before work starts. Building permits for Virginia Beach are handled by City of Virginia Beach Planning & Community Development - Permits & Inspections.

Permits page

Source: City of Virginia Beach Planning & Community Development - Permits & Inspections · Checked September 2026

Weather and your roof in the City of Virginia Beach

From 2016 to 2025, NOAA recorded 13 hail reports (largest hailstone 1.75 in), 60 thunderstorm wind damage reports (gusts up to 80 mph) and 2 tornadoes in the City of Virginia Beach. The local forecast zone also logged 6 winter storm or heavy snow events and 10 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 Virginia Beach

191,000 homes
55% detached single-family
8% built before 1960

Virginia Beach has about 191,000 housing units. About 55 percent are detached single-family homes. Only about 8 percent were built before 1960; about 60 percent were built in 1980 or later, and the largest group was built in the 1980s. About 65 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 Virginia Beach

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 Virginia Beach

Six tropical storm or hurricane events show up in the forecast zone records for Virginia Beach. For a homeowner planning a new roof, that points to two questions worth asking early: which wind class are the shingles rated for, and what fastening method will be used along the edges and ridge?

Most of the city's housing is relatively recent, with about 60 percent built in 1980 or later. That shifts the replacement question toward wear rather than age alone. A roof that has lost granules across every slope, keeps leaking after spot fixes, shows soft or stained decking, or already has an older layer underneath is generally a candidate for full replacement rather than more patching.

Because about 65 percent of homes are owner-occupied, you are likely making this call yourself. Work through material options and how each holds up on your roof, the expected start and the order of work, what the manufacturer's warranty on the materials covers, and how the old roofing gets stripped and cleared from the site.

A building permit is generally required for a roofing replacement here, followed by a final inspection, through the City of Virginia Beach Planning & Community Development - Permits & Inspections. Ask the contractor who files the application and when the inspection will be scheduled.

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

Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Virginia Beach?

In Virginia Beach, the city lists roofing replacements among residential work that requires a building permit, with a final inspection. Apply through Permits & Inspections before work starts. Check with City of Virginia Beach Planning & Community Development - Permits & 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.