Common problems
- Missing or curled shingles
- Ice dams in winter
- Sagging or soft spots
Services
- Leak repair
- Flat roof repair
- Flashing and chimney repair
Safety first: After storm damage, stay off the roof. Put a bucket under drips and take photos for your insurance company.
Get connected
Online requests are coming soon. For now, Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635 and we will connect you with an independent local company.
Homes in Cambridge: what pros run into
Much of East Cambridge grew up around factories near the Charles River and Lechmere. Water travels from Stony Brook to Fresh Pond through an underground conduit about 7.7 miles long.
The city's Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance requires larger buildings to report energy use every year. Flat roofs with tar or modified bitumen are common on older row homes and apartment buildings, and they need regular attention at seams and drains.
Ice dams form when heat melts snow that refreezes at the eaves, forcing water under shingles. Insulation and ventilation help. Cambridgeport's triple-deckers went up mostly in the late 1800s as housing for factory workers.
When it is time for a pro
You may want a roofing contractor if you notice any of these:
- Ice dams in winter
- Sagging or soft spots
- Water dripping or stains on the ceiling
How the connection works
- Share your ZIP code and what you are seeing.
- A local roofing contractor who works in Cambridge gets your request.
- The two of you settle on a time and a price, or you walk away.
Permits, licenses and your utility
Massachusetts requires roofers working on existing homes to register as Home Improvement Contractors, and many jobs also need a Construction Supervisor License. If storm damage is involved, take photos before repairs for any insurance claim. Ask how the roofer will protect gutters, plantings and walkways while work is underway.
A little prep helps
Note when leaks happen, such as during heavy rain or wind from one direction.
What people ask us
What should I tell the roofer?
Describe where you see water, when it happens and the roof type if you know it. If you can, note which rooms are affected and whether leaks follow wind from one direction.
How do I know if my roof needs replacing?
Widespread curling, missing shingles, granule loss and repeated leaks are signs. An inspection can tell you more. Leaks that keep returning in different spots are another clue that patching may no longer be enough.
How often should gutters be cleaned?
At least once or twice a year, more if trees overhang the roof. Clogged gutters send water back under the roof edge and down the walls, so they matter more than they seem.
Which parts of Cambridge can you help with?
Most likely. We cover Riverside, Inman Square, Neighborhood Nine and The Port and other parts of Cambridge, across 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142. If no one is available, you will hear that from us up front.
If you rent, a short written note to your landlord now can save a lot of back and forth later.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Cambridge, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142
SomervilleWatertownMedfordEverettChelseaMaldenNewtonBostonMelroseWalthamRevereWinthropWoburnQuincyLynnBraintreePeabodyRandolphSalemWeymouthFraminghamBeverlyBrocktonLowellMarlboroughLawrenceFranklinMethuenGloucesterHaverhill
Other services in Cambridge
Appliance RepairElectricalGarage DoorHeating & CoolingLocksmithPest ControlPlumbingWater Heater
VendorReach is a referral service, not the company that does the work. Your request goes to an independent roofing contractor, and that company decides its own prices and is responsible for its work. Ask about fees, licensing and warranty before you book.