Common problems
- Ice dams in winter
- Sagging or soft spots
- Water dripping or stains on the ceiling
Services
- Leak repair
- Shingle replacement
- Flat roof 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.
Utilities, permits and licensing
Roofers in Maryland must be licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission. A full replacement usually needs a permit from the Department of Housing and Community Development, and the contractor normally pulls it. Ask for the scope, materials and cleanup in writing before the first shingle comes off.
What Baltimore housing means for roof repair
Shared party walls and connected roofs mean leaks can travel between neighboring row houses. Formstone, a stucco facing made to look like stone, covers many row house fronts in Highlandtown and Hampden.
Baltimore has thousands of vacant row houses, and a problem in an empty home next door can spread to the one you live in. Older buildings may have slate or tile roofs, which call for specialized repair skills.
Wind-driven rain during storms can push water under worn shingles. Fells Point and Federal Hill hold some of the city's oldest row houses, many from the late 1700s and 1800s.
A little prep helps
Note when leaks happen, such as during heavy rain or wind from one direction.
After a storm, look for loose shingles, dented gutters or new ceiling stains, and take photos from the ground rather than climbing up.
What usually goes wrong
Here is what Baltimore callers mention most:
- Ice dams in winter
- Sagging or soft spots
- Water dripping or stains on the ceiling
From call to visit
- Share your ZIP code and what you are seeing.
- A local roofing contractor who works in Baltimore gets your request.
- The two of you settle on a time and a price, or you walk away.
Questions from Baltimore residents
Is it safe to go on my roof?
It is better to let a pro handle it. Falls are a serious risk. Ladders and wet or steep surfaces cause serious injuries every year, and a pair of binoculars from the ground is a safer first look.
Do you cover Roland Park and Fells Point?
Our network reaches Roland Park, Charles Village, Highlandtown and Mount Vernon and the rest of Baltimore (21201, 21202, 21205, 21206, 21207 and others). Whether a pro can come depends on their schedule, and we will let you know quickly either way.
What is flashing?
Metal or other material that seals joints around chimneys, vents and walls. Failed flashing is a common leak source. Rusty, bent or lifted flashing is a common reason for leaks around chimneys and skylights.
What causes roof leaks?
Worn flashing around chimneys, vents and skylights is a common cause, along with missing shingles and clogged gutters.
If you are not sure which trade fits your problem, call anyway and describe it. We will tell you if it sounds like a job for someone else.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Baltimore, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 21201, 21202, 21205, 21206, 21207, 21209, 21210, 21211, 21212, 21213, 21214, 21215, 21216, 21217, 21218, 21223, 21224, 21225, 21226, 21229, 21230, 21231, 21233, 21239, 21251, 21287
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