Find roof repair in Cranston

Problems people call about

Here is what Cranston callers mention most:

• Sagging or soft spots
• Water dripping or stains on the ceiling
• Missing or curled shingles

Cranston homes, up close

Cranston gets the same coastal New England weather as the rest of the area: cold, snowy winters, humid summers and the occasional tropical storm. Much of the city's housing went up between the early 1900s and the 1970s, so it is common to find a newer kitchen sitting on top of an older basement.

Cranston runs from dense, older blocks near the Providence line out to a western side that is still open and semi-rural, with farms and larger lots. Older chimneys are a frequent leak source. Flashing and mortar joints wear out long before the shingles do.

Edgewood's older homes may have slate or complex rooflines with dormers, while post-war homes in Garden City usually have simple asphalt shingle roofs. Garden City and the area around it grew up after World War II, with ranches, capes and split-levels that now have decades-old systems.

Permits, licenses and your utility

Nor'easters, heavy wet snow and coastal wind are the big roof stressors in this part of Rhode Island. Ice dams along the eaves are common in cold snaps and can push water under shingles even on a roof in good shape.

From call to visit

1. Call or use the form and describe the problem.
2. We match you with an independent roofing contractor serving Cranston.
3. If the timing and quote work for you, they schedule the job.

A little prep helps

Take photos of the leak inside and any visible damage outside, and note when the leak shows up, such as during rain or snowmelt.