RTP Roofing · Barrington, RI
Roofer in Barrington, RI
The town says its low elevation and shoreline leave it particularly susceptible to storm surge from hurricanes and winter storms. After weather like that, you want someone on the roof, not guessing from the driveway. RTP Roofing starts with an on-roof inspection.
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What Does Your Home Need?
Pick the closest one. You don't need the right words for it.
Something's Leaking or DamagedA stain on the ceiling, water in the attic, missing shingles.
Old Roof, Weighing ReplacementCurling, bald spots, or it's just been a long time.
Storm DamageWind, a fallen limb, hail. Claim or no claim.
Not Sure, Need an InspectionAn inspection or a second opinion.
Gutters, Siding or ExteriorGutters, siding, trim, windows, skylights.
Commercial BuildingFlat or low-slope roofs, maintenance, replacement.Where Are You Seeing It?
Pick the closest. We'll look at the rest on site.
How Old Is the Roof?
A rough guess is fine.
Have You Started an Insurance Claim?
Either way, we can take a look.
What's Behind the Inspection?
Pick the closest.
Which Part of the Exterior?
Pick the main one. Mention the rest at the end.
What Does the Building Need?
Flat and low-slope roofs included.
What Kind of Property Is It?
When Do You Want It Done?
Where Should We Reach You?
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Local Conditions
Two Peninsulas, Coves and Single-Family Homes
Barrington sits on two peninsulas divided by the Barrington and Warren rivers, and the western peninsula is cut by coves and inlets along Narragansett Bay. The town describes itself as having almost 20 miles of coastline and low elevations across town. A roof here spends its life close to open water.
The houses are mostly single-family. The owner-occupied rate is 88.5%, so most roofs here are on homes their owners live in. The median owner-occupied home is worth $644,100.
A town-wide housing age says nothing about the shingles on your particular house, which may have been replaced since. Only an on-roof inspection tells you what is up there now.
Places
Where We Work in Barrington
Barrington has a single ZIP code, 02806, and we work across all 6 of its named sections:
- Nayatt Point
- Rumstick Neck
- New Meadow Neck
- Phebe's Neck
- West Barrington
- Prince's Hill
The necks and points run out into the water, and the town's own hazard planning says shoreline and low elevation are what make it exposed to storm surge. We do not assume a roof on a neck and a roof on higher ground have the same story. Give us your address and we will look at the actual house. Call (401) 593-1512.
Permits
How To Work With the Barrington Permit Office: 4 Steps
The Town of Barrington's Building and Zoning Office handles building permits. The town's page does not list roofing as its own category, so ask the office whether your job needs a permit. Here is how the process works, in 4 steps.
- Confirm Your Scope.
Call the office at 401-247-1900, or ask us whether your project needs a permit. The office is at 283 County Road. Building Official walk-up hours are 9:00 AM to noon Monday through Thursday, or by appointment.
- File Online.
Permits are filed through the town's online OpenGov portal at barringtonri.viewpointcloud.com. The town says paper applications are not accepted.
- Allow Up To 15 Business Days.
The town asks applicants to allow up to 15 business days for permit review and issuance.
- Schedule Inspections a Day Ahead.
The town says inspections must be scheduled at least a day in advance.
Fees, required documents and exemptions are set by the town, and we do not quote them here. Ask the office or ask us before you plan around a date.
The Record
Storm Surge, Blizzards and What the Town Says About Them
Barrington has been through serious weather, and the town's own planning documents say so. Its Resilience page says the hurricanes of 1938 and 1954 are still remembered for their destructive force. We can't tell you what either storm did to any one roof in town.
The town's Hazard Mitigation and Flood Management Plan annual review says about 40% of Barrington's land area and over 1,000 structures are susceptible to coastal flooding from major storms that have a 1% chance of happening each year. The same review calls the town particularly susceptible to storm surge from hurricanes and winter storms. The Resilience page says blizzards and heavy rainstorms have resulted in power outages, flooding and other impacts.
Flood exposure and roof condition are two separate questions. A flood map tells you about water at ground level. It does not tell you about loose flashing, lifted shingles or a wet deck. If you live in the roughly 1-in-100 yearly flood footprint the town describes, photograph the waterline and any debris at ground level, then separately photograph the roof edges and gutters you can see from the yard. Have the roof itself inspected before you assume it came through fine. For the insurance side, see our storm and insurance claims page.
Historic
Historic Properties and Roofing Questions
Nine properties and districts in Barrington are on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Alfred Drowne Road Historic District, the Jennys Lane Historic District, the Barrington Civic Center, O'Bannon Mill and Nayatt Point Lighthouse. A National Register listing is a recognition. It is not by itself a rule about what you can put on your roof.
If your house is old or sits in a historic district, call the Building and Zoning Office at 401-247-1900 before roof work and ask whether any review applies. We check with them before we quote. We will note your current roof material at inspection so you can have that conversation with facts in hand.
Services
Roofing Services in Barrington
Most calls start as a roof inspection after a storm or a stain on a ceiling. From there it is a roof repair or, if the deck or the shingles are past saving, a roof replacement. We also do shingle roofing, metal roofing, roofing maintenance, gutters and skylights.
Barrington borders East Providence and Warren. If your property is near the line, see our pages for East Providence and Warren. Thinking about solar on the new roof? Rooftop Power covers that side of the project.
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RTP Roofing is a GAF Master Elite® certified contractor, RI-registered under GC-47694, and rated 5.0 on Google across 229 reviews. On qualifying installations we can offer GAF's Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty: up to 50 years of non-prorated coverage. Eligibility, coverage, and terms vary by product and installation; full details are at gaf.com. RTP Roofing is a Rooftop Power company.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Barrington?
The Town of Barrington's Building and Zoning Office handles permits, but its page does not spell out roofing as a category. Call 401-247-1900 or ask us before you plan. If a permit applies, filing is online through the town's OpenGov portal, and the town asks you to allow up to 15 business days.
Can I file a roofing permit on paper in Barrington?
No. The Building and Zoning Office does not accept paper applications. Permits are filed through the town's online portal.
Where is the Barrington Building and Zoning Office?
It is at 283 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806, phone 401-247-1900. Building Official walk-up hours are 9:00 AM to noon Monday through Thursday, or by appointment.
Does living near the water change how I should look after my roof?
The town says its shoreline and low elevation make it particularly susceptible to storm surge from hurricanes and winter storms. Surge is about water at ground level, so it is a separate question from roof condition. After a storm, an on-roof inspection checks flashing, shingles and decking.
Is my Barrington home in a flood zone, and does that matter for my roof?
The town reports that about 40% of its land area and over 1,000 structures are susceptible to coastal flooding from a major storm with a 1% annual chance. Whether your address is one of them is a map question for the town. Roof condition is a different question, and we answer it by getting on the roof.
My house was built decades ago. Does that mean my roof is due?
Not necessarily. A town-wide housing age is only a midpoint, and the roof over your head may have been redone since. Only an on-roof inspection shows what you have.
Is my Barrington house in a historic district with roofing rules?
Nine properties and districts in town are on the National Register of Historic Places. A National Register listing is a recognition, not local review. Call the Building and Zoning Office at 401-247-1900 before roof work.
Does RTP Roofing offer a warranty on roofs in Barrington?
As a GAF Master Elite® contractor, we can offer GAF's Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty on qualifying installations, up to 50 years of non-prorated coverage. Coverage and eligibility vary by product and installation, and we will confirm what applies before you sign anything.
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Book a Roof Inspection in Barrington
Living near the coves and the bay, you should know what is on your roof before the next surge warning. Call (401) 593-1512 or request an on-roof inspection, and bring any questions for the Building and Zoning Office.