RTP Roofing · Charlestown, RI
Roofer in Charlestown, RI
Your Charlestown house sits between Block Island Sound and the Pawcatuck River, and a roof there takes the weather from both directions. RTP Roofing gets on the roof and tells you what it needs.
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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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We'll reach out from (401) 593-1512 during business hours. Need us sooner? Call that number any time.
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- GC-47694 Licensed and registered general contractor in Rhode Island, valid through September 19, 2027.
- GAF Extended Warranty Extended manufacturer warranty available on qualifying installations. Coverage terms vary by product and installation.
Local Conditions
What Roofs in Charlestown Are Up Against
Charlestown has a lot of shoreline and pond edge, with Block Island Sound to the south, Westerly to the west, South Kingstown to the east and Richmond to the north across the Pawcatuck River.
The 2020 census counted 7,997 residents and 5,381 housing units. The median owner-occupied home is worth $525,500, so the roof on a typical house here protects a sizable investment. The median home was built in 1980. That is a town-wide figure, and it cannot say whether the roof on your house was redone last decade or never. Someone has to walk it.
Villages
The Villages We Work In
Charlestown has 3 villages, and we work in all of them: Charlestown in the southeast, Quonochontaug in the southwest, and Carolina on the northern border. The town's ZIP code is 02813. We cover all of it, from the homes near the state beaches (East Beach and Charlestown Breachway are both on the Block Island Sound shore) to the northern edge of town.
Not sure which side of a line your house is on? Call (401) 593-1512 and we will confirm before we quote.
Permits
Who Handles Roof Permits in Charlestown
The Town of Charlestown's Building/Zoning office is at 4540 South County Trail, Charlestown, RI 02813. The phone is (401) 364-1215, and the office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the town's Building and Zoning page says. The page does not spell out re-roofing rules, so confirm your scope with the office. Here is what the town does publish.
- Ask the Office About Your Scope.
Call Building/Zoning and ask whether your repair or replacement needs a permit.
- Find the Forms.
The town points to a "Building Permits & Inspection Requirements" section for forms and E-Permitting.
- Bring the Right Credentials.
The town's permit requirements say a permit must be signed and accompanied by the applicant's state driver's license and an active state contractor registration card or trade license, plus payment. RTP Roofing is RI-registered under GC-47694.
For work that does need an inspection, the same requirements ask that it be coordinated with the Building Inspectors Office at least 24 hours in advance.
The Building/Zoning Official is also the town's Floodplain Manager, and the Building and Zoning page has a "Building in a Flood Zone" section. If your house is near the water, read it before you plan a project.
The Record
Storm History on the Charlestown Coast
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's coastal flooding page says the immediate coastlines of Westerly, Charlestown and South Kingstown were devastated, in its account of Hurricane Carol in 1954.
That account describes the coast, not shingles, and we cite it only to show what weather this shore has seen. Wind and driven rain find the weak points of any roof, and we look for them on the roof itself: flashing, edges, ridge and fasteners. If a storm has already done damage, our storm and insurance claims page explains how we document it.
Historic
Shannock and the Village Design Guidelines
Part of Charlestown falls in a recognized historic area.
The Shannock Historic District sits on the Pawcatuck River in Richmond and Charlestown, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 1983. Most of its buildings date to the second half of the 19th century.
The town has also published Shannock Village Design Guidelines, dated October 30, 2010. If your house is in Shannock, call the Building/Zoning office at (401) 364-1215 before roof work and ask whether they reach roof materials. We check with them before we quote, and we can match the material to whatever the town tells you.
Services
Roofing Services in Charlestown
Homeowners here can call us for roof repair on a leak or lifted shingles, roof replacement when repair no longer makes sense, or a roof inspection when you simply want to know where your roof stands. We also install shingle and metal roofs, and do gutters and skylights. Every visit begins on the roof, not at the curb.
Working near a town line? We also serve Westerly, Richmond and South Kingstown.
GAF Master Elite, RI-Registered, a Rooftop Power Company
RTP Roofing is a GAF Master Elite® certified contractor, RI-registered under GC-47694, and rated 5.0 on Google across 229 reviews. We are a Rooftop Power company. 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.
Next Step
How an RTP Inspection and Estimate Works
We climb up and check the spots that fail first: flashing around chimneys and skylights, edges, ridge and any storm damage. Afterward you receive a written estimate that lays out what we found and what the fix involves. Nobody asks you to sign that day. Request an estimate or call (401) 593-1512.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does RTP Roofing work across all of Charlestown?
Yes. That includes the village of Charlestown, Quonochontaug and Carolina, ZIP code 02813. Call (401) 593-1512 and we will confirm your address.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Charlestown?
Ask the town. The Building/Zoning office at (401) 364-1215 handles permits, and its published requirements say a permit must carry an active state contractor registration card or trade license. The town's page does not address re-roofing specifically.
What do I need to bring to pull a Charlestown permit?
The town's Building Permits & Inspection Requirements call for a signed application, the applicant's state driver's license, an active state contractor registration card or trade license, and payment.
How much notice does Charlestown need for an inspection?
The town's requirements ask that inspections be coordinated with the Building Inspectors Office at least 24 hours in advance. Whether a given roofing job needs one is a question for the office.
Is my house in a flood zone, and does that change a re-roof?
The town's Building/Zoning Official also serves as Floodplain Manager, and the town page has a Building in a Flood Zone section. Ask the office at (401) 364-1215 how flood rules apply to a re-roof. We can flag it during the inspection.
Does my house in Shannock face design rules on roofing?
Charlestown has published Shannock Village Design Guidelines, dated October 30, 2010. Ask the Building/Zoning office whether they cover roof materials before you choose a product.
My Charlestown house was built around 1980. Is the roof due?
Not necessarily. The year a house was built says little about the roof on it today, since many have been redone since. Only an on-roof inspection answers that, and you can book one at (401) 593-1512.
How soon should I get a roof checked after a coastal storm?
As soon as it is safe. With Block Island Sound along the whole southern edge of town, start with what you can see from the ground: missing shingles, bent flashing, debris on the lawn. Then call us, and we will inspect the flashing, edges and ridge and talk you through what we find.
Nearby
Nearby Towns We Also Serve
Get a Straight Answer on Your Charlestown Roof
Request a free, on-roof inspection or call (401) 593-1512. We will tell you what your roof needs, and what the town needs, before you decide on anything.