RTP Roofing · Exeter, RI
Roofer in Exeter, RI
A limb comes down in a nor'easter, or the shingles you remember going on in the 1980s start curling. Exeter has 6,460 residents, and RTP Roofing inspects Exeter roofs on the roof, village by village.
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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?
Request Sent
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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 Are Like in Exeter
Looking for a roofer in Exeter? Your house's age is the first thing to check. Census figures for 2020 to 2024 show that about 79% of Exeter's housing units are single-family detached homes, and about 80% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. The Census estimates no apartment buildings of 10 or more units. Most Exeter roofs belong to a single family, so the decision is usually theirs alone.
The median Exeter home was built in 1987, and the single largest group of homes dates from 1980 to 1989, about 691 houses, with a large margin of error. We cannot tell from census data which of those roofs are original and which have been replaced, so on inspection we check for brittle tabs, exposed nails, and extra layers. About 26% of homes went up in 2000 or later. Even on those, the date a house was built does not tell you what shape the roof is in today, so the inspection looks at flashing, ventilation, and storm damage as well as age.
At the other end, the same data shows about 160 homes built in 1939 or earlier, though the margin of error on that number is wide. Pre-1940 homes often predate modern roof decking and ventilation practices, so on any of them we check the decking from the roof and tell you what we find before quoting.
Villages
Exeter Addresses and Villages
Exeter has a main ZIP of 02822, and small parts of town use West Kingston (02892) or Saunderstown (02874) mailing addresses, so a roofer's service map based on ZIP alone will miss houses. We work by the property, not the post office.
We work in all of Exeter's historic villages. The town's planning report, A Vision for Exeter (2011), names them, including Arcadia, Millville, Austin, Pine Hill, Lawtonville, Liberty, Hallville, Fisherville, Exeter Hollow, and Slocum.
Exeter had 6,460 residents in the 2020 census. Call (401) 593-1512 and we will confirm your address.
Permits
How To Handle a Roofing Permit in Exeter
The Town of Exeter's Building Department is at 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI 02822. The town says building permits can be filed online through E-Permitting. Call the Building Department to confirm whether your scope needs a permit and whether a final inspection applies. We pull the required permit on every replacement.
Our typical sequence, not the town's official process:
- Get a written scope from a contractor after an on-roof inspection.
- The permit is filed before work starts.
- We coordinate any inspections the Building Department requires.
Rhode Island law requires construction contractors, including for repairs and alterations, to be registered with the state's Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board. RTP Roofing is RI-registered under GC-47694, which you can look up there yourself.
The Record
Storms, Ice, and Trees Over Exeter Roofs
The town's 2025 hazard mitigation plan, shared with West Greenwich, lists severe thunderstorms with wind, flooding and dam failure, hurricanes and nor'easters, and winter storms and ice events among the hazards. The town's hazard mitigation plan update places extra emphasis on flooding.
Trees are the other piece. Residents told the town's visioning process that they value Exeter's rural character, its farms, and its forests. That is good for the town and hard on a roof: limbs, needles, and shade all follow it, so on inspection we look at what hangs over the roof and at the gutters below it.
Exeter gets real winter weather. For what ice does at the roof edge, see our guide to ice dams and how to prevent them in New England.
Historic
Older Homes and the National Register
Exeter has 9 National Register of Historic Places listings, including the Fisherville, Hallville, Parris Brook and Sodom Mill districts and the Austin Farm Road Agricultural Area. If your house is in or near one of those districts, ask the Building Department before you choose a material, and we can spec the work around the answer.
Services
Roofing Services in Exeter
Every job starts with an on-roof roof inspection, not an opinion from the driveway. With limbs over many roofs and a large 1980s cohort, the work is usually roof replacement or roof repair, with emergency restoration after a limb or wind event, and gutters and tree services handled alongside.
Neighbors we already cover include West Greenwich, East Greenwich, North Kingstown, Hopkinton, and Richmond.
GAF Master Elite, RI-Registered, a Rooftop Power Company
RTP Roofing is a GAF Master Elite® certified contractor, RI-registered under GC-47694, and 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.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Exeter?
Call Exeter's Building Department at 675 Ten Rod Road to confirm whether your scope needs a permit. Building permits can be filed online through E-Permitting. We pull the permit on every replacement.
My Exeter house was built in the 1980s. Is it time for a new roof?
Not automatically. The 1980s group is the biggest in town, about 691 homes, and many of those roofs may have been replaced since. We check for brittle tabs, exposed nails, extra layers, and sagging decking on the roof itself, then tell you if repair or replacement fits.
How soon can you inspect after a storm?
Call (401) 593-1512 and tell us the address and what you saw. Exeter's hazard plan names thunderstorms, hurricanes, nor'easters, and ice events, so we treat an active leak differently from a cosmetic issue. We will confirm timing when we schedule.
What should I know about an older Exeter house?
About 160 homes in town date to 1939 or earlier, per census estimates with a wide margin of error. On any pre-1940 house we check the decking from the roof, tell you what we find before quoting, and flag anything that changes the scope.
Do historic district rules limit what roof I can choose in Exeter?
Exeter has National Register listings, including the Fisherville and Hallville districts. Check with the Building Department if your home is near a listed district, and we will spec the work around the answer.
What if wind from a storm damages my roof?
Exeter's hazard plan lists severe thunderstorms with wind. Document the damage, protect the home from further water, and call your carrier. We can inspect and describe what we find on the roof.
Do you work on properties with long driveways?
Yes. Many rural properties have long driveways, so we plan staging and access during the inspection. Call (401) 593-1512 to confirm your address, including those with a West Kingston or Saunderstown mailing address.
Nearby
Nearby Towns We Also Serve
Get A Straight Answer On Your Exeter Roof
Request a free, on-roof inspection or call (401) 593-1512. We will look at the roof, the trees, and the permit before we talk replacement.