RTP Roofing · Narragansett, RI
Roofer in Narragansett, RI
You find a stain on the ceiling after a storm, or you hear the house is going on the market, and you want to know what is really up there. RTP Roofing is based in Warwick, gets on the roof, and checks the Narragansett permit steps before we quote.
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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
A Narrow Strip Between River and Ocean
Roofing a house in Narragansett starts with where the town sits. Narragansett occupies a narrow strip of land running along the eastern bank of the Pettaquamscutt River, also called the Narrow River, to the shore of Narragansett Bay on the Atlantic Ocean. It borders North Kingstown to the north and South Kingstown to the west, and water sits on the other sides.
The 2020 census counted 14,532 residents, and the summer population more than doubles to near 34,000. The Town of Narragansett's demographics page lists 9,857 housing units and 5,992 households for 2020. That gap fits seasonal and second homes. If you own one and live somewhere else, you are the person least likely to see a stain or a lifted shingle, which is a good reason to have someone look at the roof from above.
The median owner-occupied home in Narragansett is worth $743,500. Neither that figure nor the year a house was built tells you how old a particular roof is. A roof on an 1890s house may have been replaced last year, and a roof on a newer house may not have been touched since the day it went on. The only way to know is to inspect it.
Villages
Villages and ZIP Codes We Work In
We work in all 10 of Narragansett's villages and areas:
- Saunderstown: shared with North Kingstown
- South Ferry
- Bonnet Shores
- Narragansett Pier
- Point Judith
- Galilee
- Great Island
- Salt Pond
- Mettatuxet
- Jerusalem
The town's ZIP codes are 02882 for Narragansett and 02874 for Saunderstown. Saunderstown is shared with North Kingstown, so confirm which town your parcel is in before you apply. If you are not sure, call (401) 593-1512 and we will help you sort it out before we quote.
Historic
Roofing Near the Pier's Historic Districts
Narragansett Pier has several National Register of Historic Places districts, including Towers, Ocean Road and Central Street. The Ocean Road Historic District has 45 houses, many built between about 1880 and 1900, in Shingle and Queen Anne styles. The Central Street district is well-preserved summer houses built for the most part between 1880 and the 1920s.
A house with that history deserves a careful look at the roof, but the build date does not tell you the roof's condition. Shingle and Queen Anne rooflines are often complicated, with dormers, valleys and intersections where water can find a way in. That is where we spend time on a Pier-area inspection.
The town's permit FAQ answers the reroofing question without mentioning historic review. If your home is in one of these districts, call the Building Inspection office before roof work and ask about your address. We check with them before we quote.
Permits
How To Get a Roof Permit in Narragansett: 4 Steps
The Town of Narragansett's FAQ says you need a building permit to re-side or re-roof a home. Here is how to handle it, using what the town's Building Inspection page and portal say.
- Confirm a Permit Is Needed.
For a re-roof, the town says yes. If you are doing a smaller repair, ask the Building Inspection office whether it needs one.
- File Through E-Permit.
Permits are applied for online through the Narragansett E-Permit portal.
- Know What the Office Does.
The department issues building permits and performs field inspections for compliance with federal, state and local building codes. Ask them what applies to your roof.
- Call the Office With Questions.
Building Inspection is at 25 Fifth Avenue, Narragansett, RI 02882, phone 401-782-0619, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Whichever contractor you hire, ask who is filing the permit and get the answer in writing. For fee amounts and required documents, ask the Building Inspection office.
The Record
Storm Exposure on the Narragansett Shore
A storm in March 2017 destroyed the wind turbine at Salty Brine State Beach.
That is one structure, not a finding about any house roof.
What it does remind you of is how open this shoreline is. After a strong blow, look for shingles lifted at the edges and ridge, flashing pulled away at a chimney or wall, and stains on upstairs ceilings. If the house is a second home, ask a neighbor or property manager to check the attic after a storm. Photograph what you can see from the ground and call us at (401) 593-1512; we get on the roof, document what is there, and tell you whether it is a repair or something larger. Our storm damage and insurance claims page describes how we write up damage for a claim.
Services
Roofing Services in Narragansett
On a Narragansett house we start with an on-roof look, then tell you whether a roof repair, a roof replacement or just a roof inspection fits what is there. If you are weighing material, we can walk through metal roofing and shingle roofing on your own roof. We also do gutters, siding and skylights.
Narragansett borders two towns we also serve, North Kingstown and South Kingstown, so one call covers it if your property is near the line.
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Next Step
How an RTP Inspection and Estimate Works
We get on the roof in person, photograph what we find, and note the current material and condition, rather than guess from the street. Then we explain what is repair, what is replacement and what can wait. Request an estimate or call (401) 593-1512.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Narragansett?
Yes. The Town of Narragansett's FAQ says you need a building permit to re-roof a home. Permits are applied for online through the town's E-Permit portal. For questions, the Building Inspection office is at 25 Fifth Avenue and answers at 401-782-0619, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Does RTP Roofing work in Bonnet Shores, Point Judith and Galilee?
Yes. The town includes Narragansett Pier, Bonnet Shores, Point Judith, Galilee, Great Island, Salt Pond, Mettatuxet, Jerusalem, South Ferry and Saunderstown. Call (401) 593-1512 and we will confirm your address.
I have a Saunderstown address. Which town handles my permit?
Saunderstown is shared with North Kingstown, so confirm which town your parcel is in before you apply. If it is on the Narragansett side, the Building Inspection office at 401-782-0619 is the place to ask.
My house is near Ocean Road or Central Street. Does that change the reroofing process?
Those areas are National Register historic districts. The town's permit FAQ does not mention extra review for roof work there. Ask Building Inspection at 401-782-0619 about your address before you pick a material, and we will raise it at your inspection too.
My house was built in the 1880s. Does that mean my roof is old?
Not necessarily. A house's build year says nothing about when its roof was last redone. Many of the 45 houses in the Ocean Road district date from about 1880 to 1900, but only an on-roof inspection tells you what is up there today.
How soon after a storm should I have my roof inspected?
Once it is safe to be outside. Lifted shingles and loose flashing are easy to miss from the yard, so have someone look from above. Take ground-level photos of anything you can see and call (401) 593-1512 to schedule. We cannot promise any insurer outcome.
Should I have my roof looked at if I only live in Narragansett part of the year?
It is worth it. The town's demographics page lists 9,857 housing units against 5,992 households in 2020, a gap consistent with seasonal and second homes, and the summer population more than doubles. A leak can go unseen in a house nobody is in, and we can inspect the roof and photograph what we find.
Do you handle storm damage claims for Narragansett homes?
We photograph and note the damage we find on the roof, then explain the repair options. We cannot promise a specific result from your insurer.
Nearby
Nearby Towns We Also Serve
Get a Straight Answer on Your Narragansett Roof
Request a free, on-roof inspection or call (401) 593-1512. We will tell you what your roof needs, and we will check the Narragansett permit steps with you before you decide on anything.