RTP Roofing · New Shoreham, RI
Roofer in New Shoreham, RI
Nine miles of open Atlantic between Block Island and the mainland means a roof here takes a beating no inland town ever sees, and getting crews and materials over by ferry takes real planning. RTP Roofing works this island.
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Step 1 of 5 · About 1 Minute
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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We'll reach out from (401) 593-1512 during business hours. Need us sooner? Call that number any time.
Nothing is sent until you say so.
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GAF Master Elite® GAF Master Elite® Certified contractor, Cert. #1111816.- BBB A+ Accredited by the Better Business Bureau since September 29, 2022.
- 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 a Block Island Roof Actually Deals With
New Shoreham sits on Block Island, about 9 miles off the Rhode Island coast, with no tree cover or mainland shelter to break the wind coming off the open Atlantic. That kind of unbroken exposure wears down shingles, flashing, and fasteners faster than almost anywhere else we work, and it shows up first at ridge caps, roof penetrations, and any edge facing open water.
The island's housing stock is a mix of 19th-century Victorian-era hotels and cottages concentrated in and around the Old Harbor Historic District, older year-round homes scattered through the rest of town, and newer construction elsewhere on the island. An older cottage roof deck, often with irregular original framing, needs a different eye than a newer build, and we look for that before we ever talk materials.
Permits
Permits, and What's Different Near Old Harbor
New Shoreham processes building permits, including reroofing, through the State of Rhode Island's E-Permitting Portal, handled by the town's Building Official (401-466-3216, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 3 PM). We handle that application as part of your project.
The Old Harbor Historic District, covering the harborfront area along Water, Spring, and High streets, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (listed in 1974). If your property is in or near Old Harbor, tell us up front. We check with the Building Official's office before we file, so you know what applies to your address.
Getting Crews and Materials to the Island
Block Island is served by ferry from Point Judith in Narragansett, with both vehicle and freight service available for getting materials and equipment across. Ferry sailings can be affected by weather and sea conditions, so we build that into how we schedule an island job rather than promise a fixed date until logistics are confirmed. We don't make service-timeline claims we can't back up on a job that depends on a boat.
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. 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.
Services
Roofing Services in New Shoreham
We start every job with an on-roof inspection, not a guess from the ground. For Block Island's older cottages and hotels that most often means roof replacement or targeted roof repair, and after the kind of wind-driven storms this island sees with no inland shelter, storm and insurance claims work. We also install gutters and handle siding repair where storm damage isn't limited to the roof.
Next Step
How An RTP Inspection Or Estimate Works
We get on the roof, not just the ladder. We check the decking, flashing, ridge, and every penetration and edge that takes the worst of the wind off the water. You get a written estimate with what we found and what it would take to fix it, no pressure to sign that day. If the town's e-permitting process or an Old Harbor historic-property question applies to your job, and if ferry logistics need to be worked into the schedule, we sort that out as part of the estimate, not as a surprise later.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does RTP Roofing actually work on Block Island, or just the mainland?
We work on New Shoreham. Getting a crew and materials over by ferry from Point Judith takes more planning than a mainland job, and we build that into scheduling. Call (401) 593-1512 to talk through your specific project.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in New Shoreham?
Reroofing goes through the State of Rhode Island's E-Permitting Portal, coordinated with the town's Building Official. We handle that application as part of your project.
My property is in or near Old Harbor. Does that mean extra review for a roof replacement?
The Old Harbor Historic District is a National Register of Historic Places listing. We confirm with the Building Official's office whether any additional review applies to your property before we file.
Does the island's wind exposure actually shorten a roof's life?
Yes. With no tree cover or mainland shelter, wind-driven rain and salt exposure wear down flashing, fasteners, and exposed edges faster than an inland roof sees. We check for it specifically during a New Shoreham inspection.
How does the ferry affect scheduling for a roof job on the island?
Materials, equipment, and crews travel over by ferry from Point Judith, and sailings can be affected by weather and sea conditions. We factor that into your project timeline up front instead of promising a date we can't guarantee.
Nearby
Nearby Towns We Also Serve
Get A Straight Answer On Your Block Island Roof
Request a free, on-roof inspection or call (401) 593-1512. We'll work the town's permit process, any Old Harbor historic-property question, and ferry logistics into the plan from the start.