RTP Roofing · Plymouth, MA
Roofer in Plymouth, MA
Plymouth makes up the entire western shore of Cape Cod Bay, and its Historic District Commission can review roof materials. RTP Roofing gets on the roof first, checks the rules for your address, then quotes the job.
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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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Places
Where We Work in Plymouth
We work across the town, which is served by ZIP codes 02360 to 02362, plus 02345 (Manomet) and 02381 (White Horse Beach). Plymouth has several village centers, and we work in all of them:
- North Plymouth and Plymouth Center
- West Plymouth and Cedarville
- Manomet
Plymouth is bordered on land by Bourne, Wareham, Carver and Kingston.
Not sure whether the rules below apply to your address? Call (401) 593-1512 and we will check before we quote.
Permits
What Plymouth Requires for a Roof Permit
Plymouth handles roofs as a building permit. The Town's Building page says Inspectional Services offers an Express Permit application whose listed scope includes roofing, along with insulation, windows, doors, siding and signs only. The form itself is titled as an application for a building permit, so a re-roof is a building permit filing.
- Fees
The Town's Express application, revised 1/31/23, lists a residential fee of $75 for the roofing, siding, and windows and doors category, and the Town charges a $75 reinspection fee when an inspection is requested and the work is not ready or the house is locked. Check the current figures with Inspectional Services.
- Reinspections
The Town's fee schedule adds a reinspection fee when an inspection is requested and the work is not ready, the premises are locked or access is unacceptable.
- Inspections
Ask the office which inspections a re-roof gets.
Ask any contractor you are comparing who will file the permit and which licenses and registrations they will put on it, and check them with the state.
Historic
Roofing in the Plymouth Historic District
Plymouth has a Historic District Commission.
The Town's page on the Plymouth Historic District says its rules apply to physical changes to the exterior of a building where visible from a public way, and the Commission has authority to review the color and type of materials used on roofs in the district.
The Town says work in the district without Commission approval is a violation, with fines of up to $500 per day for unapproved work. It also requires completed applications at least 5 weeks before the formal meeting, to allow legal notice, so build that time into your plan.
Which roofing materials the Commission approves is its call. If your house is in the district, ask the Commission what it needs to see before you choose a material, or give us your address and we will find out before we quote.
The Record
Cape Cod Bay Storms and Your Roof
Plymouth makes up the entire western shore of Cape Cod Bay.
The Town's climate resiliency addendum describes coastal storms, meaning hurricanes and nor'easters, as bringing high winds, heavy precipitation and strong waves that can cause power outages, salt and freshwater flooding, and erosion. Slides from the Town's Hazard Mitigation Plan update workshop rated coastal flooding as High among the natural hazards affecting Plymouth, and the addendum estimates about 700 homes on other beaches and waterfront properties are at risk of coastal flooding during a Category 4 hurricane.
Flooding is not roof planning. Floodwater does not come through shingles. Wind, rain and winter weather are what act on a roof. For storm and winter questions, see our storm damage and insurance claims page and our ice dam guide.
Who You Are Hiring in Massachusetts
RTP Roofing is a Rooftop Power company, based at 275 W Natick Rd in Warwick, RI.
RTP Roofing is rated 5.0 on Google across 229 reviews, and we are A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau. Every job starts the same way: an on-roof inspection and a written estimate, with no pressure to sign.
Services
Roofing Services in Plymouth
Most Plymouth jobs start with the same question: repair or replace. A limited leak may be a roof repair. A roof at the end of its life is a roof replacement, and our shingle roofing page covers what goes on top. If you cannot tell which you have, a roof inspection is the place to start. We also do gutters and siding when the roof job calls for it.
Next Step
How an RTP Inspection and Estimate Works
We go up on the roof, and into the attic when it matters, before we tell you anything. You get a plain read on what we found, whether it is a repair, maintenance or a replacement, and what the town or the Historic District Commission will want to see. Request an estimate or call (401) 593-1512.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Plymouth?
Plymouth Inspectional Services offers an Express Permit application whose listed scope includes roofing. The form is titled as an application for a building permit, so a re-roof is handled as a building permit filing. Ask the office for the current fee.
Who can pull a roofing permit in Plymouth?
Ask Inspectional Services who may file a roofing permit, and ask any contractor you are comparing which licenses and registrations will go on your permit, then check them with the state.
Is my house in the Plymouth historic district?
The Town says the Historic District Commission can review the color and type of roofing materials in the district, and its rules apply to exterior changes visible from a public way. If your house is in the district, ask the Commission what it needs before you pick a material, or give us your address and we will check before we quote.
How long does Historic District approval take in Plymouth?
The Town requires completed applications at least 5 weeks before the formal Commission meeting, to allow legal notice. The Town also says work without approval is a violation that can bring daily fines, so get the approval first.
Do coastal storms matter for a Plymouth roof?
The Town's climate resiliency addendum describes hurricanes and nor'easters as bringing high winds, heavy precipitation and strong waves along its coast. Wind and rain are what act on a roof, so an on-roof inspection after a storm is worth doing. Call (401) 593-1512.
Is my Plymouth roof old just because the town is old?
No. The median year built for Plymouth homes is 1983, and the age of a house does not tell you the condition of the roof on it. Only an on-roof inspection tells you.
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Get a Straight Answer on Your Plymouth Roof
Request a free, on-roof inspection or call (401) 593-1512. We will tell you what your roof needs, and whether the town or the Historic District Commission needs to weigh in, before you decide anything.