RTP Roofing · Richmond, RI
Roofer in Richmond, RI
Richmond is landlocked and mostly forested. RTP Roofing is based in Warwick and works this part of the state.
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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
What Roofs in Richmond Deal With
Looking for a roofer in Richmond? Start with the trees. Richmond is mostly forested and landlocked, the only town in Washington County that does not border another county or the ocean. On a wooded lot, that puts branches over the roof.
Trees over a roof drop leaves and needles into valleys and gutters, and shade keeps shingles damp longer after rain or snow. So when we inspect a Richmond roof we look at the shaded slopes and the gutter lines first, not just the sunny side.
Richmond has about 3,214 housing units in 40.8 square miles, and the median owner-occupied home is worth $435,800.
None of those numbers tell you how old your roof is or what shape it is in. A number is not an inspection. Getting on the roof is.
Villages
The Villages We Work Around in Richmond
Richmond has 12 villages:
- Alton
- Arcadia
- Barberville
- Carolina
- Hillsdale
- Kenyon
- Shannock
- Tug Hollow
- Usquepaug
- Wood River Junction
- Woodville
- Wyoming
Richmond is tied to 7 ZIP codes: 02812 (Carolina), 02832 (Hope Valley), 02836 (Kenyon), 02875 (Shannock), 02892 (West Kingston), 02894 (Wood River Junction) and 02898 (Wyoming). That matters when you are filling in a form or checking a service area, because the ZIP name on your mail may not match the town name. If you are not sure whether your address counts as Richmond, call (401) 593-1512 with your street address and ZIP, such as 02898 or 02875, and we will tell you whether we work there.
Richmond's neighbors are Charlestown to the south, Exeter to the north and northeast, Hopkinton to the west and South Kingstown to the southeast. If your house is just over the line, see our pages for Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton and South Kingstown.
Permits
Asking Richmond About a Roof Permit: 4 Steps
The Town of Richmond's Building and Zoning page says building and zoning permits and form submittals are handled through the town's online permitting system. It also points applicants to a list of permit requirements and exemptions, so you can see whether a project needs approval. The town's Building page says that system takes building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, demolition and sign permits.
Neither town page names roofing, and the fee schedule below is the town's general building-permit schedule, not a roofing-specific one. Ask the office whether your job needs a permit. Here is how we approach it, in 4 steps.
- Ask the Office First.
Building and Zoning is at Town Hall, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898. Call (401) 539-9000 ext. 3 or email building@richmondri.gov and ask whether your specific roof job needs a permit.
- Check the Requirements and Exemptions List.
The town links it from its Building and Zoning page. Read it before you assume anything either way.
- Apply Through the Online System.
The town directs applicants to its online permitting system. The two town pages link to different portal addresses, so use the link on the town's own pages rather than a saved bookmark.
- Plan for the Inspection.
The Building page says the initial inspection and one reinspection are included in the permit fee, and further reinspections are charged.
Office hours listed by the town are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and closed Friday, with a daily lunch closure of 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. (Tuesday 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.). Check the Building page for current hours before you go. The town's Building page lists these building-permit rates: $13 per $1,000 of work for jobs of $10,000 or less, with a $50 minimum. For jobs from $10,001 to $50,000 it is $130 plus $11 per $1,000 over $10,000, and above $50,000 it is $570 plus $9 per $1,000 over $50,000. The town sets those numbers and can change them, so confirm with the office.
Historic
Roofing in Richmond's Historic Villages
The Carolina Village, Shannock and Wyoming Village Historic Districts are on the National Register of Historic Places. A National Register listing recognizes a district. It is not a roofing rule by itself.
If your house is in Carolina, Shannock or Wyoming, call the Building and Zoning office at (401) 539-9000 ext. 3 and ask whether your address has any review requirement before you pick a material. We check with them before we quote. Call (401) 593-1512 if you want to talk through the question before an estimate.
The Record
Floods, Storms and Your Richmond Roof
The storm history we can point to for Richmond is about water, not wind.
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service's Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Planning Project page records flooding in the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed on March 30, 2010, including along the Beaver River in Decoppett Estate in Richmond.
Flooding is mostly a ground-level problem, and a roof sits above it. On a roof under Richmond's trees, the weak points are flashing, lifted shingles and valleys packed with needles. After a storm, check from the ground for missing or lifted shingles and call us at (401) 593-1512 for an inspection. Storm and insurance questions have their own page: see our storm and insurance claims guide.
Services
Roof Repair and Replacement in Richmond
On a Richmond roof, a small roof repair can be the right first answer, and a full roof replacement comes up when the decking or the shingles say so. A written roof inspection is a good place to start if you are not sure which you need.
On a shaded lot, gutters are part of the roof system, so we look at them too. Richmond homeowners can also ask us about shingle roofing, metal roofing, skylights and tree services where branches are the problem.
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
On a wooded Richmond lot we start with the shaded slopes and valleys, then check the shingles, flashing, decking where visible, ventilation and gutters. The estimate you receive is written, with the scope itemized. We inspect storm damage as well. Request an estimate or call (401) 593-1512.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for roof replacement in Richmond?
The Town of Richmond's building pages do not name roofing, so ask the office before work starts. Building and Zoning is at (401) 539-9000 ext. 3 or building@richmondri.gov.
How much does a Richmond building permit cost?
The town's Building page lists these general building-permit rates: $13 per $1,000 of work for jobs of $10,000 or less, with a $50 minimum. For $10,001 to $50,000 it is $130 plus $11 per $1,000 over $10,000, and above $50,000 it is $570 plus $9 per $1,000 over $50,000. The initial inspection and one reinspection are included, and further reinspections are charged. The town can change its schedule, so confirm with the office.
When is the Richmond building office open?
The town lists Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and closed Friday, with a daily lunch closure of 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. (Tuesday 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.). Check the Building page for current hours. The office is at Town Hall, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898.
Does RTP Roofing work in every Richmond village?
We take calls across Richmond, including villages like Wyoming, Carolina, Kenyon, Shannock, Usquepaug and Wood River Junction. Call (401) 593-1512 to confirm your address, especially if the ZIP name on your mail is not Richmond.
Is my house in a Richmond historic district, and does that change my roof?
The Carolina Village, Shannock and Wyoming Village Historic Districts are on the National Register of Historic Places. A listing is a recognition, not a roofing rule by itself. Ask the Building and Zoning office about your address before you choose a material, and we will check with them before we quote.
Do trees shorten the life of a roof in Richmond?
Branches shade a roof and drop debris into valleys and gutters, which can keep the surface damp. We cannot give you a number of years from a map. We check the shaded slopes and the gutter lines on a Richmond inspection and tell you what we find.
Should I get my roof checked after flooding or a hard storm?
Yes, once it is safe. Flooding was recorded in the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed in March 2010, including along the Beaver River in Decoppett Estate, Richmond, per the USDA NRCS. Flooding is mostly a ground-level issue, but the storms that come with it can lift shingles or open flashing. Look from the ground for missing or lifted shingles and book an inspection.
Do you offer a warranty on roofs in Richmond?
As a GAF Master Elite® contractor, we can offer GAF's Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty on qualifying installations, up to 50 years of non-prorated coverage. Coverage and eligibility vary by product and installation, and we will confirm exactly what applies before you sign anything.
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Get a Straight Answer on Your Richmond Roof
Request a free, on-roof inspection or call (401) 593-1512. Ask the Richmond Building and Zoning office at (401) 539-9000 ext. 3 about permits, and tell us your village so we can plan around the tree cover.