Roofer in Swansea, MA

Most Swansea homes are lived in by their owners. In the 2020-2024 data, 5,786 of the town's 6,790 occupied homes are owner occupied, and 1,004 are rented. That is about 85 percent owner occupied.

The Census Bureau also estimates the median value of an owner-occupied home in Swansea at $445,000. Whatever the house is worth, get a written estimate you understand before you sign anything. A good one says what was found on the roof, what the job covers and what it will cost, in plain words, so you can compare it with any other quote you collect. The smaller group of renters and landlords is welcome to call too. If you manage a rental in town, we will talk with whoever is dealing with the leak.

Swansea is direct about roofs. The Building Department's permits page lists "Re-Siding/Re-Roofing/Replacement Windows" among the work for which permits are required.

• Timing. The town's permit process page says you will be notified of approval, denial or the need for more documentation within 30 days of the application date.
• Inspections. The same page says the work in progress is inspected, and that each phase must be inspected for completeness and for compliance with the construction documents.
• Who To Ask. The Building Department is at 68 Stevens Rd and can be reached at 508-674-5731.
• Fees. The town pages we read do not publish a re-roofing fee, so ask the Building Department before you plan around one.

Rules differ from town to town, and from address to address. We check the rules for your address first, so you know what applies before the work is quoted.

Swansea has a Historical Commission. According to the Historical Commission Responsibilities page on the town's website, unless a local bylaw or ordinance gives it authority, the Commission has only an advisory role in local government. The same page describes a local historic district commission as something that could be enacted in the future, not as something in place today.

The town's 2024 Comprehensive Plan, listed on the Planning Board's site, proposes creating a Demolition Delay By-law for historic properties. That is a proposal.

We did not find a rule about roofing materials on an old house in Swansea. If yours is an old one, or you think it may be listed, give us your address and we will check before we quote.

Swansea's southern coast sits on the upper end of Mount Hope Bay, according to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The plan advises owners of property in flood-prone or FEMA-designated zones to consider flood-proofing to head off damage from storms or flood events. The Conservation Commission's flooding and coastal property page publishes FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps dated July 2014 and a resource called Protecting Coastal Property from Storm Damage.

Flood planning 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.

We take roofing calls across the town, which covers 25.5 square miles, 2.5 of them water. Town Hall is at 81 Main St, ZIP code 02777. The villages of Hortonville, Barneyville and Ocean Grove are in Swansea.

Swansea's western border is shared with Rhode Island and the towns of Warren and Barrington, and the Comprehensive Plan places Seekonk and Rehoboth to the north. Somerset lies to the east. We work on both sides of the state line, so if you are on a street near the border, one call covers it.

Not sure whether the rules above apply to your address? Call (401) 593-1512 and we will check before we quote.

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 will want to see. Request an estimate or call (401) 593-1512.

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