RTP Roofing · Warren, RI
Roofer in Warren, RI
Before anyone prices your Warren roof, check two things with the town: the building permit, and whether your address falls under historic review, which the town's own documents describe differently. RTP Roofing helps you sort that out 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
What Roofs Here Are Really Like
Looking for roofing contractors in Warren, RI? Warren sits on a peninsula it shares with Bristol. The Warren River bounds it on the west, Mt. Hope Bay on the east and Belchers Cove on the north, and the Kickemuit River runs north to south and divides the town.
The town was dense early. By 1875 it was the fourth most densely developed town in Rhode Island, and the Warren Manufacturing Company mill complex was one of the state's largest. The town grew from a whaling and shipbuilding hub into a textile center.
The town's Historic Preservation Plan says there was relatively little development in town after the 1920s. That tells you the town's building stock leans old. It does not tell you anything about your roof. A house built in 1900 may have been reroofed last decade, and a newer house can have a failing roof. Only someone on the roof can tell which you have, which is why we inspect before we quote.
Places
Where We Work in Warren
We work in all 6 of Warren's villages, ZIP code 02885: Burr Hill, Coggeshall, East Warren, Kickamuit, South Warren and Touisset. The town's Historic Preservation Plan describes several very different kinds of housing across them:
- Town Core and Waterfront: the densest area in town, with a working waterfront, the Main Street commercial district, mill housing built by the Warren Manufacturing Company (now Tourister Mill) and a grid of streets with mixed styles and eras.
- Touisset: farmland, open space and small summer cottages. The Touisset Point development was platted in 1901 into 50 by 100 foot lots, with small one and two story wooden summer houses.
- South Main Street: small summer cottages along the waterfront and early 20th century suburban houses in many styles.
- South Warren and East Warren: hundreds of single family houses in South Warren, which the plan says has a completely suburban character, and widespread residential development in East Warren as farms were subdivided.
- Serpentine Road and North Market Street: still holds some 18th century farms, while Metacom Avenue is now mostly strip malls and newer housing developments.
A mill-era house near Main Street, a Touisset cottage and a South Warren suburban home do not share a roof. Not sure which category your house falls into? Call (401) 593-1512 and we will talk it through before we quote.
Historic
Roofing Near Main Street and the Waterfront: Historic District Review
The Warren Waterfront Historic District covers 165 acres. It was listed on the National Register on February 28, 1974, with a boundary increase on October 3, 2003, and is bounded by the Warren River, Belcher Cove, Federal and Main Streets, and Campbell Street. A National Register listing and the town's own review area are not automatically the same thing, so check the address with the town.
Here is where the town's own documents disagree, and we would rather tell you than guess. The Historic Preservation Plan records that a proposal for a mandatory Historic District Commission was rejected in early 1997 and that the town created a voluntary program in 1999. Under that voluntary program, the plan describes a 20% tax credit on external work and a waiver of fees for associated building permits, for qualified restoration projects. Those are the plan's historical terms, so confirm current eligibility and benefits with the town. Eligible properties are in the Voluntary District or are over 100 years old anywhere in Warren, and renovations that do not meet the guidelines are not reviewed. The town's current Historic District Commission page, however, states that exterior alterations of structures in the Warren Historic District require review and approval, and that exterior repairs meeting the Standards and Guidelines will qualify. Whether your roof needs review today is something to confirm with the town before work starts.
What the town's Voluntary Historic District Program Guidelines say about roofs:
- Existing roof materials should be retained and repaired where possible, and replaced in kind where replacement is necessary.
- Roof colors should be medium to dark in tone.
- Asphalt shingles are not encouraged as a replacement for slate.
- Changes to roof form, such as dormers, cupolas and skylights, are to be reviewed by the committee, and new skylights should avoid front roof slopes.
We note your current roof material and profile at inspection, so you know what an in-kind replacement looks like before you talk to the town.
Permits
How To Get a Roof Permit in Warren: 4 Steps
The Town of Warren Building and Zoning office is at 514 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885. Its page lists the town main number as 401-245-7340, with hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday 8:00am to 6:00pm and Friday 8:00am to noon. See the town's Building and Zoning page. Here is how the process runs. The office has the final word:
- Confirm the Scope.
Ask Building and Zoning whether your roof job needs a building permit. If it does, expect the application to ask for the contractor's CRLB registration number.
- Check the Address.
If your house is near Main Street or the waterfront, settle the historic review question above first.
- File Through the Town Portal.
Confirm the current portal with the Building and Zoning office before you file.
- Book Inspections Ahead.
Ask the office how far ahead inspections need to be booked.
Ask the office for the current permit fee schedule.
The Record
Bay Weather and Your Roof
The Warren River is on the west, Mt.
Hope Bay on the east and Belchers Cove on the north, with the Kickemuit River dividing the town, so water is close from several directions. We can't tell you what a past storm did to your street. On a house near that water, we look closely at flashing, ridge, valleys, exposed edges and fasteners at inspection.
If a storm has already done something to your roof, see our storm and insurance claims guide. Flood zones are a separate question from roof condition, so ask the town for your address's flood designation.
Services
Roofing Services in Warren
Most Warren jobs start with an on-roof roof inspection, which can lead to a roof repair or a full roof replacement if the deck or underlayment is compromised. If your house falls under the guidelines above, look at them before choosing between shingle roofing and metal roofing. We also install skylights, gutters and handle siding repair.
Warren shares its peninsula with Bristol, and Barrington is across the Warren River. See our pages for Bristol and Barrington if your property is just across the line.
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Next Step
How an RTP Inspection and Estimate Works
We get on the roof, not just the ladder, and we price from what we find, not from the neighborhood. On a mill-era house near Main Street, we note the roof material and profile first, because that is what the town's guidelines address. On a Touisset summer cottage, we do not treat a 1901 plat date as a roof condition report. On a South Warren suburban house, we look at the roof you have, not the one the street suggests. You get a written estimate of what we found and what it would take to fix it, with no pressure to sign that day. If your address may fall under historic review, we flag it up front. Request an estimate or call (401) 593-1512.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Warren?
Ask the Building and Zoning office at 514 Main Street whether your roof replacement needs a building permit and how to file. If it does, expect the application to ask for the contractor's CRLB registration number.
Is my house in the Warren Historic District?
The Warren Waterfront Historic District covers 165 acres, bounded by the Warren River, Belcher Cove, Federal and Main Streets, and Campbell Street. Give us your address and we will check before we quote, and confirm with the town, since a National Register boundary and a local review area can differ.
Is historic review mandatory or voluntary in Warren?
The town's own documents differ. The Historic Preservation Plan says a mandatory commission was rejected in 1997 and a voluntary program started in 1999. The town's current Historic District Commission page says exterior alterations in the Warren Historic District require review and approval. Ask the town about your address before work starts.
Can I replace a slate roof with asphalt shingles in Warren?
The town's Voluntary Historic District Program Guidelines say asphalt shingles are not encouraged as a replacement for slate, and that existing roof materials should be repaired where possible and replaced in kind where replacement is necessary. Check the guidelines before you choose a material.
Can I add a skylight or dormer to a historic Warren house?
The guidelines say changes to roof form, such as dormers, cupolas and skylights, are to be reviewed by the committee, and that new skylights should avoid front roof slopes. We can install skylights, but review comes first on a house the guidelines cover.
Does the guidelines' roof color rule apply to my shingles?
The guidelines say roof colors should be medium to dark in tone. That comes from the town's Voluntary Historic District Program Guidelines, so it matters if your house is covered. Ask us at inspection and we will compare your options against it.
My house is a small summer cottage in Touisset or on South Main Street. Is the roof old?
The Historic Preservation Plan describes small summer cottages in both areas, and Touisset Point was platted in 1901. A build date does not tell us the roof's condition, because roofs get replaced. An on-roof inspection does.
Does RTP Roofing work throughout Warren, not just downtown?
Yes. We take calls across Warren, ZIP code 02885, from the waterfront to the villages listed on this page. Call (401) 593-1512 to confirm your address.
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Get a Straight Answer on Your Warren Roof
Request a free, on-roof inspection or call (401) 593-1512. We will tell you what your roof needs, including whether historic review may apply to your address, before you decide on anything.