Roofing in Newton
Newton gives us the widest range of work: architectural shingle replacements on 1940s colonials, standing seam on new additions and full slate on the grand houses around Chestnut Hill.
What we see on local roofs
Typical housing stock
1900s to 1950s colonials and capes, Victorian homes near the villages, and modern additions with metal roofs
Neighborhoods served
- Newton Centre
- West Newton
- Chestnut Hill
- Auburndale
- Waban
- Newtonville
Ice dams on capes
Cape Cod style homes with finished second floors are prone to ice dams. We pair roofing with ventilation and air sealing fixes.
Local historic districts
Chestnut Hill and Newtonville have local historic districts reviewed by the Newton Historical Commission.
Additions and tie-ins
We tie new additions into existing roofs cleanly, including matching older shingle colors where possible.
Common work in Newton
Permits and approvals: Newton Historical Commission.
- Slate Roof RestorationHand-slated repairs and full restorations that keep 100-year-old Vermont and Welsh slate on the roof.
- Copper Gutters & FlashingSoldered copper half-rounds, built-in box gutters, bay roofs and chimney flashing made in our own sheet metal shop.
- Roof RepairLeak tracing and lasting repairs for slate, shingle, flat and metal roofs, usually scheduled within a week.
- Roof ReplacementFull tear-off and replacement in slate, architectural shingles, cedar-look synthetics or standing seam metal.
Local project, 2025
Chestnut Hill storm repair
An oak limb punctured a clay tile roof. We tarped it the same evening and rebuilt the damaged slope after claim approval.
Read the case studyFrom neighbors
They tarped our tile roof in the rain within four hours. The adjuster approved the claim on the first visit.
Harold Feinstein, Chestnut HillStorm repair, April 2025
Our cape had ice dams every winter for a decade. Not one this year after the ventilation and air sealing work.
Lucia Moretti, Newton CentreIce dam ventilation, February 2026
Newton roofing questions
Yes. Owner-occupied homes in Newton Centre, West Newton, Chestnut Hill, Auburndale, Waban, Newtonville get a free photo inspection. Inspections within 4 business days.
Newton Historical Commission. Requirements depend on whether the work is visible and whether materials change. We confirm before you sign a contract.
We most often handle architectural shingle replacement, ice dam prevention, standing seam additions, skylight replacement.
Also serving: Beacon Hill & Back Bay, Cambridge, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, Milton
Book an inspection in Newton
A free photo inspection, a straight answer on repair or replacement, and a written estimate within the week.
Licensed and insured in Massachusetts. No-pressure estimates (sample).