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Roofing services in Merrimack
Need roofing work in Merrimack?
Whether you've found a leak, noticed worn or missing shingles, or think it's time for a new roof, start with the service that matches your situation.
Roof Replacement
Tear-off, deck repair, ice and water barrier and a new roof, done to code.
Roof Repair & Leaks
Flashing, vent boots, missing shingles and leak tracing, plus inspections.
Flat & Rubber Roofs
EPDM, TPO and modified bitumen on low-slope roofs, porches and additions.
Ice Dams
Safe removal, plus the insulation and ventilation fixes that stop them.
Storm Damage
Tarping and repairs after wind, falling limbs, hail and heavy snow.
Merrimack roofs, village by village
What's on the roofs in Merrimack
Merrimack grew up as a string of villages along the Merrimack River and the old roads to Concord and Keene. It changed fast in the late 20th century. Between 1960 and 1970 it was one of the fastest-growing communities in the state, its population went from about 3,000 in 1960 to more than 25,000 by 2000, and its housing grew 253% between 1970 and 2000. Only about 4% of homes predate 1940, well below the regional share. Most homes are single-family, with most multi-family housing east of the Everett Turnpike.
Merrimack Village
Formerly Souhegan Village, it formed in the new center of town along the main road from Boston to Concord.
Reeds Ferry
Centered at what is now Bedford Road and the Daniel Webster Highway, named for the ferry Lucy Read petitioned to run in 1749. A General Electric plant was the area's first industry.
Thornton's Ferry
The southernmost village, running from Pennichuck Brook at the Nashua line to Continental Boulevard. Matthew Thornton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, farmed here.
South Merrimack
Once called Hard Scrabble, in the southwest corner where Merrimack meets Amherst, Hollis and Nashua, on the old Nashua–Keene road.
Naticook
Settlement grew where Naticook Road meets the old Nashua–Amherst road, with a church from 1829. The town's oldest standing house is nearby on Tinker Road.
Merrimack houses
Roofing Merrimack's late-20th-century homes
Homes from 1970 to 2000. The bulk of the town. Roofs installed in the 1990s and earlier are reaching the end of their life. Look for curling or cracked shingles, bare spots, granules in the gutters and leaks around vents, skylights and chimneys.
Condos and multi-family buildings. Concentrated east of the Everett Turnpike. In associations, the roof is usually a shared responsibility, so check with the association before arranging work.
The few older houses. With only about 4% of homes built before 1940, Merrimack's village houses are the exception. They often have board decking and older chimneys that need extra attention.
Trees and storms. If your house sits on a wooded lot, shade keeps the roof damp and limbs come down in storms, both of which shorten roof life. See storm damage and ice dams.
Repair or replace? See roof repair and roof replacement.
Permits
Roofing permits in Merrimack
Building Division. Merrimack's Building Division sits within Fire & Rescue's Code Enforcement and Inspectional Services, and takes plans and applications online through the town's OpenGov portal. We couldn't find a town statement on whether a like-for-like re-roof needs a permit, so have the contractor confirm with the division before work starts.
Hiring. With no state roofing license in New Hampshire, compare at least a few written, itemized estimates and ask each contractor for insurance certificates. We verify the credentials a job requires before we send a contractor any calls.
Historic review. Merrimack has a Heritage Commission, but we didn't find a local historic district in the zoning ordinance. A few properties are on the National Register, which doesn't add a permit review.
Roofing Service Pros is a referral service. We don't pull permits or do roofing work. The roofing contractor who does the job handles any permit.
FAQ
Merrimack roofing questions
Do I need a permit to re-roof in Merrimack?
Check with the town before work starts. Merrimack's Building Division, part of Fire & Rescue's Code Enforcement and Inspectional Services, takes permit applications through the town's OpenGov portal, but we couldn't find a town statement on whether a like-for-like re-roof needs one. Your contractor should confirm with the Building Division.
Most homes here went up after 1970. What does that mean for the roof?
Only about 4% of Merrimack's homes were built before 1940, and the housing stock grew 253% between 1970 and 2000. So most roofs are on houses from the 1970s, '80s and '90s, many now on their second roof. Expect a tear-off if there are two layers, plus new flashing and ice and water barrier at the eaves.
My house was built before 1978. Does that matter if the roofer replaces painted trim?
It can. Merrimack's permit applications page requires a permit for lead paint work on buildings built before 1978, and the town lists lead-safe certification among its requirements. If the job includes scraping or replacing painted fascia or trim on an older house, ask the contractor about lead-safe practices.
We live in an older house in one of the villages. Anything different?
Older homes in Reeds Ferry, Thornton's Ferry and the other historic villages often have board decking and big chimneys. Have the roofer check the decking and replace the chimney flashing as part of the job.
Is there a fee to use Roofing Service Pros?
No. The call and the referral are free to homeowners. Your estimate and any contract are between you and the roofing contractor.
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