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Roofing services in Nashua
Need roofing work in Nashua?
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.
Nashua roofs, neighborhood by neighborhood
What's on the roofs in Nashua
Nashua is New Hampshire's second-largest city and a former mill city on the Nashua and Merrimack Rivers. Its housing is more mixed than its suburbs: of about 38,700 homes, roughly half are single-family houses, about 6,000 are in two- to four-unit buildings and nearly 12,700 are in buildings of five or more units. The oldest housing is concentrated in the neighborhoods around downtown. That mix means Nashua roofing ranges from slate on Victorians to flat roofs on multi-families.
Downtown and Railroad Square
The city's local historic district, established in 1983, covers the area around Main, Concord, Canal and Water Streets and Railroad Square. Roofing that keeps the same roof plane doesn't need the Commission's approval.
North End and Concord Street
The Nashville Historic District, north of the Nashua River, is mostly two-story wood-frame houses in nearly every Victorian style, with the grandest at the north end of Concord Street. Some still have slate roofs, including mansards.
French Hill
A neighborhood that by the 1950s centered on St. Francis Xavier Church. It's one of the older areas close to downtown.
The Millyard
The Nashua Manufacturing Company's mill district on the south bank of the river, beside Mine Falls Park. The company also built dozens of worker houses and tenements nearby.
Nashua buildings
Roofing Nashua's Victorians, multi-families and newer homes
Victorian houses. The North End and the neighborhoods near downtown have steep roofs, towers, dormers and, on some houses, slate or mansard roofs. Slate is usually worth repairing rather than replacing. On asphalt roofs, valleys and the walls around dormers are where leaks start.
Two- to four-family buildings. Thousands of Nashua homes are in small multi-families, and many have low-slope main roofs or porch roofs that need a membrane instead of shingles. See flat and rubber roofs. Remember the city requires a permit for re-roofing multi-unit buildings.
Larger buildings and condos. Buildings with five or more units make up about a third of the city's housing. In condo buildings, the roof is usually the association's job, so check your documents first.
Single-family homes. Nashua's population grew from about 56,000 in 1970 to more than 91,000 by 2020, and the newer neighborhoods are full of single-family houses that are now on their second or third roof. Thin attic insulation leads to winter ice dams.
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Permits and historic review
Roofing permits in Nashua
One- and two-family homes: no re-roof permit. Nashua's Department of Building Safety says a permit to re-roof 1- and 2-family residences is not required. Its FAQ allows going over existing shingles only when there's a single layer, and calls for ice and water shield along the first three feet on a strip-off.
Multi-unit and commercial buildings: permit required, along with a structural engineer's letter. The city takes permit requests by email, mail, drop box or in person at City Hall, 229 Main Street.
Historic district. Nashua's downtown Historic District Commission doesn't require approval for roofing or re-roofing when the roof plane stays the same. Structural roof changes do need its review.
Hiring. New Hampshire doesn't license roofing contractors; only trades like plumbing, electrical and gas are licensed. Ask for proof of insurance and a written contract. We verify the credentials a job requires before we send a contractor any calls.
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
Nashua roofing questions
Do I need a permit to re-roof my house in Nashua?
Not for a one- or two-family home. Nashua's Department of Building Safety says a permit to re-roof 1- and 2-family residences is not required. Commercial and multi-unit buildings are different: re-roofing those needs a permit and a letter from a structural engineer.
Can new shingles go over my old roof in Nashua?
The city's building FAQ says the code allows going over existing shingles only if there's just one layer. On a full strip-off, it calls for ice and water shield along the first three feet at the eaves and underlayment on the rest. Most roofers recommend a tear-off anyway so the decking can be checked.
My house is in the downtown historic district. Does the roof need approval?
Usually not. Nashua's Historic District Commission doesn't require approval for roofing or re-roofing as long as the roof plane stays the same, and ordinary maintenance and repair are exempt. Structural changes to the roof do go before the Commission.
My Victorian has a slate roof. Should I replace it?
Not automatically. Slate roofs on Nashua's older Victorians, like the ones in the North End, can often be repaired slate by slate. Get an opinion from a roofer with slate experience before agreeing to a tear-off.
Is there a charge to use Roofing Service Pros?
No. The call and the referral are free to homeowners. Your estimate and any work are agreed directly between you and the roofing contractor.
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