Roof Repair in Orleans, MA
Best Deal Home Group is a roof repair contractor for homes in Orleans, MA, including Orleans Village, East Orleans and South Orleans. We do roof leak repair, flashing repairs and storm damage repair, and homeowners rate us 5.0 stars from 46 Google reviews. We serve Orleans and the rest of the Lower Cape from our office in Centerville.
5.0 stars from 46 Google reviews · Licensed and fully insured · Office in Centerville, MA · Free written estimates · A dedicated crew for each trade
Roof Repair for Orleans homes
Orleans is the gateway to the Outer Cape and part of it lies in the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District. Homes near Nauset and Pleasant Bay deal with strong wind and salt spray.
Orleans touches more water than almost any Cape town: Cape Cod Bay at Rock Harbor, the Atlantic at Nauset, and Pleasant Bay and Little Pleasant Bay on the south and east. Orleans makes up about 72 percent of the Pleasant Bay Area of Critical Environmental Concern, so many waterfront projects start with a conservation filing.
The Old King's Highway district covers only the part of Orleans north and west of Route 6, from the Brewster line to the rotary and then along the Eastham line to the bay. East Orleans, South Orleans and the Pleasant Bay and Nauset side are outside it, where a building permit and, near the water, a conservation filing are the main approvals.
Nearly half of Orleans homes are seasonal, and the median house dates to the late 1970s, so many are due for new roofs, decks and windows. On a second home we plan the work for when you are away and keep you updated with photos and video.
Approvals that can apply in Orleans
Old King's Highway Historic District Committee
Covers Orleans north and west of Route 6. Exterior changes visible from a public way need a certificate. In-kind shingle or clapboard replacement is maintenance. Exemption certificates cover natural cedar or approved-color asphalt roofs at up to 5 inch exposure, cedar or clapboard siding, gutters, storm windows and wood decks at the rear of single-family homes.
Orleans Historical Commission
Outside the historic district, a twelve month demolition delay applies to significant buildings, including those built in or before 1920 that are on or eligible for a historic register.
Conservation Commission
Any work in a wetland or within the 100 foot buffer zone, including sheds, fences and decks, needs prior approval under the state Act and the Orleans Wetlands Bylaw. Beaches, dunes, coastal banks and salt marshes are protected.
What homeowners say on Google
“Outstanding job replacing my cedar shingle roof. He was meticulous, professional, and artistic in completing the job.”
How we handle roof repair
Many roof leaks on Cape Cod start small: flashing that has pulled away from a chimney, a cracked vent boot, a skylight seal that has failed, or a few shingles lifted by a storm. Caught early, most of them can be repaired without replacing the whole roof.
What's Included
- Roof leak tracing & repair
- Chimney, vent & skylight flashing
- Storm damage repair
- Missing & damaged shingles
- Soft decking replacement
- Ice & water shield at problem areas
- Honest repair-or-replace advice
- Free estimates, no obligation
Orleans Building Department
Town Hall, 19 School Road, Orleans, MA 02653
508-240-3700 ext. 2455
Pleasant Bay, Nauset Harbor, Town Cove, Rock Harbor, Cape Cod Bay, Atlantic Ocean
ZIP codes 02653, 02643, 02662
FAQ
Roof Repair in Orleans, MA: common questions
Do I need a permit for roof repair in Orleans?
Replacing roofing in Massachusetts needs a building permit; for a small repair, the town building department can say whether one is needed. In Orleans, permits go through the Orleans Building Department at Town Hall, 19 School Road, Orleans, MA 02653, 508-240-3700 ext. 2455. Exterior changes in Orleans can also need review by the Old King's Highway Historic District Committee, the Orleans Historical Commission and the Conservation Commission, depending on where the house sits, so it is worth checking before work is scheduled.
Can I get a quick OKH approval for a new roof in Orleans?
Often, yes. The Orleans OKH committee issues certificates of exemption for natural cedar shingle roofs and asphalt shingle roofs in approved colors at no more than 5 inches to the weather, as long as the conditions are met. Other materials go through the full certificate review.
What causes most roof leaks on Cape Cod?
Most leaks we trace come from flashing: around chimneys, plumbing vents and skylights, or where a roof meets a wall. Shingles lifted or torn off in a storm are next, and in winter, ice dams at the eaves can push water under the shingles.
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