Roofing in Yarmouth, MA
Best Deal Home Group is a roofing contractor for homes in Yarmouth, MA, including Yarmouth Port, South Yarmouth, West Yarmouth and Bass River. We do roof replacement and roof repair, and homeowners rate us 5.0 stars from 46 Google reviews. We serve Yarmouth and the rest of the Mid 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
Roofing for Yarmouth homes
Architectural asphalt and cedar shingle roofs with ice and water shield at the eaves, new flashing at walls and chimneys, and ridge ventilation.
Yarmouth Port, on the north side, is part of the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District and has many antique homes where trim and window details matter. South and West Yarmouth have a lot of mid-century capes and ranches that are good candidates for siding, roofing and window upgrades.
Yarmouth runs across the whole Cape, from Cape Cod Bay to Nantucket Sound, with the Bass River along most of its border with Dennis. That puts salt air on both shores and a lot of homes within a short walk of the water.
Yarmouth Port holds one of the best known stretches of Route 6A: Captains' Mile, about a mile and a half lined with more than fifty former sea captains' homes. On houses like these the work is about detail: replacing shingles and clapboards to match, keeping window proportions and muntin patterns right, and building new trim that reads as original.
About one in three Yarmouth homes is not lived in year round, according to the town's 2024 Housing Production Plan. For second homes we schedule work around your visits, send progress photos and video while you are away, and leave the house closed up and clean at the end of each day.
Approvals that can apply in Yarmouth
Old King's Highway Historic District Committee
Covers the part of Yarmouth north of the center line of Route 6. A certificate is needed before exterior changes visible from a street or public place, including materials, color, windows and doors, and for demolition. Replacing shingles or clapboards in kind does not need one; changing wood to vinyl, aluminum or fiber cement does.
Yarmouth Historical Commission
Runs the town's demolition delay bylaw, a review period of up to six months before a significant older building can be taken down.
Conservation Commission
Reviews work near wetlands, banks, beaches and dunes under the state Wetlands Protection Act and the Yarmouth Wetland Bylaw. State rules set a 100 foot buffer zone around wetland resource areas.
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 roofing
Your roof is the most critical part of your home. A failed roof doesn't just mean leaks. It means rot, mold, structural damage, and skyrocketing repair costs. We specialize in full roof replacements and targeted repairs for all roof types across Cape Cod.
What's Included
- Full tear-off and replacement
- Architectural & 3-tab shingles
- Ice & water shield installation
- Ridge ventilation systems
- Flashing repairs & replacements
- Gutter installation & cleaning
- Storm damage repair
- Free estimates, no obligation
Yarmouth Building Department
Town Hall, 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
508-398-2231 ext. 1261
Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Bass River
ZIP codes 02675, 02664, 02673
FAQ
Roofing in Yarmouth, MA: common questions
Do I need a permit for roofing in Yarmouth?
In Massachusetts a roof replacement needs a building permit, normally pulled by the contractor. In Yarmouth, permits go through the Yarmouth Building Department at Town Hall, 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664, 508-398-2231 ext. 1261. Exterior changes in Yarmouth can also need review by the Old King's Highway Historic District Committee, the Yarmouth Historical Commission and the Conservation Commission, depending on where the house sits, so it is worth checking before work is scheduled.
Do I need Old King's Highway approval for a new roof in Yarmouth?
Only if the house is north of the center line of Route 6, which is the part of Yarmouth inside the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District. There, exterior changes visible from a public way need a certificate from the Yarmouth OKH committee. Re-roofing with a matching material is usually simpler, and the district offers exemption certificates for certain roof shingles. South of Route 6 a building permit is the main approval.
How long does a roof replacement take on Cape Cod?
Most asphalt shingle roofs on a typical Cape Cod home are torn off and replaced in one to three working days. Larger homes, steep pitches, multiple layers of old shingles, rotted decking or chimney and skylight work can add time. Weather matters too: we do not open a roof when rain or high wind is in the forecast.
Service Area
Roofing in other Cape Cod towns
Free Estimates
Get a Free Quote for Roofing in Yarmouth, MA
We visit the house, walk the project with you and follow up with a detailed written estimate, free of charge.