Shaddai Home Improvement repairs, replaces, and installs roofs on Massachusetts homes. Twenty five years working through New England winters, ice dams, and the wind driven storms that take roofs apart between November and April.
A roof in Massachusetts works harder than a roof almost anywhere else in the country. Heavy snow loads in January and February, ice dams forming at the eaves, freeze thaw cycles cracking sealant, and the nor'easters that dump rain sideways for three days at a time. When the roof fails, the damage rarely stays on the roof. Water gets into attics, runs down framing, soaks insulation, and shows up as ceiling stains downstairs months later.
We work on three types of roofing jobs. Active leak repair, where the goal is to stop water now and figure out the long term plan after. Full replacement on aging shingle roofs that have reached the end of their service life. New construction installs on homes being built from the ground up. All three start the same way. We get on the roof, look at the deck, the underlayment, the flashing, and the existing materials before quoting any price.
Our roof installs use CertainTeed asphalt shingles as the standard, with ice and water shield at the eaves and valleys, synthetic underlayment over the rest of the deck, proper drip edge at the perimeter, and step flashing at every wall intersection. Those details are the difference between a roof that lasts twenty five years and one that calls you back in five.
New construction roofing in Massachusetts has to coordinate with the framer, the siding installer, and the gutter crew. We come in once the deck is sheathed and the framing inspection is signed off. The first layer is ice and water shield at the eaves, valleys, and any roof to wall intersection. Massachusetts code requires this barrier in our climate zone.
Synthetic underlayment goes over the rest of the deck. We use it instead of felt because it is stronger, lighter, and resists tearing in the wind during install. Drip edge wraps the eaves and rakes. Step flashing gets installed where the roof meets siding, integrated with the wall assembly so water runs off the shingles below.
CertainTeed Landmark and Northgate are our two most common picks. Landmark is the standard architectural shingle with a strong warranty for the price. Northgate is the upgrade for high wind areas and homes near the coast. Both come with manufacturer warranties that we register on your behalf after the job.
Roof repair calls usually come in three flavors. Storm damage where wind lifted shingles and water got in. Localized leaks at flashing, vents, or chimneys where the seal failed. Or the slow leak the homeowner has been ignoring until the ceiling stain got too big to ignore. We climb on the roof first to find the actual source.
Full roof replacement is the right call when shingles are curling at the edges, granules are filling the gutters, or the roof is more than twenty years old. We tear off down to the deck, inspect the sheathing for soft spots, replace any rotted plywood, and install a complete new system with a manufacturer warranty plus our written workmanship warranty.
When we tear off, we also handle the damage underneath. Rotted decking from a leak that was never properly fixed. Mold in the attic from years of water entry. Rusted flashing that needs to be replaced. A new roof on a wet deck is a new roof that will fail. We replace what needs to be replaced before the shingles go on.
Massachusetts winters reveal every shortcut on a roof. Snow accumulates and melts at the warm part of the roof first. The water runs down to the cold eave, refreezes, and forms an ice dam. Water then backs up under the shingles and finds any gap in the underlayment. A roof installed without ice and water shield at the eaves will leak inside the wall almost every winter.
Massachusetts code requires specific roofing standards including ice barrier at the eaves, proper ventilation in the attic, and licensed Construction Supervisor sign off on any structural work. A roof installed by a contractor without the proper license can fail inspection and can void the manufacturer warranty on the shingles.
Roof ventilation separates a quality install from a cheap one. Without proper soffit intake and ridge exhaust, the attic gets too hot in the summer and too humid in the winter. Heat in the summer cooks the shingles from below and shortens the life of the roof. Humidity in the winter creates condensation that drips on insulation and rots framing.
Properly installed gutters protect your foundation, your siding, and the wood trim around your roof line. Here is what a professional system delivers.
Stops ice dam leaks at eaves and valleys with proper barrier installation
Reduces summer cooling costs through correct attic ventilation
Resists wind uplift in nor'easters with code rated nailing patterns
Protects framing and insulation from water damage and mold growth
Increases home resale value with documented warranty and permit history
Extends shingle service life with quality underlayment and flashing
Lowers long term repair costs by addressing deck issues during install
Whether you need a full gutter replacement or repairs on a few sagging runs, the install matters as much as the material. We handle both with the same care.
Our Work
A full install covers tear off of old shingles, deck inspection and any rotted plywood replacement, ice and water shield at eaves and valleys, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, step flashing, new shingles, and ridge vent.
Cost depends on the size of the roof, the pitch, the material, and the condition of the deck underneath. We give you a written quote after we get on the roof and check what's actually up there.
Yes. Massachusetts requires a building permit for most roof replacement work, pulled by a licensed Construction Supervisor. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and handle the paperwork.
A standard residential roof runs 1 to 3 days from tear off to cleanup. Larger or steeper roofs take longer. We give you a real timeline in the written quote before we start.
Yes. We hold the HIL and CSL licenses required by Massachusetts for residential roofing. We are also EPA Lead certified for older homes.
HIL and CSL licensed in Massachusetts. Fully insured for residential gutter work. Every install meets state and local code.
A quarter century pitching gutters on Massachusetts homes. We know how ice loads them and how to install for it.
Site visit, measurements taken, written quote with materials, color, and timeline. No verbal numbers, no surprise charges.
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Our gutter crew works in Greater Boston, MetroWest, and the surrounding Massachusetts communities. Twenty five years working on homes throughout the region.
Not sure if you're in our coverage area? Call (508) 807-7866 and we'll confirm. Most of Massachusetts is on our route.
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