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Roofing help in Virginia

Virginia roofs range from Hampton Roads homes exposed to hurricanes and nor'easters, to Northern Virginia suburbs and Richmond neighborhoods with older housing, to the Shenandoah Valley and southwest mountains with real winter weather.

  • Same-day inspections when a roofer is available
  • 934 ZIP codes in our network
  • Free to request

What roofs face in Virginia

  • Hurricanes & tropical storms
  • High wind & severe storms
  • Snow & ice dams
  • Hail

Hampton Roads coastal storms

Norfolk, Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore face tropical storms and nor'easters. Wind-rated installation and corrosion-resistant metals are important near the water.

Northern Virginia suburbs

Many homes in Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties were built from the 1970s through the 2000s and are on their second or third roof.

Mountain winters

Roanoke and western Virginia see snow and ice that cause ice dams on poorly insulated homes.

Historic districts

Richmond's Fan and Church Hill, Alexandria's Old Town and many smaller towns have historic districts where visible roofing changes can require review. Slate and standing seam metal are common on older homes there.

Licensing, permits and contracts in Virginia

Virginia requires contractors to be licensed by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation's Board for Contractors, with roofing as a specialty classification. Permits come from the local building department.

Where we connect homeowners in Virginia

Our contractor network covers 934 ZIP codes in 581 communities across Virginia. These are the places with the most covered ZIP codes; enter yours above to check a specific address.

  • RoanokeRoanoke County41 ZIPs
  • RichmondRichmond County39 ZIPs
  • ArlingtonArlington County27 ZIPs
  • NorfolkNorfolk County21 ZIPs
  • AlexandriaAlexandria County21 ZIPs
  • Virginia BeachVirginia Beach County20 ZIPs
  • HamptonHampton County11 ZIPs
  • HenricoHenrico County11 ZIPs
  • Newport NewsNewport News County10 ZIPs
  • ChesapeakeChesapeake County9 ZIPs
  • SpringfieldFairfax County9 ZIPs
  • FairfaxFairfax County9 ZIPs

Virginia roofing FAQ

How do I verify a Virginia roofer?

Look up the contractor's license on the DPOR website and confirm it includes the roofing specialty and the right license class for your job size.

Do Virginia roofs need ice barrier?

In colder parts of the state where ice dams form, building codes require ice barrier at the eaves, and it's a good idea elsewhere.

Need a roofer in Virginia?

Same-day inspections when a roofer is available. One call connects you with an independent roofer who serves your ZIP.

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