Roofers in North Reading, MA | Roof Replacement

Roofing in North Reading

Senco Home Services is a licensed roofing contractor serving North Reading, MA, and full asphalt shingle roof replacement is most of what we do there. The town's permit process and its mix of house ages are familiar ground for us. This page covers what a roof job looks like in North Reading. For our full process and materials, see our main roofing services page.

Roof Replacement Across Seven Decades of North Reading Homes

North Reading didn't build all at once. The median home here was built in 1975, and the town's housing is spread out: about 43% went up between 1950 and 1979, a steady run through all three decades, and another 26% went up between 1980 and 1999. That changes the conversation from house to house. A 1950s home is usually on its second or third roof. A 1990s house might still have the roof it was built with, and at 25-plus years that roof is due for a hard look. When it's time, we handle the whole job: tear-off, a check of the decking underneath, new underlayment and flashing, and new CertainTeed shingles. Get a free roof quote, or if the damage looks limited, start with roof repair in North Reading.

3-Tab, Architectural & Luxury Shingles

The shingle you pick changes how the house looks and how long the roof lasts. We'll walk you through the options for your home and budget.

Traditional 3-Tab Shingles

The classic flat asphalt shingle. Lightweight, the most budget-friendly option, with a clean, uniform look and 20-plus years of service.

Architectural Shingles

Thicker, dimensional shingles with shadow lines a 3-tab can't match, and a longer expected life.

Luxury Shingles

Made to look like slate or wood shake. They're heavier than standard shingles, which makes them tougher against wind and hail.

CertainTeed Certified Materials

Everything we install comes from CertainTeed's shingle lineup. As CertainTeed Shingle Master Certified installers, we can back your roof with CertainTeed's manufacturer warranty on top of our own.

Flat Sections & Metal Roofing

Most North Reading homes get a standard asphalt shingle roof, but a flat or low-slope section over a porch, addition, or garage needs a different system. For flat sections, metal, or a commercial building, see our commercial roofing page.

Replacement or New Installation

A roof replacement means tearing the old shingles down to the decking, fixing what's underneath, and building back up. A new roof installation covers a structure that's never had shingles, like an addition or a new garage, so there's no tear-off. Both get the same CertainTeed materials, crew, and warranty.

Free Roof Inspections in North Reading

Before we quote a North Reading roof, we look at the shingles, flashing, decking, and attic ventilation, not only what shows from the driveway. The inspection is free and comes with no obligation, whether the answer is a new roof, a repair, or nothing yet.

Senco roofing crew at work on the asphalt shingle roof of a two-story colonial

Why North Reading Homeowners Trust Senco

One roof, put on right the first time

A new roof is one of the biggest checks you'll write for your house, and a rushed install means someone's back up there in five years. Our crew is CertainTeed Shingle Master Certified, fully licensed and insured, and we run every North Reading job out of our own Tewksbury shop.

Backed by CertainTeed & Senco Every asphalt shingle roof we install carries CertainTeed's 50-Year Materials & Labor Warranty, plus Senco's own 10-Year Workmanship Warranty. Both in writing, from the day your project is complete.

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Licensed and insured · MA CSL #110124 · HIC #198449
Free roof inspections and estimates, no obligation
Financing available, 0% for 12 months

Roofing From Our Tewksbury Shop

North Reading Roofers, About 18 Minutes Away

Senco is based at 1150 Main St in Tewksbury, about 13 miles and 18 minutes from North Reading Center by way of Wilmington. We've already done roofing, repair, siding, and gutter work in North Reading.

The town's growth explains its roofs. North Reading went from 2,886 residents in 1940 to 11,264 by 1970, and the homes built in that stretch make up a big share of today's housing. Then building kept going: about a quarter of the town's homes date from the 1980s and 90s. So a roof quote here starts with when your house was built and how many roofs it's had, before we talk about shingles.

We work across North Reading: North Reading Center around the Town Common, West Village along Park Street west of Route 28, and the neighborhoods around Martins Pond, which drew summer visitors from Boston back in the 1920s and 30s.

North Reading requires a building permit for re-roofing, filed online through PermitEyes with the Building Department at 235 North Street (978-357-5240). The fee is $13 per $1,000 of construction cost, figured against ICC building valuation data, with a $75 minimum. Contractors file their license and liability insurance with the town on every application. We take care of all of it as part of the job.

One more North Reading detail: the Center Village Historic District, nine buildings in the old center of town, falls under the Historic District Commission, which approves exterior changes before work begins. If your house is one of them, we sort that out first.

North Reading sits in the 50 psf ground-snow-load column of the state building code, same as Tewksbury, and the statewide ice-barrier rule applies here too. Every North Reading roof we install gets ice-and-water shield at the eaves and sealed flashing, the same as a roof in our own town.

Tewksbury is home base. These are the towns we roof around it:

What We Offer North Reading Homeowners

Roofing Built for North Reading Homes

One local crew for the whole roof: replacement, repair, materials, and the financing to pay for it.

Asphalt & Architectural Shingles

CertainTeed 3-tab, architectural, and luxury shingles, installed by a Shingle Master Certified crew on North Reading homes from the 1950s to the 1990s and beyond.

Full Roof Replacement

When a North Reading roof is past patching, we tear off, check the deck, and install a complete new roofing system.

Roof Repair & Leak Calls

Storm damage, ice-dam leaks, and missing shingles on a North Reading roof, with a 48-hour response on repair calls.

Built for New England Winters

North Reading is in the 50 psf snow-load column. We detail ventilation, ice-and-water shield, and flashing for a real Massachusetts winter.

Permits Handled

We file the North Reading building permit through PermitEyes and check the historic district for your address before work starts.

Financing, 0% for 12 Months

0% for 12 months through GreenSky, plus 10- and 15-year plans, for North Reading homeowners who'd rather not pay it all upfront.

Real Feedback

What Our Customers Say

4.7 · 80 Google Reviews

That's our current rating across Tewksbury, North Reading, and the other towns we serve. The reviews below are unedited Google reviews from across our service area. We don't claim they're all from North Reading, and we'll add North Reading reviews here as we collect them.

We had an excellent experience with Senco. Chris was amazing! He was professional, patient, explained things clearly and answered all our questions. He always returned our phone inquiries. He and his workers went above and beyond our expectations. His crew replaced our roof in one day. Clean up was great. We also had Senco remove the ice dams prior to having the roof replaced. Once again, Senco's pricing was fair, the crew was hard working and responsive to any concerns we may have had. I highly recommend this company and would use them again.

Elaine Levine · Google Review

Senco did many homes in my neighborhood. I recognized their competence, honesty and quality right away and knew I had to have the Senco team on my roof too. Very satisfied with all aspects of the demolition and installation which was quite complex. Replaced facia boards with AZEK, new gutters, and a new roof. Thanks again Senco!! Excellent job!!

Jim O. · Google Review

Owner, Chris, was extremely knowledgeable and very professional. He always responded promptly to our questions and we always felt we were important to him. His crew worked so great together, like they never had to ask each other for anything, they just knew what was next. The job was started earlier than planned and everything was done above and beyond what one would expect. We would, and have, already recommended Senco Home Services to other homeowners and look forward to having him back to replace our old windows. Thank you, Chris, for making this an easy decision for us and for providing quality workmanship. Stephen and Melissa Spinosa in Burlington

Jenna Spinosa · Google Review

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Roofing questions

Do I need a permit to replace my roof in North Reading?

Yes. Roofing is a named line on the North Reading Building Department's fee schedule: $13 per $1,000 of construction cost, with a $75 minimum. The department is at Town Hall, 235 North Street (978-357-5240), and it's separate from Reading's. Applications go in online through PermitEyes, and we file the permit as part of every North Reading roof replacement.

How old are the roofs on most North Reading homes?

Census data puts the median North Reading home at a year built of 1975. About 43% of the town's homes went up between 1950 and 1979, and another 26% between 1980 and 1999. So a 1950s or 60s house here is often on its second or third roof, and an original roof on a 1980s or 90s house would be 25 to 45 years old by now.

My house is near the North Reading Town Common. Does the historic district affect a new roof?

Only if your home is inside the Center Village Historic District, which covers nine buildings in the old center of town. For those, the North Reading Historic District Commission has to approve exterior changes before work starts. Inside the district or out, a re-roof still needs the regular building permit. We check your address before we quote.

Have you replaced roofs in North Reading before?

Yes. Roof replacements are part of the work we've done in North Reading, along with roof repairs, siding, gutters, windows, decks, and porches. We keep customer addresses private, but we're glad to talk through the work we've done on homes like yours.

What snow load and ice barrier does a North Reading roof have to meet?

North Reading is in the 50 psf ground-snow-load column of the Massachusetts building code, the same as Tewksbury. The state also requires an ice barrier from the lowest roof edge to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line, and 36 inches along the slope on roofs pitched 8:12 or steeper. Every North Reading roof we install gets it.

Should I repair my roof or replace it?

It depends on how much of the roof is affected. Damage limited to one area, like a valley, a chimney, or a run of shingles after a storm, is usually a repair. Widespread damage, a roof over 20 years old, or shingles failing in several places usually means replacement makes more sense than paying for repair after repair. We'll inspect it for free and tell you which one you're looking at.

Do you offer financing for a new roof?

Yes. Through our lending partner GreenSky, you can finance a new roof at 0% for 12 months with no interest and no payments, or spread it out with 10- and 15-year plans. The credit check is a soft pull and won't affect your score.

Where We Work

Roof replacement across North Reading & Northeastern MA

We roof homes across North Reading and the rest of Northeastern Massachusetts: tear-offs, re-roofs, and new construction. For everything else we do in town, visit our North Reading location page.

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Roof Replacement in North Reading, MA