Roof Repair & Replacement in Paoli, PA

Stone homes and chimneys

Paoli has its share of stone and stucco colonials from the 1920s through the 1950s, with tall chimneys and steep roofs. Where a roof meets a stone wall or chimney is one of the most common places for a leak. We replace that flashing the right way: cut into the mortar, not just caulked on.

Mid-century homes

Ranches and split-levels often have lower-pitched roofs and several separate sections. Low-pitch roofs need the right underlayment to keep water out, especially at the edges and where sections meet. That’s a detail we don’t skip, whether it’s one section or a full roof replacement in Paoli.

Roofer in Paoli, PA 19301: Tredyffrin, Willistown and Chester County

Paoli isn’t a borough. It’s a Chester County community split between two townships. Paoli Station, by the North Valley Road bridge, is in Tredyffrin Township; Paoli Hospital, on West Lancaster Avenue, is in Willistown. Lancaster Avenue (Route 30) and Route 252 cross in the middle of town, and the roofs are the same on both sides: stone colonials, mid-century ranches and newer townhomes. We also cover Malvern, Berwyn, Devon and Wayne, and the rest of our Chester County and Main Line service area. We work from an office in Blue Bell, and Joe, the owner, is a U.S. Army veteran who lives in the Conshohocken area.

Freeze-thaw and stone chimneys: the Main Line’s usual leak

A Main Line winter freezes and thaws for months. Water works in behind the flashing at a chimney or stone wall, freezes, and pries the joint open a little wider each time. Low-pitch ranch sections hold snow and ice longer, so ice at the eaves is the other winter problem, and the old trees along the Main Line add moss and algae streaks in summer. When the deck and the shingles are still sound, new chimney flashing is usually all the roof needs. A free roof inspection in Paoli with photos tells you whether that’s your case or the whole roof is due. We also handle storm damage roof repair in Paoli, including temporary tarping. Leaking tonight? Start with the steps for a roof that’s leaking right now, then call.

Thinking about solar on a Paoli roof?

If solar is in your plans and the roof is past mid-life, replace the roof first; taking panels off and putting them back later costs extra. A solar-ready roof is a normal asphalt shingle replacement with the deck, layout and records done with panels in mind. We don’t install panels; you pick the solar company and the timing. What goes into a roof quote covers the rest of the price.