Havertown Roof Pros · Haverford Township · 19083
Roof replacement in Havertown, PA
Havertown Roof Pros replaces roofs on Havertown's stone colonials, Cape Cods, split-levels and twins. Most of these houses were built before 1960, so we look under the shingles you can see, put the full scope in writing, and handle the roof the way Haverford Township's rules expect.
- Free written estimate
- Tear-off to the deck
- Township permit rules explained
- 15-year workmanship warrantyCovers the installation, separate from the shingle maker's product warranty.
- GAF shinglesWe install GAF roofing shingles.
- Free inspectionRoof, attic, gutters and flashing, with a line-item quote.
- Financing availableFinancing is available, including a 12-month no-interest option. Subject to credit approval. Terms vary; ask for details.
- Permit-guidedWe walk you through the Haverford Township permit.
A roofer built around Havertown houses
Havertown's houses are old enough that most have been re-roofed more than once, and many hide board decking, extra layers, stone chimneys or even slate under the shingles. We price the house in front of us, not an average.
What should you know before replacing the roof on an older Havertown house? Most Havertown homes were built before 1960, so expect hidden layers, board decking and stone chimneys. Haverford Township caps roofs at two shingle layers, bans roofing over slate or wood shake, and requires a permit before work starts (Township roof permit addendum). Get a written scope that covers tear-off, decking, flashing, ventilation and the permit.
Who replaces roofs in Havertown, PA? Havertown Roof Pros replaces and repairs roofs on homes in Havertown, ZIP 19083, across Haverford Township neighborhoods such as Brookline, Llanerch, Manoa and Oakmont. Every estimate is written, lists the tear-off, decking and flashing scope, and states who pulls the Township permit.
Havertown homes by the numbers
Why age matters: an older house has usually been re-roofed more than once, and each round leaves something behind for the next crew to deal with.
- 78.5%of 13,919 housing units built before 1960
- 32.5%built in 1939 or earlier
- 73.6% / 14.5%single-family detached / attached (twins and rows)
- 87.7%of occupied homes are owner-occupied
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19083 (tables B25034, B25024 and B25003), via Census Reporter. Survey estimates with margins of error.
What we check on an older Havertown roof
Before we price anything, we want to know what's under the shingles you can see. On houses of Havertown's age, these details change the job:
How many layers are up there
Haverford Township's roof permit addendum allows a maximum of two layers of shingles. If you already have two, they all come off.
Slate or wood shingles underneath
The same addendum bars any new roof over slate, wood shake, clay or cement and asbestos-cement tile. If we find slate, it's removed and replaced with asphalt; see slate roof replacement.
Stone chimneys and crickets
Stone and brick chimneys need step flashing plus counterflashing set into the mortar joints, and wide chimneys need a cricket. Old tar patches aren't a substitute.
Board decking and sheathing
Older homes often have board decks. The Township's sheathing minimum is ½″ over rafters 16″ on center, or 5/8″ with H clips on 24″ centers, and decayed sheathing gets replaced.
Porch and dormer low-slope roofs
Front porches and rear additions are often too flat for shingles and need a membrane instead.
Twin party-wall seams
About one home in seven in 19083 is attached. On a twin, the new roof has to meet your neighbor's older one at a clean, watertight joint. See replacing one half of a twin.
Services for Havertown homes
Roof replacement
Full tear-off, deck repair, new flashing and ventilation, built to the Township's re-roofing rules.
Roof repair
Chimney leaks, dormer walls, party-wall seams. An honest repair-or-replace answer.
Slate roof replacement
Removing a worn slate roof and replacing it with an asphalt shingle roof, deck and all.
Storm damage
Wind, fallen limbs and lifted shingles: what to do first and how we document it.
Siding
Siding for the dormers, gables, additions and upper floors above Havertown's stone and brick.
Gutters
Gutters, downspouts and guards sized for leaf-heavy autumns and tied into the drip edge.
Neighborhoods we serve
All of ZIP 19083: Brookline, Llanerch, Manoa, Oakmont, Penfield, Beechwood, Bon Air, Coopertown, Chatham Park and the streets between them. Read a little local history and what it means for your roof.
How it works
- Free inspectionRoof, attic, gutters and every spot where the roof meets masonry.
- Written estimateA line-item quote, yours to review on your own time.
- Contract and permitWritten contract with your three-business-day right to cancel, then the Township permit.
- InstallationTear-off, deck repairs, underlayment, flashing and shingles to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Cleanup and walkthroughMagnet sweep, gutter check, a walk around the house, then your warranty paperwork.
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Sources
- Haverford Township Roof Permit Application Addendum and Building Permit Application (V-02-2025)
- Haverford Township Building & Codes Department
- Census Reporter: ZCTA 19083, ACS 2020–2024 5-year
Last checked 2026-10-29.
Rules change. Confirm with Haverford Township Building & Codes before you rely on any Township detail here.
Get a free roof estimate
Tell us a little about the house and how you'd like us to reach you. We'll get back to you during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) to set up a time to look at the roof in person.
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Form requests are answered during office hours.