We repair asphalt shingle roofs, flat roofs on porches and additions, and the flashing at chimneys, dormers, skylights and walls. On the slate roofs that remain on some older Westfield homes, we can assess condition, replace or resecure individual slates where practical and repair the flashing and valleys that are the usual culprits. We are a shingle and flat roofing contractor and will say plainly when a slate roof needs a specialist.
Many of the leaks we trace on Westfield houses come from flashing that was caulked rather than replaced during a past reroof, valley metal that has rusted through and ice dam damage along shaded north eaves. These are all repairable, and a repair done correctly outlasts a surface seal many times over.
Repair or replace? What we tell Westfield homeowners
A repair is the right choice when the roof as a whole is sound and the leak comes from a specific detail. Ask for photos of the entry point and the finished work. If the shingles are brittle or balding, there are several unrelated leaks or the roof has already been patched repeatedly, replacement is the better use of money. We tell you which applies after inspecting.
Some Westfield homes sit in historic districts or carry historic designation, which may bring exterior review requirements; check with the town before changing visible materials. Like-for-like repairs are generally straightforward.
