Plymouth & Whitemarsh · 19462
Roof repair and replacement in Plymouth Meeting, PA
A 1686 Quaker village of whitewashed stone houses, now ringed by 1950s neighborhoods and newer building. Two townships share it, and one review board watches the roofs in its historic core.
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Roofing in Plymouth Meeting
Plymouth Meeting’s houses and their roofs.
Quakers from Plymouth in Devon settled here in 1686 and built their meetinghouse in 1708 where Germantown and Butler Pikes now cross. An 1858 county history described the village's houses as stone, "neatly white washed, with shady yards in front," lined up along the Reading pike. The census-designated place straddles Plymouth and Whitemarsh townships.
The village core became a National Register district in 1971: 200 acres and 56 contributing buildings. The two townships share a Historical Architectural Review Board for it, and the board's published guidelines describe roofs in the district from side and front gables to mansards, covered in slate, metal, asphalt and cedar.
Outside that core, the housing is mostly newer. Census estimates count about 3,360 homes in Plymouth Meeting, with nearly a quarter built in the 1950s, about a third from the 1970s and '80s, and a sizable share added in the 2010s.
Know the house
Roofs you’ll find around Plymouth Meeting.
Stone houses in the historic district
Eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century buildings with slate, metal or cedar roofs, wood cornices and built-in box gutters. The district's guidelines favor repair and in-kind replacement, so the first question is always what can be kept.
1950s neighborhoods
The biggest single decade of building. These roofs have seen several replacements, and tearing down to the deck usually turns up a few sheets that need to go, each photographed and priced per sheet.
1970s and 1980s houses
About a third of the homes here, many now on their second roof. Flashing, pipe boots and attic ventilation are the usual places to look before deciding on a full replacement.
Old stone, mature trees and the 2021 tornado's starting point
On September 1, 2021, the EF2 tornado born from Ida's remnants touched down a couple of miles east, in Whitemarsh Township, and began snapping trees and damaging roofs and siding as it crossed the Turnpike into Fort Washington. If your roof is older or sits under big trees, a wind event like that is reason enough for an inspection.
The everyday wear comes from freeze-thaw winters on old masonry and from heavy shade. Water that gets behind flashing set into stone walls or chimneys freezes and widens the gap, and box gutters hidden in cornices clog with leaves and overflow into the wall.
Services in Plymouth Meeting
What we do for Plymouth Meeting homes.
Free Roof Inspection in Plymouth Meeting
A free inspection that tells you, in writing and with photos, whether an older roof needs replacing or only its flashing, valleys or gutters repaired.
Roof Repair in Plymouth Meeting
Flashing at stone walls and chimneys, valley leaks and wind-lifted shingles, with a written workmanship warranty on the area we fix.
Roof Replacement in Plymouth Meeting
Full tear-offs for postwar homes and roofs beyond repair, with colors and materials documented for the review board when a house is in the district.
Storm Damage & Insurance Claims in Plymouth Meeting
When wind or a falling limb damages your roof, we photograph it, meet your adjuster at no charge and submit supplements for hidden damage.
Also available in Plymouth Meeting: Siding · Commercial Roofing
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Plymouth Meeting questions
Roofing in Plymouth Meeting, answered.
Something else? Call or text (484) 647-7466, or read the full questions & answers.
My house is in the Plymouth Meeting historic district. Does my new roof need approval?
Visible changes in the district go through the joint Plymouth-Whitemarsh review board, and the building permit isn't issued until a certificate of appropriateness is granted. Its guidelines say replacement roofing should match the existing materials and colors, and other materials or colors need the board's input.
My house is in the historic district. What will you tell me about my roof?
The truth about your roof. If the slate is sound and the leak is at the flashing or a valley, the report says so. The guidelines also suggest considering replacement when more than 20 percent of a roof is damaged, and we'll show you where yours stands.
Can I swap my old box gutters for regular hanging gutters?
In the historic district, the guidelines strongly encourage keeping wood cornices and box gutters, so ask the review board first. Outside the district it's your call, and we'll tell you the trade-offs.
Which township handles my permit?
Plymouth Meeting is split between Plymouth and Whitemarsh townships. We confirm which one your house is in and pull the permit the township requires.
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