Upper Bucks · 18951
Roofing contractor in Quakertown, PA
Square-built brick and stone houses, rows with towers and gambrel gables, a porch on nearly every front, and a ring of newer Richland Township homes. Two very different sets of roofs share one address.
- 5.0 on Google
- PA HIC #201201
- NJ HIC #13VH14078100
Roofing in Quakertown
Quakertown’s houses and their roofs.
The borough's own National Register nomination sums up its look: a preference for masonry, stone and brick, some of it stuccoed, and for large, square, two-and-a-half-story buildings. Railroad money in the 1850s brought three-story brick houses, and the trolley after 1896 brought blocks of row homes for factory workers. The district, listed in 2011, takes in most of the town and nearly 2,200 contributing buildings.
Census estimates for the borough count about 3,700 homes. Roughly a quarter were built before 1940, and the 1970s added almost as many again, the single busiest decade since. Step outside the borough into Richland Township and the picture flips: about seven in ten homes there date from 1980 or later, and the 2000s alone account for 28 percent.
So a Quakertown roof job might mean a 120-year-old twin with a porch roof tied into brick, or a 20-year-old two-story in a Richland subdivision on its first set of shingles. We inspect both for free and put the findings in writing, with photos.
Know the house
Roofs you’ll find around Quakertown.
Brick and stone twins and rows
Queen Anne towers, Dutch gambrel cross gables and stepped gables put a lot of valleys and wall flashing on small roofs. When one half of a twin is re-roofed, the line where it meets the neighbor's half has to be flashed and sealed, not just butted together.
Porch roofs on the older blocks
Most houses in the district have a front porch, and a porch roof is low-sloped and tucked against a masonry wall. That joint is where we look first when a ceiling stain shows up near the front of the house.
1970s houses in the borough
About one home in four went up in the 1970s, so most are on a second or third roof by now. A full tear-off shows whether the decking under past layers is still sound.
Richland Township subdivisions
Houses from the 1990s and 2000s are reaching the age when original architectural shingles start to curl and shed granules. Catching that early, before a leak, is what the free inspection is for.
Masonry walls, porch joints and Upper Bucks winters
Freeze-thaw winters are hard on any roof that meets a brick or stone wall. Water gets behind old counterflashing, freezes, and opens the joint a little further each year, and the leak often shows up two rooms away from where it starts.
Snow that slides off a steep main roof lands on the porch roof below and sits there. On the borough's older houses, that low porch slope and its flashing usually need more attention than the main roof does.
Services in Quakertown
What we do for Quakertown homes.
Roof Repair in Quakertown
Leaks at porch-roof joints, chimney flashing on masonry walls and gambrel-gable valleys, diagnosed from the attic and the roof and photographed before anything is fixed.
Roof Replacement in Quakertown
Full tear-offs on twins, rows and 1970s houses, with ice and water shield at the valleys and every wall joint, and the shared roof line on a twin flashed properly.
Free Roof Inspection in Quakertown
For Richland Township's 1990s and 2000s homes, a free inspection checks seals, boots and flashing while the shingles still have years left.
Commercial Roofing in Quakertown
Masonry storefronts, churches and older brick commercial buildings along the borough's main streets, quoted and scheduled like any other job.
Also available in Quakertown: Storm Damage & Insurance Claims · Siding
Google reviews · 5.0★
From our Google reviews
“I had an excellent experience with Mission Roof, who recently completed a full roof replacement on a set of twin homes, including mine. The amount of work required—especially with a full redeck—was significant, and yet they completed the entire job in just about a day and a half. Even with some weather delays, their efficiency was truly impressive. Their professionalism stood out from day one. Communication was clear and consistent, and the crew was extremely courteous. Cleanliness was clearly a top priority—they used tarps in every possible area to protect the property and made sure everything was spotless when they wrapped up. The new roof looks fantastic and, more importantly, it's performing flawlessly—previous leak issues are completely gone. The price was very fair for the level of quality, both in materials and workmanship. A special shoutout to Dave, who was great to work with. He explained everything clearly—from what they needed from us to how and when the work would be done. He made the process smooth and stress-free. I 100% recommend Mission Roof to anyone—homeowners or commercial property managers alike. Top-notch work, great people, and outstanding value.”
“Had a good experience with mission roof. My roof was aged and leaking. They did a replacement. Happy with the experience end to end.”
Quakertown questions
Roofing in Quakertown, answered.
Something else? Call or text (484) 647-7466, or read the full questions & answers.
Most of Quakertown is a National Register district. Does that limit what I can put on my roof?
National Register listing by itself places no restrictions on what a private owner does with private money. We handle the borough's permits, and if your house has features worth keeping, like a porch roof or a particular gable, we'll say so in the report.
I own half of a twin. Can I replace my side without my neighbor doing theirs?
Yes. We replace your half, flash and seal the joint at the party line, and photograph it so both owners can see how it was done. If you want the color to match your neighbor's roof, tell us up front and we'll look for the closest line.
My Richland Township house was built around 2005. Is it too early to worry about the roof?
It's a good time for a free inspection, not a replacement. Roofs that age often need only boot, seal or flashing work, and we repair just that.
How long does an inspection take?
About 45 to 60 minutes. We start in the attic, then go on the roof when it's safe, check every penetration, and send a written report with photos.
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Free roof inspection
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Anywhere in Quakertown and the towns around it. Pick a time online, call, or send us the basics here and we’ll get back to you to set it up. No pressure, and the quote is good for 30 days.
(484) 647-7466That’s (484) MISSION · team@mission-roof.org
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 am – 4 pm
- Office
- 41 University Dr, Suite 400
Newtown, PA 18940