Roofing Contractors in Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
Finding a Roofing Contractor in Boston, MA
Roofer Directory lists 55 roofing-eligible contractors in the Boston, MA market, including 54 businesses categorized specifically as roofing companies. Together these listings hold 10,488 Google reviews, and the average rating across them is 4.8 stars. Every contractor shown here maintains at least a 4.0-star rating, and 46 hold a 4.7 or higher.
Ratings and review counts come straight from Google and are shown as-is. Before you hire, confirm each contractor's license and insurance: requirements vary by state, so check the appropriate state board and ask for proof of coverage. Our guide on how to verify a roofing license by state walks through where to look, and how to choose a roofing contractor covers the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
Comparing quotes is the fastest way to gauge fair pricing in Boston. You can request a free estimate from a local roofing contractor, or read up on what a new roof costs in 2026 and when to repair versus replace before you start. Browse all Massachusetts roofing markets to compare nearby cities.
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Boston, MA Storm Risk & Roof Damage History
Over the past 76 years, Boston, MA has recorded 6,093 severe weather events and $393.4M in property damage. With 6.9 hail events, 127.5 wind events, and 59 tornadoes on record, homeowners in Boston should plan for regular roof inspections, especially after June–October.
Based on NOAA data from 1951-2026. How storms affect roof lifespan →
After major hail or wind, review our hail damage insurance guide and storm chaser scam checklist before hiring a contractor.
Hail Damage History in Boston, MA
Boston, MA has recorded 473 hail events since 1951, averaging 6.9 per year. The average hail size is 1.02", with the largest recorded hailstone measuring 3.5" (baseball-sized).
48% of hail events in Boston, MA produce stones 1 inch or larger — the threshold at which asphalt shingles typically begin sustaining granule loss, cracking, and other damage that can shorten roof lifespan.
Hail exposure is one of the biggest factors in roof lifespan. Learn how long your roof should last by material type, then compare local Boston contractor listings.
Boston, MA Storm Season: Month-by-Month Breakdown
Peak storm season in Boston, MA runs from June through October. The best time to schedule a roof inspection is immediately after, in November.
See our seasonal roof maintenance checklist for what to inspect and when.
Boston, MA Severe Weather Trend (Last 15 Years)
2020 was the most active year with 376 events and $31.0M in property damage.
Most Damaging Storms in Boston, MA
The 5 costliest severe weather events recorded in Boston, MA, ranked by property damage. Understanding your area's storm history helps determine when to repair vs. replace your roof.
A Flash Flood emergency occurred, with considerable damage in the vicinity of Norwood Hospital. Severe flooding, more than 4 feet deep, occurred in the basement of the hospital. The entire pharmacy inventory was destroyed. One hundred patients had to be evacuated. Numerous cars were submerged in the parking lot, which, albeit, is in a 'bowl' not designed with flooding in mind. Damage to the hospital was estimated at $20,000,000. In addition, emergency management officials said that approximat...
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Hurricane Irene formed east of the Caribbean island of Dominica, part of the Lesser Antilles region, on the afternoon of August 20. Irene moved through the Caribbean and up the east coast of the United States making landfall twice. She first made landfall as a Category 1 Hurricane near Cape Lookout, North Carolina around 7:30am on August 27, then moved offshore again during the evening. She then made a 2nd landfall, again as a Category 1 Hurricane at 540am on August 28 near Little Egg Inle...
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Four to seven inches of rain fell across Middlesex County resulting in each of the seven gaged mainstem rivers in Middlesex County to rise above flood stage. The Assabet River at Maynard and the Sudbury River at Saxonville both reached major flood with the Sudbury River setting a new flood of record. The Nashua River at East Pepperell, the Shawsheen River at Wilmington, and the Merrimack River at Lowell reached moderate flood. ||Several small streams rose above flood stage in Middlesex Cou...
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Each of the seven gaged mainstem rivers in Middlesex County rose above flood stage, the Nashua River at East Pepperell, Shawsheen River at Wilmington, and the Assabet River at Maynard all reached major flood. The Concord River at Lowell and the Shawsheen River at Wilmington set record flood stages.||In addition, several small streams went into flood, including the Charles River at Waltham and Cambridge, and the Aberjona River at Winchester. Damage from this river flooding, along with poor d...
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An intense East Coast low pressure system moved northeast from eastern Georgia passing along the coast of the Carolinas and then close to 40 degrees North and 70 degrees West. This storm was one of the most significant winter storms to hit southern New England in the past 20 years and was named "The Blizzard of '96" as it dumped record snowfalls from the mid-Atlantic states to southern New England. Technically, this storm only reached a true blizzard by National Weather Service criteria for...
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Recent Severe Weather in Boston, MA
Winds generally gusted 50-60 mph. In Middleborough a tree was down across Old Center St.
Winds generally gusted 50-60 mph with some higher exceptions including a 67 mph gust at Hull at 11:57 AM EST. In Hingham a large pine tree was down and closed Thaxter St. In Plymouth a large tree was
Generally 5 to 7 inches of snow fell with some of the higher totals including 7.2 inches in Pepperell and 6.3 inches in Shirley.
An EF1 tornado touched down in Stow, MA near Maple street and continued ENE over Bose Avenue causing significant tree damage. The tornado lifted somewhere near Harvest Drive and touched down again abo
In Hudson, there were trees and wires down across town.
Data: NOAA Storm Events Database (National Centers for Environmental Information). Last updated 2026-06-12. Covers 1951-2026. Hail, wind, and tornado data from 1951. All event types from 1996. See how Boston compares on our U.S. Storm Risk Index.
Protect Your Boston Roof After Storm Season
With a storm risk score of 64/100, regular roof inspections are recommended for Boston homeowners — especially after the June–October peak season.
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