Roofing Contractors in Buffalo, NY
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Buffalo, NY
Finding a Roofing Contractor in Buffalo, NY
Roofer Directory lists 55 roofing-eligible contractors in the Buffalo, NY market, including 54 businesses categorized specifically as roofing companies. Together these listings hold 7,430 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 41 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 Buffalo. 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 New York roofing markets to compare nearby cities.
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Buffalo, NY Storm Risk & Roof Damage History
Over the past 71 years, Buffalo, NY has recorded 1,714 severe weather events and $123.4M in property damage. With 5.3 hail events, 33.3 wind events, and 35 tornadoes on record, homeowners in Buffalo should plan for regular roof inspections, especially after January–August.
Based on NOAA data from 1956-2026. 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 Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, NY has recorded 210 hail events since 1956, averaging 5.3 per year. The average hail size is 1.05", with the largest recorded hailstone measuring 4" (softball-sized).
54% of hail events in Buffalo, NY 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 Buffalo contractor listings.
Buffalo, NY Storm Season: Month-by-Month Breakdown
Peak storm season in Buffalo, NY runs from January through August. The best time to schedule a roof inspection is immediately after, in September.
See our seasonal roof maintenance checklist for what to inspect and when.
Buffalo, NY Severe Weather Trend (Last 15 Years)
2024 was the most active year with 116 events and $276K in property damage.
Most Damaging Storms in Buffalo, NY
The 5 costliest severe weather events recorded in Buffalo, NY, ranked by property damage. Understanding your area's storm history helps determine when to repair vs. replace your roof.
A historic lake effect blizzard occurred northeast of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario during the Christmas holiday weekend. The combination of high winds in excess of 70 mph and heavy lake effect snow resulted in devastating impacts across western New York and also east of Lake Ontario from December 23 through December 27. ||Warmer air initially was in place over the majority of the region with widespread middle and upper 30s being common in the pre-dawn hours on December 23. Bombogenesis occurred...
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A massive convective complex moved from lower Michigan across southern Ontario near Toronto then dove southeast across the Niagara Frontier and Western Southern Tier. This followed an earlier round of strong thunderstorms and heavy rains earlier in the day. Damage from the thunderstorm winds was widespread across the Niagara Frontier and Western Southern Tier. Trees as large as two to three feet in diameter were downed. Power outages were scattered throughout the region as the winds downed p...
National Weather Service
A three to five inch snowfall overnight of the 30th-31st turned to freezing rain during the morning hours. Ice accumulations of one-half to three-quarters inch occurred. Hundreds of thousands were left without power as the heavy ice build-up downed trees and power lines. Some areas were without power for up to 72 hours. Winds picked up and gusted to 55 mph. Trees and tree limbs fell blocking roads and damaging homes and automobiles. Tree damage included large and small limb breakage and bark ...
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Lake effect snowbands developed and persisted for an unprecedented five days meandering north and south across the region. Multiple bands of snow developed over the Niagara peninsula during Monday, the 24th , morning and extended into Niagara and northern Erie counties into early afternoon dropping up to six inches. The activity consolidated into a single band during the mid-afternoon and dropped south across the Buffalo metro area through the evening and early overnight. Snowfall rates of ...
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Cold air crossing the warm waters of Lakes Erie and Ontario resulted in lake effect squalls that dropped over two feet downwind of the lakes.Off Lake Erie, the squall developed around midday on the 20th in a southwest flow ahead of a cold front. Snow fell at the rate of two to four inches per hour for several hours. The storm crippled much of the Buffalo metro area. Tens of thousands of people were stranded in autos as city and suburban streets became clogged with traffic and came to a stands...
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Recent Severe Weather in Buffalo, NY
Measured gust of 66 MPH at KIAG ASOS.|Tree downed on Townline Road in North Tonawanda.|Portions of a roof and facade blown off a building on Center Street in Lewiston.
East Holland Road between Day Road and Wilkins Road closed due to a downed tree in power lines.
Water flowing down Sand Hill Road over US Route 62 in Gowanda.
Data: NOAA Storm Events Database (National Centers for Environmental Information). Last updated 2026-06-12. Covers 1956-2026. Hail, wind, and tornado data from 1956. All event types from 1996. See how Buffalo compares on our U.S. Storm Risk Index.
Protect Your Buffalo Roof After Storm Season
With a storm risk score of 61/100, regular roof inspections are recommended for Buffalo homeowners — especially after the January–August peak season.
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