We check the attic and the roof, give a straight repair-or-replace answer, and build the township roofing permit into every re-roof.
Abington Superior Roofing has spent more than 20 years on roofing in Abington, PA and the surrounding Montgomery County townships, repairing leaks, inspecting worn roofs, replacing shingle and flat roofs, and installing gutters that work with the roof above them. We are the roofer you call when water shows up on a ceiling, when a storm takes shingles off, or when a roof has simply reached the end of its life.
Our approach is built around getting the diagnosis right before anyone talks about money. Every leak visit includes the attic as well as the roof, every estimate separates tear-off, decking, underlayment, flashing, ventilation and gutters into their own lines, and every homeowner gets a plain answer on whether the roof can be repaired before replacement comes up at all.
We also handle the paperwork that trips up roof jobs in this area. Abington Township requires a roofing permit for every re-roof, and each neighboring township sets its own rule, so we check the rule for your house and build it into the schedule from the first estimate rather than discovering it halfway through the job.
What we do
Roof repair, replacement and inspection for Abington, PA homes
Shingle, flashing, pipe boot and low-slope roof repairs, traced from the attic first and priced only once the real problem is found.
Attic-to-ridge roof inspections with a written photo report, for home sales, storm checks, aging roofs and commercial buildings.
Full tear-off roof replacements with the Abington permit included, decking priced per sheet and every line of the job written out.
Leak tracing from the attic to the entry point, then a permanent fix at the chimney, valley, vent, wall or eave that is letting water in.
Seamless aluminum and copper gutters sized, pitched and flashed together with the roof, with downspouts placed where the water should go.
Standing seam metal roofs for whole houses, porches and bays, installed with high-temperature underlayment and clean tie-ins to shingle roofs.
Low-slope roof repair, replacement and inspection for storefronts, offices, churches and apartment buildings, scheduled around tenants.
Fast tarping and temporary repairs when a storm, fallen limb or sudden leak lets water in, followed by a documented permanent repair.
Repairs to flat and low-slope roofs on additions, porches, garages and row homes, from open seams and blisters to wall flashing and drains.
Wind, hail and fallen-limb roof damage documented for your own claim, secured quickly and repaired or replaced with a written scope.
Step, counter and apron flashing rebuilt around chimneys, with reglets cut into the masonry and crickets added where water collects.
Slate replaced piece by piece with copper nails and slate hooks, plus copper valleys, flashing and half-round gutters repaired to match.
We have been repairing and replacing roofs for more than two decades, long enough to have seen how 1950s ranches, prewar stone twins and newer colonials age differently in this part of Pennsylvania. That experience is why we start with the attic, why we price decking by the sheet in advance, and why we treat flashing as part of the roof rather than an extra.
Every leak call includes a trip into the attic as well as onto the roof, so the water is followed back to where it actually gets in, often a flashing seam or a pipe boot several feet uphill of the stain, rather than patching the shingles directly over the ceiling mark and coming back after the next storm.
No re-roof in Abington Township goes ahead without the township roofing permit, because Abington removed the 2018 residential code exemption that lets some towns skip it. We put the permit into the schedule and the contract from day one, so you are never the owner holding an unpermitted roof when you sell.
Never assume one township’s roofing rule applies next door. Cheltenham, Upper Moreland, Lower Moreland and Jenkintown each set their own re-roof requirements, so we confirm the rule for your address before pricing the job rather than copying the last contract and finding out at the inspection.
Rotten sheathing only shows once the old roof is off, so every damaged sheet is photographed and shown to you before it is replaced, at a per-sheet price already written into the contract, rather than appearing as a surprise lump sum on the final invoice.
Every contract follows Pennsylvania’s Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, with the three-business-day cancellation notice printed in it and the deposit held within the legal limit, so you keep the protections the law gives you rather than signing a one-page proposal that leaves them out.
Some leaks only appear in wind-driven rain, and some are not roof leaks at all. We check the attic for wet sheathing, stained rafters and frost, then compare that with plumbing runs, bathroom fans and the roof surface above, so a condensation problem or a dripping supply line is not mistaken for a roof failure and fixed with shingles it never needed.
A brown ring on a ceiling tells you water reached the drywall, not where it entered. We trace it upward through the insulation and along the rafters to the entry point, repair that spot, and tell you whether the stained drywall is dry enough to paint or needs replacing, so the stain does not come back the next time it rains.
Most roof leaks start at a penetration rather than in the open field of shingles. We replace cracked rubber pipe boots with lead or long-life boots, rebuild step and counter flashing at chimneys, and reseal skylight curbs with the correct flashing kit instead of a bead of caulk that will crack by next winter.
A few missing shingles after a windstorm can often be replaced with matching material, as long as the surrounding shingles still seal and bend without cracking. We check the seal strips around the damage, replace what is gone, and photograph the area so you have a record if the wind damage turns out to be wider than it looked from the ground.
When heat escapes into the attic, snow melts on the upper roof and refreezes at the cold eave, backing water up under the shingles. We fix the leak, then look at the cause: attic insulation, air leaks and ventilation, plus a self-adhering ice barrier at the eaves when the roof is replaced, so the same dam does not form next February.
Water that runs behind a gutter rots the fascia and soffit and can stain the wall below. The usual causes are missing drip edge, a gutter hung too low or pitched the wrong way, or shingles that stop short of the gutter. We correct the edge detail and reset the gutter so water lands in the trough instead of behind it.
A leak is not proof that a roof is finished. If the shingles are still flexible and the problem is one flashing detail, we repair it and tell you plainly. If the shingles are curling and brittle across every slope, patching one spot just moves the leak, and we explain why replacement is the better use of your money.
A roofer who falls on your property is generally covered by their employer’s workers’ compensation, which is why you should ask any contractor for proof of workers’ compensation and liability insurance before work starts. Federal OSHA rules require fall protection for residential roofing work at 6 feet and above, and a contractor who follows them keeps the risk where it belongs.
Abington Township requires a permit to install or replace roofing on any building, because the township removed the 2018 residential code exemption that lets some Pennsylvania municipalities skip roofing permits. We file the application through the township’s online system and schedule the job around its approval, so the permit is part of the plan rather than an afterthought.
Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code lets each municipality decide how it treats re-roofing, and the answers differ from one township line to the next. Some require a permit for any roof replacement, some only above a certain amount of work, and some exempt like-for-like reshingling. We check the current rule for your township before we price the job.
A tear-off starts with the dumpster in place and tarps over the plantings. The crew strips the old roof to the deck, replaces damaged sheathing, installs drip edge, ice barrier and synthetic underlayment, then flashing, shingles and ridge vent. The day ends with gutters cleared and a magnetic sweep of the driveway and yard for loose nails.
Many postwar houses around Abington are now on their second or third roof, and some still carry two layers of shingles. Building code allows no more than two layers, so a third roof means a full tear-off. We also check the original plank or plywood decking, which often needs attention after decades of shingle nails.
Older Glenside houses often have steep pitches, dormers, valleys and tall masonry chimneys, each a place where a careless re-roof leaks. We flash every dormer wall with new step flashing, rebuild chimney counter flashing, and set up proper roof staging and fall protection so the crew can work a steep slope carefully instead of rushing it.
On a twin, your half of the roof meets your neighbor’s along the party wall. We plan exactly where our work stops, how the new shingles tie into the old ones, and how the seam is flashed, so your new roof does not open a leak on either side of the wall or leave a visible mismatch that looks like a patch.
A shingle color that looks right on a sample board can clash with fieldstone, red brick or painted siding once it covers a whole roof. We bring full-size samples, look at them against your house in daylight, and point you to nearby roofs in the same color, so you see the real thing before committing.
A roof breathes through intake at the soffits and exhaust at the ridge. We check that the soffit vents are open and balanced against the ridge vent’s net free area, so the attic stays drier in winter and cooler in summer, which protects the shingles and the decking and helps prevent the ice dams that start at a warm attic.
When a roof under solar panels needs replacing, the panels have to come off first and go back on after. We coordinate the removal and reinstall with your solar installer and write those days into the schedule, so the roof is not left half-finished while the crew waits for someone to disconnect the array.
Pennsylvania’s seller property disclosure statement asks about the roof’s age and any leaks, and a buyer’s inspector will look closely at it. We give you a written roof inspection and, if work is needed, a permitted repair or replacement with paperwork, so the roof answers questions at the sale instead of raising them.
Three-tab shingles are flat and economical, architectural laminated shingles add thickness and wind resistance, designer shingles imitate slate or shake, and impact-rated shingles tested to UL 2218 Class 4 resist hail. We explain the trade-offs in cost, wind rating and appearance so you pick the shingle that suits the house rather than the one with the biggest margin.
A sound slate roof can last for generations if broken slates are replaced as they fail. We repair slate one piece at a time with copper nails and slate hooks, and we tell you honestly when the slate itself is still good, because tearing off a sound slate roof to install asphalt is a loss you cannot undo.
Older slate and stone houses often carry copper valleys, copper step flashing and half-round copper gutters. When copper fails, we replace it with copper of the right weight and soldered seams, matched to the roof it serves, rather than mixing in aluminum that corrodes against the old metal and looks out of place.
Standing seam metal panels run from ridge to eave with raised, concealed-fastener seams, which makes them a long-lived choice for low porches, bay windows and whole roofs. We install standing seam on porch roofs and bays that keep leaking under shingles, and on full roofs for owners who want metal’s durability.
Cedar shake roofs need airflow underneath and regular attention to split shakes, moss and clogged keyways. We replace damaged shakes, clear debris that holds moisture against the wood, and tell you when the shakes have worn thin enough that replacement, with cedar or another material, is the sensible next step.
Torch-down SBS and APP modified bitumen, EPDM rubber and TPO single-ply membranes are the three common systems for low-slope roofs. We match the system to the roof: modified bitumen where foot traffic is expected, EPDM for simple shapes, TPO where a reflective surface helps, each installed with proper edge metal and flashing at walls.
Rear additions, enclosed porches and attached garages often have nearly flat roofs that meet the main house at a wall. Most of their leaks start at that wall flashing or a ponding low spot. We rebuild the wall flashing, correct drainage where we can, and install a membrane suited to how the roof is used.
Who owns and replaces a townhouse roof depends on the community’s declaration under Pennsylvania’s Uniform Planned Community Act or Uniform Condominium Act. We ask to see the declaration or the association’s rules before quoting, so you know whether the roof is your responsibility, the association’s, or shared, before anyone signs.
After a storm, photograph the damage from the ground and inside, keep any shingles that came down, and arrange a temporary repair such as a tarp to stop further water. Keep every receipt. We photograph and write up the damage for your own claim, and we can tarp the roof the same day when weather allows.
Under Pennsylvania’s unfair claims settlement rules, an insurer generally has 10 working days to acknowledge a claim, 30 days to complete its investigation, and 15 working days after receiving proof of loss to accept or deny it. Knowing those timelines helps you follow up when a claim stalls, and our documentation gives the adjuster what they need.
In Pennsylvania, only you, your insurer or a licensed public adjuster you hire may negotiate your claim. A roofer cannot. We photograph the damage, write up the scope, and meet the adjuster on site when you ask, but we never negotiate the claim, and you should be wary of any roofer who offers to.
Coverage depends on your policy, not on the roof’s age alone. Many policies pay actual cash value on older roofs, which subtracts depreciation, while others pay replacement cost. Sudden storm damage is generally covered and gradual wear is not, so read your declarations page and let us document the storm damage specifically.
In Pennsylvania a roofing contractor generally pays sales tax on the materials when buying them, and a roof replacement is treated as a capital improvement. That is why a replacement estimate usually shows no separate sales tax line. Repair work can be treated differently, and we explain how your invoice is built.
Pennsylvania’s Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act requires a written contract with the contractor’s registration number, the start and completion dates, the total price, a description of the work and the three-business-day cancellation notice. On contracts over $5,000 the deposit is capped at one-third of the price plus special-order materials.
Pennsylvania has no state roofing license. What it has is registration with the Attorney General under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, plus whatever registration a township requires. Ask any roofer for the registration number and proof of insurance, and treat a promised state roofing license as a sign they do not know the rules.
You may read that if more than 25 percent of a roof is damaged, the whole roof must be replaced. That rule comes from the Florida Building Code, not from Pennsylvania. Here, whether a partial repair is acceptable depends on your policy, your township and whether matching material exists.
Abington Township runs an Emergency Repairs Program that names a leaking roof among the emergencies it can address, and Montgomery County runs a Home Repairs Program for eligible owners. Both have income rules and their own application steps. If you are applying, we can provide the written estimate and scope the program asks for.
Abington Superior Roofing provides roofing throughout the greater Abington area, with the same crews and the same standards on every job.
Good to know
It depends on the size and pitch of the roof, how many layers come off, how much decking is damaged underneath, and the material you choose. Our written estimate breaks the job into tear-off, decking, underlayment, flashing, ventilation and gutters, so you can see where the money goes and compare our number line by line with anyone else's.
Most single-family shingle roofs are torn off and covered again in one to two working days once the permit is issued and the weather cooperates. Steep roofs, slate, dormers, multiple layers or a lot of rotted decking add time, and we tell you that in the estimate rather than on the morning of the job.
We give free written estimates. A leak visit includes a look in the attic as well as on the roof, because the stain on the ceiling is rarely directly below the spot where water gets in, and pricing a repair before the entry point is found is how people pay twice.
Pennsylvania has no state roofing license. Contractors doing home improvement work register with the Attorney General under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, and many townships, Abington among them, also keep their own contractor registration and permit rules. Ask any roofer for the registration number and check it before you sign.
Under Pennsylvania's home improvement law you can cancel a home improvement contract within three business days of signing it, and the contract has to tell you so. On contracts over $5,000 the deposit before work starts is capped at one-third of the price plus the cost of any special-order materials.
Most of our replacements use architectural laminated shingles such as GAF Timberline HDZ, Owens Corning Duration or CertainTeed Landmark, with impact-rated lines available where hail is a concern. We also install standing seam metal, modified bitumen, EPDM and TPO on low slopes, and we repair slate.
If the shingles are sound and the problem is a flashing detail, a pipe boot or a storm-damaged section, a repair is usually the right answer and we will say so. Replacement makes sense when the shingles are worn out across the whole roof, when there are already two layers, or when the decking underneath is failing in more than one place.
Yes. On a twin or row house the roof meets the neighbor's roof at the shared wall, so we plan the seam, the flashing and the edge of our work before the first shingle comes off, and we talk about it with you before the crew arrives.
Old roofing goes straight into a dumpster or trailer, tarps protect the plantings and siding where debris falls, and the driveway, yard and gutters are cleaned at the end of each work day. That includes a magnetic sweep for roofing nails, so nothing is left for a tire or a bare foot.
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