Full-service roofing for Melrose’s Victorians, bungalows, and multi-family homes — replacements, repairs, and flat roof systems with full tearoff, deck inspection, and proper flashing at every detail. Google Guaranteed. 150+ five-star reviews.
Melrose packs 130 years of architecture into less than five square miles. The city’s Victorian homes — Queen Annes along Grove Street, Richardsonian Romanesques in Melrose Highlands, bungalows and Colonial Revivals throughout — have steep pitches, decorative trim, complex rooflines, and dormers that make roofing harder than the average suburban job. These houses deserve a contractor who understands what’s underneath the shingles.
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Melrose’s architectural variety — from 1880s Victorians to 1920s bungalows to postwar multifamilies — means no two roofing jobs in this city look the same. Here’s what we handle.
OUR SERVICES
At D&G Exteriors, we provide high-quality roofing solutions that enhance your home’s structure, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. Whether you need a brand-new roof, emergency repairs, or a full replacement, our expert team ensures long-lasting results with superior materials.
Our roofing services include installation, repairs, and replacements using top-quality materials. We ensure durable and attractive results that protect your home
Our roofing services include installation, repairs, and replacements using top-quality materials. We ensure durable and attractive results that protect your home
We build and repair decks that transform your outdoor space into a functional and stylish area for relaxation and entertainment.
Our window services include installations and replacements to improve energy efficiency and add natural light, all while complementing your home’s style.
We offer premium siding services, providing durable protection for your home while enhancing its curb appeal with modern, long-lasting materials.
Metal roofing services include installation, repairs, and replacements using top-quality materials. We ensure durable & attractive results that protect your home
It depends on what’s needed. Repairs — flashing, storm damage, ice dam fixes – typically run $800–$3,000. Full replacements range from $12,000 to $30,000 depending on roof size, pitch complexity, and deck condition. Melrose’s Victorians with steep multi-slope roofs, turrets, and dormers land toward the higher end because of the additional labor and detail work. We provide a written estimate after inspecting the roof in person.
Age and complexity. Most Melrose homes predate 1950, and a significant number were built in the 1880s–1910s. That means original board sheathing or skip sheathing instead of plywood, hand-framed rafters with irregular spacing, chimneys that have been reflashed multiple times, and rooflines with valleys, dormers, and intersections that create more vulnerable points than a simple ranch. Every detail takes longer and demands more precision.
Heat escaping through poorly ventilated attics melts snow on the upper roof. The meltwater runs to colder eaves and refreezes, forming a dam that backs water under shingles. Melrose’s Victorians are especially prone because of complex rooflines, balloon-framed walls that leak air into the attic, and limited space for modern insulation. We address ventilation on every project and install ice & water shield well beyond code minimum.
Planning. Melrose lots are tighter than most suburbs – shared driveways, narrow side yards, and neighbors close by. We plan material staging, dumpster placement, and crew access before the job starts. Your project manager coordinates with neighbors when needed, protects landscaping, and makes sure the work area stays contained. Dense neighborhoods require more logistical care, and we build that into every Melrose project.
Yes. Melrose has a significant number of two- and three-family properties with flat or low-slope roof sections. We install EPDM and TPO membrane systems with proper seam welding, tapered insulation for drainage, and clean transitions where flat meets pitched. Multi-family properties also require tenant coordination and sometimes phased scheduling — we handle that.
Most roof replacements in Melrose take 1–2 days. Larger Victorians with steep pitches, multiple dormers, and complex rooflines may take 2–3 days, especially if we find significant sheathing damage during tearoff. Melrose’s tight lot access sometimes adds staging time at the start and end of the project. You’ll have a realistic timeline before we begin.
Many of Melrose’s Victorians and early 1900s homes were built with balloon framing, which allows warm air to travel from living spaces directly into the attic through open wall cavities. This drives up attic temperatures, accelerates shingle degradation from the underside, and causes ice dams every winter. We assess ventilation on every inspection and upgrade ridge vents, soffit intake, and baffles where possible.
CertainTeed Master Craftsman certified, Google Guaranteed, BBB Accredited with an A+ rating, and NRCA Affiliated. Master Craftsman certification requires demonstrated installation quality and adherence to manufacturer specs. Every Melrose project gets the same standards regardless of the home’s size or age.
Serving Melrose, MA, D&G Exteriors provides expert roofing services that enhance durability, energy efficiency, and curb appeal. From installations to repairs and replacements, we ensure long-lasting quality. Contact us today for a free consultation.
