D&G Exteriors provides expert roofing services in Reading, MA, offering high-quality installations, fast repairs, and complete replacements for residential and commercial properties.
Reading’s roofing challenges span nearly four centuries of architecture. The town’s pre-war capes and colonials along the historic Woburn Street corridor sit alongside 1950s ranches near Birch Meadow and newer builds throughout the Eastway neighborhood — each generation of home with its own set of problems hiding under the shingles.
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Reading’s housing stock spans pre-war construction through modern builds — and the roofing needs are just as varied. Here’s what we handle.
OUR SERVICES
At D&G Exteriors, we specialize in high-quality roofing services that enhance your home’s structural integrity, improve energy efficiency, and boost curb appeal. Whether you need a new roof, a small repair, or a full replacement, our expert team ensures exceptional results that stand the test of time.
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
Depends on the scope. Targeted repairs — flashing, storm damage, ice dam fixes — typically run $500–$3,000. Full replacements range from $10,000 to $30,000 based on roof size, pitch complexity, and deck condition. Reading has everything from compact postwar capes to large colonials with steep pitches and multiple dormers, so the range is wide. We provide a written estimate after an on-site inspection — no guesswork over the phone.
Older Reading homes almost always have surprises under the shingles — and that’s exactly why we do a full tearoff on every job. Expect us to find original sheathing boards (not plywood), some areas of moisture damage, and chimney flashing that’s long past its useful life. We photograph everything, replace damaged material, and install a modern system from the deck up. The extra attention to the deck is what makes the new roof last.
Heat escaping through a poorly ventilated attic melts snow on the upper roof. The meltwater runs down to the colder eaves and refreezes, forming a dam that backs water under shingles. Reading’s older capes are particularly vulnerable because they have low attic spaces with limited room for insulation and airflow. We address ventilation on every project and install ice & water shield well beyond code minimum.
Yes. Reading’s older homes — including the Queen Anne and Colonial Revival properties along the Woburn Street Historic District — require more careful planning. We work with the existing architecture, protect period details during staging and tearoff, and match roofing profiles that are appropriate for the home’s style and era.
Yes. A lot of Reading homes have low-slope additions, enclosed porches, or garage sections that need low-slope membrane or metal roofing. We install EPDM and TPO systems with proper seam welding, tapered insulation, and clean transitions where the flat section meets the pitched roof. Those transitions are where most flat roof problems start, and we detail them properly.
Most roof replacements take 1–2 days of on-site work. Larger colonials with steep pitches, dormers, or extensive sheathing damage may take 2–3 days. The timeline also depends on access — Reading’s tighter lot spacing near the center requires more planning for material staging and dumpster placement. We’ll give you a realistic schedule during the estimate.
Many of Reading’s homes — especially the postwar capes and ranches — were built with minimal attic ventilation by today’s standards. Poor ventilation traps heat and moisture, accelerating shingle failure from the underside and promoting ice dams every winter. We assess ventilation on every inspection and upgrade ridge vents, soffit intake, and baffles where needed. A new roof is the right time to get ventilation right.
CertainTeed Master Craftsman certified, Google Guaranteed, BBB Accredited with an A+ rating, and NRCA Affiliated. Fully insured and licensed. Master Craftsman certification requires demonstrated installation quality and adherence to manufacturer specs. Every Reading project gets the same standards regardless of size.
Serving Reading, MA, D&G Exteriors provides expert roofing services designed to protect and enhance your home. Our team specializes in durable installations, efficient repairs, and complete replacements. Contact us today for a free consultation.
