Roofing Contractor in Kensington, Maryland

Kensington's older core has some of the most distinctive housing in the county — victorians with steep, multi-gabled roofs, decorative trim and turrets — surrounded by post-war colonials, capes and ramblers in the neighbourhoods spreading toward Wheaton and North Bethesda.

The historic homes need care and the right materials. Steep gables, complex valleys, dormers and turret sections mean a lot of flashing and a lot of hand detail, and appearance matters as much as watertightness. Synthetic cedar and dimensional architectural shingles both work well here depending on the house. On the surrounding post-war stock the priorities shift to ventilation, decking condition and replacing tired flashing.

Kensington's older trees mean limb strikes and heavy debris in valleys during summer thunderstorms, and shaded slopes that hold moisture and grow algae. Wind damage from those same storms shows up along ridges and rake edges. We inspect with a drone so steep, older roofs don't take unnecessary foot traffic.