Roofing Contractor in Watch Hill and Westerly, Rhode Island
Instant roof quote or a free roof inspection for Watch Hill and Westerly homes. Rhody Ridge Roofing brings licensed, insured roofing and siding experts to the historic cottages, shingle-style estates and coastal homes between Bay Street and Misquamicut.
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Watch Hill is unlike anywhere else in Rhode Island. The village’s late-1800s cottages along Bluff Avenue, Ninigret Avenue and Watch Hill Road are large, architecturally detailed homes with gambrels, turrets, dormers and cedar shakes, and they sit directly in the path of Atlantic weather. Owners here expect roofing work that respects the architecture instead of flattening it.
Rhody Ridge Roofing, a brand of 757 Exteriors Inc, serves Watch Hill and the rest of Westerly from our office in Cranston. We are licensed and insured in Rhode Island, GAF-certified and a CertainTeed ShingleMaster, with more than 450 homeowners served. We work on the year-round neighborhoods too, from Misquamicut and Weekapaug to Shelter Harbor and downtown Westerly, and our custom-designed roof service exists for exactly the kind of homes Watch Hill is known for.
The first step is a free roof inspection. On a historic home that means more than a walk on the shingles: we look at the original materials, the flashing details, the ventilation path and how past repairs were done, then give you a clear recommendation and a quote.
Material matters more here than almost anywhere we work. Many Watch Hill homes were built under cedar shake with standing seam metal on porches and bays. We can repair or replace in kind with red cedar shingles and standing seam metal, or move to a composite or F-Wave synthetic shingle that keeps a traditional look with far better wind and impact performance. Chimneys on these homes are large and old, and chimney re-flashing with proper crickets is often where a stubborn leak finally gets solved.
Exposure is the other half. Watch Hill has taken the full force of past hurricanes, and between the big storms there is constant salt, onshore wind and driven rain, plus winter ice dams in the valleys of complicated rooflines. Westerly’s other neighborhoods, inland from Route 1, see less salt but the same snow and wind. We install for the exposure each home actually has.
Historic restoration-grade roofing, modern coastal roofing and the siding and gutters that go with them, from one licensed contractor.
Replacement in cedar, standing seam metal, composite or F-Wave synthetic shingles that suit a historic home, with corrosion-resistant flashing and high-wind fastening suited to direct Atlantic exposure.
Careful repairs that match the existing roof: cedar shake replacement, chimney re-flashing, valley rebuilds and upgraded pipe boots that do not stand out on a historic home.
Hurricane, nor’easter and wind damage assessed and repaired, with emergency protection in place first so water stops entering the house while the proper restoration is planned.
High-value coastal homes mean high-value claims. We document thoroughly, provide detailed estimates in the format adjusters expect and manage the insurance claim with you.
Cedar siding, James Hardie and cedar-look vinyl for shingle-style homes, plus insulated siding for year-round Westerly houses.
Seamless aluminum gutters and guards sized for coastal downpours, plus cleaning for seasonal homes before and after the storm season.
On a home like yours, the contractor’s judgment matters as much as the materials. Here is what you get from ours.
Cedar, composite, standing seam and flashing details handled with respect for the original architecture.
Rhode Island licensed and insured, GAF-certified and a CertainTeed ShingleMaster, with manufacturer warranties that hold.
One person coordinates your entire project, including scheduling around a seasonal residence.
Hundreds of Rhode Island homeowners served, a BBB A+ rating and unfiltered Google reviews on this page.
Enter your address for a satellite-measured ballpark on a standard roof replacement. Historic and custom roofs in Watch Hill are quoted after an in-person inspection, so use the tool as a reference and book the free inspection for a real proposal.
Historic cottages with cedar or custom details are always quoted in person, so the tool is only a reference for a standard shingle roof. Call or text (401) 386-7807 to book it.
Hundreds of Rhode Island homeowners, including owners of historic and seasonal coastal homes, have trusted us with their roof.
Better Business Bureau A+ rating and Google reviews from homeowners across the state, shown live on this page.
Rhode Island licensed and insured, GAF-certified and a CertainTeed ShingleMaster, with manufacturer warranties that hold on cedar, composite and asphalt.
One project manager coordinates with you by phone and email while you are away and keeps the job moving.
Live, unedited Google reviews from homeowners across the state.
Completed roof replacements, restoration-style repairs and siding work on Rhode Island homes, including historic and coastal properties.
Restoration-style roof replacements in cedar, composite and metal on shingle-style and coastal homes.
Chimney re-flashing, valley rebuilds and storm repairs on historic rooflines.
Cedar, James Hardie and cedar-look siding on homes that face the open Atlantic.
Dedicated historic restoration project pages are coming. Until then, the residential roofing portfolio shows our restoration-style work.
Watch Hill, Misquamicut, Weekapaug, Shelter Harbor, Bradford and downtown Westerly are all covered, along with the neighboring towns below.
See every town we cover on our Areas We Serve page, or go straight to the full list of roofing, siding and gutter services.
What owners of historic and coastal homes in Watch Hill ask us before any work begins.
Yes. We repair and replace with red cedar shingles in kind, or move to a composite or F-Wave synthetic product that keeps a traditional look with much better wind resistance. We go through the options with you at the free inspection.
We do. We help you choose materials, profiles and colors that fit the Watch Hill Historic District and the character of the street, and we recommend confirming any review or approval requirements with the Town of Westerly before work starts. We have no interest in putting the wrong roof on a historic home.
Standing seam metal and high-wind-rated synthetic or composite shingles perform best in direct Atlantic exposure. Cedar performs well when installed and maintained properly. Whatever the material, corrosion-resistant flashing and fasteners are non-negotiable this close to the water. Our article on roofing materials for high-wind areas goes deeper.
Yes. Many of our Watch Hill clients are seasonal. Your project manager coordinates with you by phone and email and leaves the property as we found it.
We document every slope and detail, provide a line-item estimate, work with your adjuster and manage the claim process with you. On high-value coastal homes, thorough documentation is what gets a claim paid properly.
Yes. Misquamicut, Weekapaug, Shelter Harbor, Bradford, Dunn’s Corners and downtown Westerly are all part of our regular service area, along with Charlestown and Hopkinton next door.
Rhody Ridge Roofing is based at 25 Bain Street in Cranston. Watch Hill is a direct drive down I-95 and Route 1, and Westerly is part of our regular south shore route.
Tell us about the home and what you are seeing. We will schedule a free roof inspection in Watch Hill or anywhere in Westerly and come back with a recommendation that respects the house.
