Tompkins County, New York
Roofing help in Ithaca, NY
Call and describe the problem, whether it is a leak, storm damage, worn shingles or a roof that needs replacing, and you will be connected with an independent roofing contractor serving Ithaca.
Roofing Nation is a referral service. Your call is connected to an independent roofing contractor, subject to availability in your area. Roofing Nation may receive compensation when your call is connected with a participating contractor. Contractors are independent businesses.
Ithaca at a glance
Homes and roofs in Ithaca
The median year built for housing in Ithaca is 1956, and about 65% of its 16,183 housing units were built before 1980. With much of the housing stock this old, many homes have been re-roofed at least once, and some have several layers of shingles or original board decking that a contractor may want to check during a replacement.
Weather and roof wear
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the ITHACA CORNELL UNIV, NY station record about 148 nights a year at or below freezing. Long freeze seasons bring snow load, ice dams at the eaves and repeated freeze-thaw cycles that can lift shingles and open gaps around flashing.
Services worth knowing about here
- Roof Replacement (median home built in 1956)
- Roof Leak Repair (leaks are the most common roofing call)
- Storm Damage Roof Repair (wind, hail and fallen limbs can strike anywhere)
- Roof Repair (about 148 freezing nights a year)
Owners, landlords and tenants
About 30% of occupied homes in Ithaca are owner-occupied and 70% are rented. Homeowners, landlords and property managers can call to be connected; tenants should contact their landlord or property manager about roof problems first.
Nearby places
Ithaca is in Tompkins County. Places within about 30 miles include Elmira (29 mi), Cortland (20 mi), Horseheads (25 mi), Waverly (30 mi) and Owego (26 mi).
Other New York locations
Cortland, Hempstead, Lynbrook, Port Chester, Spring Valley, Utica, Valley Stream
Questions
Is Roofing Nation a roofer in Ithaca?
No. Roofing Nation is a referral service. Calls from Ithaca are connected to an independent roofing contractor, subject to availability in Tompkins County.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Ithaca?
Many cities and counties require a permit for re-roofing. Check with the City of Ithaca or Tompkins County building department, and ask the contractor.
What should I do right after storm damage?
Stay off the roof and away from downed lines, photograph damage from the ground, protect belongings from water inside, and contact your insurer if you plan to file a claim.
Who decides what the work will cost?
The independent contractor sets the scope and the charges after inspecting the roof. Confirm all details with the contractor directly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population totals, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (tables B25034, B25035, B25003), 2024 Gazetteer; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.