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Avatar for Vellox Roofing & Construction
Vellox Roofing & Construction
5.0(
79
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vellox was amazing. My neighbor recommended I check with them when obtaining quotes for the work on my house which needed a new roof and gutters. Gleyson Olivera from Vellox was the only company rep of all of the other 5 quotes I received who came to my home AND walked me around my house giving recommendations as well as listening to my concerns. The lead time was acceptable, the quotation was competitive and there were no "hidden" extras such as rotten wood add-ons. Also, Vellox was the only company to account for overhangs on my roof and bring the ice and water shield farther up the roof. All of the other companies missed this. I made the decision to go with Vellox and the work was completed in one day. The workers did a fantastic job, the installation looks extremely precise, neat and it's painfully obvious how poorly installed my original roof was. I am beyond pleased. The gutter installs also came out perfect and include guards so I don't have to clean them out again. The team was very professional, neat and timely and I would recommend Vellox Construction to anyone looking for similar work."
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+27

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Adam Vaillancourt Roofing & Construction LLC
Adam Vaillancourt Roofing & Construction LLC
4.8(
69
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Met with 5 different roofers for an estimate, but these guys were the most thorough, very cool technology for us to see video of our roof, inside the attack view, so we could see what was needed. Kyle, our rep, was very knowledgeable and didn't try to sell us on things we didn't need, worked to make it affordable for our options. Then Justin and the crew came and did an awesome job replacing the roof in one day. Highly recommend!"
Gutter replacement Old gutters were poorly installed and improperly pitched.
New roof replacement in Jaffrey, NH with Owens Corning shingles and Platinum warranty.
Before and after photo of a house we did in Hancock NH. One of our favorite areas to work! We did this job in one day with Owens Corning shingles with a Platinum warranty. The last roof these homeowners will ever need.
Full roof replacement in Mont Vernon NH. Roof had cracked ridge cap, seal failure and was high nailed.We replace the roof in 1 day.
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for On Top Roofing
On Top Roofing
4.8(
149
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On Top Roofing is Top of the Line Roofer. Professional delivery with solid quality! Company was hired to correct the issues caused by a prior roofer whose incompetence has cost me additional thousands in repair. On Top Roofing installed a ridge vent that the prior roofer only placed on the roof, re-flashed the chimney where prior roofer failed to install to match new rook lines, re-surface flat rook where prior roofer ignored. In addition, On Top Roofing was used on apartment buildings to help close up the roof and eliminate a bat problem. On the Top Roofing is the only roofing company to use. It takes a while to get on their schedule, but they show when they say the will and do the job they say they will do. Only hire On the Top!! You will not regret."
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+11

Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Power Home Remodeling
Power Home Remodeling
4.8(
785
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything went really well with my roof install. The salesman set the expectations with a detailed presentation which I appreciated, and the crew turned up and got straight to work. Power are very professional and thorough with what they do."
Full Home Facelift
Full Home Remodel - Siding, Windows, and a Roofing system
Full Home Facelift
Full Home Remodel - Siding, Windows, and a Roofing system
Full Home Facelift

+34

60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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DelPrete Home Improvements
5.0(
235
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Job was preformed exactly as quoted, and described. The Crew were professional and completed the job within a day. I would recommend Beantown for roof replacement. Very happy with the new roof installed, and quality of products used."
Home exterior makeover. New roof using Owens Corning Trudefinition Duration in Onyx Black. New vinyl siding with Certainteed Monogram in Midnight Blue with White trim. New deck in AZEK Island Oak decking. New Harvey slider. New Thermatru  doors.
Deck Upgrade in Halifax, MA. Old deck boards were removed and new AZEK decking in Island Oak with Premier White railings were installed.
Final photo of pool deck pressure treated wood and AZEK decking in Coastline.
Final photo. We stripped the existing roof and removed the heat wire. We inspected the roof deck for rotted wood and replaced. Next we installed Owens Corning Roofing System including Trudefinition Duration Shingles in Onyx Black. Heat wire was reinstalled.
Stripped existing siding and replaced any rotted wood. Installed Henry Blueskin water barrier underlayment. Next we installed James Hardie fiber cement smooth plank siding in Monterey Taupe. New homeowner painted PVC rake boards and fascia were also installed along with new gutters in Eggshell.

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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Hennelly & Son Roofing & Gutters
Hennelly & Son Roofing & Gutters
4.9(
667
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a roof replaced on m detached garage including all wood. Also had a small flat roof replaced. Both were in bad shape and for the flat roof that I had to redo the joists and outer wood. I have used them twice now and in both cases they were very responsive to phone calls and was able to schedule both jobs very quickly. In both cases they took their time to make sure the underlying surface/wood was replaced and fixed prior to roofing."
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+3

Response time12 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Cook's Roofing
Cook's Roofing
4.9(
34
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"I went with Ken because of all the roofers I spoke to, he was the only one that wanted to address my concern about attic ventilation.  All of the other roofers just wanted to slap shingles up.  Ken, on the other hand, actually looked inside the attic and came up with a plan to get better ventilation in the attic.  With the winters we've been having, I wanted better ventilation to help mitigate any issues with ice dams.  His plan was to open up the soffit along the whole front and back sides of the house and put in a perforated material to allow much more ventilation than the small vents every 8 or so feet that I had.   Ken also had no problem pulling back the siding by the dormer windows and shed dormer because there was no flashing.  I even asked Ken if he could go overkill and use 12' of ice and water barrier from the bottom of the roof.  All of my concerns were addressed and I felt comfortable letting Ken's crew do the work. <br /> I am pleased with the work done.  The roof/skylight was complete in one day, but everything else took a little longer than expected.  I had asked to have the siding by the dormers to be pulled back so that flashing could be put in place.  I had issues with leaking by the dormer windows because there was no flashing.  However, apparently my siding was a non-standard size and had to be special ordered.  This delayed the process for a bit.  Now the work is complete, and I'm happy everything turned out great! <br />"
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New Roof for a home in Upton, Massachusetts with Moire Colored CertainTeed Shingles
New Roof for a Home in Mendon, MA. CertainTeed Shingles in Colonial Slate Color Blend

+2

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Willard Co
4.9(
141
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1873

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Willard Co. on Wednesday and on Friday they were on my roof writing up my estimate. Once we came to an agreement they ordered my skylights. They came and installed my skylights in one day on a steep pitched front roof. They did an excellent job of matching up the tiles they had to replace on my roof. Excellent work ethic, professional attitudes and timely service equals another service call if I ever need any of the services they offer."
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Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Roofer's Edge & Siding Inc
4.7(
59
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"- Very prompt, professional service delivered at a great price on our Newton expanded bungalow. - Owner, Brian (in business for 25 yrs) assessed/priced job and, with on-site job supervisor, was available at every stage of job completion. - I requested 4 references which Brian gave me at random but said he doesn't call former customers in advance of such requests so wasn't sure if I'd get call backs. All 4 references DID return my calls and all raved about Roofer's Edge/Siding work and value. - Also, work crew included professional women which I appreciated. - Policy is payment at the end of the job when customer is satisfied. - Will definitely use again for siding and or windows given this roofing experience."
Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Connell Roofing
Connell Roofing
4.5(
56
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1956

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Connell Roofing replaced our existing roof with a new GAF Timberline ULTRA HD asphalt shingles, including some copper valleys and three solar roof vents. In addition, Connell installed a new gutter and downspout system replacing our 20-year old LeafGuard system with new covered gutters by Leaf Relief. Chris Kent, the salesperson, sat down with us during the contract process and explained the entire process, the types of materials, and warranties. He was very professional and informed and answered all our questions during the meeting and follow up emails. Chris also visited the site during both installations to ensure compliance with our contract. Zach Tentoni, managed the installation, and was very detail oriented, ensured compliance with the contract and expectations, and was on site during the installation as well being available by phone in case we had questions or concerns. Zach’s workmen including Mike, Curtis, Matt and Sammy were excellent, very accommodating and more than willing to answer any questions or concerns we had during installation of the roof and gutters. They were ver efficient, produced a quality product, and cleaned up well after the jobs were done. Zach performed a walk around upon completion. It was made clear that if we had any issues or problems post-completion, Zach was prepared to send members of his team back in to repair or fix anything that might occur. My wife and I are more than pleased with Connell Roofing and would highly recommend them."
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Response time1 day
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for heating cable for roof installation projects in Cambridge, MA

A typical heat cable uses 5 watts per foot, regardless of the outside temperature. So, if your cable is 100 feet long, it uses 500 watts per hour. Expect to pay an additional $40 to $200 or more per month on your electricity bill. Be sure to turn manual cables off in the summer when you don't need them.

To install heat tape on your roof, place it along the lower edge in a precise zig-zag pattern to maximize coverage and heat distribution. Professional installers secure the tape with specialized clips that attach firmly to your shingles. This method ensures even heat distribution to effectively melt ice and snow while maintaining your roof's integrity during severe winter conditions.

Choosing between heated gutters and roof heating cables usually comes down to budget, appearance, and performance. Heated gutters cost less to install and blend seamlessly with your home’s exterior, making them a discreet, lower-cost option for preventing ice dams. Roof heating cables deliver more customizable and powerful heat along roof edges to handle heavy snow and ice, but they require more material and labor, increasing your upfront investment. Evaluate your roof design, winter weather demands, and energy budget to select the system that works best for your property.

Roof heating cables prevent ice dams by melting snow and stopping ice buildup at the roof edge. Ice damming occurs when melting snow refreezes on a cold roof—often right above the gutter line—and blocks water from draining, which can force moisture under shingles into your home. Heating cables maintain a warm channel that clears ice dams as soon as they form and protects your roof from water damage and structural issues.

Roof heating cables last between two and ten years before replacement is needed, wearing out faster than your roof itself. Their lifespan depends on climate severity, cable type, and exposure to physical damage. Consistent inspections and preventative maintenance—such as clearing debris, tightening clips, and checking electrical connections—can extend their service life and ensure reliable snow and ice protection each winter.

To safely remove snow from your roof, start with a specially designed roof rake, standing firmly on the ground and pulling snow downhill rather than climbing onto the roof. You can also apply calcium chloride ice melt to break up stubborn ice or gently use a secured rope from a safe vantage point. 

Keep in mind that large snow slabs can weigh hundreds of pounds and pose a serious fall risk. If conditions are hazardous or you lack the right equipment, hire a professional to protect your safety and your roof’s integrity.

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