Bethlehem · Easton · Bethlehem Township · Hellertown · Lower Saucon
Roof replacement and new roofs in Bethlehem, PA
Shingles worn out, slates slipping, leaks every thaw? One call puts you through to an independent roofing contractor that replaces roofs in Bethlehem and the towns around it.
How it works
From one call to a finished roof
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You call
Say where the house is and what is on the roof now. You are put through to an independent contractor serving that address.
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They inspect
The contractor looks at the roof, and the attic where they can, then gives you a written scope and price.
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Paperwork
If you go ahead, you sign a written contract. The contractor arranges the permit and any historic district approval.
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New roof
The old roof comes off, the new one goes on, and the job ends with the site cleaned and any inspection passed.
Roof types
Roof replacement by material
Asphalt Shingle RoofsArchitectural shingles, the right underlayment and proper ventilation for Pennsylvania winters.Read the guide
Slate RoofsOld slate at the end of its life: new slate, synthetic slate, or shingles where the rules allow.Read the guide
Metal RoofsStanding seam on houses, porches and farmhouses; snow behavior and noise explained.Read the guide
Low-Slope & Rowhome RoofsRowhome rears, porches and additions: membranes, drains and parapet flashing.Read the guide
Bethlehem's roofs
Slate, brick and two counties
Bethlehem is home to about 79,600 people (Census 2025 estimate) and spans two counties, Northampton and Lehigh. About half of its roughly 31,000 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS 2020–2024).
The housing tells the city's story: buildings of the Moravian settlement near the center, Victorian houses and storefronts, modest brick houses built for Bethlehem Steel's workers on the South Side, and newer houses toward the edges. Many older roofs are slate, and many houses sit inside one of the city's three historic and conservation districts, where a replacement needs approval before the permit.
Rules worth knowing
Four things to check before you sign
Plain-language summaries, each linked to its official source.
Registration
Pennsylvania home improvement contractors register with the Attorney General. Check at attorneygeneral.gov or 1-888-520-6680.
A written contract
The contract must be in writing, signed, and show the contractor's registration number, dates, the work and the price (HICPA, section 7).
Three business days
You can cancel a home improvement contract without penalty within three business days of signing (Attorney General brochure).
Permits and districts
Bethlehem's permit form covers reroofing, and in the historic districts a certificate comes first (city page).
Repair or replace?
Is it time for a new roof?
A contractor can confirm on site, but these signs point one way or the other.
A repair may still do
- One leak with one clear cause, such as a cracked vent boot or loose flashing
- A few missing shingles or slates on a roof otherwise in good shape
- Ice-dam leaks on a newer roof, where the fix is in the attic
Time to price a replacement
- Curling, cracking or bald shingles across the whole roof
- Leaks in several places, or soft decking underfoot
- Slates sliding out all over because the nails have rusted through
- Two layers of shingles already, both worn out
Service area
Nearby towns with their own pages
Calls are taken from Bethlehem ZIP codes 18015, 18017, 18018 and 18020, and from these neighbors. Each has its own permit office.
EastonRowhouse city east of Bethlehem, with its own historic district rules.Roofing in Easton
Bethlehem TownshipA separate township east of the city: Bethlehem addresses, its own permit office.Roofing in Bethlehem Township
HellertownSmall borough south of the city, where roof replacements go through the Codes Department.Roofing in Hellertown
Lower Saucon TownshipSpread-out township with Bethlehem and Hellertown addresses and its own permit office.Roofing in Lower Saucon Township
Questions
What homeowners ask
Who answers when I call?
An independent roofing contractor that serves your area, or a referral service that connects you with one. This site does not employ roofers. The contractor quotes its own price and stands behind its own work.
Do I have to hire the contractor I talk to?
No. Ask questions, have the roof looked at and take your time. Getting more than one written price for a replacement is normal.
How do I check a contractor in Pennsylvania?
Home improvement contractors must register with the Office of Attorney General and put their registration number on contracts, estimates and ads. Check it at attorneygeneral.gov or call 1-888-520-6680. Registration is not an endorsement, so check references too.
Does this service handle small repairs?
It is set up for roof replacements and new roofs. If you are unsure whether your roof can be repaired, read repair or replace? and ask for both prices.
Can you help with an insurance claim?
No. This site doesn't help with insurance claims or refer claim work. Contact your insurer directly about any claim.
When can I call?
Calls are answered Mon–Fri 8:30am–7pm, Sat 9am–4pm, Eastern time.
Ready to replace the roof?
Talk to a roofing contractor who works in Bethlehem
One call connects you with an independent roofing contractor serving Bethlehem, Easton, Bethlehem Township, Hellertown and Lower Saucon. Ask for an inspection and a written price for the new roof.
Replacing the roof? Talk it through with a local contractor.
Your call goes to an independent roofing contractor that takes replacement work in the Bethlehem area.
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