Roofing Contractor in Anacostia, Washington, DC

Frame Italianate and Cottage-style houses on DC's only historic district east of the Anacostia River.

Serving Ward 8. Nearest office: TEO Roofing Rockville, 1 Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD 20850 (about 40 minutes from our Rockville office). Phone (301) 466-3630.

Anacostia is home to the Old Anacostia Historic District, listed on the National Register in 1978 and still the only residential historic district east of the Anacostia River. The neighborhood's rows of frame houses, mostly Italianate and Cottage style with brick rowhomes and a few Queen Anne examples mixed in, sit on some of the hillier terrain in DC, a legacy of Anacostia's 1850s origins as a suburban village overlooking the river.

That hilltop setting, near Frederick Douglass's home at Cedar Hill, means roof pitch, drainage, and wind exposure vary more block to block here than in the flatter rowhome grids downtown. Older frame houses in the historic district often still carry roofing details from decades of repair and re-covering, and matching new work to what a historic district review expects takes more care than a standard reroof.

TEO Roofing has 20 years in the trade and holds DC Home Improvement license #42032200006, and we treat an Anacostia roof, whether it's a historic frame Cottage-style house or a newer rowhome outside the district boundary, with the same attention to matching materials and getting the permitting sequence right the first time.

Our Services in Anacostia

  • Roofing: Roof repair and replacement for Anacostia's frame Italianate and Cottage-style houses in the historic district, plus standard asphalt shingle work on newer rowhomes and infill.
  • Siding: Siding repair for Anacostia's frame houses, matched to historic detailing where a property sits inside the Old Anacostia Historic District.
  • Gutters: Seamless gutters and guards sized for Anacostia's hilltop terrain, where roof drainage and wind exposure can differ from block to block.
  • Window Replacement: Window replacement for Anacostia's historic frame houses and newer rowhomes, scheduled around historic review inside the district boundary.
  • Commercial Roofing: Flat roof and coating systems for the commercial buildings along the Good Hope Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue corridors.

What Makes Roofing in Anacostia Different

Anacostia's housing centers on the frame Italianate and Cottage-style houses of the Old Anacostia Historic District, interspersed with brick rowhomes, a scattering of Queen Anne-style houses, and newer infill construction outside the historic boundary. Roof pitches and materials vary more here than in DC's flatter rowhome neighborhoods, reflecting both the district's 19th-century village origins and decades of individual repair and re-roofing on the older frame houses.

  • Old Anacostia Historic District: The historic core of Anacostia is DC's only residential historic district east of the river, listed on the National Register since 1978, and exterior roof changes here typically need Historic Preservation Office review.
  • Frame Italianate and Cottage-style houses: Much of the historic district is frame construction rather than brick, with Italianate and Cottage-style rooflines that call for materials matched to a house's original detailing.
  • Hilltop terrain and wind exposure: Anacostia's hillier terrain, higher than most of the District along the river, means some roofs see more direct wind exposure than the flatter neighborhoods downtown.
  • Mix of historic and newer housing: Newer rowhomes and infill outside the historic district boundary follow standard DC permitting, while properties inside Old Anacostia need the added historic review step.

Neighborhoods We Serve

ZIP codes: 20020.

  • Old Anacostia Historic District
  • Cedar Hill / Frederick Douglass House area
  • Anacostia Metro area
  • Barry Farm border
  • Fort Stanton Park area
  • Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
  • Good Hope Road corridor

Permits in Anacostia

The DC Department of Buildings issues roofing permits for Anacostia. Properties within the Old Anacostia Historic District need Historic Preservation Office review before a permit issues for exterior roof work, while newer construction outside the district boundary generally follows standard DOB permitting.

TEO Roofing is licensed in Washington, D.C.: #42032200006.

Anacostia Roofing Questions, Answered

Is Anacostia a historic district?

The Old Anacostia Historic District, listed on the National Register in 1978, covers much of the neighborhood's core and is DC's only residential historic district east of the Anacostia River. Roof work visible from the street inside that boundary typically needs Historic Preservation Office review.

What kind of roofs do Old Anacostia's historic houses have?

Many are frame Italianate and Cottage-style houses, with brick rowhomes and some Queen Anne examples mixed in, generally with pitched, shingled roofs. A free inspection identifies your house's roof type and what materials fit its historic detailing.

Is TEO Roofing licensed to work in Anacostia and DC?

Yes. TEO Roofing holds DC Home Improvement Contractor license #42032200006, covering roofing, siding, gutter, and window work throughout Anacostia and the rest of the District.

Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Anacostia?

Yes, the DC Department of Buildings requires a roofing permit. Properties inside the Old Anacostia Historic District also need Historic Preservation Office review before that permit is issued; newer construction outside the boundary generally follows standard permitting.

How much does a roof replacement cost in Anacostia?

Cost depends on the house's roof type, size, and whether it falls inside the historic district, which can add review time and material requirements. We provide a free inspection and written estimate rather than a flat citywide price.

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TEO Roofing Offices

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Licenses: MHIC #133702, MHIC #168298, MHIC #170014, PA Reg. #140595, VA #2705185249, DC #42032200006, WV #063383.