Roofing Contractor in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

Repair and replacement for the Victorian rowhomes and flat rear additions that fill one of DC's largest historic districts.

Serving Ward 6. Nearest office: TEO Roofing Rockville, 1 Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD 20850 (about 35 minutes from our Rockville office). Phone (301) 466-3630.

Capitol Hill holds the biggest concentration of Victorian rowhomes in Washington, block after block of brick fronts built between the 1870s and early 1900s. Most of that housing stock carries a low-slope or fully flat roof over the main house and rear addition, hidden behind a parapet wall so it's invisible from the sidewalk. TEO Roofing works on that roof type regularly across the District, and we carry a DC Home Improvement license, #42032200006, to do it.

Because almost the entire neighborhood sits inside the Capitol Hill Historic District, roof work here usually means more than swapping materials. Any change visible from a public street, including a new roof edge, skylight, or vent stack, needs to match what the DC Historic Preservation Review Board expects for the block. We build that review into the schedule up front instead of surprising a homeowner with it midway through a job.

The rowhome layout also means tight lots, shared party walls, and alley-only access on many blocks between A Street and the numbered streets. Getting a crew and materials to a Capitol Hill roof without disturbing a neighbor's fence line or garden takes planning, and it's routine for our crews working Ward 6.

Our Services in Capitol Hill

  • Roofing: Modified bitumen, TPO, and roof coating replacement and repair for Capitol Hill's flat and low-slope rowhome roofs, plus pitched shingle work on the freestanding homes near Lincoln Park.
  • Siding: Siding repair and replacement for the rear additions and rowhomes where original materials have failed, matched to fit within historic district expectations.
  • Gutters: Seamless gutters and guards sized for the shared roof edges and parapet drainage common on Capitol Hill rowhomes, reducing water sitting against old brick.
  • Window Replacement: Window replacement for rowhome facades and rear additions, coordinated with the same historic-district considerations that apply to roofing on these blocks.
  • Commercial Roofing: TPO and coating systems for the commercial storefronts and mixed-use buildings along Barracks Row and Pennsylvania Avenue SE.

What Makes Roofing in Capitol Hill Different

Capitol Hill's housing stock is dominated by two- and three-story brick rowhomes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many with a flat or low-slope main roof and a similarly flat rear addition roof, tied together by parapet walls and shared gutters between neighboring homes. A smaller number of freestanding houses and newer infill sit closer to Lincoln Park and Hill East, some with pitched asphalt shingle roofs, but flat and low-slope systems remain the norm across most of the neighborhood.

  • Flat and low-slope roofs behind parapets: Most Capitol Hill rowhomes and additions carry modified bitumen, TPO, or a roof coating system rather than shingles, since the roofline sits behind a brick parapet you can't see from the street.
  • Historic district design review: Nearly the whole neighborhood is inside the Capitol Hill Historic District, so visible roof changes need Historic Preservation Office or HPRB sign-off before DC issues a building permit.
  • Shared party walls and flashing: Attached rowhomes share masonry party walls, and roof-to-wall flashing at those walls is a common source of leaks, especially where an older roof meets newer construction next door.
  • Alley access and narrow lots: Many Capitol Hill blocks only allow equipment and material staging from the rear alley, which shapes how a roofing crew sequences a tear-off and disposal on a given street.

Neighborhoods We Serve

ZIP codes: 20002, 20003.

  • Lincoln Park
  • Barracks Row
  • Eastern Market
  • Stanton Park
  • Hill East
  • Near Southeast
  • Congressional Cemetery area
  • Southeast Capitol Street corridor

Permits in Capitol Hill

The DC Department of Buildings (DOB) issues roofing permits citywide. Because most of Capitol Hill sits inside the Capitol Hill Historic District, exterior roof work also needs Historic Preservation Office review, and HPRB approval for anything beyond in-kind, minor repair, before DOB will issue the permit.

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

Capitol Hill Roofing Questions, Answered

Does a Capitol Hill roof replacement need historic district approval?

In most cases, yes. Nearly all of Capitol Hill sits inside the DC Historic Preservation Review Board's historic district, so a roof replacement visible from the street typically needs Historic Preservation Office review before the DC Department of Buildings issues a permit. In-kind repairs on non-visible flat roofs are often handled at the staff level.

Is TEO Roofing licensed to work in Washington, DC?

Yes. TEO Roofing holds DC Home Improvement Contractor license #42032200006, along with Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia licenses, so we can pull permits and work legally across Capitol Hill and the rest of the District.

What roof type do most Capitol Hill rowhomes have?

Most Capitol Hill rowhomes have a flat or low-slope roof behind a parapet wall, typically modified bitumen, TPO, or a coating system rather than asphalt shingles. A free inspection tells you which system is currently on your roof and its condition.

How much does a roof replacement cost in Capitol Hill?

Cost depends on roof size, the material used, pitch, and whether historic district review adds time to the permitting process. We provide a free inspection and a written estimate for your specific rowhome rather than a flat citywide number.

Does homeowners or condo insurance cover storm damage on Capitol Hill?

Storm and wind damage to a roof is often a covered insurance claim, but coverage details vary by policy. We document damage during a free inspection and can walk you through what to bring to your insurance adjuster.

Also Serving Near Capitol Hill

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.