Columbia Heights, DC Roofers for Roof Repair & Replacement

Dense rowhome blocks and Wardman-style apartment buildings along the 14th Street and Georgia Avenue corridors.

Serving Ward 1. Nearest office: TEO Roofing Rockville, 1 Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD 20850 (about 25 minutes from our Rockville office). Phone (301) 466-3630.

Columbia Heights is one of the more densely built neighborhoods in the District, a grid of brick rowhomes and pre-war apartment buildings that grew up around the streetcar lines on 14th Street and Georgia Avenue in the early 1900s. That density means most roofs here are flat or low-slope, tucked behind parapets, packed closely enough that a leak on one roof can show up as water damage in a neighbor's wall. TEO Roofing has worked that roof type across DC for 20 years, and we hold DC Home Improvement license #42032200006.

Unlike Capitol Hill or Georgetown, most of Columbia Heights sits outside a designated historic district, which generally means a more straightforward permitting path through the DC Department of Buildings for a roof replacement. A smaller number of individually designated landmarks and the edges near the Mount Pleasant Historic District are the exception, and we check a property's status before quoting the job.

The neighborhood's rebuilding since the early 2000s has also brought a mix of roof ages onto the same block: original early-1900s roofs that have been re-covered multiple times sitting next to roofs replaced during recent renovations. A free inspection is often the fastest way to know which category a given roof falls into.

Our Services in Columbia Heights

  • Roofing: Flat and low-slope roof repair and replacement for Columbia Heights rowhomes and Wardman-style apartment buildings, including modified bitumen and TPO systems.
  • Siding: Siding repair and replacement for Columbia Heights rowhomes, matched to the brick and wood-trim exteriors common along the neighborhood's residential blocks.
  • Gutters: Seamless gutters and guards for rowhome roof edges, built to handle runoff from the dense flat-roof blocks that make up most of the neighborhood.
  • Window Replacement: Window replacement for rowhomes and apartment units, an easy add-on when a roof or siding project already has scaffolding or a crew on site.
  • Commercial Roofing: TPO and coating systems for the retail and mixed-use buildings along 14th Street and Georgia Avenue, including rooftop HVAC and drain servicing.

What Makes Roofing in Columbia Heights Different

Columbia Heights is built out with two- and three-story brick rowhomes and a significant number of early-20th-century apartment buildings, many in the Wardman rowhouse-apartment style common to this part of DC. Roofs are predominantly flat or low-slope behind parapet walls, consistent with the neighborhood's row-and-block construction, with newer condo conversions and infill occasionally introducing a pitched or standing seam metal roof section.

  • Mostly outside historic district review: Most of Columbia Heights sits outside a designated historic district, so a typical roof replacement moves through standard DC Department of Buildings permitting without HPRB review, with exceptions near Mount Pleasant's edge.
  • Dense rowhome and apartment mix: Rowhomes and Wardman-style pre-war apartment buildings share close lot lines, so a flat-roof leak or clogged drain on one building can affect the wall or roof of the building next to it.
  • Aging flat roofs re-covered over time: Many early-1900s flat roofs in the neighborhood have been recoated or re-covered multiple times, and it's common to find more than one roofing material layered on a single roof.
  • Summer storm and hail exposure: Like the rest of the District, Columbia Heights sees strong summer thunderstorms and occasional hail, which show up first as bruising or granule loss on flat membrane roofs and cracked flashing at parapets.

Neighborhoods We Serve

ZIP codes: 20009, 20010.

  • 14th Street corridor
  • Georgia Avenue corridor
  • Tivoli Theatre area
  • Park View border
  • Mount Pleasant border
  • 11th Street corridor
  • Sherman Circle area

Permits in Columbia Heights

The DC Department of Buildings issues roofing permits for Columbia Heights. Most properties fall outside a designated historic district, so permitting is generally more straightforward than in Capitol Hill or Georgetown, though properties near the Mount Pleasant Historic District edge or with individual landmark status still need Historic Preservation Office review.

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

Columbia Heights Roofing Questions, Answered

Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Columbia Heights?

Yes, the DC Department of Buildings requires a permit for roof replacement. Most Columbia Heights properties are outside a historic district, so the process is typically more straightforward than in Capitol Hill or Georgetown, though a property near the Mount Pleasant Historic District edge may need additional review.

What roof type is most common in Columbia Heights?

Flat and low-slope roofs behind parapet walls are the most common type, found on both the neighborhood's brick rowhomes and its pre-war apartment buildings. Materials are typically modified bitumen, TPO, or a roof coating system.

Is TEO Roofing licensed to work in Columbia Heights and DC?

Yes. TEO Roofing holds DC Home Improvement Contractor license #42032200006, allowing us to pull permits and perform roofing, siding, gutter, and window work throughout Columbia Heights and the District.

How much does a roof replacement cost in Columbia Heights?

Cost depends on roof size, material, and current condition. We don't publish flat prices because every roof is different; a free inspection gives you a written estimate specific to your building.

Does insurance cover hail or storm damage in Columbia Heights?

Storm and hail damage to a roof is often covered under a homeowner's or condo policy, though terms vary. We document damage during a free inspection so you have what you need to file a claim.

Also Serving Near Columbia Heights

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.