Roofing Contractor in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC

From Gilded Age mansions to flat-roofed rowhomes and apartment buildings along Embassy Row.

Serving Ward 2. Nearest office: TEO Roofing Rockville, 1 Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD 20850 (about 25 minutes from our Rockville office). Phone (301) 466-3630.

Dupont Circle's roofline is one of the more varied in the District. The mansions along Massachusetts Avenue's Embassy Row, many now housing foreign missions or condos, carry slate and complex hip roofs, while the rowhomes on the surrounding numbered and lettered streets run flat or low-slope behind a parapet, the same as most of central DC. TEO Roofing works both ends of that range, and our DC Home Improvement license, #42032200006, covers the licensing to do it.

A large share of Dupont Circle sits within the Dupont Circle Historic District, which covers the Circle itself, Embassy Row, and the blocks of rowhomes running north toward Florida Avenue. Roof work visible from the street, including on a rowhome's front slope or a mansion's slate, typically needs Historic Preservation Office review before DC issues a permit.

Between the historic mansions and the courtyard apartment buildings that fill in around Connecticut Avenue, Dupont Circle also has a meaningful number of flat commercial and multifamily roofs, which brings different leak points, like roof-mounted HVAC equipment and multiple drains, than a single-family rowhome does.

Our Services in Dupont Circle

  • Roofing: Slate and complex hip roof repair for Embassy Row mansions, plus flat and low-slope roofing for Dupont Circle rowhomes and apartment buildings.
  • Siding: Siding repair for the rowhomes and rear additions around Dupont Circle, matched to fit historic district expectations where they apply.
  • Gutters: Seamless gutters and guards for rowhome roof edges and larger drainage systems on Dupont Circle's apartment and mansion-scale roofs.
  • Window Replacement: Window replacement for rowhome and mansion facades, scheduled around historic review when a property sits inside the Dupont Circle Historic District.
  • Commercial Roofing: Flat roof TPO and coating work for the office conversions, apartment buildings, and embassy properties concentrated around the Circle.

What Makes Roofing in Dupont Circle Different

Dupont Circle's housing mixes grand late-19th-century mansions along Massachusetts Avenue, many converted to embassies, offices, or condominiums, with blocks of brick rowhomes on the surrounding streets and a substantial number of early-20th-century courtyard apartment buildings. Roof types follow that mix: slate and complex hip roofs on the mansions, flat or low-slope roofs behind parapets on the rowhomes, and larger flat built-up or membrane roofs on the apartment buildings.

  • Historic district review: Much of Dupont Circle, including the mansions on Embassy Row and the surrounding rowhome blocks, sits in the Dupont Circle Historic District, so visible roof changes go through Historic Preservation Office review.
  • Mixed roof types on one block: You can find a slate hip roof on a converted embassy mansion next to a flat rowhome roof and a flat-roofed apartment building within the same block, each with different repair needs.
  • Flat multifamily and commercial roofs: Courtyard apartment buildings and office conversions around Connecticut Avenue commonly have large flat roofs with rooftop HVAC units and multiple drains, which need regular inspection to avoid ponding.
  • Dense parking and street access: Dupont Circle's traffic circle layout and limited parking mean roofing crews often coordinate curb permits and delivery timing more carefully than in lower-density neighborhoods.

Neighborhoods We Serve

ZIP codes: 20009, 20036.

  • Embassy Row
  • Kalorama border
  • Logan Circle border
  • P Street corridor
  • S Street corridor
  • 17th Street corridor
  • Connecticut Avenue corridor

Permits in Dupont Circle

The DC Department of Buildings issues roofing permits. Because much of Dupont Circle falls within the Dupont Circle Historic District, exterior roof work visible from the street generally needs sign-off from DC's Historic Preservation Office or the Historic Preservation Review Board before a permit is issued.

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

Dupont Circle Roofing Questions, Answered

Is Dupont Circle inside a historic district?

Most of it, yes. The Dupont Circle Historic District covers the Circle, Embassy Row along Massachusetts Avenue, and the surrounding rowhome blocks. Roof work visible from a public street in that area generally needs Historic Preservation Office review before the DC Department of Buildings issues a permit.

Do you work on flat apartment building roofs in Dupont Circle?

Yes. We handle flat and low-slope roofing, including TPO and coating systems, on the courtyard apartment buildings and office conversions around Dupont Circle, in addition to rowhome and mansion roofing.

Is TEO Roofing licensed in Washington, DC?

Yes. TEO Roofing carries DC Home Improvement Contractor license #42032200006, which covers roofing, siding, gutter, and window work throughout Dupont Circle and the rest of the District.

How much does a roof replacement cost in Dupont Circle?

Cost varies by roof type. A slate mansion roof, a rowhome's flat roof, and a large apartment building roof all price differently based on size and material. A free inspection gives you an exact estimate for your building.

What should I do after storm damage to a Dupont Circle roof?

Document visible damage if it's safe to do so and avoid walking on a flat roof after heavy rain or wind. We offer free inspections to assess storm damage and can provide documentation useful for an insurance claim.

Also Serving Near Dupont Circle

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.