Roof Replacement & Repair in Georgetown, Washington, DC

Slate mansards, flat rear roofs, and narrow-alley access on some of the oldest streets in the District.

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.

Georgetown predates the rest of Washington, DC, and its rooflines show it. Federal-style rowhomes from the 1800s carry a mix of slate mansard fronts, flat rear roofs behind parapets, and standing seam metal on the steeper sections, often on the same house. TEO Roofing has worked on that combination of materials across our 20 years in the trade, and we hold DC Home Improvement license #42032200006 to take on the work here.

Georgetown's historic review is unusual for the District. Federal law puts exterior changes, including roofing visible from a public street, under the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts' Old Georgetown Board, not the DC Historic Preservation Review Board that covers most other historic neighborhoods. That board meets regularly to review material, color, and profile before a permit can move forward, and we build that timeline into a Georgetown project from the start.

The neighborhood's cobblestone side streets and narrow rear alleys, laid out in the 18th century, weren't built for modern roofing trucks and dumpsters. Staging equipment on streets like O Street or in the alleys behind Wisconsin Avenue takes more coordination than a typical suburban tear-off, and it's something our crews plan around before the first shingle comes off.

Our Services in Georgetown

  • Roofing: Slate mansard repair and replacement, standing seam metal, and flat/low-slope roofing for Georgetown's Federal and Victorian rowhomes, handled with Old Georgetown Board review in mind.
  • Siding: Siding repair for Georgetown's older wood-trimmed rowhomes and rear additions, matched to materials that fit historic district design standards.
  • Gutters: Seamless gutters sized for slate mansard runoff and flat-roof drainage, built to handle the volume that comes off a steep mansard section during a storm.
  • Window Replacement: Window replacement for Georgetown facades, coordinated on the same historic-review timeline as roofing so both can move through the Old Georgetown Board together.
  • Commercial Roofing: TPO and coating systems for the commercial and mixed-use buildings along M Street and Wisconsin Avenue, including buildings with rooftop deck loads.

What Makes Roofing in Georgetown Different

Georgetown's housing stock runs from Federal-period rowhomes with slate mansard fronts to Victorian brick townhouses and a smaller number of larger detached homes near the university and the river. Street-facing roof sections are frequently slate or standing seam metal, while rear additions and many rowhome backs use flat, low-slope membrane roofing behind a parapet, a mix that means a single house can need more than one roofing skill set.

  • Old Georgetown Board review: Exterior roof changes in Georgetown go through the Old Georgetown Board, an advisory committee to the federal U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, in addition to any DC permitting, a review layer unique to this neighborhood.
  • Slate mansard fronts: Many Federal and Victorian rowhomes have a slate mansard section facing the street, which typically needs slate-specific repair or replacement rather than asphalt to satisfy design review.
  • Flat rear roofs and rooftop decks: Rear additions and rowhome backs are commonly flat or low-slope, and a growing number carry rooftop decks, which add waterproofing and structural details a standard flat roof doesn't need.
  • Narrow alleys and cobblestone access: Original 18th- and 19th-century streets and rear alleys limit truck and dumpster staging, so scheduling and access planning matter more here than in most DC neighborhoods.

Neighborhoods We Serve

ZIP codes: 20007.

  • West Village
  • East Village
  • Book Hill
  • Volta Park area
  • Georgetown Waterfront
  • M Street corridor
  • Wisconsin Avenue corridor
  • Dumbarton Oaks area

Permits in Georgetown

The DC Department of Buildings issues the building permit, but because Georgetown's historic district is protected under federal law, exterior roof work visible from a street first needs review by the Old Georgetown Board, an advisory body to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, working alongside DC's Historic Preservation Office.

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

Georgetown Roofing Questions, Answered

Who reviews roof replacements in Georgetown, DC?

Georgetown is unique in the District: exterior roof changes visible from a street go through the Old Georgetown Board, an advisory committee to the federal U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, rather than the DC Historic Preservation Review Board that covers most other historic neighborhoods. DC's Historic Preservation Office coordinates that review before a permit issues.

Can I replace a slate mansard roof with asphalt shingles in Georgetown?

Usually not on a street-facing section. The Old Georgetown Board generally expects slate or a closely matching material on visible mansard fronts. A free inspection can tell you the condition of your current slate and whether repair or full replacement makes sense.

Is TEO Roofing licensed to work in Georgetown and DC?

Yes. TEO Roofing holds DC Home Improvement Contractor license #42032200006, so we're licensed to pull permits and perform roofing, siding, gutter, and window work throughout Georgetown and the rest of the District.

Do rooftop decks need special roofing work in Georgetown?

Yes. A rooftop deck adds foot traffic, drainage points, and structural loads that a standard flat roof isn't built for, so the waterproofing membrane and framing underneath need to be designed for that use, not just patched around it.

How much does a roof replacement cost in Georgetown?

Cost depends on the roof type (slate, metal, or flat membrane), size, and how long Old Georgetown Board review takes. We don't quote a flat number without seeing the roof; a free inspection gives you an exact estimate.

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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.