Arlington's housing stock — the pitched colonials and capes of Arlington Heights, and the two-families and bungalows of East Arlington — is a near-perfect fit for architectural asphalt with copper flashings. That's why the majority of our Arlington work is full-tear-off GAF re-roofs, done to a 50-year system warranty standard. We're a 6-mile, same-day response from our Sibley Rd. shop in Waltham.
Why Arlington homeowners choose Palma
- Architectural asphalt done right. Full tear-off, deck inspection, ice-and-water shield in valleys and eaves, synthetic underlayment, and hand-formed copper step, apron, and chimney flashings.
- Heights and East Arlington experience. Steep pitches, tight setbacks, and complex chimney and dormer detail — normal Tuesday for our crews.
- GAF certified. Top 2% of US roofing contractors — required for the 50-year Golden Pledge system warranty available on Arlington homes.
- MA HIC #CS-110335. Fully registered with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and insured for Arlington Inspectional Services permit work.
- 10-year craftsmanship warranty on every install, on top of the manufacturer's material warranty.
Recent Arlington projects
| Neighborhood | Work performed |
|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | Full architectural asphalt tear-off and re-roof on a 1940s colonial; ice-and-water shield, ridge vent, and copper step flashings at the chimney. |
| East Arlington | GAF architectural re-roof on a two-family; new synthetic underlayment, aluminum drip edge, and integrated gutter apron. |
| Arlington Center / Jason Heights | Section replacement plus copper valley rebuild on a 1920s bungalow — matched profile and hand-formed copper detail. |
| Morningside | Architectural asphalt re-roof with attic ventilation rebalance — new intake baffles, continuous ridge vent, and skylight curb re-flash. |
See the full portfolio of Eastern MA projects or compare roofing materials side-by-side.
Roofing services we provide in Arlington
Every Arlington roof we touch follows the same 8-step process: on-roof inspection, written scope, permit pull, tear-off, deck inspection, ice-and-water shield, install, and final walkthrough.
- GAF architectural asphalt re-roofs — the core scope on Heights and East Arlington homes.
- Copper step, apron, and chimney flashings — hand-formed on-site for lasting detail.
- Slate repair — for older Center and Jason Heights homes.
- EPDM rubber — for flat additions and porch roofs.
- Standing seam metal — custom-fabricated for dormers, bays, and accent roofs.
- Gutters, skylights, and attic ventilation — sized for Arlington's snow load and ice-dam exposure.
Neighborhoods we serve in Arlington
Arlington Heights, East Arlington, Arlington Center, Jason Heights, Morningside, Brackett, Turkey Hill, and the Mystic Lakes area. We also serve 16 other Eastern MA towns from the Sibley Rd. shop.
Frequently asked questions
Are you licensed to do roofing in Arlington, MA?
Yes. Palma Quality Roofing is registered with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs as a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC #CS-110335) and pulls building permits with the Arlington Inspectional Services Department for every re-roof.
How fast can you inspect a roof in Arlington?
Same day in most cases. Arlington is about 6 miles from our Sibley Rd. headquarters in Waltham, and the Heights, East Arlington, and Arlington Center are all a short drive from the shop.
Do you handle architectural asphalt replacements in Arlington?
Yes — this is our most-common Arlington scope. The Heights and East Arlington are dominated by pitched single-family and two-family homes that are ideal for GAF architectural or heritage-line asphalt with a 50-year system warranty.
What roofing materials do you install in Arlington?
GAF architectural asphalt (GAF certified) for the majority of Arlington homes, hand-formed copper step and chimney flashings, natural slate repair on older Center homes, EPDM rubber for low-slope sections, and standing seam metal for accents.