Bedford roofing work splits cleanly into two buckets: routine architectural asphalt replacement on the town's mid-century colonials, and insurance-driven storm response after Bedford's summer thunderstorms and winter ice-dam events. We handle both — one crew, direct-managed by the founder, one business day from our Sibley Rd. shop.
Why Bedford homeowners choose Palma
- Fast storm response. 9 miles from Waltham, one-business-day inspection response after summer storms and winter ice-dam events.
- Insurance claim coordination. We meet adjusters on-site, document with drone and on-roof photos, and work scope directly with your carrier.
- GAF certified. Top 2% of US roofing contractors — required for GAF's 50-year Golden Pledge warranty on full system replacements.
- MA HIC #CS-110335. Fully registered with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and insured for Bedford permit work.
- 10-year craftsmanship warranty on every install, on top of the manufacturer's material warranty.
Recent Bedford projects
| Neighborhood | Work performed |
|---|---|
| Historic Bedford Center | Historic slate restoration with hand-formed copper flashings on a period colonial — profile-matched replacement slate and rebuilt chimney crickets. |
| Springs Road corridor | Architectural asphalt tear-off and re-roof on a 1960s colonial after summer storm damage; full insurance claim coordination with the homeowner's carrier. |
| Great Road / Route 4 | Emergency tarp and full asphalt re-roof after wind damage; new ice-and-water shield, ridge vent, and drip edge. |
| Davis Road area | EPDM rubber replacement over a flat-roof addition, plus gutter and downspout rework to handle roof runoff. |
A recent historic slate restoration in Bedford is featured in our Eastern MA project portfolio. Compare roofing materials side-by-side.
Roofing services we provide in Bedford
Every Bedford 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 most common Bedford replacement, typically 2–4 days.
- Storm damage and insurance claim work — full documentation and adjuster coordination.
- Slate repair and restoration — for Bedford's historic and period-colonial housing stock.
- EPDM rubber for low-slope additions — common over Bedford kitchen and family-room additions.
- Standing seam metal — custom-fabricated for porches, dormers, and full roofs.
- Gutters, skylights, and attic ventilation — sized for Bedford's snow load and ice-dam exposure.
Neighborhoods we serve in Bedford
Historic Bedford Center, Springs Road corridor, Great Road / Route 4, Davis Road, Concord Road, and the Hanscom-adjacent neighborhoods. We also serve 16 other Eastern MA towns from the Sibley Rd. shop.
Frequently asked questions
Are you licensed to do roofing in Bedford, 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 Town of Bedford Building Department for every re-roof.
How fast can you inspect a roof in Bedford?
Within one business day in most cases. Bedford is about 9 miles from our Sibley Rd. headquarters in Waltham, so response is quick — especially after summer thunderstorms or a winter ice-dam event.
Do you handle insurance claims for Bedford storm damage?
Yes — a large share of our Bedford work is insurance-related. We meet adjusters on-site, document damage with drone and on-roof photos, and coordinate scope directly with your carrier through claim close-out.
What roofing materials do you install in Bedford?
GAF architectural asphalt (GAF certified), natural slate, hand-split cedar shake, EPDM rubber for low-slope, and custom-fabricated standing seam metal. Bedford's mix of suburban colonials and historic homes gets a range of these materials.