20 Roofing Companies in Providence, Rhode Island

We don’t yet have enough itemized residential roofing permits in Providence to publish a reliable local cost range. Across Rhode Island, the median filed residential roofing-permit amount is $12,200 - a real filed figure rather than a national estimate. As more Providence permits come on record, we’ll show the local range here.

Of the 9 companies we track in Providence, 3 have an active contractor license located in public records, 4 are registered business entities, and 2 operate from a commercial rather than residential address. Rhode Island issues roofing-contractor licensing at the state level, so an active state license is the baseline credential to confirm before hiring. A company not appearing with a license here isn’t proof it’s unlicensed - some jurisdictions don’t publish - so verify directly, and always confirm liability and workers’ comp insurance before work starts.

The roofers we track in Providence have been in business a median of 11 years, by their state formation date. The longest-operating is Busy Beaver Roofing, in business since 1974 (52 years); 0 were formed less than two years ago. A verifiable formation date and registered agent on file is one of the clearest lines between an established local company and a transient operator.

Providence County has recorded 77 significant storm events in the past decade, including hail up to 1.75" and wind gusts to 70 mph, so storm-driven roof damage is common here. After big storms, be wary of out-of-area crews who show up unsolicited, pressure you to sign immediately, or ask you to sign over your insurance claim. 9 of the roofers we track are based in Providence itself, alongside 11 that service it from nearby - favor an established local firm you can verify over a crew that appeared after the hail.

4 of the 9 roofers we track in Providence hold at least one manufacturer certification (GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, TAMKO, IKO, Malarkey). Certification means the manufacturer vetted the contractor and lets them back your roof with stronger, longer material-and-labor warranties. Not required to install a roof, but a real signal of training and standing.

Across the 9 companies we track in Providence, the average rating is 4.9★, combining Google, BBB, and Yelp. 6 appear on more than one platform and 6 have owners who actively respond to reviews. Look for steady, recent, multi-source ratings over a handful of old five-star reviews on one site - any single platform can be cherry-picked.