Maine roofers
Best Roofers Near Me in Maine
Looking for the best roofer near you in Maine? The National Roofing Directory lists 403 roofing companies across 164 Maine cities and towns. This page covers the highest-rated of them by Google reviews, the cities with the most roofers, what Maine requires of a roofer and when storm season hits.
Highest-rated roofers in Maine
One Maine roofing company on the National Roofing Directory has a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 20 Google reviews so far. Few Maine listings carry a Google rating yet, so the city list below covers every roofer on the directory.
| # | Roofing company | City | Google rating | Google reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roofers Elite | Auburn | 4.9 | 265 |
Ratings and review counts are the figures on each company's National Roofing Directory listing and can trail Google's live numbers. A rating says how past customers felt; it is not a license or insurance check, so run the Maine checks below as well.
Roofers near you: Maine's busiest roofing cities
The directory's Maine listings are spread across 164 cities and towns, and 40 of them have enough roofers for a page of their own. The nearest roofer is usually the easiest to get on a roof quickly, so start with your own city. These 10 have the most roofing companies:
| City | Roofing companies listed |
|---|---|
| Portland | 24 |
| Lewiston | 23 |
| Bangor | 17 |
| South Portland | 14 |
| Augusta | 12 |
| Windham | 11 |
| Auburn | 10 |
| Biddeford | 8 |
| Oakland | 7 |
| Scarborough | 6 |
All 403 are on the National Roofing Directory's roofing contractors in Maine page.
Does a roofer need a license in Maine?
No. Maine keeps no state license or registry for roofing contractors, so proof of insurance, written estimates and local references carry more weight. The National Roofing Directory's Maine roofing license rules page has the details.
Maine storm season and your roof
Maine's peak severe-weather season is November–March. The roof damage it brings mostly comes from winter storms (snow load), straight-line wind and ice storms.
NOAA's Storm Events Database records 1,037 county-level severe-weather events in Maine from 2016 to 2026, including 11 tornadoes and 171 hail reports of an inch or larger. Aroostook County has the most on record, with 179.
After a big storm, roofing offers at the door pick up. The FTC's advice after a weather emergency is to confirm a contractor's license and insurance before any work starts. The directory's Maine storm center shows any National Weather Service alert active there now.
Near the Maine line?
If you live near the border, the closest roofer may be based next door. See the best roofers near you in New Hampshire.
Google weighs distance, relevance and prominence when it orders near-me results, so the top of the map is not always the best fit. How a roofer near me search ranks roofers explains what that order can and can't tell you.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best roofer near me in Maine?
By Google rating and review count on the National Roofing Directory, Roofers Elite (4.9 from 265 reviews) leads in Maine so far. The best choice for your roof also depends on how close the company is, whether it meets the Maine license rule, and a written estimate.
How many roofing companies are there in Maine?
The National Roofing Directory lists 403 roofing companies across 164 Maine cities and towns. Portland (24), Lewiston (23) and Bangor (17) have the most.
Does Maine require a roofing license?
No. Maine keeps no state license or registry for roofing contractors, so proof of insurance, written estimates and local references carry more weight.
When is storm season in Maine?
November–March. Roof damage in Maine mostly comes from winter storms (snow load), straight-line wind and ice storms.
Sources
- NOAA's Storm Events Database — ncei.noaa.gov
- advice after a weather emergency — consumer.ftc.gov