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Best Roofers Near Me in Rhode Island

Searching for the best roofer near me in Rhode Island starts with who is actually there: 292 roofing companies across 46 Rhode Island cities and towns, listed on the National Roofing Directory. Below are the highest-rated of them by Google reviews, the cities with the most roofers, what Rhode Island requires of a roofer and when storm season hits.

Highest-rated roofers in Rhode Island

Two Rhode Island roofing companies on the National Roofing Directory have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 20 Google reviews, ranked here by number of reviews. Few Rhode Island listings carry a Google rating yet, so the city list below covers every roofer on the directory.

#Roofing companyCityGoogle ratingGoogle reviews
1Skyview ExteriorsProvidence5.0262
2B&R Home ImprovementPawtucket4.9213

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 Rhode Island checks below as well.

Roofers near you: Rhode Island's busiest roofing cities

The directory's Rhode Island listings are spread across 46 cities and towns, and 24 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:

CityRoofing companies listed
Providence45
Cranston32
Warwick30
Pawtucket21
Johnston18
Cumberland13
North Providence11
Smithfield10
West Warwick10
Warren8

All 292 are on the National Roofing Directory's roofing contractors in Rhode Island page.

Does a roofer need a license in Rhode Island?

Yes. Rhode Island licenses roofing contractors at the state level, so a roofer should be able to give you a license number. Look the number up yourself; a photo of a license card doesn't show it is current. The National Roofing Directory's Rhode Island roofing license rules page has the details. You can check a credential with the state authority before anyone starts work.

Rhode Island storm season and your roof

Rhode Island's peak severe-weather season is November–March for winter, June–October for tropical. The roof damage it brings mostly comes from straight-line wind, winter storms (snow load) and tropical systems.

NOAA's Storm Events Database records 184 county-level severe-weather events in Rhode Island from 2016 to 2026, including 9 tornadoes and 14 hail reports of an inch or larger. Providence County has the most on record, with 102.

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 Rhode Island storm center shows any National Weather Service alert active there now.

Near the Rhode Island line?

If you live near the border, the closest roofer may be based next door. See the best roofers near you in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

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 Rhode Island?

By Google rating and review count on the National Roofing Directory, Skyview Exteriors (5.0 from 262 reviews) and B&R Home Improvement (4.9 from 213 reviews) lead in Rhode Island. The best choice for your roof also depends on how close the company is, whether it meets the Rhode Island license rule, and a written estimate.

How many roofing companies are there in Rhode Island?

The National Roofing Directory lists 292 roofing companies across 46 Rhode Island cities and towns. Providence (45), Cranston (32) and Warwick (30) have the most.

Does Rhode Island require a roofing license?

Yes. Rhode Island licenses roofing contractors at the state level, so a roofer should be able to give you a license number.

When is storm season in Rhode Island?

November–March for winter, June–October for tropical. Roof damage in Rhode Island mostly comes from straight-line wind, winter storms (snow load) and tropical systems.

Sources

  1. check a credential with the state authority — crb.ri.gov
  2. NOAA's Storm Events Database — ncei.noaa.gov
  3. advice after a weather emergency — consumer.ftc.gov