Roof repair and replacement in Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake draws its own line on when a reroof needs a permit, based on how much decking is being replaced.
How the permit works here
The City of Chesapeake's own Homeowner's Permit Guide lists a roof replacement that is shingle for shingle, or that replaces 8 sheets of wood decking or less, as not needing a permit or plans. Replacing more than 8 sheets of wood decking does need a building permit and plans. Roof patching under 100 square feet does not need a permit either. The Department of Development and Permits reviews roofing work at (757) 382-6018.
Nearby Norfolk runs its own permit rule, built on the same statewide base code described in the Virginia Beach roofing permits guide.
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How it works
Send a request
Tell us your address and what you are seeing. It takes about two minutes.
We pass it on
We ask if we may pass your request to one independent licensed roofing contractor who serves Virginia Beach, VA, and we tell you who that contractor is before we pass it on.
Assessment and written quote
The contractor looks at the roof and gives you their assessment and price in writing.
You decide
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Questions homeowners ask
Does a Chesapeake reroof need a permit?
Not if it is shingle for shingle, or 8 sheets of wood decking or less. Replacing more than 8 sheets of wood decking needs a building permit and plans.
Does roof patching need a permit in Chesapeake?
No, as long as the patch is under 100 square feet.
Who reviews Chesapeake roofing permits?
The city's Department of Development and Permits, at 306 Cedar Road, City Hall, 2nd Floor, (757) 382-6018.
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Send a request with your address and what you are seeing. We pass your request to one independent licensed roofing contractor who serves Virginia Beach, VA, if one is available.
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