Best Roofing Contractors in Towson, MD
Showing 7 vetted roofing pros in Towson.
Roofing Costs in Towson, MD
Residential (per square)
$380–$589/sq
Based on 7 data points
Commercial (per square)
$341–$654/sq
Based on 7 data points
1 roofing square = 100 sq ft. Prices vary by roof pitch, materials, and condition.
Towson Roofing Pros
703 Kenilworth Dr, Towson, MD 21204, USA, Towson, MD
AC Matthews, Roofing & Exteriors
404 W Pennsylvania Ave, Towson, MD 21204, USA, Towson, MD
Magnum Home Services, LLC
100 West Road Suite 300, Towson, MD 21204, USA, Towson, MD
AC Matthews Roofing & Exteriors
Maryland Roofing Exteriors
849 Fairmount Ave Suite 200 #1071, Towson, MD 21286, USA, Towson, MD
Allied Remodeling of Central Maryland
Coastal Crest Roofing
40 W Chesapeake Ave, Towson, MD 21204, USA, Towson, MD
Roofing in Towson, MD
Towson is Baltimore County's commercial and civic hub, but its surrounding residential
neighborhoods — Ruxton, Riderwood, Stoneleigh, and Rodgers Forge — contain some of the
most expensive and historically significant housing in the state. Towson's roofing market
reflects this: contractors here range from neighborhood specialists who focus on the older
Tudor and colonial revivals common in Ruxton and Riderwood to larger operations serving
the newer townhouse developments near Towson Town Center.
The older residential areas of Towson include homes built in the 1920s through 1950s with
steeply pitched roofs designed for slate. Many have been re-roofed with asphalt shingles
over the decades, but the underlying rafter systems were built for heavier loads. If you're
considering a return to slate or synthetic slate on one of these older homes, Towson
contractors with historic roofing experience should be your first call.
Baltimore County requires permits for full replacements. All work requires an MHIC-licensed
contractor. Towson sits in a weather zone similar to Baltimore City — moderate snow, heavy
rain, and freeze-thaw cycles — but the thicker tree cover in neighborhoods like Ruxton
creates additional debris load and moisture retention on roofs that need to be factored
into maintenance planning.
Common Roof Types
Architectural asphalt shingles (most homes), slate on older Tudor and colonial revival homes in Ruxton and Riderwood, synthetic slate growing in popularity for historic re-roofing
Typical Project Cost
$9,500 - $16,000 for standard asphalt replacement; synthetic slate $18,000 - $32,000; natural slate restoration $30,000+
Climate & Weather
Similar to Baltimore City but with heavier tree cover that increases debris accumulation and moisture retention; freeze-thaw cycles require attention to flashing and valleys
Licensing & Permits
MHIC license required; Baltimore County building permit required for full replacements
Local Tip
If you have an older home with a steep pitch originally designed for slate, ask contractors about weight-bearing capacity before deciding on materials. Synthetic slate is an excellent compromise.
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