Roofing in Levittown, PA
Levittown's six Levitt models are simple houses, and their roofs are on their second or third covering. We know where they fail.
Most Levittown roof work is replacing worn shingle roofs on the 1950s Levitt houses and their additions, fixing short, hot attics with proper ventilation, and replacing gutters. Leaks usually start at chimneys, pipe boots and the joints where additions meet the original roof.
What the Roofs Look Like Here
Levitt and Sons built Levittown between 1952 and 1958 across Bristol, Falls, Middletown and Tullytown townships: 17,311 single-family houses in six models, the first family moving in during June 1952. The houses were simple, low-pitched shapes on slab foundations, built fast and to a standard plan.
Seventy years of additions and remodels mean few look identical now, but the roofs share traits: modest pitches, short attics, and joints where a later addition or second floor meets the original roof, which is where many leaks start.
Work We Do Most in Levittown
Full shingle replacements, attic ventilation that these houses rarely had, ice barrier at the eaves, flashing at chimneys and additions, gutter replacement and storm repairs.
A Typical Job in Levittown
A Levittown replacement usually takes one day: tear-off to the deck, decking repairs, ice and water barrier at the eaves, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, shingles, and ridge ventilation matched to soffit intake. Where an addition meets the original roof, the joint gets new step or counterflashing, and the gutters are checked so the water reaches the ground cleanly.
Permits and Paperwork
Levittown is not a borough; your permit comes from whichever township your address is in: Bristol, Falls, Middletown or Tullytown. We confirm the right office before work starts.
Around Levittown
We cover every Levittown section in Bristol, Falls, Middletown and Tullytown townships. See also our Bucks County page and nearby Bensalem.
Questions From Levittown
Short attics with little ventilation. Balanced intake and ridge vents fix most of it.
Bristol, Falls, Middletown or Tullytown, depending on your address. We confirm it for you.
Yes, and we flash the joint where it meets the original roof.
Usually one day on a typical Levitt house.
Levittown Roof Wearing Out?
Call with your section and street. We take the call any hour.