Local Roofing Guide · Skippack
Roofing in Skippack: Village Homes and Township Tear-Off Rules
Skippack Village grew up along Skippack Pike, the same road that runs east to our office in Blue Bell, and its historic main street of shops and restaurants is the heart of Skippack Township.
Homes in Skippack
Skippack is one of the newer communities we serve: half of its homes were built in 1994 or later, and only 15% predate 1960. Detached homes make up 62% of the housing and townhomes 28%.
- Original roofs on 1990s–2000s homes nearing replacement age
- Townhome roofs with shared ridges
- Older village homes where the township requires a full tear-off
- Hail damage — reported nearby on 24 days since 2005
Permits: Skippack Township
Skippack Township requires a permit for roofing work. Its roof permit requirements call for removing all existing layers when the roof is water-soaked or deteriorated, when the existing covering is wood shake, slate or tile, or when there are already two or more layers, and replacing more than 25% of the roof sheathing needs a formal building permit. We handle the filing.
Storm history: wind and hail
A 63 mph gust was measured near Schwenksville on February 13, 2017, and hail was reported within 5 miles of Skippack on 24 days since 2005. Hail bruising and lifted shingles are easy to miss from the ground, so a drone inspection after a storm is worth it.
Skippack by the numbers
1994Median year homes were built
15%Homes built before 1960
33Days with storm wind damage reported nearby since 2005
24Days with hail reported nearby since 2005
Half of the homes in Skippack were built in 1994 or earlier, and 15% predate 1960. Thunderstorm wind damage was reported within 5 miles on 33 days since 2005, and hail on 24. Hail up to 1 inch fell near Eagleville in July 2020. Live Skippack forecast, radar & alerts →
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 — Skippack Census-designated place; National Weather Service storm reports 2005–2026, within 5 miles of the town center; permit details from the municipal websites linked above.
