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Residential and Commercial Roofing Contractor in Philadelphia
A roofing contractor handles more than a single repair or a single installation. It’s the difference between calling someone for one leak and hiring a team that manages the whole roof, from the first inspection through material selection, permitting, and the final walkthrough. Right Direction Contracting has worked as a licensed roofing contractor in the Philadelphia area for 32 years, on both residential and commercial properties.
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Residential and Commercial Roofing
Residential Roofing: For homeowners, that's usually a new roof, a full replacement, or a bigger repair job on a rowhome, twin, or single-family house. We handle shingle roofs along with the flat and low-slope roofs you'll find on a lot of older Philadelphia rowhomes, everything from a full roof installation down to a smaller roof repair .
Commercial Roofing: On the business side, that's flat and low-slope roofs, TPO systems, and figuring out how to get the work done while the building stays open. We work directly with property managers and business owners around the city, whether it's a new roof or a full replacement.
Roofing Materials We Work With
We install asphalt shingles, still the standard for most single-family homes and twins in the area. For homeowners who want something that lasts longer and holds up better through Philadelphia winters, we also do standing seam and metal shingle roofing. And for rowhomes and commercial buildings without a pitched roof, we work with flat membrane systems: EPDM, modified bitumen, and TPO.
Benefits of Hiring a Full-Service Roofing Contractor
When you hire a full-service contractor instead of coordinating separate trades yourself, a few things change. You get one estimate instead of three or four, one schedule instead of juggling different crews, and one point of contact if something needs adjusting mid-project.
If a problem shows up that wasn't part of the original scope, like decking damage found once old shingles come off, the same team that quoted the job can handle it directly instead of you having to find and vet someone else. Materials, labor, and permitting all run through one team, so there's no gap where one contractor blames another for something that went wrong.
What to Look for When Choosing a Roofing Contractor in Philadelphia
Not everyone who shows up after a storm is actually a licensed contractor, so it's worth checking a few things before you hand anyone a deposit. Ask for their Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor license number and look it up yourself through the PA Attorney General's office. Ours is #PA184068. Ask to see proof of insurance too. If someone gets hurt on your property and the company isn't covered, that liability can land on you.
Get the estimate in writing instead of just a number over the phone. A fixed price on paper protects both sides if anything gets disputed later. It's also worth asking whether a contractor has actually worked on your kind of building before. Rowhome flat roofs, twin homes, and older Philadelphia housing stock all behave differently than a standard suburban pitched roof, and a contractor without that experience will be learning on your job instead of already knowing what to expect.
What Our Satisfied Customers Say
Our clients trust us because we deliver consistent results, reliable service, and lasting roofing solutions. From small roof repairs to complete installations, customer satisfaction drives everything we do. Our reputation is built on quality work, transparent communication, and long-term protection that homeowners and businesses can depend on.
How a Roofing Project Works With Us
Inspection and estimate.
We come look at the roof in person and give you a fixed, written price before anything starts. No verbal guess, no surprise number later.
Material selection.
You pick what fits the building and the budget, whether that's asphalt, metal, or a flat membrane system.
Permitting.
For most full replacements, we deal with the city paperwork ourselves. Historic district properties have an extra review step, which we get into on our Philadelphia roofing page.
Installation.
The crew gets it done on the timeline we agreed to, and we'll tell you if anything changes along the way.
Final walkthrough.
We walk the finished roof with you before we call the job done.
What Affects the Cost of a Roofing Project
A number typed into a web page rarely means much for your specific roof, but a few things consistently move the price. Bigger roofs cost more, and a steep pitch takes longer and needs more safety gear than a flat or low-slope roof. Material matters too: asphalt shingles are usually the cheapest option, metal costs more upfront but lasts longer, and flat membrane systems vary depending on which type you go with.
Access plays a role as well. A rowhome with no side yard or alley takes longer to stage than a house with a driveway. And sometimes the price shifts mid-project if the decking turns out to be damaged once the old roof comes off, which is why a solid estimate accounts for that possibility upfront.
We give a free, written estimate for every job, so you get the real number for your roof instead of a guess.
Get Your Free Written EstimateSigns Your Roof May Need Attention
- Shingles that are curling, cracking, or missing entirely
- Granules collecting in your gutters, a sign asphalt shingles are wearing down
- Daylight visible through the roof deck from inside the attic
- Water stains on ceilings or walls, especially after rain
- A roof older than 20 to 25 years that hasn't been replaced
One or two of these is often just a repair. Several at once usually means the roof needs replacing rather than another patch.
What You Get With Right Direction Contracting
We're a licensed PA Home Improvement Contractor, #PA184068, and fully insured. We've been handling residential and commercial roofing in the Philadelphia area for 32 years. You'll deal with the same point of contact from your first estimate through the day the job finishes, not a rotating crew or a call center picking up the phone. Every estimate is fixed and in writing before we start, and completed work is backed by labor warranties.
Do You Need a Full Replacement or a Repair?
Not every roofing problem needs a full contractor engagement. A few missing shingles or a small flashing leak is usually a repair. A full replacement makes more sense when the roof is near the end of its lifespan, has widespread damage, or has already been patched multiple times. That's the kind of project a full-service contractor manages from start to finish.
Roofing Contractor Questions We Get Often
We are. Licensed PA Home Improvement Contractor, #PA184068, and fully insured for residential and commercial work.
We do both, homes across Philadelphia's neighborhoods and commercial flat and low-slope roofs for local businesses.
We do, standing seam and metal shingle systems, along with asphalt shingles and flat membrane roofing.
A repair specialist fixes one problem. A roofing contractor manages the whole project: inspection, materials, permitting, installation, and the final walkthrough. That matters most on full replacements or bigger jobs.
That depends on the size, pitch, material, and what condition things are in underneath. We give a free, written estimate so you know the real number before agreeing to anything.
We do, labor warranties on completed work. Ask us for the specific terms when we give you your estimate.
Get a Free Estimate From a Licensed Philadelphia Roofing Contractor
Whether it’s a full residential roof replacement or a commercial flat roof project, we’ll assess the job and give you a straight, fixed estimate.
Call (215) 930-8390 or send a message below. Licensed PA Contractor #PA184068.