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Elsmere, Delaware · Roofers

The 6 best roofers in Elsmere, DE

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

6 firms ranked Updated October 2026
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Elsmere is served by local service businesses indexed below. Roofing contractors handle repair, replacement, and inspection for residential and commercial roofs, asphalt, metal, flat, and specialty materials.

We indexed 6 roofers serving Elsmere. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the roofers niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 6 roofers listed for Elsmere, 5 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 6 publish a phone number and 6 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Elsmere, DE and need a roofer, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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Runner up 20+ years

PJ Fitzpatrick

55 /100 data score 46 yrs in business

In their words
Number One Roofing Contractor in Elsmere, DE. The Best Roofing Contractors Stand by Their Work. Any roof we install comes with a limited lifetime warranty on both materials and labor.

Why this pick: 46+ years serving the area.

(833) 526-2888
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How we rank roofers in Elsmere

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the roofers category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring roofers in Elsmere: what the local data says

  • 66% of occupied homes in Elsmere are owner-occupied, and 37% of homes are single-family detached houses. Much of the rest is rowhouses, townhouses and apartments, so check shared property lines, HOA or condo rules and any landlord approval before planning outdoor or roof work.
  • The median owner-occupied home in Elsmere is valued at $225,800, a useful yardstick when weighing what to spend on a major project.
  • Elsmere gets about 52 inches of precipitation a year and about 17 inches of snow, and August is typically the wettest month. Get a roof or flashing problem fixed ahead of the wettest weeks, and ask a roofer to check gutters and valleys while they are up there.
  • Elsmere averages about 17 inches of snow a year. Heavy snow and freeze-thaw cycles cause ice dams, so ask about ventilation and ice and water shield when comparing roof quotes.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Elsmere, DE, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Roofers around Elsmere: what this page found

The longest-established is PJ Fitzpatrick, 46 years in business.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Wilmington (7 ranked), Greenville (4 ranked), Stanton (11 ranked).

Common questions

Roofers in Elsmere: quick answers

How are the roofers in Elsmere ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the roofers category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best roofer in Elsmere?

Use this list to shortlist two or three roofers, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a roofer's license in Delaware?

Licensing in Delaware runs through the Delaware Department of Labor, which registers contractors, and the Division of Professional Regulation, which licenses plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians. Before hiring anyone in Elsmere, check a general contractor in the Department of Labor contractor registry (contractorregistry.delaware.gov), and a plumber, electrician or HVAC technician in the DELPROS license portal (delpros.delaware.gov). Contractors also carry a Delaware business license. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which roofers serve Elsmere?

This page lists J.W. Tull Contracting, PJ Fitzpatrick, Rock Roof, LLC, Tycos Roofing and Siding, Anthony Construction LLC and Beckers Chimney and Roofing LLC, in ranked order. All of them publish a phone number, so you can call directly.

When is the best time to book roofers in Elsmere?

Going by Elsmere's own weather records (typical last spring frost around March 31, first fall frost around November 17), the usual windows are before August, usually the wettest month in Elsmere. Booking a few weeks ahead of those windows beats the rush.

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What to look for when hiring a roofer in Elsmere

  • Ask for the Delaware contractor registration. In Delaware, roofers need it from the Delaware Department of Labor. Verify it at the official Delaware license lookup before signing. Delaware has no separate roofing license, but every contractor must register before doing construction work, and the state registry can be filtered to roofers.
  • Written estimates. Any roofer who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A roofer who's done work in Elsmere will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular roofers neighborhoods in Elsmere

The roofers on this page serve all of Elsmere and surrounding areas. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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