Permit
A permit from Mattapoisett
The residential code’s permit-exempt list (R105.2) has no roofing line. The application to Mattapoisett’s building department carries the contractor’s HIC number (R105.3).
Roof Replacement in Mattapoisett, MA
Half of the 3,726 homes in Mattapoisett were built before 1971. What the code requires when that roof is replaced, and who signs off, is below.
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This number connects homeowners who are planning a new roof or a full roof replacement with independent local roofing contractors. It is not for leak repairs or patch jobs. The call must come from the homeowner who decides on the roof. Calls may be recorded.
The rules for a reroof in Mattapoisett
Layers
No third layer
A new roof may go over one existing layer; with two or more, or over slate, clay or cement tile, everything comes off to the deck (IRC R908.3.1.1). With 61% of Mattapoisett’s homes were built before 1980, ask what is under the newest layer.
Source: IRC 2021, Chapter 9 (Pennsylvania edition, UpCodes); 780 CMR 51.00, Chapter 9 amendments
Ice barrier
Required in Mattapoisett
The state’s climate table marks the ice barrier “yes” statewide. That is a self-adhering membrane, or two cemented layers of underlayment, from the eave to at least 24 inches inside the wall line (IRC R905.1.2).
Source: 780 CMR 51.00, Chapter 3 amendments (Tables R301.2(1) and R301.2(2)); IRC 2021, Chapter 9 (Pennsylvania edition, UpCodes)
Wind and snow
130 mph design wind, 30 psf ground snow
Mattapoisett’s code design values are a 130 mph ultimate design wind speed and a 30 psf ground snow load (30 psf minimum flat-roof snow load); the town is in the windborne debris region. At that wind speed the code calls for asphalt shingles labeled ASTM D7158 Class G or H (Table R905.2.4.1).
Source: 780 CMR 51.00, Chapter 3 amendments (Tables R301.2(1) and R301.2(2)); IRC 2021, Chapter 9 (Pennsylvania edition, UpCodes) (780 CMR 51.00, Table R301.2(2))
Checked against the code text on October 24, 2026. Everything else the state requires: roof replacement in Massachusetts.
Homes and roofs in Mattapoisett
Of 2,963 occupied homes in Mattapoisett, 2,528 (85%) are owner-occupied. Counting by decade, 12% before 1940, 35% before 1960, 61% before 1980 of the housing was in place, and 17% dates from 2000 on. (ACS 2020–2024.)
The housing is 89% detached houses, 4% attached single-family houses (rowhouses, twins and townhouses).
18% of the homes in Mattapoisett are seasonal or occasional-use homes (ACS 2020–2024). If yours is one of them and you live elsewhere, the call still has to come from you as the owner.
Of the 27 Plymouth County municipalities on this site, Mattapoisett has the 12th largest share of homes built before 1980: 61%, against a county range of 42% to 81%.
ZIP codes: 02739
Mattapoisett and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 1980 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattapoisett | 1971 | 61% | 85% | 4% | 5 |
| Fairhaven | 1952 | 81% | 74% | 2% | 6 |
| Marion | 1962 | 68% | 91% | 0% | 2 |
| Acushnet | 1968 | 70% | 85% | 2% | 5 |
| New Bedford | 1938 | 84% | 40% | 2% | 6 |
| Rochester | 1984 | 46% | 88% | 2% | 6 |
Median built: median year the homes were built. Before 1980: share of homes built then. Owners: share of homes that are owner-occupied. Row, twin: share of homes that are rowhouses, twins or townhouses. Census ACS 2020–2024. Hail days: days with hail of 1 inch or larger within 10 miles, 2006–2025, NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Hail and storms near Mattapoisett
NOAA’s storm reports show 5 days since 2006 with hail of at least 1 inch inside a 10-mile circle around Mattapoisett, topping out at 1.75 in on August 19, 2008. The most recent was August 26, 2024.
That is fewer than most places in the state on this site (median 10 days).
At the county level, Mattapoisett shares Plymouth County’s record of 8 storm disaster declarations since 2006, the newest DR-4651 (Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm, April 2022). (OpenFEMA.)
Storm reports are what observers logged, not a measure of damage to any roof. When wind or hail damage means a new roof.
What goes on the roof next
Lifespans come from HUD’s capital-needs table, not from a brochure. More in the guides to shingles, metal, slate and flat roofs.
| Material | HUD useful life | Fits a house like | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | 20 years | Most pitched roofs; 89% of homes here are detached | Class G or H at 130 mph design wind (IRC Table R905.2.4.1) |
| Metal (standing seam, panels) | 50 years | Roofs that will carry solar later | A complete standing-seam system may go over the old roof (R908.3.1) |
| Slate | 75 years | Older houses; 12% here predate 1940 | Sound slate can be reused (R908.5); broken slate cannot |
| Flat roof: EPDM or TPO | 15 years | Additions and porch roofs | Coating is not a replacement |
Checking a contractor in Massachusetts
In Mattapoisett the contractor’s HIC registration (M.G.L. c. 142A) and the CSL of the supervisor licensed for roof covering are the two numbers to look up before signing.
Contracts, deposits and the right to cancel: checking a roofing contractor. What moves the price: new roof cost in Massachusetts.
Questions about a new roof in Mattapoisett
Is a permit required for a new roof in Mattapoisett, MA?
A permit from Mattapoisett. The residential code’s permit-exempt list (R105.2) has no roofing line. The application to Mattapoisett’s building department carries the contractor’s HIC number (R105.3).
Do the old shingles have to come off in Mattapoisett?
A new roof may go over one existing layer; with two or more, or over slate, clay or cement tile, everything comes off to the deck (IRC R908.3.1.1). With 61% of Mattapoisett’s homes were built before 1980, ask what is under the newest layer.
When were most homes in Mattapoisett built?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in Mattapoisett was built in 1971, 61% of homes were built before 1980, 85% are owner-occupied.
How often does hail hit Mattapoisett?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 5 days within 10 miles of Mattapoisett from 2006 through 2025 (NOAA Storm Prediction Center). A report means hail fell nearby, not that a roof was damaged.
What license or registration should a roofer in Mattapoisett have?
In Mattapoisett the contractor’s HIC registration (M.G.L. c. 142A) and the CSL of the supervisor licensed for roof covering are the two numbers to look up before signing.
What they will ask on the phone
- The street address in Mattapoisett, or at least the ZIP code
- One story or two (or more), detached or attached
- What is on the roof now (asphalt shingles, metal, slate, tile, or a flat membrane) and roughly how old it is
- The number of layers, if anyone has counted
- That you want a new roof or a full replacement, and when you want the work done
- Whether the house is in a historic district or an HOA
- That the house is yours and the decision is yours
The full list: before you call.