Permit
Local ordinance, not the state
Under 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8), alterations to a house that make no structural change are outside the state code. The township code office can say what Barrett requires.
Source: 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)
Roof Replacement in Barrett, PA
Half of the 2,407 homes in Barrett were built before 1982. Below: what the code asks of a replacement here, the permit, and the town’s own records.
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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 Barrett
Layers
One old layer can stay; two cannot
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). 46% of Barrett’s homes were built before 1980; many have been reroofed before.
Ice barrier
Barrett’s climate table decides
IRC R905.1.2 calls for an ice barrier where Table R301.2 says so; in Pennsylvania the municipality completes that table. Barrett’s answer is with the township code office.
Rules as read on October 24, 2026. Code edition, permit and contract rules for the whole state: roof replacement in Pennsylvania.
Homes and roofs in Barrett
Of 1,664 occupied homes in Barrett, 1,277 (77%) are owner-occupied. By year built, 18% before 1940, 34% before 1960, 46% before 1980; 13% went up in 2000 or later. (ACS 2020–2024.)
By building type: 80% detached houses, 6% attached single-family houses (rowhouses, twins and townhouses), 10% buildings of two to four units.
23% of the homes in Barrett 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 19 Monroe County municipalities on this site, Barrett has the 6th largest share of homes built before 1980: 46%, against a county range of 22% to 78%.
ZIP codes: 18323 · 18325 · 18326 · 18342 · 18357
Barrett and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 1980 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett | 1982 | 46% | 77% | 6% | 3 |
| Price | 1992 | 26% | 91% | 0% | 6 |
| Greene Township, Pike County | 1985 | 40% | 84% | 0% | 8 |
| Paradise Township, Monroe County | 1980 | 50% | 87% | 1% | 7 |
| Mount Pocono | 1984 | 43% | 56% | 10% | 4 |
| Dreher | 1982 | 47% | 75% | 1% | 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.
Storm record around Barrett
NOAA’s storm reports show 3 days since 2006 with hail of at least 1 inch inside a 10-mile circle around Barrett, topping out at 1.25 in on May 26, 2011. The most recent was April 10, 2013.
That is fewer than most places in the state on this site (median 12 days).
Hurricane Sandy (DR-4099, January 2013) is the latest of 3 federal storm declarations covering Monroe County since 2006. (OpenFEMA.)
A report says hail fell near Barrett, not that it damaged a roof. When wind or hail damage means a new roof.
What goes on the roof next
HUD’s useful-life figures are for planning; a warranty is a separate promise. For Barrett’s houses: 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; 80% of homes here are detached | Wind class set by the design wind speed (IRC Table R905.2.4.1) |
| Metal (standing seam, panels) | 50 years | Simple roofs with long, unbroken slopes | Standing seam that carries its own loads can skip the tear-off (R908.3.1) |
| Slate | 75 years | Older houses; 18% here predate 1940 | Never a base for a new layer (R908.3.1.1); heavy |
| Flat roof: EPDM or TPO | 15 years | Porches, additions, low-slope rears | Seams at walls and drainage |
Checking a contractor in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s home improvement law (HICPA § 3, § 6) requires registration with the Attorney General from $5,000 a year of such work and puts the number on every estimate; ask for it in Barrett and look it up.
The price side is in what a new roof costs in Pennsylvania; the paperwork side in checking a roofing contractor.
Questions about a new roof in Barrett
Does a roof replacement in Barrett need a permit?
Local ordinance, not the state. Under 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8), alterations to a house that make no structural change are outside the state code. The township code office can say what Barrett requires.
Can a new roof go over the old one in Barrett?
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). 46% of Barrett’s homes were built before 1980; many have been reroofed before.
How old are the houses in Barrett?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in Barrett was built in 1982, 46% of homes were built before 1980, 77% are owner-occupied.
How many hail days has Barrett had?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 3 days within 10 miles of Barrett from 2006 through 2025 (NOAA Storm Prediction Center). A report means hail fell nearby, not that a roof was damaged.
How do I check a roofing contractor in Barrett?
Pennsylvania’s home improvement law (HICPA § 3, § 6) requires registration with the Attorney General from $5,000 a year of such work and puts the number on every estimate; ask for it in Barrett and look it up.
What they will ask on the phone
- Where the house is: the Barrett address or ZIP
- 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
- How many layers are on it, if you know
- That the job is a full replacement or a new roof, and your timing
- Any historic-district or HOA rules on the house in Barrett
- That the house is yours and the decision is yours
The full list: before you call.