Permit
Ask Drumore first
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 Drumore requires.
Source: 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)
Roof Replacement in Drumore, PA
Drumore has 903 homes, and half of them were standing by 1979. Below: what the code asks of a replacement here, the permit, and the town’s own records.
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The rules for a reroof in Drumore
Layers
One old layer can stay; two cannot
On a roof that already carries two layers, or slate or tile, the code allows no recover: it is a tear-off (IRC R908.3.1.1). 52% of Drumore’s homes were built before 1980; many have been reroofed before.
Ice barrier
Drumore’s climate table decides
Whether an eave membrane is a code item depends on the climate table the municipality filled in when it adopted the code (IRC R905.1.2, Table R301.2). The contractor or the township code office in Drumore will know.
Rules as read on October 24, 2026. The state’s code edition and the rest of its rules: roof replacement in Pennsylvania.
Homes and roofs in Drumore
78% of the occupied homes in Drumore are lived in by their owners: 670 households, the people this line is for. By year built, 26% before 1940, 30% before 1960, 52% before 1980; 18% went up in 2000 or later. (ACS 2020–2024.)
By building type: 86% detached houses, 6% attached single-family houses (rowhouses, twins and townhouses), 6% manufactured homes.
Of the 59 Lancaster County municipalities on this site, Drumore has the 26th largest share of homes built before 1980: 52%, against a county range of 27% to 87%.
ZIP codes: 17518
Drumore and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 1980 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drumore | 1979 | 52% | 78% | 6% | 6 |
| Fulton | 1978 | 53% | 80% | 5% | 8 |
| East Drumore | 1978 | 56% | 78% | 4% | 7 |
| Martic | 1985 | 42% | 90% | 3% | 11 |
| Peach Bottom | 1983 | 46% | 85% | 1% | 6 |
| Lower Chanceford | 1974 | 61% | 87% | 1% | 7 |
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 Drumore
NOAA’s storm reports show 6 days since 2006 with hail of at least 1 inch inside a 10-mile circle around Drumore, topping out at 1.75 in on August 10, 2008. The most recent was July 2, 2022.
That is fewer than most places in the state on this site (median 12 days).
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4267, March 2016) is the latest of 3 federal storm declarations covering Lancaster County since 2006. (OpenFEMA.)
A report says hail fell near Drumore, not that it damaged a roof. When wind or hail damage means a new roof.
What goes on the roof next
Useful life is HUD’s planning figure, not a warranty. 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; 86% 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 | Roofs that will carry solar later | Standing seam that carries its own loads can skip the tear-off (R908.3.1) |
| Slate | 75 years | Older houses; 26% 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 | Where the roof meets a wall or parapet |
Checking a contractor in Pennsylvania
Before signing for a roof in Drumore, get the contractor’s PA registration number: the home improvement law requires registration with the Attorney General above $5,000 a year of such work, and the number on contracts and estimates (HICPA § 3, § 6).
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 Drumore
Is a permit required for a new roof in Drumore, PA?
Ask Drumore first. 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 Drumore requires.
Is a roof-over allowed in Drumore, or is it a tear-off?
On a roof that already carries two layers, or slate or tile, the code allows no recover: it is a tear-off (IRC R908.3.1.1). 52% of Drumore’s homes were built before 1980; many have been reroofed before.
How old are the houses in Drumore?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in Drumore was built in 1979, 52% of homes were built before 1980, 78% are owner-occupied.
Does Drumore get hail that damages roofs?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 6 days within 10 miles of Drumore 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 Drumore?
Before signing for a roof in Drumore, get the contractor’s PA registration number: the home improvement law requires registration with the Attorney General above $5,000 a year of such work, and the number on contracts and estimates (HICPA § 3, § 6).
What they will ask on the phone
- The street address in Drumore, or at least the ZIP code
- The number of stories, and whether the house stands alone
- What covers the roof now and about when it went on
- Whether there is one layer or more, if you know
- That you want a new roof or a full replacement, and when you want the work done
- Any historic-district or HOA rules on the house in Drumore
- That you are the owner and the one who decides
The full list: before you call.