Permit
Ask East Drumore first
The state code does not cover a reroof that changes no structure (34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8)). So the township code office in East Drumore is the one to ask before work starts.
Source: 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)
Roof Replacement in East Drumore, PA
Half of the 1,463 homes in East Drumore were built before 1978. The rules below decide how much of the old roof has to come off and what goes under the new one.
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The rules for a reroof in East Drumore
Layers
Two layers means a tear-off
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). 56% of East Drumore’s homes were built before 1980, so count the layers before comparing quotes.
Ice barrier
East Drumore’s climate table decides
The code requires an ice barrier where the local climate table (Table R301.2) says so, and each Pennsylvania municipality fills that table in. Ask the township code office or the contractor what East Drumore’s says.
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 East Drumore
Of 1,419 occupied homes in East Drumore, 1,107 (78%) are owner-occupied. By year built, 12% before 1940, 22% before 1960, 56% before 1980; 10% went up in 2000 or later. (ACS 2020–2024.)
By building type: 77% detached houses, 4% attached single-family houses (rowhouses, twins and townhouses), 3% manufactured homes.
Of the 59 Lancaster County municipalities on this site, East Drumore has the 21st largest share of homes built before 1980: 56%, against a county range of 27% to 87%.
ZIP codes: 17566
East Drumore and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 1980 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Drumore | 1978 | 56% | 78% | 4% | 7 |
| Quarryville | 1977 | 53% | 58% | 18% | 10 |
| Drumore | 1979 | 52% | 78% | 6% | 6 |
| Providence | 1986 | 41% | 91% | 6% | 18 |
| Eden | 1986 | 39% | 83% | 4% | 12 |
| Little Britain | 1984 | 49% | 90% | 3% | 8 |
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 East Drumore
Within 10 miles of East Drumore, hail of an inch or more was reported on 7 days between 2006 and 2025, the biggest stones 1.75 in on June 9, 2009. 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 East 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; 77% 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; 12% here predate 1940 | Can’t be roofed over; check the framing for the weight |
| 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 East 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 East Drumore
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in East Drumore?
Ask East Drumore first. The state code does not cover a reroof that changes no structure (34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8)). So the township code office in East Drumore is the one to ask before work starts.
Do the old shingles have to come off in East Drumore?
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). 56% of East Drumore’s homes were built before 1980, so count the layers before comparing quotes.
How old are the houses in East Drumore?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in East Drumore was built in 1978, 56% of homes were built before 1980, 78% are owner-occupied.
How often does hail hit East Drumore?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 7 days within 10 miles of East 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 East Drumore?
Before signing for a roof in East 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
- Your address or ZIP code in East Drumore
- How many stories the house has, and whether it is detached or attached
- The roof you have today, shingle, metal, slate, tile or flat, and its rough age
- The number of layers, if anyone has counted
- Your timing for a complete replacement
- Any historic-district or HOA rules on the house in East Drumore
- That you own the home and decide on the roof
The full list: before you call.