Permit
Ask Marion first
Pennsylvania’s code leaves residential alterations without structural change to local ordinance (34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8)). The township code office can say what Marion requires.
Source: 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)
Roof Replacement in Marion, PA
The median home in Marion was built in 1980; there are 795 of them. 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 Marion
Layers
One old layer can stay; two cannot
IRC R908.3.1.1 forbids roofing over two existing layers, over slate or tile, or over a water-soaked roof. 50% of Marion’s homes were built before 1980; many have been reroofed before.
Ice barrier
Marion’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. Ask the township code office or the contractor what Marion’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 Marion
Owners live in 598 of Marion’s occupied homes, or 80%. By year built, 32% before 1940, 36% before 1960, 50% before 1980; 30% went up in 2000 or later. (ACS 2020–2024.)
By building type: 89% detached houses, 5% attached single-family houses (rowhouses, twins and townhouses).
On a house built before 1940, ask what the deck is (boards or plywood) and whether slate sits under the later layers: slate can’t be roofed over.
Of the 67 Berks County municipalities on this site, Marion has the 46th largest share of homes built before 1980: 50%, against a county range of 18% to 97%.
ZIP codes: 19567
Marion and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 1980 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 1980 | 50% | 80% | 5% | 9 |
| Womelsdorf | 1976 | 53% | 86% | 21% | 13 |
| Richland Borough | 1954 | 84% | 83% | 14% | 13 |
| Tulpehocken | 1982 | 48% | 76% | 4% | 9 |
| Heidelberg Township, Berks County | 1970 | 63% | 87% | 5% | 14 |
| Millcreek | 1991 | 38% | 81% | 11% | 11 |
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 Marion
NOAA’s storm reports show 9 days since 2006 with hail of at least 1 inch inside a 10-mile circle around Marion, topping out at 1.25 in on May 26, 2019. The most recent was May 6, 2025.
Federal major-disaster declarations for storms in Berks County since 2006: 2, most recently DR-4267, Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm, declared March 2016. (OpenFEMA.)
A report says hail fell near Marion, 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 Marion’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; 89% 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; 32% 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 | Coating is not a replacement |
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 Marion 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 Marion
Is a permit required for a new roof in Marion, PA?
Ask Marion first. Pennsylvania’s code leaves residential alterations without structural change to local ordinance (34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8)). The township code office can say what Marion requires.
Do the old shingles have to come off in Marion?
IRC R908.3.1.1 forbids roofing over two existing layers, over slate or tile, or over a water-soaked roof. 50% of Marion’s homes were built before 1980; many have been reroofed before.
How old are the houses in Marion?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in Marion was built in 1980, 50% of homes were built before 1980, 80% are owner-occupied.
Does Marion get hail that damages roofs?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 9 days within 10 miles of Marion 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 Marion?
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 Marion and look it up.
What they will ask on the phone
- Where the house is: the Marion address or ZIP
- 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
- 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 Marion
- That the house is yours and the decision is yours
The full list: before you call.