Permit
Ask North Hopewell 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 North Hopewell requires.
Source: 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)
Roof Replacement in North Hopewell, PA
North Hopewell has 1,116 homes, and half of them were standing by 1984. What the code requires when that roof is replaced, and who signs off, is below.
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The rules for a reroof in North Hopewell
Layers
No third layer
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). With 43% of North Hopewell’s homes were built before 1980, ask what is under the newest layer.
Ice barrier
North Hopewell’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 North Hopewell 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 North Hopewell
90% of the occupied homes in North Hopewell are lived in by their owners: 965 households, the people this line is for. By year built, 16% before 1940, 20% before 1960, 43% before 1980; 24% went up in 2000 or later. (ACS 2020–2024.)
By building type: 84% detached houses, 14% manufactured homes.
Of the 57 York County municipalities on this site, North Hopewell has the 40th largest share of homes built before 1980: 43%, against a county range of 25% to 98%.
ZIP codes: 17322
North Hopewell and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 1980 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hopewell | 1984 | 43% | 90% | 2% | 12 |
| East Hopewell | 1986 | 37% | 94% | 1% | 13 |
| Red Lion | 1941 | 78% | 64% | 36% | 16 |
| Dallastown | 1958 | 80% | 45% | 23% | 17 |
| Stewartstown | 1990 | 40% | 65% | 21% | 12 |
| Shrewsbury Borough | 1986 | 38% | 80% | 8% | 14 |
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 North Hopewell
NOAA’s storm reports show 12 days since 2006 with hail of at least 1 inch inside a 10-mile circle around North Hopewell, topping out at 2 in on August 2, 2008. The most recent was April 15, 2024.
Remnants of Hurricane Ida (DR-4618, September 2021) is the latest of 3 federal storm declarations covering York County since 2006. (OpenFEMA.)
A report says hail fell near North Hopewell, 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 North Hopewell’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; 84% 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 | Low pitches and long runs | Standing seam that carries its own loads can skip the tear-off (R908.3.1) |
| Slate | 75 years | Older houses; 16% here predate 1940 | Sound slate can be reused (R908.5); broken slate cannot |
| 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
A contractor who does $5,000 or more of home improvement work a year must be registered with the Pennsylvania Attorney General, and the number has to be on every contract and estimate (HICPA § 3, § 6). Ask for it before anyone starts on a roof in North Hopewell, and search it.
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 North Hopewell
Is a permit required for a new roof in North Hopewell, PA?
Ask North Hopewell 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 North Hopewell requires.
Is a roof-over allowed in North Hopewell, 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). With 43% of North Hopewell’s homes were built before 1980, ask what is under the newest layer.
How old are the houses in North Hopewell?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in North Hopewell was built in 1984, 43% of homes were built before 1980, 90% are owner-occupied.
Does North Hopewell get hail that damages roofs?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 12 days within 10 miles of North Hopewell 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 North Hopewell?
A contractor who does $5,000 or more of home improvement work a year must be registered with the Pennsylvania Attorney General, and the number has to be on every contract and estimate (HICPA § 3, § 6). Ask for it before anyone starts on a roof in North Hopewell, and search it.
What they will ask on the phone
- Where the house is: the North Hopewell 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
- 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 North Hopewell
- That you are the owner and the one who decides
The full list: before you call.