Permit
Local ordinance, not the state
The state code does not cover a reroof that changes no structure (34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8)). So the borough code office in Quarryville is the one to ask before work starts.
Source: 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)
Roof Replacement in Quarryville, PA
The median home in Quarryville was built in 1977; there are 1,138 of them. 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 Quarryville
Layers
Two layers means a tear-off
IRC R908.3.1.1 forbids roofing over two existing layers, over slate or tile, or over a water-soaked roof. With 53% of Quarryville’s homes were built before 1980, ask what is under the newest layer.
Ice barrier
Quarryville’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. Quarryville’s answer is with the borough 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 Quarryville
Owners live in 641 of Quarryville’s occupied homes, or 58%. By year built, 19% before 1940, 37% before 1960, 53% before 1980; 30% went up in 2000 or later. (ACS 2020–2024.)
By building type: 59% detached houses, 18% attached single-family houses (rowhouses, twins and townhouses), 14% buildings of two to four units.
Of the 59 Lancaster County municipalities on this site, Quarryville has the 23rd largest share of homes built before 1980: 53%, against a county range of 27% to 87%.
Quarryville and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 1980 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarryville | 1977 | 53% | 58% | 18% | 10 |
| Eden | 1986 | 39% | 83% | 4% | 12 |
| East Drumore | 1978 | 56% | 78% | 4% | 7 |
| Providence | 1986 | 41% | 91% | 6% | 18 |
| Bart | 1973 | 57% | 61% | 12% | 8 |
| Strasburg Township | 1981 | 49% | 84% | 3% | 19 |
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 Quarryville
Since 2006 the National Weather Service has logged hail of 1 inch or larger on 10 separate days within 10 miles of Quarryville; the largest was 1.75 in on June 9, 2009. The most recent was July 2, 2022.
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 Quarryville, not that it damaged a roof. When wind or hail damage means a new roof.
What goes on the roof next
Lifespans come from HUD’s capital-needs table, not from a brochure. 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; 59% 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; 19% here predate 1940 | Never a base for a new layer (R908.3.1.1); heavy |
| Flat roof: EPDM or TPO | 15 years | Low-slope roofs and rear sections (18% of homes here are attached) | Coating is not a replacement |
Checking a contractor in Pennsylvania
Before signing for a roof in Quarryville, 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 Quarryville
Is a permit required for a new roof in Quarryville, PA?
Local ordinance, not the state. The state code does not cover a reroof that changes no structure (34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8)). So the borough code office in Quarryville is the one to ask before work starts.
Is a roof-over allowed in Quarryville, or is it a tear-off?
IRC R908.3.1.1 forbids roofing over two existing layers, over slate or tile, or over a water-soaked roof. With 53% of Quarryville’s homes were built before 1980, ask what is under the newest layer.
How old are the houses in Quarryville?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in Quarryville was built in 1977, 53% of homes were built before 1980, 58% are owner-occupied.
How many hail days has Quarryville had?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 10 days within 10 miles of Quarryville 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 Quarryville?
Before signing for a roof in Quarryville, 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 Quarryville
- 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
- 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 Quarryville
- That the house is yours and the decision is yours
The full list: before you call.