Permit
Local ordinance, not the state
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 Shohola requires.
Source: 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)
Roof Replacement in Shohola, PA
Shohola has 2,439 homes, and half of them were standing by 1976. 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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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 Shohola
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). 59% of Shohola’s homes were built before 1980, so count the layers before comparing quotes.
Ice barrier
Shohola’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 Shohola’s says.
Rules as read on October 24, 2026. Everything else the state requires: roof replacement in Pennsylvania.
Homes and roofs in Shohola
Owners live in 825 of Shohola’s occupied homes, or 88%. By year built, 23% before 1960, 59% before 1980; 20% went up in 2000 or later. (ACS 2020–2024.)
By building type: 59% detached houses, 41% manufactured homes.
41% of homes in Shohola are manufactured homes (988). A roof on a manufactured home is its own kind of job; tell the person on the line that it is one.
57% of the homes in Shohola are seasonal or occasional-use homes (ACS 2020–2024). If yours is one of them and you live elsewhere, the call still has to come from you as the owner.
Of the 12 Pike County municipalities on this site, Shohola has the 3rd largest share of homes built before 1980: 59%, against a county range of 15% to 76%.
ZIP codes: 18458
Shohola and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 1980 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohola | 1976 | 59% | 88% | 1% | 7 |
| Milford Township, Pike County | 1984 | 40% | 87% | 4% | 9 |
| Dingman | 1987 | 29% | 91% | 2% | 9 |
| Westfall | 1987 | 29% | 71% | 18% | 8 |
| Milford Borough | 1948 | 69% | 43% | 2% | 8 |
| Lackawaxen | 1988 | 32% | 96% | 8% | 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 Shohola
NOAA’s storm reports show 7 days since 2006 with hail of at least 1 inch inside a 10-mile circle around Shohola, topping out at 1.75 in on August 21, 2014.
That is fewer than most places in the state on this site (median 12 days).
Federal major-disaster declarations for storms in Pike County since 2006: 3, most recently DR-4099, Hurricane Sandy, declared January 2013. (OpenFEMA.)
A report says hail fell near Shohola, 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; 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 and historic houses | Can’t be roofed over; check the framing for the weight |
| Flat roof: EPDM or TPO | 15 years | Porches, additions, low-slope rears | Coating is not a replacement |
Checking a contractor in Pennsylvania
Before signing for a roof in Shohola, 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 Shohola
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Shohola?
Local ordinance, not the state. 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 Shohola requires.
Can a new roof go over the old one in Shohola?
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). 59% of Shohola’s homes were built before 1980, so count the layers before comparing quotes.
How old are the houses in Shohola?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in Shohola was built in 1976, 59% of homes were built before 1980, 88% are owner-occupied.
How often does hail hit Shohola?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 7 days within 10 miles of Shohola 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 Shohola?
Before signing for a roof in Shohola, 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
- Where the house is: the Shohola address or ZIP
- How many stories the house has, and whether it is detached or attached
- Whether it is a manufactured home
- 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 Shohola
- That the house is yours and the decision is yours
The full list: before you call.