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 Telford Borough is the one to ask before work starts.
Source: 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)
Roof Replacement in Telford Borough, Montgomery County, PA
The median home in Telford Borough was built in 1955; there are 987 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 Telford Borough
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 76% of Telford Borough’s homes were built before 1980, ask what is under the newest layer.
Ice barrier
Telford Borough’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. Telford Borough’s answer is with the borough code office.
Rules as read on October 24, 2026. Everything else the state requires: roof replacement in Pennsylvania.
Homes and roofs in Telford Borough
Owners live in 687 of Telford Borough’s occupied homes, or 71%. By year built, 31% before 1940, 62% before 1960, 76% before 1980; 14% went up in 2000 or later. (ACS 2020–2024.)
By building type: 51% detached houses, 21% attached single-family houses (rowhouses, twins and townhouses), 15% buildings of two to four units.
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 61 Montgomery County municipalities on this site, Telford Borough has the 20th largest share of homes built before 1980: 76%, against a county range of 17% to 98%.
Telford Borough and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 1980 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telford Borough, Montgomery County | 1955 | 76% | 71% | 21% | 13 |
| Telford Borough, Bucks County | 1955 | 76% | 71% | 21% | 13 |
| Souderton | 1959 | 75% | 62% | 30% | 13 |
| Franconia | 1987 | 45% | 83% | 23% | 14 |
| Sellersville | 1972 | 60% | 66% | 34% | 14 |
| West Rockhill | 1980 | 50% | 79% | 23% | 12 |
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 Telford Borough
NOAA’s storm reports show 13 days since 2006 with hail of at least 1 inch inside a 10-mile circle around Telford Borough, topping out at 1.75 in on June 15, 2009. The most recent was August 18, 2024.
Remnants of Hurricane Ida (DR-4618, September 2021) is the latest of 6 federal storm declarations covering Montgomery County since 2006. (OpenFEMA.)
A report says hail fell near Telford Borough, 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; 51% 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 | Roofs that will carry solar later | Standing seam that carries its own loads can skip the tear-off (R908.3.1) |
| Slate | 75 years | Older houses; 31% here predate 1940 | Sound slate can be reused (R908.5); broken slate cannot |
| Flat roof: EPDM or TPO | 15 years | Low-slope roofs and rear sections (21% of homes here are attached) | Coating is not a replacement |
Checking a contractor in Pennsylvania
Before signing for a roof in Telford Borough, 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 Telford Borough
Is a permit required for a new roof in Telford Borough, 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 Telford Borough is the one to ask before work starts.
Is a roof-over allowed in Telford Borough, 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 76% of Telford Borough’s homes were built before 1980, ask what is under the newest layer.
How old are the houses in Telford Borough?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in Telford Borough was built in 1955, 76% of homes were built before 1980, 71% are owner-occupied.
How many hail days has Telford Borough had?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 13 days within 10 miles of Telford Borough 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 Telford Borough?
Before signing for a roof in Telford Borough, 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
- The street address in Telford Borough, or at least the ZIP code
- The number of stories, and whether the house stands alone
- What covers the roof now and about when it went on
- The number of layers, if anyone has counted
- Your timing for a complete replacement
- Any historic-district or HOA rules on the house in Telford Borough
- That you own the home and decide on the roof
The full list: before you call.