Permit
Ask Tullytown first
Pennsylvania’s code leaves residential alterations without structural change to local ordinance (34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8)). The borough code office can say what Tullytown requires.
Source: 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)
Roof Replacement in Tullytown, PA
Tullytown has 944 homes, and half of them were standing by 1957. 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 Tullytown
Layers
One old layer can stay; two cannot
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). 84% of Tullytown’s homes were built before 1980, so count the layers before comparing quotes.
Ice barrier
Tullytown’s climate table decides
The code requires an ice barrier where the local climate table (Table R301.2) says so, and each Pennsylvania municipality fills that table in. The contractor or the borough code office in Tullytown 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 Tullytown
57% of the occupied homes in Tullytown are lived in by their owners: 524 households, the people this line is for. By year built, 10% before 1940, 65% before 1960, 84% before 1980; 7% went up in 2000 or later. (ACS 2020–2024.)
By building type: 58% detached houses, 7% attached single-family houses (rowhouses, twins and townhouses), 11% buildings of two to four units.
Of the 50 Bucks County municipalities on this site, Tullytown has the 5th largest share of homes built before 1980: 84%, against a county range of 16% to 88%.
Tullytown and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 1980 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tullytown | 1957 | 84% | 57% | 7% | 8 |
| Falls Township, Bucks County | 1962 | 79% | 73% | 5% | 9 |
| Bristol Township | 1958 | 84% | 72% | 4% | 11 |
| Bristol Borough | 1938 | 88% | 61% | 47% | 12 |
| Morrisville | 1955 | 84% | 65% | 10% | 11 |
| Penndel | 1959 | 85% | 45% | 9% | 9 |
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 Tullytown
NOAA’s storm reports show 8 days since 2006 with hail of at least 1 inch inside a 10-mile circle around Tullytown, topping out at 1.75 in on July 6, 2020. The most recent was April 1, 2023.
Federal major-disaster declarations for storms in Bucks County since 2006: 5, most recently DR-4618, Remnants of Hurricane Ida, declared September 2021. (OpenFEMA.)
A report says hail fell near Tullytown, 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 Tullytown’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; 58% 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; 10% 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
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 Tullytown, 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 Tullytown
Does a roof replacement in Tullytown need a permit?
Ask Tullytown first. Pennsylvania’s code leaves residential alterations without structural change to local ordinance (34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8)). The borough code office can say what Tullytown requires.
Is a roof-over allowed in Tullytown, 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). 84% of Tullytown’s homes were built before 1980, so count the layers before comparing quotes.
How old are the houses in Tullytown?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in Tullytown was built in 1957, 84% of homes were built before 1980, 57% are owner-occupied.
How often does hail hit Tullytown?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 8 days within 10 miles of Tullytown 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 Tullytown?
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 Tullytown, and search it.
What they will ask on the phone
- Your address or ZIP code in Tullytown
- 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 Tullytown
- That you are the owner and the one who decides
The full list: before you call.