Permit
Ask Waverly first
Under 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8), alterations to a house that make no structural change are outside the state code. So the township code office in Waverly is the one to ask before work starts.
Source: 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)
Roof Replacement in Waverly, PA
Waverly has 758 homes, and half of them were standing by 1964. 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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The rules for a reroof in Waverly
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). 68% of Waverly’s homes were built before 1980, so count the layers before comparing quotes.
Ice barrier
Waverly’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). Waverly’s answer is with the township 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 Waverly
97% of the occupied homes in Waverly are lived in by their owners: 686 households, the people this line is for. By year built, 26% before 1940, 45% before 1960, 68% before 1980; 10% went up in 2000 or later. (ACS 2020–2024.)
By building type: 98% detached houses.
Of the 34 Lackawanna County municipalities on this site, Waverly has the 16th largest share of homes built before 1980: 68%, against a county range of 42% to 88%.
ZIP codes: 18471
Waverly and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 1980 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 1964 | 68% | 97% | 1% | 13 |
| Clarks Green | 1959 | 77% | 92% | 2% | 15 |
| Dalton | 1962 | 68% | 86% | 8% | 12 |
| Clarks Summit | 1966 | 75% | 73% | 3% | 16 |
| South Abington | 1984 | 43% | 74% | 11% | 15 |
| Glenburn | 1979 | 52% | 76% | 1% | 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 Waverly
Within 10 miles of Waverly, hail of an inch or more was reported on 13 days between 2006 and 2025, the biggest stones 2.75 in on May 28, 2019. The most recent was April 30, 2024.
Federal major-disaster declarations for storms in Lackawanna County since 2006: 3, most recently DR-4408, Severe Storms and Flooding, declared November 2018. (OpenFEMA.)
A report says hail fell near Waverly, 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 Waverly’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; 98% 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; 26% 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
Before signing for a roof in Waverly, 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 Waverly
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Waverly?
Ask Waverly first. Under 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8), alterations to a house that make no structural change are outside the state code. So the township code office in Waverly is the one to ask before work starts.
Can a new roof go over the old one in Waverly?
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). 68% of Waverly’s homes were built before 1980, so count the layers before comparing quotes.
How old are the houses in Waverly?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in Waverly was built in 1964, 68% of homes were built before 1980, 97% are owner-occupied.
How often does hail hit Waverly?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 13 days within 10 miles of Waverly 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 Waverly?
Before signing for a roof in Waverly, 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 Waverly, or at least the ZIP code
- One story or two (or more), detached or attached
- 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 Waverly
- That the house is yours and the decision is yours
The full list: before you call.