Lewes's Trusted Historic and Coastal Roofing Company
Roof repair and replacement for the First Town in the First State. Historic preservation, coastal salt-air protection, and modern shingle work. Licensed in Delaware (DE# 2017606032) and Maryland. GAF Certified Plus.
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Free Drone Inspection
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25+ Years Of Coastal Roofing Experience
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Your Local Historic and Coastal Roofing Contractor in Lewes
Lewes roofs sit at the intersection of two demanding realities. Salt air from Delaware Bay and the Atlantic corrodes nails and metal flashings the same way it does down in Rehoboth. But Lewes also has homes that have been standing since the 1700s, with historic district rules about what materials, colors, and profiles you can put on the roof. G and Bros has been working coastal and historic properties across Sussex County and Maryland’s Eastern Shore since 2012, and we built our process to handle both at once.
Whether you own a historic Pilottown row house, a year-round home off Savannah Road, a Lewes Beach cottage, or a newer build out toward Cool Spring or the Beebe Hospital corridor, we will inspect your roof with a drone, send you a clear written estimate, and stand behind every job with the GAF Silver Pledge warranty. We also pull permits with the City of Lewes and coordinate any review through the Historic Preservation Architectural Review Commission when the project requires it.
Lewes is part of Sussex County, Delaware, and we are fully licensed in DE under contractor license number 2017606032. We carry general liability and workers’ compensation insurance on every job. We work with all major homeowners and vacation rental carriers, and we handle storm damage documentation for out-of-state owners and Beebe Healthcare property managers.
Why Coastal and Historic Roofs Need a Specialist
A general roofing crew can install a basic shingle roof anywhere. What Lewes needs is a contractor who understands what the salt does to fasteners over 5 years AND who knows the difference between a Hayward-era detail and a 1920s revival profile when the architectural review board asks. Here is what we do differently.
Salt-air corrosion protection
Standard galvanized fasteners can corrode within 5 to 7 years on coastal Lewes homes, especially anything within a mile of Cape Henlopen or Lewes Beach. We use stainless steel ring-shank nails and aluminum flashings on every Lewes job. The upgrade adds maybe 2 percent to your material cost and adds 10+ years to your flashing lifespan.
Historic district compatibility
The Lewes Historic District has rules about shingle color, profile, and material on visible roofs. We carry sample boards for the architectural shingles that are typically approved (mostly architectural in earth tones, no bright colors, no diamond patterns). For very strict cases, we install authentic cedar shakes or natural slate. We bring the manufacturer specs to your architectural review meeting if you want company.
Wind ratings built for nor’easters
Sussex County building code requires roofs to handle high wind events. We install GAF Timberline HDZ shingles with LayerLock technology and the 6-nail pattern that meets the highest manufacturer wind warranty, rated up to 130 mph. For Lewes Beach properties exposed to the Bay, we recommend the heavier Timberline UHDZ.
Older home structural considerations
Many Lewes homes are over 100 years old. The original framing was not designed for modern composite shingle weight in some cases, and the existing decking may be plank rather than plywood. We inspect for sagging, soft decking, and inadequate ventilation before we tear off. Sometimes the right answer is a full deck replacement during the roof; sometimes we can shore up specific spans. We tell you up front.
Insurance claim experience
Wind, hail, and falling-tree damage are common on the Delaware shore. We have worked with most major carriers’ adjusters and we document your loss properly the first time, with drone photos, written reports, and Xactimate-comparable estimates. If you are an out-of-state owner of a Lewes second home, we coordinate directly with your adjuster so you do not have to fly in.
What a Lewes Roof Costs
Lewes roof prices run a bit above the Sussex County inland average. Two reasons: the coastal upgrade materials we use within a mile of the Bay or Atlantic, and the historic district detail work some properties need. We are upfront about both so there are no surprises at contract time.
Typical 2026 ranges we are seeing on Lewes jobs:
We offer financing through Enhancify, 2 to 7 year terms with rates that are usually better than putting a roof on a credit card. We will show you the monthly payment alongside the total so you can decide what fits your situation.
Lewes Historic District Roof Replacement
This recent project sits in the Lewes Historic Preservation District, where the architectural review board signs off on every visible roof. We worked with the homeowner and the architectural review commission to land on an approved color and profile, then installed it the way it would have been installed 80 years ago, with modern fastener and underlayment upgrades the board does not see but the roof needs.
For historic homes we do not cut corners on the structural work. Plank decking gets inspected. Soft spots get replaced. Ventilation gets corrected if the attic temperature is wrong. Then the new roof goes on, in materials that look right for the home’s era.
Lewes Beach Coastal Roof Replacement
This Lewes Beach property sits within a half-mile of the Bay. That kind of exposure ruins standard hardware in a handful of years, so we built the roof for the environment. GAF Timberline UHDZ shingles for the heavier material and the 130 mph wind warranty. Stainless steel ring-shank nails. Aluminum step and counter flashings. New ridge ventilation rated for coastal pressure differentials.
The homeowner is local but spends winters down south. We sent finished-job photos, drone documentation, and the GAF warranty package by email so they could close out the project without making a trip back.
Our Top Services in Lewes
Our Process Puts You First
Step #1
Reach Out
Get in touch with G and Bros by giving us a call or filling out an online form. A team member will gather the details of what service you need.
Step #2
Consultation
We’ll perform a free, on-site property consultation 1-2 days after we connect. This thorough evaluation will determine the best solutions for your home.
Step #3
Sign Contract
You’ll receive a free project estimate, and we’ll walk you through what we recommend. Once you sign the contract, we can schedule your project!
Step #4
Work Starts
We’re often able to schedule work a week out from when you sign your contract. Most roofing projects are completely finished within 1-2 days!
Step #5
Clean Up
We don’t consider the job done until your property is completely cleaned up and your beautiful new roof is the only evidence that we were ever there.
What Lewes Homeowners Are Saying
David Martino
Well satisfied with your work. Good price and got the job done. You guys cleaned up very well.
Proudly Serving Sussex County, Delaware
From the Lewes drawbridge down to Rehoboth Beach and on to Bethany Beach, G and Bros covers the full Delaware coastal stretch. Whether you are working on a historic Pilottown property, a Lewes Beach cottage, a Beebe-area year-round home, or out toward Milton or Cool Spring, we have the DE license, the coastal experience, and the historic district fluency to handle the work.
Pilottown (historic district)
Lewes Beach
Savannah Road
Cool Spring
Showell Cove
Wolfe Neck
Beebe Hospital area
Cape Henlopen
- Rehoboth Beach, DE
- Bethany Beach, DE
- Fenwick Island, DE
Milton, DE
Long Neck, DE
Georgetown, DE
Frequently Asked Questions for Rehoboth Beach DE
How long does a roof last in Lewes DE?
Coastal shingle roofs typically last 18 to 25 years on Lewes properties within a mile of the Bay or Atlantic, versus 25 to 30 years on inland Sussex County homes. Salt air, UV exposure, and Atlantic wind load are the difference. For Lewes Beach and Cape Henlopen properties, upgrading to GAF Timberline UHDZ with stainless steel fasteners can extend lifespan to 25+ years.
Do you work with the Lewes Historic Preservation Architectural Review Commission?
Yes. We have completed roof projects in the Lewes Historic District many times. We carry sample boards for typically-approved architectural shingles in historic colors, and for stricter requirements we install authentic cedar shakes and natural slate. We attend the architectural review meeting with you if that helps move the application through faster.
Are you licensed in Delaware to work in Lewes and Sussex County?
Yes. Delaware contractor license number 2017606032. We also carry general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Certificates are available on request before any project starts. We have completed permits with the City of Lewes many times and know the local process for Lewes Beach, Pilottown, and the Beebe Hospital area.
What if a storm damages my Lewes home while I am out of town?
Call us at 410-677-4975. We offer same-day emergency tarp service anywhere in Lewes, Cape Henlopen, Lewes Beach, and the surrounding Sussex County area. We can coordinate directly with your property manager, neighbor, or insurance adjuster so the claim process starts moving immediately even if you are not local.
What kind of shingles do you recommend for Lewes?
For Lewes Beach and Cape Henlopen properties within a mile of the water, we recommend GAF Timberline UHDZ for the heavier material and the 130 mph wind warranty. For homes in the historic district we pick from the architectural review’s approved color palette and recommend architectural shingles in earth tones (often Pewter Gray, Slate, or Hickory). For newer homes in Cool Spring or near Beebe, standard GAF Timberline HDZ is usually the right call.
Do you handle older Lewes homes with cedar shake or slate roofs?
Yes. We replace cedar shake and natural slate when the historic district requires it or when the homeowner wants to keep the original character. Both are significantly more expensive than architectural shingles but they last 40 to 70 years and they look right on a 1700s or 1800s home. We will show you the trade-off honestly so you can decide what fits your goals and your budget.
