One Call Handles Every Storm-Damaged Exterior
When a Nor’easter tears through Kent or Sussex County, your roof isn’t the only thing taking a hit. We handle the full exterior — and we handle your insurance claim too.
If your roof is showing signs of age or has sustained serious damage, a full replacement may be the smartest investment you can make in your home or business. At First State Roofing & Exteriors, we provide professional roof replacement services tailored to meet local climate challenges, energy efficiency goals, and your long-term needs.
Whether you’re replacing asphalt shingles on a traditional family home or upgrading a commercial flat roof, our team offers trusted expertise and quality workmanship that protects what matters most.
As a certified roofing contractor, our team ensures code-compliant installations and energy-efficient materials for every project.
Five-Brand Manufacturer Authorization: We’re authorized installers of GAF, Owens Corning, TAMKO, CertainTeed, and Atlas Pro — meaning we can register limited lifetime warranties most contractors simply can’t offer.
22 Years of Kent and Sussex County, DE Experience: Over two decades serving Kent and Sussex Counties means we understand Kent and Sussex County, DE’s coastal climate, local permitting, and what materials actually hold up here.
BBB Accredited, A+ Rated: Our BBB A+ accreditation isn’t self-awarded. It reflects a consistent track record of ethical work, honest assessments, and real responsiveness to customers.
Hands-On Insurance Claim Assistance: We document damage, help file your claim, and meet with your adjuster — so you’re not navigating the insurance process alone after a storm.
Most roofing companies stop at the roof. We don’t. As a full-service roofing contractor serving homeowners and businesses across Kent and Sussex County, DE, we handle everything from roof replacement and repair to siding, gutters, windows, skylights, and soffit and fascia work. If a storm hits your home, you shouldn’t have to call three different contractors to put it back together.
We serve Dover, Smyrna, Milford, Seaford, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, Milton, Harrington, Felton, Greenwood, and Townsend — covering the full stretch of Kent and Sussex Counties. Whether you’re dealing with an aging roof on a longtime family home or storm damage on a coastal property, we’ve seen it and handled it before.
When the job is done right, you stop worrying about your home every time the weather turns. Here’s what that actually looks like.
Kent and Sussex County, DE averages 45 inches of rain per year — well above the national average — and that’s before you factor in Nor’easters, tropical remnants, and the coastal wind exposure that Sussex County communities like Rehoboth Beach and Lewes deal with regularly. Freeze-thaw cycles in winter, salt air corrosion near the coast, and summer humidity that accelerates shingle wear all add up to a roofing environment that’s genuinely demanding.
That’s why the contractor you choose matters more here than it might somewhere else. Out-of-state storm chasers show up after every major weather event in coastal Kent and Sussex County, DE — they collect deposits, do substandard work, and move on. We’ve had a permanent address in Smyrna for over 22 years. We’re not going anywhere, and we’re accountable to this community in a way that a contractor from out of state simply isn’t.
When wind and hail damage hits — and it does, more frequently than most homeowners expect — you want someone who knows the local permitting process, understands how Kent and Sussex County, DE’s climate affects different roofing systems, and will still be here if something needs to be addressed after the job is done.
Residential roofing is the core of what we do — asphalt architectural shingles, standing seam metal roofing, rubber EPDM systems, and cool roof shingles that can meaningfully reduce attic heat during Kent and Sussex County, DE’s humid summers. We’re authorized installers for five major manufacturers, which means the warranties we offer are real and registered, not marketing language.
On the commercial side, we’re certified in TPO and EPDM membrane systems for flat and low-slope roofs — the kind of work that requires a different level of technical knowledge than a standard residential shingle job. If you manage commercial property in Kent or Sussex County and need a roofing contractor who understands both the technical requirements and the local permitting process, we do that work too.
Whatever the project, we provide free estimates and a written scope of work that specifies the exact materials, brands, and warranty levels involved. No vague estimates, no surprises mid-project.
We come to you, assess the full condition of your roof and exterior, and give you an honest written estimate — at no cost and no obligation.
We handle all permit applications and inspections, source your manufacturer-authorized materials, and schedule around your timeline — not ours.
Our crew completes the job — most replacements in a single day — then walks you through the finished work and registers your manufacturer warranty.
Kent and Sussex County, DE doesn't issue a traditional state roofing license the way some states do. Instead, roofing contractors here are required to register with the Kent and Sussex County, DE Division of Revenue and the Department of Labor's Office of Contractor Registration before doing any work. They also need to carry workers' compensation insurance and submit an OSHA-compliant safety plan as part of that registration. What this means for you as a homeowner is that the barrier to entry in Kent and Sussex County, DE is lower than you might assume — anyone can call themselves a roofer. That's why verifiable credentials like manufacturer certifications, BBB accreditation, and a documented track record matter more here, not less. We're fully registered, insured, and authorized by five major manufacturers, which you can verify directly with those brands.
Honestly, the only way to know for certain is a proper inspection — not a glance from the driveway. Storm damage in Kent and Sussex County, DE is often invisible from the ground: lifted flashing, cracked underlayment, damaged pipe boots, granule loss on shingles. These issues don't look like much until water finds its way in. During a free inspection, we assess the full condition of your roof and give you a straight answer. If a repair extends useful life at a reasonable cost, we'll tell you that. If the roof is at the point where repair is just delaying an inevitable replacement, we'll tell you that too. One of our customers specifically noted that we repaired their roof and extended its life by two years before replacement made sense — that kind of honest assessment is the only way we work.
Yes — and this is one of the most important things to understand before you file a claim on your own. Many homeowners underestimate the scope of storm damage or miss secondary damage entirely, which means they end up with a claim settlement that doesn't fully cover the repair or replacement they actually need. We document damage thoroughly, help you file the claim correctly, and when needed, meet directly with your insurance adjuster to make sure nothing gets overlooked. Kent and Sussex County, DE's coastal communities — Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach — deal with storm damage regularly, and we've navigated this process with insurance providers many times. You shouldn't have to figure it out alone while also managing a damaged home.
For most residential roof replacements, the physical installation is completed in a single day. That's the part homeowners worry about most — the disruption, the noise, the crew in the yard. In practice, it's a one-day event for most homes, and we do a full cleanup before we leave. The broader timeline from your first call to the day we start depends on scheduling, permit processing times with your local municipality, and material availability, but we handle all of that on our end. You won't be waiting on building departments or chasing down paperwork. We manage the permits and inspections so the process moves forward without you having to track it.
Kent and Sussex County, DE's combination of high annual rainfall, salt air exposure near the coast, Nor'easter wind loads, and summer humidity creates real demands on roofing materials. Architectural asphalt shingles from manufacturers like GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed are the most common choice — they're durable, widely available, and carry strong warranties when installed by an authorized contractor. For homeowners in coastal communities like Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, and Bethany Beach who want a longer-lasting option, standing seam metal roofing holds up for decades and is highly resistant to wind, fire, and mold. Cool roof shingles are worth considering if attic heat is a concern — they can reduce energy costs during Kent and Sussex County, DE's humid summers. We'll walk you through the options that make sense for your specific home, location, and budget during the estimate.
Yes. A full roof replacement is a significant expense, and not everyone wants to pay for it all at once — even if they have the funds available. We offer flexible financing through trusted lending partners, which makes it possible to move forward with a project now and pay over time. This is particularly useful for homeowners dealing with unexpected storm damage who haven't budgeted for a major exterior repair. Financing is also worth considering if you're tackling multiple exterior needs at once — replacing a roof, repairing siding, and installing new gutters after a storm, for example. We can walk you through the financing options available during your free estimate appointment so you have a clear picture before you commit to anything.
First State Roofing & Exteriors Co.
202 E Mt Vernon St #1, Smyrna, DE 19977
Phone: (302) 222-4065
Business Hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
