Roofing in Bluffton, Indiana
Bluffton, Indiana's list of work that needs a building permit includes structural roof changes but not a plain re-roof. We repair and replace roofs across Bluffton and Wells County, about 25 miles south of Fort Wayne on State Road 1.
Steep old roofs on North Main
The Villa North Historic District, on North Main Street, is on the National Register for its Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and Craftsman houses from 1875 to 1924. Queen Anne roofs are the hardest in town to work on: steep slopes, turrets, many valleys and dormers. A roof like that takes harnesses, roof jacks and a lot more flashing than a ranch of the same size, which is why it costs more per square. We found no local review board for Bluffton houses.
Bluffton's housing runs old overall: about 61% of homes were built before 1980, and 27% before 1940.
Hail in Wells County
In May 2010 the National Weather Service logged golf-ball-size hail in Wells County, with photos from Bluffton. Hail that size bruises shingles and dents gutters and vents. If you've never had a roof inspected after a big hailstorm, the damage can still be up there; we look for the dark, soft spots each hit leaves.
Permits
City code section 15.10.070 lists new structures, additions, enclosures and structural roof changes, among others, as work that needs a building permit. Re-shingling isn't on the list. The Building Department, 260-824-6068, has the final word.
Bluffton roofing questions
Can you match the slate on an older Bluffton house?
Usually close, with salvaged or new slate. See our page on slate and cedar shake roofs for what repair and replacement cost.
Searching online, what should I type?
"Roofing Bluffton Indiana." Bluffton, South Carolina, and Bluffton, Ohio, both crowd the results.
Bluffton on the map
Bluffton is about 25 miles south of Fort Wayne on State Road 1, on the Wabash River. Its dot is highlighted.
Book your free roof inspection
Three quick questions. Then here's what happens:
- We call you backTo hear what's going on and pick a time to come out.
- We go up and take photosYou see the same pictures we use to price the job.
- You get one written priceMaterials, flashing, decking and clean-up, all listed.
Get a Bluffton roof inspection
Call us or send three quick answers. We'll get up there, show you the photos and write you one price.