Frequently Asked Questions

The two licenses needed to do roofing in Massachusetts are:

• HIC License (Home Improvement Contractor) — registered with the MA Office of Consumer Affairs.
• CSL License (Construction Supervisor License) — required for structural work.

We also carry general liability and workers' compensation insurance, and our crews follow OSHA fall-protection standards on every job.

You'll receive a certified copy of your warranty mailed directly from CertainTeed. HyTech is a CertainTeed 5-Star Select Shingle Master — the top installer tier — which is required to issue extended manufacturer warranties like Sure Start™ Plus. Every employee also undergoes ongoing training and holds individual certifications in their name.

On qualifying NorthGate ClimateFlex, Landmark PRO, and designer shingle installs with the full Integrity Roof System®, we add our own Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee at no extra cost.

We move any delicate or fragile items away from the house before work begins and replace them exactly where they were when we finish.

Our extra-large heavy-duty mesh canvas tarps protect the perimeter and direct all debris away from the house — keeping garden beds, shrubs, and flowers untouched.

Each trailer rolls on four wheels and maneuvers easily on residential lots. The ground crew works in parallel with installers, so cleanup happens continuously through the day — not as an afterthought at the end.

These magnets capture any nails or staples in their path. We do multiple sweeps before leaving — driveway, walkways, lawn, and the perimeter of the house — until the property is so clean you'd never know a roof was just torn off.

The only thing more important than how many nails are used is where they're placed. Most roofers place nails in the "wide nail line" — HyTech goes one step further and nails into the Hurricane nail line, the reinforced double-thick zone on each shingle. It's the only line our crews are trained to nail into, regardless of roof pitch.

A standard 18–25 square ranch with a single-layer tear-off is usually a one-day job. Larger Capes and Colonials (28–45 squares) generally take 2–3 days. We provide a written timeline as part of every free quote.

Financing options include 0% promotional periods, fixed-term loans, and HELOC integrations. Ask us during your free consultation and we'll match you with the best current program for your project size and credit profile.

Our headquarters is at 714A Route 6A in Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 — central to the entire Cape, which means short response times anywhere from the canal to the Outer Cape. We also handle a handful of off-Cape projects in the surrounding South Shore by request.

An in-home visit lets us measure precisely, walk the roof (or fly the drone), photograph problem areas, and check ventilation and decking condition. That's the only way to deliver a guaranteed written price — and it's always free with no obligation.

Rough Cape Cod pricing as of 2026: Landmark ~$5.50/sq ft, Landmark PRO ~$6.25/sq ft, NorthGate ClimateFlex ~$7.40/sq ft installed. A square = 100 sq ft. Add 15–35% for double-layer tear-offs, steep pitches, or complex roofs with skylights and dormers. We always quote in writing for free — try the live estimator on our shingles page.

For coastal homes exposed to salt air and ice — anywhere on the water or near the Outer Cape — we strongly recommend NorthGate ClimateFlex for its impact rating and SBS flexibility. See the full breakdown on our shingle comparison page.

HyTech is owned and operated by two roofers with 40+ combined years of experience. Our policy is unusual in the industry: the owners are on-site, hands-on, and accountable for the work. This is why our customers see the same crew from start to finish.