Coastal, Cumberland County
Cape Elizabeth sticks out into the Gulf of Maine, and roofs here feel it. Homes along Shore Road, Two Lights, and Kettle Cove catch storms coming straight off open water, so the difference between a roof that lasts and one that doesn't often comes down to flashing and fastening details.
Inland neighborhoods are more sheltered, but they have their own issues: mature trees shading roofs, moss, and debris-filled valleys.
Cape Elizabeth has a wide mix: mid-century ranches and capes in Cottage Farms and Pond Cove, large colonials and contemporaries built from the 1980s on, and oceanfront homes along Shore Road with big glass walls, low-slope sections, and complex intersecting roofs. Architect-designed homes often call for materials that match specific design intent.
Waterfront homes see high wind, sideways rain, and heavy salt exposure. Tree-covered inland lots stay damp and shaded, which encourages moss and slows snowmelt, leading to ice dams along the eaves.
Replacing anyway? A roof built to the IBHS FORTIFIED standard may qualify for Maine's planned Fortify grants, expected to open in the 2027 construction season. See our Fortify Maine roof grant guide.
We work along Shore Road and Ocean House Road, at Two Lights, Kettle Cove, and Crescent Beach, and in Pond Cove, Cottage Farms, and the neighborhoods off Spurwink Avenue. We specialize in full roof replacement. Options include asphalt shingles, standing seam metal, Brava composite, and an honest repair-or-replace answer on leaks. For coastal homes we also install Brava composite in cedar shake, Old World slate, and Spanish barrel tile profiles.
Recent work
A full reroof of this Yarmouth home and garage, start to finish in one day. Everything came off and everything is new: drip edge, ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, IKO architectural shingles, and a new ridge vent. Before the roof went on, we took the time to clean up the chimney brick and renew the flashing, one of those small extras that gets skipped on a lot of jobs, and one of the first places an older roof shows its age.
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When a late-summer microburst tore through the greater Portland area, a tree came down on this Yarmouth home, straight through the roof and into the truss system. This wasn't a shingle patch: it meant working with the homeowner, their insurance company, the town, and an engineer to rebuild the damaged framing correctly. New structural members went in alongside the originals, fresh sheathing closed the deck, and the roof went back together over it. Storm repairs like this are part of what we do, and doing them right means getting the structure right first.
See the full projectLocal roofing conditions in Cape Elizabeth
Wind exposure
Extreme: Two Lights headland
Preferred system
Standing seam on contemporaries; premium architectural on ranches
Common issue
Sheathing rot at low-slope contemporary transitions
Climate & exposure: Two Lights and Ocean House Road see some of the highest sustained wind speeds in Cumberland County. We install six nails per shingle standard on every job here.
Neighborhoods we work in
We serve homes across these Cape Elizabeth neighborhoods and streets:
New roofs
Full tear-off and replacement in asphalt, standing seam metal and Brava composite, most installed in a single day.
Distinctive
Synthetic slate and cedar shake weighed against asphalt, metal, and the real thing: cost, lifespan, and fit.
Authorized installer
Authorized Brava contractor: Cedar Shake, Old World Slate, and Spanish Barrel Tile with a 50-year limited warranty.
Coastal favorite
Concealed-fastener standing seam and coastal-rated metal systems with Kynar finishes and engineered snow retention.
Most popular
Architectural and dimensional asphalt shingles installed to manufacturer spec, built to weather a Maine winter.
Leaks & storm damage
Leaking, ice dams or storm damage on an older roof? We'll tell you honestly whether it's time for a new one.
Specialty
Too high or steep to walk safely, or access restricted? A licensed drone pilot flies it (paid add-on), alongside our in-person inspection.
Google reviews
"Jeff and Aaron were amazing right from the first phone contact with Jeff onto the first in person meeting with Jeff and Aaron all the way to the very end of the installation. Everything was explained thoroughly to me and I had a very good …"
"Aaron & Jeff are exceptional to work with. The roof was done on schedule, looks awesome and clean up was perfect. I would recommend them to everyone."
"The best!! I felt very comfortable and taken care of working with Pine & Gable. They were super honest and transparent during the whole process, and their level of craftsmanship is unmatched. My new roof looks so great and I could be happier with how smooth the entire process went"
It's one of the most wind-resistant options we install, and coastal-rated finishes resist salt corrosion. We'll compare it with high-wind shingles and composite so you can weigh cost and appearance.
Not necessarily. Moss can lift shingles and hold moisture, but early on a cleaning and repair may be enough. We'll check whether the shingles underneath are still sound.
Ready when you are
No pressure, no gimmicks. Just a free estimate, an exact written quote, and a roof built for Maine weather.
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