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Replacing a Roof on an Older Chestnut Hill House?

Nearly half the homes in 19118 were built before 1940, many under slate. Here is what a new roof involves here.

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Zip 19118
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Is Chestnut Hill a historic district for roofing purposes?

Not as a whole. Chestnut Hill is not on the Philadelphia Historical Commission's list of locally designated districts, but individual buildings anywhere in the city can be designated, without the owner's consent. A designated house needs Commission approval before a roofing permit; an undesignated one needs only the permit.

Housing age in this area

46.7%of homes in 19118 built 1939 or earlier (±3.7 pts)

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25034. Full table: pre-1940 homes by zip.

What does a slate-to-asphalt job involve on a Chestnut Hill stone house?

It involves a full tear-off of the slate, repair of the board deck underneath, new flashing at stone chimneys and walls, and a slate-toned architectural shingle. Stone houses often have steep slopes and dormers, which add flashing work, so we price each slope after the free inspection rather than by the square.

Philadelphia's published fee for a residential one- or two-family roof covering replacement is $69, effective October 1, 2026, and the EZ Re-Roofing standard requires a full tear-off when the old roof is slate. Permit fees are the municipalities' published figures. They are not a quote for roof work; your price comes after a free inspection.

Chestnut Hill questions

Do the census figures for 19118 include Wyndmoor?

Partly. The census zip code area for 19118 crosses the city line into part of Wyndmoor, so the figure above describes both. We serve the Chestnut Hill side.

Sources and checked date

Last checked 2026-10-29.

Rules change. Confirm with the city, township or borough permit office before you rely on any permit or historic-district detail here.

Roof trouble in Chestnut Hill?

Tell us where the house is, how old the roof is and what it is doing. If you have photos, say so and we will ask for them by email. Outside our core area? Send the form and ask.

We answer form requests Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. There is no phone line, so the whole conversation stays in writing.