Natural Slate
Installation and repair with attention to individual slate, flashing, layout, and fastening.
Philadelphia County Contractor
Roofing & Construction in Somerton, PA
Somerton sits at Philadelphia's northern edge beside Bucks and Montgomery counties. Old Somerton includes larger pre-1900 houses alongside newer homes, while subdivisions such as Tudor Village and later residential pockets add different roof shapes, materials, and construction eras within a compact area.
- Serving
- Far Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood
- ZIP
- 19116
- PA License
- PA160878
Built For This Community
Somerton Homes and Buildings Are Not All the Same
The neighborhood's detached and twin homes feel more suburban than much of the city, yet older roads and buildings remain part of its identity. Larger lots, mature trees, garages, porches, and additions create more roof intersections than a simple rectangular house. Those intersections, plus siding and gutter transitions, are common places for water to enter unnoticed.
Roofing Systems
Roofing Guidance for Somerton
Somerton roofing plans should distinguish original framing from later additions and verify flashing wherever roof slopes or wall planes meet. Slate or cedar on an older home should be assessed for repairability before replacement is considered. Architectural shingles and standing-seam metal can suit later homes when deck condition, ventilation, and manufacturer requirements are addressed as a complete system.
Cedar Shake
Material-aware cedar work focused on drainage, ventilation, exposure, and weathering.
Architectural Shingles
Complete systems with deck preparation, underlayment, flashing, and balanced ventilation.
Metal and Low-Slope
Metal, EPDM, and TPO options selected for roof pitch, drainage, and building use.
Local Inspection Focus
What We Look At in Somerton
- Roof-to-wall joints at garages, porches, and additions
- Tree debris, gutter flow, and downspout discharge
- Material condition on pre-1900 and mid-century homes
Beyond the Roof
Full-Service Construction in Somerton
Danils B Inc can carry exterior work beyond the roof with siding, gutters, soffit and fascia, decks, pavilions, additions, and remodeling. Coordinating these trades is useful when updating a house while keeping trim proportions and rooflines consistent with its established neighborhood setting.
29+ yearsserving Greater Philadelphia since 1997Licensed & insuredPennsylvania contractor PA160878
Project Questions
Somerton Roofing & Construction FAQs
What roofing systems do you install in Somerton?
Danils B Inc specializes in natural slate and cedar shake roofing and also installs architectural shingles, metal roofing, and flat or low-slope systems. We recommend a system after inspecting the roof geometry, deck, ventilation, flashing, and drainage at your Somerton property.
Can you repair an existing slate or cedar roof in Somerton?
Yes. We inspect individual slate or cedar pieces, fasteners, flashing, valleys, and the supporting deck before recommending repair or replacement. Serviceable natural material should not be removed only because one isolated area has failed.
Does Danils B Inc do more than roofing in Somerton?
Yes. Our construction work includes siding, seamless gutters, additions, decks, custom pavilions, remodeling and renovations, plus commercial and institutional projects. One team can coordinate connected roof, wall, trim, drainage, and framing work.
How do I request a Somerton project estimate?
Call 267-987-9663 or use our contact form. Tell us the property location, building type, known leak or damage, and the roofing or construction work you are considering so we can plan the next step.