Martha's Vineyard MA Remodeling Experts
Island homes take a beating that mainland properties simply don’t. Martha’s Vineyard sits exposed to the open Atlantic, and every nor’easter, salt-laden gust, and summer hurricane pushes your roof and siding closer to failure. We’ve been doing exterior remodeling across Massachusetts for over two decades, and the island is where that experience gets put to the test.
The cedar-shingled Capes along Vineyard Haven’s harbor, the Carpenter Gothic cottages packed into Oak Bluffs’ campground, the Greek Revival whaling captain houses lining Edgartown’s Water Street, all of them face conditions that demand more than a standard install. If your home needs a full exterior overhaul or a targeted roof repair, we’d like to hear from you. Reach out for a free quote.
Frequently Asked Questions from Martha's Vineyard Residents
How does permitting work for roofing or siding on Martha's Vineyard?
Every town on the island runs its own building department. Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, West Tisbury, Chilmark, and Aquinnah each have separate permit applications and inspectors. That means the process changes depending on where your home sits. When you work with Mario’s Roofing, we handle the entire permitting process for you, no matter which town, and we make sure all work meets the current Massachusetts State Building Code including the island’s wind uplift and coastal zone requirements.
My home is in a Martha's Vineyard historic district. Can you work on it?
Yes, and we’ve done it in some of the tightest regulatory environments in the state. The island has historic district commissions in all six towns, each with its own bylaws. On top of that, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission triggers a full review for exterior work on any structure over 100 years old. And if your home is one of the 300 Carpenter Gothic cottages inside the Oak Bluffs Camp Meeting Association, their architectural covenants add yet another approval step.
Do you offer financing for Martha's Vineyard residents?
We do. A roof or siding replacement on the island costs more than the same job on the mainland because every sheet of plywood, bundle of shingles, and roll of housewrap crosses Vineyard Sound by ferry. That adds real dollars to the project. We offer flexible payment plans so you can get the work done now and spread the cost over time. Give us a call for current program details and pre-approval.
Our Services for Martha's Vineyard Residents
Sixty-three miles of coastline. No landmass between your home and the open ocean. Salt air that never quits. These aren’t abstract problems on Martha’s Vineyard. They’re the reason a shingled farmhouse in Chilmark and a harbor-front Colonial in Edgartown both need exterior work built for coastal punishment.
Professional Roofing Services
We’ve seen what the island does to roofs. Nor’easters push wind-driven rain under shingle tabs. Freeze-thaw cycles in January and February stack ice dams at the eaves that force meltwater into your attic. Salt spray eats through standard galvanized flashing in a few seasons. Every roof we install here is built with those realities in mind.
- Asphalt Shingles: As a CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster contractor, we’re held to the manufacturer’s top-tier installation standards. On Martha’s Vineyard, that means six-nail fastening patterns and wind-rated products designed for coastal exposure exceeding 130 mph, per Massachusetts building code requirements for high-velocity zones.
- Slate & Metal Roofing: The right choice for Edgartown’s steep-gabled whaling-era homes and Chilmark’s exposed hilltop estates. Neither material corrodes in salt air the way standard steel or aluminum can, and both last generations with proper installation.
- Cedar Shake Roofing: This is the island’s signature roofing material, and it needs island-specific installation. We use only stainless steel fasteners (standard nails corrode within years in salt air) and design balanced ridge-to-soffit ventilation systems that control moisture buildup and prevent ice dams.
Expert Siding Installation
Here’s what nobody tells you about siding on Martha’s Vineyard: cedar shingles that hold up for decades in Worcester or Stoughton can deteriorate in 15 to 25 years on the island. Salt air, UV exposure from open water, and year-round humidity accelerate every form of decay. We install siding systems that account for that from day one:
- James Hardie Fiber Cement: Salt can’t rot it. Humidity can’t swell it. Mold can’t colonize it. The Hardie Shingle profile gives you the cedar shake aesthetic that Martha’s Vineyard historic commissions require, with none of the cyclical maintenance. It’s also fire-resistant, which matters on an island where fire response times run longer.
- Everlast Composite Siding: Three bonded layers that won’t delaminate, fade, or break down under the island’s punishing UV and salt conditions. We’ve seen this material outperform traditional options in coastal installs.
- Vinyl Siding: For homes outside historic districts where commission guidelines don’t restrict your material choices, vinyl delivers solid performance at a lower price point. Broad color selection and zero painting.
High-Quality Window Replacement
Older homes in Edgartown and Vineyard Haven often still have original single-pane windows. Those windows bleed heat in winter and let salt air corrode the frames from both sides. Our window replacement crews install Harvey Windows with proper coastal flashing and sealant details that hold up against wind-driven rain.
One thing most homeowners don’t realize: much of Martha’s Vineyard sits within a coastal zone where the Massachusetts building code mandates impact-rated glazing or approved storm shutters. We know exactly which areas trigger that requirement and install compliant products from the start. Double-hung, casement, and bay configurations available to match any home style on the island. We also install skylights designed for coastal wind and rain exposure.
Additional Services
- Gutter Installation: Seamless aluminum gutters with leaf guards, installed using stainless steel hangers that resist salt corrosion. Properly sized and pitched for the heavy rain and rapid snowmelt the island sees during nor’easters.
- Decking: Composite deck builds using materials rated for high-humidity, salt-air environments. Wood decking on Martha’s Vineyard rots fast without constant treatment. Composite doesn’t.
- Condominium & Multi-Unit Services: Full-scale roofing and siding projects for condo associations and multi-family properties across the island. We coordinate ferry logistics for bulk material deliveries to keep multi-unit timelines on track.
Get a Free Roofing or Siding Quote for Your Martha’s Vineyard Home
Six towns, six building departments, multiple historic commissions, and weather that tests every fastener and seam. Your Martha’s Vineyard roofing, siding, or window project needs a contractor who’s already solved these problems. We have. From Edgartown to Aquinnah, we know what materials hold up, which permits to pull, and how to get it all across on the ferry.
Call us at 781.269.9166 or fill out the form by clicking the button below for a free estimate on your next roofing, siding, or window project.
Real Clients, Real Stories
Marios Roofing was prompt and professional. Paul came out when requested for the estimate and answered all of my questions and concerns. I was given an estimated date of service and notice the day before. They were great.