Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Roofing Contractors in Salem, MA
J.B. Kidney Roofing has been a trusted name in the roofing industry since 1919, specializing in copper, slate, and historic restoration services. Our fourth-generation family-owned business takes pride in delivering quality craftsmanship to residential and commercial clients across the North Shore of Massachusetts, Boston, and Portsmouth, NH. With over a century of combined experience, we prioritize attention to detail, customer satisfaction, and adherence to historical preservation guidelines.Our team handles projects ranging from small repairs to full-scale installations, ensuring durability and aesthetic integrity. We maintain strong relationships with local historical commissions and offer custom metal fabrication services to meet unique architectural needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing reputation and client testimonials praising our professionalism and results.
Services
Slate Roofing
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Historic Restoration
Copper Gutters
Flat Roofing
Pitched Roofing
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- Fourth-generation family-owned business with century-long expertise
- Specialize in historic preservation and slate/copper roofing
- Serve North Shore, Boston, and Portsmouth NH regions
- Maintain partnerships with local historical commissions
- Offer custom metal fabrication in-house
What people say
Outstanding work
True professionals
Highly recommend
Preserved historical integrity
Reliable and knowledgeable
Services
Slate Roofing
Specializing in slate roof repair, restoration, and new installations using materials sourced from Vermont and Wales quarries. Our team ensures perfect matches to original materials while maintaining historical accuracy. Services include slate replacement, valley repairs, and ridge restoration for residential properties.
Copper Gutters
Custom fabrication and installation of copper gutters, downspouts, and flashing systems designed to protect homes from water damage. We offer seamless options and traditional wood gutter replacements tailored to architectural specifications.
Historic Restoration
Collaboration with Salem Historical Commission for preservation guidelines compliance. Services include restoration of period-accurate roofing features, addition planning, and character preservation for historic properties across the North Shore region.
Sheet Metal Fabrication
In-house fabrication of custom metal components including roof panels, valleys, flashings, and ornamental finials. We serve contractors and homeowners with precision-crafted solutions for both functional and decorative applications.
Flat Roofing
Installation of rubber (EPDM) flat roofing systems for commercial and residential properties, along with flat seam copper solutions for architectural features like bay windows and door heads. Combines practicality with long-lasting durability.
People
Scott Kidney
President & Owner
Fourth-generation leader with decades of experience in historic roofing. Succeeded father Kevin Kidney, maintaining family legacy of quality craftsmanship. Specializes in slate and copper restoration while managing relationships with local historical commissions.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We primarily serve Salem, Marblehead, Beverly, Boston, and Portsmouth NH regions for residential and commercial roofing projects.
Do you handle emergency roofing repairs?
Yes, we offer emergency services for urgent roofing issues requiring immediate attention across our service areas.
Can you match historic slate materials?
We source slate from Vermont and Wales quarries to ensure perfect matches for original materials in historic properties.
Do you work with historical commissions?
Yes, we collaborate with the Salem Historical Commission and have decades of experience navigating preservation guidelines.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact our office directly for payment method details as this information wasn't specified in our public materials.
