Our work in Bloomfield
We have completed 6 roofs in Bloomfield. That figure comes from our own job records rather than an estimate, and it moves as we work. The town is 47 miles from Bethel.
Bloomfield is a 26.1-square-mile municipality in Hartford County.
Within Bloomfield we work in Blue Hills, Case Corner, Cottage Grove and North Bloomfield. Housing stock varies enough inside one Connecticut town that the right roof in one neighbourhood is not automatically right three miles away.
Design criteria for a Bloomfield roof
The state assigns Bloomfield an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph — 93 mph nominal — in Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut building code. That places Bloomfield mid-range for the state, with 147 municipalities at or above it. Because the town sits inside the hurricane-prone region, a tear-off triggers the sealed roof deck rule.
Snow loading here is 30 psf at grade. Baseline loading for the state, which puts the emphasis on eave detailing rather than on structure.
Connecticut amendments that apply here
The state changes the model code in two places worth knowing about. R905.1.2 requires ice barrier everywhere in Connecticut, extending at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line as measured up the slope. And R905.1.1, the sealed roof deck amendment, does not apply over narrow lumber sheathing — under 3 inches nominal — which is exactly what many pre-1950 houses in this state have.
Four is code, six is warranty. Connecticut's minimum is four nails per shingle; the shingle manufacturers want six before they will stand behind a wind claim. We use six. What we will not do is tell you the state requires it, because it does not.
Permits and inspections in Bloomfield
Permits for roof work in Bloomfield go through the town building department. The building official on record is Dwight Carlson. The office is staffed full-time, so inspections here are generally straightforward to schedule. The published number is 860-769-3543. Written questions go to dcarlson@bloomfieldct.gov. We pull the permit as part of the job. No homeowner should be asked to pull their own roofing permit by a contractor working on their house.
A roof replacement permit in Connecticut is generally issued over the counter or online once the scope is submitted, with an inspection at completion. Where a house sits in a local historic district, or where zoning or health review applies, that approval comes first and can add real time. If your property is affected, we will tell you before the contract is signed rather than after the dumpster arrives.
How Bloomfield compares with the towns around it
Bloomfield shares its design wind figure with all 6 of its neighbours, so specifications carry across these town lines cleanly. The permit process does not — each town runs its own.
| Bordering town | Design wind | vs. Bloomfield | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| East Granby | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| Hartford | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Hartford |
| Simsbury | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| West Hartford | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Hartford |
| Windsor | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Hartford |
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Common questions about roofing in Bloomfield
Have you worked in Bloomfield before?
Yes. Our records show 6 completed roofs in Bloomfield. That count comes from our own job history.
Is ice barrier required on a Bloomfield roof?
Yes — Connecticut requires it statewide under code section R905.1.2, running from the lowest roof edge to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line. With a 30 psf ground snow load in Bloomfield, that detail is doing real work.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Bloomfield?
Yes. A roof replacement in Bloomfield requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-769-3543 if you want to confirm anything independently.
What wind speed does a roof in Bloomfield have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Bloomfield an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Bloomfield?
Connecticut's code minimum is four. Shingle manufacturers require six to keep their wind warranty in force, and six is what we install. Six nails is a manufacturer requirement, not a code requirement.
Who is the building official in Bloomfield?
Dwight Carlson is the building official on record for Bloomfield, per the State of Connecticut list of municipal building officials. Staffing changes — confirm with the town before relying on it.
Design criteria are taken from Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code. Building department details come from the State of Connecticut list of municipal building officials, updated 04-06-2026. Municipal staffing and personnel change — confirm current details with the town. Stallion Ridge Exteriors is a service-area business based in Bethel, Connecticut.