Our work in Greenwich
12 completed roofs in Greenwich to date, counted from our own records. Greenwich sits 26 miles from our Bethel base.
Greenwich covers 47.7 square miles in Fairfield County. Shoreline exposure changes the metal. On the 24 coastal towns, including this one, we upgrade fasteners and flashing rather than use the inland default.
Neighbourhoods and villages here include Banksville, Belle Haven, Byram, Cos Cob, Glenville, Indian Field, Mianus, North Greenwich, North Mianus, Old Greenwich, Pemberwick and Pine Hill among others. What is on the roofs differs across them, and so does what should go back on.
Design criteria for a Greenwich roof
For Greenwich, the governing figure is an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph (93 mph nominal), straight out of Appendix AY of the 2022 state code. Statewide, 147 municipalities carry an equal or higher rating. Because the town sits inside the hurricane-prone region, a tear-off triggers the sealed roof deck rule.
The code assigns Greenwich a ground snow load of 30 psf. Baseline loading for the state, which puts the emphasis on eave detailing rather than on structure.
Connecticut amendments that apply here
Two Connecticut amendments matter on almost every job. The first is statewide ice barrier, R905.1.2: from the lowest edge of the roof to a point 24 inches or more inside the exterior wall line, measured on the slope. On a shallow pitch that is a surprising amount of membrane. The second is R905.1.1, the sealed roof deck rule, which has an exception for lumber sheathing of less than 3 inches nominal width — common on older housing stock here.
On nailing, be careful who you believe. Connecticut's code minimum is four nails per shingle. Six is what the shingle manufacturers require to keep a wind warranty in force, and six is what we install — but that is a manufacturer requirement, not a code requirement. A contractor telling you the code demands six is either mistaken or selling.
Permits and inspections in Greenwich
Permits for roof work in Greenwich go through the town building department. The building official on record is John Vallerie. The office is staffed full-time, so inspections here are generally straightforward to schedule. The published number is 203-622-7755. Written questions go to john.vallerie@greenwichct.org. Permitting is on us, not on you. A contractor asking a homeowner to pull the roofing permit is shifting liability, and you should treat it that way.
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 Greenwich compares with the towns around it
Greenwich shares its design wind figure with all 1 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. Greenwich | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
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Common questions about roofing in Greenwich
Have you worked in Greenwich before?
Yes. Our records show 12 completed roofs in Greenwich. That count comes from our own job history.
Who is the building official in Greenwich?
John Vallerie is the building official on record for Greenwich, per the State of Connecticut list of municipal building officials. Staffing changes — confirm with the town before relying on it.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Greenwich?
Yes. A roof replacement in Greenwich requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 203-622-7755 if you want to confirm anything independently.
Is ice barrier required on a Greenwich 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 Greenwich, that detail is doing real work.
What wind speed does a roof in Greenwich have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Greenwich 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 Greenwich?
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.
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.