Our work in Hampton
No completed jobs in Hampton yet — said plainly, because the alternative is implying something that is not true. It is 75 miles from Bethel, comfortably within where we work.
Hampton covers 25.1 square miles in Windham County.
Neighbourhoods and villages here include Clarks Corner, Hamptonville and Rawson. What is on the roofs differs across them, and so does what should go back on.
Design criteria for a Hampton roof
Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code puts Hampton at an ultimate design wind speed of 125 mph, a nominal design wind speed of 97 mph. That places Hampton mid-range for the state, with 51 municipalities at or above it. The town is inside the code's hurricane-prone region, which is what triggers the sealed roof deck requirement on a full tear-off.
Ground snow load in Hampton is 35 psf. That is above the statewide floor. In practice it shows up as drift at valleys and behind dormers rather than as trouble across an open field of shingles.
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.
The six-nail question comes up constantly. Code minimum in Connecticut is four nails per shingle. Manufacturers require six to honor their wind warranty. We install six. Both facts are true at the same time, and anyone presenting six as a code requirement has it wrong.
Permits and inspections in Hampton
Permits for roof work in Hampton go through the town building department. The building official on record is John Berard. It is a part-time office. That is not a criticism, it is a scheduling fact: we confirm inspection availability before we open a roof here. The published number is 860-455-9132 x6. Written questions go to building@hamptonct.org. We pull the permit ourselves. If a roofer asks you to pull it in your own name, that is a reason to stop and ask why.
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 Hampton compares with the towns around it
Hampton carries a higher design wind figure than every town it borders. A roof spec that was correct one town over is not automatically correct here.
| Bordering town | Design wind | vs. Hampton | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 125 mph | same | 35 psf | Windham |
| Canterbury | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Windham |
| Chaplin | 125 mph | same | 35 psf | Windham |
| Eastford | 120 mph | -5 | 40 psf | Windham |
| Pomfret | 125 mph | same | 40 psf | Windham |
| Scotland | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Windham |
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Common questions about roofing in Hampton
How many nails per shingle should be used in Hampton?
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.
What wind speed does a roof in Hampton have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Hampton an ultimate design wind speed of 125 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
Is ice barrier required on a Hampton 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 35 psf ground snow load in Hampton, that detail is doing real work.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Hampton?
Yes. A roof replacement in Hampton requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-455-9132 x6 if you want to confirm anything independently.
Who is the building official in Hampton?
John Berard is the building official on record for Hampton, 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.