ROOFING · GUTTERS
Roofs Built for DC-Suburban Maryland Weather
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Our services
What We Do
Roof Replacement
Complete tear-off and re-roof with GAF or CertainTeed architectural shingles. Manufacturer-backed warranties up to 50 years.
Learn moreRoof Repair
Leak repair, missing shingles, flashing issues. Fast response times when you need it most.
Learn moreGutter Installation
Custom-fitted seamless aluminum gutters that protect your foundation. Super affordable when bundled with a roofing project.
Learn moreAttic Insulation
Cut your heating and cooling bills. Consistently rated the home improvement with the highest ROI.
Learn moreOur approach
We don't just replace shingles
Most roofers tear off your old roof and nail on a new one. We engineer a complete roofing system, because your roof does a lot more than keep rain out.
Ventilation
Warm moist air rises into your attic from cooking, showers, daily life. Without airflow, it gets trapped, rotting decking and killing shingles from the inside.
Insulation
The barrier between your living space and the attic. Done right, it slashes energy bills and keeps conditioned air where it belongs.
The full system
Underlayment, decking, flashing, ice & water shield. Every layer matters. Skip one and the whole system fails early.
Inspection
We come out, look at your roof, and give you an honest assessment. No sales pitch.
Proposal
A clear written quote. Materials, labor, timeline. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Installation
Our crew handles everything. Most roofs done in a single day. We clean up after ourselves.
Follow-up
We check back to make sure everything is right. Warranty on materials and workmanship.
Why homeowners choose us
The Modern Exteriors Difference
Transparent Pricing
Detailed written estimates. No hidden fees, no change orders. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Building Science Approach
We look at the whole system: ventilation, underlayment, decking, flashing. Not just the shingles on top.
Clean Jobsites
Magnetic nail sweeps, daily cleanup, tarps over landscaping. Your property is treated like our own.
Local & Accountable
We live and work here. When you need us after the job, we're a phone call away. Not a 1-800 number.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
Mid-century split foyer off River Road. The 2020 derecho took out a section of the rear slope and we had been patching it ever since. Three contractors came out. Modern Exteriors was the only one who actually got up on the roof with us watching from the deck and pointed out the ridge vent was undersized for the soffit intake on top of the storm damage. New roof, proper venting, and the attic is fifteen degrees cooler in August.
We are in the historic district. Slate roof with copper flashing, somewhere around 1908. Half the slates were starting to delaminate and we knew we could not afford full slate again. The estimator did not push us either way, walked us through synthetic slate options and a higher-grade architectural that would still pass the HPC review. We ended up going synthetic slate. The job came in slightly under quote because the deck was in better shape than they thought. That kind of honesty is rare.
Big oak limb came down in a July thunderstorm and punched a hole through the kitchen ceiling at 2am. They had a tarp on the roof by 9am the next day. Full replacement two weeks later once insurance was sorted. Easy.
Hailstorm in May 2025 hit us hard up here in Washington County. Five contractors quoted us. Modern Exteriors was the only one who climbed the roof in front of us with chalk and marked every bruise on the south and west slopes before saying a word about price. The supplement they wrote got the insurance company to cover the gutters and the chimney cap, which the original adjuster missed. The whole job was done in a day and a half.
Ice dams every winter on the north slope for the last twelve years. Ridgeline runs east-west so the snow just sits. They told us up front that no shingle on earth would fix the problem without addressing ventilation and the eaves. Ice and water shield up six feet, new ridge venting cut in, baffles added in the soffits. First winter post-install and the gutters are still attached to the house, which is honestly a first.
Townhouse, simple architectural shingle replacement. Quoted Tuesday, installed Friday. Site was spotless when we got home from work.
Original cedar shake from when the house was built in 1971. Way past saving. We went back and forth on cedar versus GAF Timberline HDZ in weathered wood color. The crew lead spent maybe forty minutes with my wife at the kitchen table going through pros and cons. We chose the asphalt. Two years later and zero regrets. House looks like it should have always looked that way.
SEE THE DIFFERENCE
Unbeatable price.
Unbeatable warranty.
Watch how Modern Exteriors delivers premium roofing at prices other contractors can't match, backed by manufacturer warranties they can't offer.
SERVICE AREA
Serving DC and Suburban MD and surrounding areas
Modern Exteriors is a locally operated roofing company serving homeowners across DC and Suburban MD, Maryland. Our crews live and work in the area, which means faster response times and a team that understands the local building codes and weather patterns.
Towns we serve: Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Potomac, Frederick, Mt. Airy, Walkersville, Hagerstown, Williamsport, and surrounding areas.
FREE Gutter Guards with Any Roof Replacement
Ready for a roof that lasts?
Get your free, no-obligation estimate. We will inspect your roof, explain your options, and give you a written quote with no hidden fees.
- Free roof inspection
- Written estimate, no surprises
- Financing from 0% APR
- Insurance claims assistance
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about roofing in DC and Suburban MD
How much does a roof replacement cost in the DC suburbs and western Maryland?
Most jobs in our service area land between $9,500 and $28,000. A standard architectural shingle replacement on a 2,200 square foot Montgomery County colonial usually runs around $14,800. Frederick County historic district work runs higher because of permit review and substrate considerations. Hagerstown and Washington County tends to come in lower per square because lot access is easier and dumpsters are simpler to stage. You get an itemized written quote after we walk the roof. Nothing rounded, nothing buried.
Do you serve all of Montgomery, Frederick, and Washington counties?
Yes. Crews stage out of multiple points so we can run a Bethesda job, a Frederick job, and a Hagerstown job in the same week without subcontracting any of it. Same trucks, same foremen across the whole cluster.
How do you handle insurance claims for hail or wind damage?
We document the roof with photos before anyone touches it, meet your adjuster on the deck, and write supplements when the initial scope misses things like flashing or gutters. After the 2020 derecho and the spring 2025 hail line that hit Washington County, we processed claims with most of the major carriers in the region. No extra charge for adjuster meetings or supplement paperwork. It is part of the job.
What about ice dams in Frederick County and the higher elevations?
The Catoctin ridge and the South Mountain side of Frederick get the worst of it, plus pockets of Washington County around Boonsboro. The real fix is rarely shingles. We install ice and water shield six feet up the eaves where code requires three, and we look at attic ventilation and insulation before we hand you a quote. If your ridge venting is missing, undersized, or blocked at the soffit intake, no roof is going to solve ice dams. We will tell you that before you write a check.
Are you licensed in Maryland?
Yes. Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) license, general liability, and workers comp. Documentation goes into your project folder before the crew shows up. Frederick historic district work also gets HPC review handled.
How long does the install actually take?
One day for most homes. Two days for larger Cape Cods, complex valley work, multi-layer tear-offs, or jobs where the deck needs significant repair. Historic district jobs in Frederick run longer because of substrate inspection requirements and copper detail work. Timeline is in writing before the dumpster gets scheduled.
