Roofing, Siding & Remodeling Built for Brunswick's Historic and Waterfront Homes
Trusted by homeowners from the Federal Street neighborhood to Mere Point and Maquoit Bay
Brunswick is a town of layers. Federal and Greek Revival houses near Maine Street and Bowdoin College, postwar neighborhoods built out in the decades since, and the redevelopment around Brunswick Landing all sit within a few miles of each other. Out on the necks and coves of Casco Bay, around Mere Point, Maquoit Bay, and Middle Bay, homes face open water and the wind that comes with it. A roof or siding job that suits a village house on Federal Street isn't automatically the right job for a waterfront home on Mere Point, and M & Son Construction plans each Brunswick project around that difference.
Built for What Brunswick's Weather Actually Does to a Home
Brunswick gets the full range of Midcoast conditions: heavy winter snow loads, ice dams where heat escapes through the roof, nor'easters off Casco Bay, and the salt air that reaches properties along the water. Older homes add their own wrinkles, including aging sheathing, limited ventilation, and past repairs that hide problems. Because much of Brunswick's shoreline and riverfront falls under Maine's mandatory shoreland zoning, work near the water may require additional setbacks and permitting review. We plan for the weather and the paperwork from the first visit.
Roofing for Brunswick Homes
We install and repair metal, rubber (EPDM), and asphalt shingle roofing. On older homes, we inspect the roof deck, ventilation, and insulation as part of any replacement because ice dams and moisture problems usually start there, not at the shingles. Metal roofing is a popular choice here for shedding snow and standing up to wind off the bay.
Siding & Exterior Upgrades
We install vinyl, fiber cement, and traditional wood and cedar shingle siding. For historic homes near Bowdoin and the Federal Street area, we preserve the proportions and trim details that give a house its character while upgrading the house wrap, flashing, and fastening behind them.
Additions & Remodeling
Brunswick homeowners bring us primary suite additions, kitchen expansions, in-law spaces, and full renovations of older homes. Older houses often need a careful structural look before work begins, and waterfront projects need shoreland zoning review built into the schedule.
New Construction & Home Improvement
Beyond roofing and siding, we handle new structural framing, garages, and the full range of home improvement work, including windows, doors, decks, and interior remodeling, so one contractor can manage the whole project.
Why Brunswick Homeowners Work With M & Son
We're a family-run contractor with two decades of hands-on experience and 12 years in business. We've watched how Midcoast winters and coastal exposure wear on buildings over time, and we choose materials and methods to match. Communication stays clear from the first estimate through final walkthrough.
Get Started
If you're planning a roof replacement, siding upgrade, addition, or remodel in Brunswick, we start with a site visit to see what your property actually needs. Reach out for a free quote.
M & Son Construction 980 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103 (207) 332-6515
Brunswick, Maine Customers — Frequently Asked Questions
I own a historic home near Bowdoin. Can you replace siding or roofing without losing its character?
Yes. We regularly work on older New England homes and plan to preserve the proportions and trim details that define the house, while upgrading house wrap, flashing, and fastening underneath. We also inspect the roof deck and framing on older homes so hidden problems get fixed rather than covered over.
Do you work out on Mere Point and the bays, or just in town?
Both. We work throughout Brunswick, from village and campus-area homes to waterfront properties around Mere Point, Maquoit Bay, and Middle Bay.
How do you handle ice dams and heavy snow loads? Ice dams usually trace back to heat escaping through the roof, so we look at insulation, air sealing, and ventilation alongside the roofing itself. Proper underlayment at the eaves and well-detailed flashing help too. We'll explain what we find during the site visit.
Does being near the water change what materials you'd recommend?
Yes. Salt air corrodes metal fasteners and flashing, and wind-driven rain off the bay finds gaps that don't matter inland. For waterfront Brunswick properties, we typically recommend corrosion-resistant fasteners and flashing and coastal-rated materials.
Will my project need extra permitting?
Possibly. Maine's mandatory shoreland zoning applies statewide near water bodies, and additions or changes to a home's footprint near the shoreline can trigger setback and permitting review. We build this into planning from the start.
What roofing material is best for a Brunswick home?
It depends on your roof's pitch and exposure. Metal and properly installed asphalt shingles both perform well here, and rubber (EPDM) roofing suits flat and low-slope sections. We'll walk through the trade-offs for your home.
Do you handle additions and remodels as well as roofing and siding?
Yes. We handle roofing, siding, additions, new framing, and home improvement work like windows, doors, decks, and interior remodeling.
You're based in Portland. Do you travel to Brunswick? Yes. We serve Southern Maine and the Midcoast, and we start with a free site visit to look at your property.
Do you offer free estimates for Brunswick projects?
Yes. We start with a site visit to look at your property's specific conditions before putting together a quote.
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We Specialize in These Types of Roofing:
- Metal Roofing
- Rubber Roofing
- Shingle Roofing