Roofing, Siding & Remodeling Built for Kittery's Historic and Coastal Homes
Trusted by homeowners from Kittery Foreside to Kittery Point for durable coastal construction.
Kittery is where Maine begins, and its homes reflect more than three centuries of history. Colonial and Federal-era houses, shipbuilders' and sea captains' homes, and mid-century neighborhoods built for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard families sit alongside waterfront properties around Pepperrell Cove, Kittery Point, and the Piscataqua River. Many are older houses with original framing and details worth protecting, and many face open water. M & Son Construction works across that range, keeping an older home's character intact while upgrading its weather protection.
Built for What Kittery's Coastal Exposure Actually Does to a Home
Homes along the Piscataqua, around Portsmouth Harbor, and along the open coast in Kittery Point deal with salt air, wind-driven rain, and freeze-thaw cycling that wears on roofing, flashing, and siding faster than inland. Older homes add another challenge: aging sheathing, limited insulation, and past repairs can hide moisture problems. Because much of Kittery's shoreline falls under Maine's mandatory shoreland zoning, work near the water may require additional setbacks and permitting review. We plan for the exposure and the regulatory side from the first conversation.
Roofing for Kittery Homes
We install and repair metal, rubber (EPDM), and asphalt shingle roofing, matched to your home's age, pitch, and exposure. On older homes, we inspect the roof deck and framing as part of any replacement so we address hidden problems rather than cover them up.
Siding & Exterior Upgrades
We install vinyl, fiber cement, and traditional wood and cedar shingle siding. For Kittery's historic homes, we preserve the profile and proportions that give a house its character while upgrading the house wrap, flashing, and fastening underneath.
Additions & Remodeling
Additions, kitchen expansions, primary suites, and renovations of older homes are common in Kittery. Older properties often require careful structural assessment before work begins, and projects near the water or in older neighborhoods can involve extra review. We build that into the planning timeline from the start.
New Construction & Home Improvement
Beyond roofing and siding, we take pride in offering a comprehensive array of services, including new structural framing, garage construction, and a wide range of home improvement work. Our capabilities encompass everything from installing high-quality windows and doors to building beautiful decks and executing detailed interior remodeling. This means that you can rely on a single contractor to expertly manage the entirety of your project, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish, while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and customer satisfaction..
Why Kittery Homeowners Work With M & Son
We're a Portland-based, family-run contractor with two decades of hands-on experience and 12 years in business, with experience on both older homes and coastal exposure. We keep communication clear from estimate through final walkthrough, and we choose materials and methods based on how they'll hold up on your specific property.
Get Started
If you're planning a roof replacement, siding upgrade, addition, or remodel in Kittery, we start with a site visit to look at your property's specific conditions. Reach out for a free quote.
M & Son Construction
980 Forest Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 332-6515
Kittery, Maine Customers — Frequently Asked Questions
My Kittery home is very old. Can you work on it without damaging its character?
Yes. We regularly work on older New England homes and plan to preserve the profile and proportions that give a house its character, while upgrading house wrap, flashing, and fastening underneath for real-world performance. On older homes, we also inspect the roof deck and framing so we can address hidden problems rather than cover them up.
Do you work in Kittery Point and the Foreside, or only certain parts of town?
We work throughout Kittery, from Kittery Foreside to Kittery Point, Pepperrell Cove, and the neighborhoods in between.
Does being near the harbor or open water change what materials you'd recommend?
Yes. Salt air accelerates corrosion on metal fasteners and components, and wind-driven rain finds gaps that wouldn't matter further inland. For near-shore Kittery properties, we typically recommend corrosion-resistant fasteners, flashing, and materials rated for coastal exposure.
Will my project need extra permitting because I'm near the water or in an older neighborhood?
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 additional setback and permitting review. Older neighborhoods may involve other local considerations. We build this into planning from the start.
What roofing material holds up best for a coastal home in Kittery?
It depends on your site, roof pitch, and exposure, but metal and properly installed asphalt shingle systems both perform well on Kittery's coastal homes when the underlayment and flashing are done right.
Do you handle both roofing/siding work and larger additions or remodels?
Yes. We handle roofing, siding, additions, new structural framing, and broader home improvement work like windows, doors, decks, and interior remodeling.
You're based in Portland. Will that affect scheduling or cost for a Kittery project?
We serve Southern Maine from York to Windham and schedule projects to keep crews efficient. We'll discuss timing and any logistics when we visit your property, and we start with a free estimate.
How far in advance should I contact you before I want work started?
Roofing and siding work can often be scheduled within a few weeks depending on the season. Additions and larger remodels, especially older-home projects or those needing shoreland zoning review, benefit from starting several months ahead.
Do you offer free estimates for Kittery 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