Roofing, Siding & Remodeling Built for South Portland's Coastal Neighborhoods
Trusted by homeowners from Willard Beach and Cushing's Point to Knightville and Meetinghouse Hill
South Portland is our neighbor across the Fore River, and we know its streets well. The city mixes several kinds of housing: waterfront homes near Willard Beach and Bug Light, older Victorians and multi-family houses in Knightville and Meetinghouse Hill, and large areas of capes, ranches, and split-levels built after the war in neighborhoods like Thornton Heights and Pleasantdale. Many of these houses are now fifty to a hundred years old and ready for a new roof, new siding, or a thoughtful renovation. M & Son Construction can usually get to your property fast and knows the city's housing well.
Built for What South Portland's Weather Actually Does to a Home
South Portland sits on Casco Bay, so homes near the water, including those around Willard Beach, Cushing's Point, and the Spring Point shoreline, deal with salt air, wind-driven rain, and storm exposure on top of Maine's snow, ice dams, and freeze-thaw cycling. Further inland, older houses suffer from thin insulation and aging weather barriers. Because South Portland's shoreline falls under Maine's mandatory shoreland zoning, work near the water may require additional setbacks and permitting review.
Roofing for South Portland Homes
We install and repair metal, rubber (EPDM), and asphalt shingle roofing. Waterfront homes often benefit from corrosion-resistant fasteners and flashing, plus metal or well-fastened architectural shingles; rubber roofing also suits the flat and low-slope sections common on older multi-family houses and additions.
Siding & Exterior Upgrades
We install vinyl, fiber cement, and traditional wood and cedar shingle siding. For South Portland's postwar capes and ranches, new siding is a chance to improve both curb appeal and the weather barrier behind it; for older Victorians in Knightville, we preserve trim and proportions.
Additions & Remodeling
South Portland homeowners add second stories, dormers, primary suites, and first-floor living space, and renovate kitchens and baths in older homes. Many lots are compact, so setbacks and lot coverage need careful review, and we build permitting into the planning timeline from the start.
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.
Why South Portland Homeowners Work With M & Son
We're a family-run contractor based just across the bridge in Portland, with two decades of hands-on experience and 12 years in business. We're quick to schedule a site visit, and we keep you informed from the first estimate through the final walkthrough.
Get Started
If you're planning a roof replacement, siding upgrade, addition, or remodel in South Portland, we start with a site visit to see what your property needs. Reach out for a free quote.
M & Son Construction
980 Forest Ave,
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 332-6515
South Portland, Maine Customers — Frequently Asked Questions
I live near Willard Beach and get a lot of wind and salt air. Does that change what you'd recommend?
Yes. Salt air corrodes metal fasteners and flashing, and wind-driven rain finds gaps that don't matter inland. For homes near Willard Beach, Cushing's Point, and the Spring Point shoreline, we typically recommend corrosion-resistant fasteners, flashing, and materials rated for coastal exposure.
I have a postwar cape. Is it worth putting on new siding?
Often, yes. New siding improves curb appeal and, more importantly, lets us fix the weather barrier and flashing behind it, which has often failed on houses of this age. We'll check what's happening behind the old siding before recommending a plan.
Can you work on an older Victorian or multi-family house in Knightville or Meetinghouse Hill?
Yes. We work on older homes and multi-family properties regularly, preserving trim and proportions where homeowners want to keep the look while upgrading the weather barrier and flashing.
What's the best roof for a flat or low-slope section?
Rubber (EPDM) roofing is a strong choice for flat and low-slope sections because it's durable, seamless, and handles standing water far better than ordinary shingles.
Can I add a second story or dormer to my house on a small lot?
Often, yes. Second stories and dormers are common in South Portland. Compact lots mean setbacks and lot coverage need careful review, so we help work through design and permitting before work starts.
Will my project need extra permitting near the water?
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 South Portland home?
It depends on your roof's pitch and exposure. Metal and properly installed asphalt shingles both perform well, and rubber (EPDM) roofing suits flat and low-slope sections.
You're based in Portland. How quickly can you get to South Portland?
South Portland is just across the Fore River, so site visits and scheduling are usually quick.
Do you offer free estimates for South Portland 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