R. Short Roofing

★★★★★5.0 86 Google reviewsRoofing contractor · Townsend, DEUnclaimedOwn this business? Claim it free

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#1of 3 in Townsend

4.89Weighted score

86Google reviews

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About R. Short Roofing

R. Short Roofing is a family owned roofer in Townsend that has served New Castle County and nearby parts of Delaware since 2013. It does roof repairs and installations, and also builds decks, services gutters, installs siding and replaces windows. Free estimates are offered, including online. Rated 5.0 from 85 Google reviews, 84 of them five stars.

It ranks #1 of 3 roofers on our Townsend page by review-weighted score.

Listed here since October 21, 2026. Listing compiled from its public Google Maps profile on 2026-10-19. Report a correction or request removal · Back to roofers in Townsend

Hours and contact

Contact

(302) 592-1952
6091 Summit Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
rshortroofing.com
Roofing contractor

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Hours

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Google reviews

5.0★★★★★86 reviews on Google

5 ★85

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3 ★1

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What reviewers talk about

siding replacementridge vent replacementgutters and leaf guardsfull replacementswindow replacementefficient repairpolite staffease of businessnew roofbathroom remodel

Max Lamberta month ago
★★★★★
“Our experience with R Short has been fantastic. Ashley Crowell is extremely thorough and takes the time to explain everything front to back. She's fantastic and working with her was a great experience. We also utilized them for a window …”
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“They did a fantastic job on my new roof and were very competitively priced.”
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Review analysis

How its Google reviews compare with 31 other rated roofers in New Castle County, and what stands out for and against it.

R. Short RoofingOther New Castle County roofers

Google rating5.04.9

Number of reviews (median)8677

Five-star reviews99%97%

One- and two-star reviews0%2%

Pros

Rated 5.0 from 86 Google reviews, a large enough count to show consistent work.
No one-star reviews out of 86.
Reviewers most often mention siding replacement (7), polite staff (6) and gutters and leaf guards (5).
Confirmed services include roof replacement, roof repair and gutters.
Offers free inspections or estimates.

Things to check

No business hours posted; call ahead.
Not stated: a contractor license, a warranty, emergency service, financing and a roofing manufacturer certification. Ask before you book.
Doesn't say whether it works on asphalt shingle roofs, metal roofing, flat and commercial roofing and slate, tile or cedar roofs.
Unclaimed listing: the owner hasn't confirmed these details yet, so check services and hours when you call.
We don't verify licenses or insurance. Ask for its Delaware business license number and a certificate of insurance before you sign.

Based on its Google rating, star breakdown and review topics, and on what the business states about itself. Comparisons use the average of the other rated roofers listed in New Castle County (the median for review counts).