Roofing in Fort Washington: Wooded Lots and Real Storm History
Fort Washington takes its name from the Continental Army’s 1777 encampment in the hills here, now Fort Washington State Park. The community is split between Upper Dublin and Whitemarsh townships, and it’s also home to Hope Lodge, a Georgian mansion from the 1740s.
The homes we see in Fort Washington
Most neighborhoods are post-war — colonials, split-levels and ranches, many on wooded lots — with older stone homes along Bethlehem Pike. Tall trees close to the house mean shade, debris in the gutters and the risk of limbs in a storm.
- Wind damage: lifted, creased or missing shingles that you can’t see from the ground
- Tree debris: clogged valleys and gutters, and moss on shaded slopes
- Split-level roof-to-wall joints, the most common leak point on these homes
- Ventilation upgrades on post-war attics
Permits: Upper Dublin or Whitemarsh
The permit depends on which township your address is in. Upper Dublin Township’s building reports list re-roofing jobs under building permits, and its office is at 370 Commerce Drive in Fort Washington. Homes on the Whitemarsh side go through Whitemarsh Township. We handle the filing with either one.
Storm history: the 2021 Ida tornado
On September 1, 2021, the remnants of Hurricane Ida produced an EF-2 tornado with winds the National Weather Service estimated at up to about 130 mph. It tracked from the Fort Washington area of Upper Dublin Township into Horsham, tore the roof off the Upper Dublin police building and brought down trees across the area. Wind damage isn’t always visible from the ground, so after a strong storm a free drone inspection is the quickest way to know where your roof stands.
Fort Washington by the numbers
Half of the homes in Fort Washington were built before 1968, and 39% predate 1960. Many of them are on their second or third roof, so the decking, flashing and ventilation underneath deserve a close look.
Beyond Ida, storm wind damage was reported within 5 miles on 56 days since 2005 and hail on 18. The strongest measured gust, 66 mph, was right in Fort Washington in June 2020. Live Fort Washington forecast, radar & alerts →
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 — Fort Washington Census-designated place; National Weather Service storm reports 2005–2026, within 5 miles of the town center (snowfall: 10 miles).
Recent work in Upper Dublin and Whitemarsh townships
Oreland · Colonial · Copper Flashing
Oreland · Colonial · Copper Chimney
Lafayette Hill · Split-Level · New Roof & CopperNeighborhoods We Serve
- Fort Washington (Upper Dublin side)
- Fort Washington (Whitemarsh side)
- Dresher
- Oreland
- Flourtown
ZIP Codes
- 19034 — Fort Washington
- 19025 — Dresher
- 19075 — Oreland
- 19031 — Flourtown
