Updated: Mar 24, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1319 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA, 02476
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RB Farina Roofing Co
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AWARDED BEST ROOFER 2021 BY BOSTON MAGAZINE
"In an area rich in roofing options, RB Farina comes out on top. The Massachusetts based firm impresses with its lengthy roster of services (from full-on replacement roofing to skylight installation and repair) and reputation for craftsmanship, but its real appeal is in its service record. As past and present clients readily attest, the team earns high marks for efficiency, punctuality, and communication savvy - rare skills like that, much like a roof, take time and experience to build" BOSTONMAGAZINE.COM
RB FARINA ROOFING CO has made sure residents and business owners across New England are within reach of quick and professional roofing services. The team of technicians handles every angle associated with all of your roofing needs - from residential to commercial installations, including maintenance and repairs of all existing roofing systems.
Over the past 40 years we established ourselves as the best in the business and continue to provide experienced leadership. It does not matter the size of your project, the success is our goal.
You can trust in our skills and experience to get the job done better than anyone. Believe it.
From BuildZoom: RB Farina Roofing Co, 1319 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA (Owned by: Paul J Farina) holds a Sheet Metal license and 7 other licenses according to the Massachusetts license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 119 ranks in the top 1% of 139,240 Massachusetts licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring RB Farina Roofing Co, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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RB Farina Roofing Co Contact Information
Phone Number: (978) 601-2701
Address: 1319 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
RB Farina Roofing Co Arlington
Quality
119
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
RB Farina Roofing Co has a BuildZoom score of 119, which places them above 99% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.
Activity
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35 projects
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2025 |
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60 projects
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2024 |
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48 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that RB Farina Roofing Co has worked on at least
143.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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4 projects
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Home Additions |
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134 projects
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Roofing projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that RB Farina Roofing Co mostly works on
roofing project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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9 projects
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< $5k |
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83 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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27 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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7 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $13,095. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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RB Farina Roofing Co Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By Tom S.October 23, 2018Verified HireRoofing project
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Asphalt shingles roof replacement - epdm rubber membrane replacement - addition epdm rubber membrane replacement - garage roof - crown molding rake board replacement - tapered insulation garage - gutters installation - garage - gutters replacement - seamless aluminum guttersm- carpentry - fascia replacement pvc board - carpentry - fascia replacement pvc board - 4 dormer siding install... see more
Valuation:
$43,743
Permit #:
BP-25-281
Status:
final
Fee:
$660
Permit Type:
Roofing
Building Type:
N/A
Roof replacement - asphalt shingles over main roof roof replacement - epdm membrane replacement gutters - seamless aluminum gutter + gutter guards carpentry - fascia board replacement siding installation replacement - primed cedar shingles all work must comply with 780 cmr & brookline by-laws
Valuation:
$43,850
Permit #:
BP-2024-001419
Status:
issued
Fee:
$880
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of brand new stainless steel cap over the peak of the chimney with brick screws; installation of 1 new slate over the missing area; installation of new copper flange over the existing pipe; front porch roof replacement 1.5 squares asphlat shingles; bay window roof replacement; installation of 145 linear feet of new 1x10x pvc fascia board; installation of 145 linear feet o... see more
Valuation:
$22,755
Permit #:
BP-24-756
Status:
final
Fee:
$345
Permit Type:
Roofing
Building Type:
N/A
We hereby propose to furnish materials and labor for the completion of new 60 mil epdm rubber roof membrane installation 6 squares all work must comply with 780 cmr & brookline by-laws
Valuation:
$8,105
Permit #:
BP-2024-001804
Status:
complete
Fee:
$180
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Railings + floating boards replacement (for rubber roof replacement) + 2 squares epdm replacement; all in existing footprint all work must comply with 780 cmr & brookline by-laws
Valuation:
$6,280
Permit #:
BP-2025-000093
Status:
complete
Fee:
$140
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tpo rubber membrane installation - 13 sq shingle roofing replacement - 25 sq seamless aluminum gutter replacement - 30 lnft velux skylight replacement ( epdm membrane ) velux skylight replacement (shingles) - 2 units velux skylight replacement (shingles) - 1 unit *all work must be in accordance with 780 crm and brookline zoning by-laws
Valuation:
$56,417
Permit #:
BP-2024-000699
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,140
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Completion of 27 square(s) of new 60 mil epdm rubber roof membrane installation. we hereby propose to furnish materials and labor for the completion of: remove existing penthouse door - 1 unit; remove siding boards around door opening; deck in separate permit. csl holder required for inspections all work must comply with 780 cmr & brookline by-laws
Valuation:
$53,350
Permit #:
BP-2024-001173
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,080
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Gutter replacement - seamless aluminum gutters (entire house) fascia/soffit - aluminum wrapping (only back of the property) vinyl siding (driveway side - melted siding)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P202541350
Status:
issued
Fee:
$115
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Roof replacement - epdm membrane replacement - carlisle skylight replacement - velux skylight siding replacement - bulkhead siding replacement all work must comply with 780 cmr & brookline by-laws
Valuation:
$50,678
Permit #:
BP-2025-000701
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,020
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Asphalt shingles roof replacement (21) square bay window epdm rubber roof 0.5 sq gutters replacement - seamless aluminum gutters (front porch front main roof back addition) carpentry - gables rake (both sides) carpentry - fascia and soffit (only front main roof eave) carpentry - fascia and soffit (only front porch)
Valuation:
$28,024
Permit #:
BP-24-468
Status:
final
Fee:
$435
Permit Type:
Roofing
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 13 square(s) of architectural shingles owens corning trudefinition® duration flex®; installation of new epdm rubber membrane over the flat area under the deck and install new pitch pocket flashing in order to avoid water leak; deck panels removal and reinstallation
Valuation:
$14,236
Permit #:
24-214RB
Status:
expired
Fee:
$217
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Carpentry - roof double cricket - southeast corner (extension epdm membrane) standing seams copper panels installation - southeast corner epdm rubber roof installation - southeast corner drain installation - hercules® roof drain - retrodrains - southwest corner top flat roof - roof wall retainer (2x4 and epdm) slope roof - wall/valley installation(2x4 epdm & shingles)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CMID-066892-2024
Status:
issued
Fee:
$384
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Roll roof replacement - replace 1.5 square(s) of existing roll roof on the edge of the roof on the rear section of the house where already exist a leak issue. carpentry (trim work). bathroom wall vent - install the external bathroom wall vent on the left side wall of the house between the two windows over the cedar shake siding. gutters - replace the wood gutter on the rear section of... see more
Valuation:
$6,039
Permit #:
B22-002193
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential repair
Building Type:
N/A
Shingles roof replacement - 05 square(s) of owens corning architectural shingles (duration) in the back of the house left side where already exist a leak issue. shingles roof replacement - : 01 square(s) of owens corning architectural shingles (duration) in front of the house middle section above the door entrance
Valuation:
$4,300
Permit #:
23-24RB
Status:
expired
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Partial rubber roof replacement - 2.5 square(s) of new 60 mil epdm rubber roof membrane installation. partial shingles wall roof replacement - installation of 1.5 square(s) of architectural shingles. carpentry (trim work ) - window trim replacement
Valuation:
$4,616
Permit #:
B22-001880
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential repair
Building Type:
N/A
Gutters - seamless aluminum gutter + gutter guards carpentry - remove and replace fascia boards porch roof replacement - rear porch roof - landmark architectural shingles 2 squares
Valuation:
$6,365
Permit #:
BP-24-705
Status:
final
Fee:
$105
Permit Type:
Repair/replace
Building Type:
N/A
18 sq asphalt shingle roof replacement furnish and install plywood for specific rotten sheeting present. replace one section of a fascia board. 20 lnft 1x8 pt chimney repoint
Valuation:
$17,274
Permit #:
BP-25-166
Status:
final
Fee:
$270
Permit Type:
Roofing
Building Type:
N/A
We hereby propose to furnish materials and labor for the installation of 13 squares of certainteed architectural shingles
Valuation:
$10,270
Permit #:
B25-000353
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Windows siding or...
Building Type:
Residential 1-2 f...
Partial | asphalt shingle roof replacement | certainted landmark pro all work must comply with 780 cmr & brookline by-laws
Valuation:
$8,745
Permit #:
BP-2025-000016
Status:
complete
Fee:
$180
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Front porch shingle roof replacement 3 squares + chimney and pipe flashing replacement + 2 velux skylights replacement
Valuation:
$11,497
Permit #:
RES-070070-2025
Status:
final
Fee:
$149
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Verified License
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RB Farina Roofing Co License info
License Not Verified
| License # | 1502 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Sheet Metal |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of January, 2026. Check the current license status of RB Farina Roofing Co with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts E-Licensing Board
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Verified License
| License # | 174723 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 117422 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- According to the Mass.gov Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 117422 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- According to the City of Newton Massachusetts, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Unverified License
| License # | 21010 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Heater Contractor |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
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Inactive License
| License # | 104374 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Residential Builder |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- According to the City of Newton Massachusetts, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Unverified License
| License # | 72849 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Residential Builder |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
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Inactive License
| License # | RC6668 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Refrigeration - Contractor License |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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119
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | American Empire |
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1.6K
Permits
- Building permit records show that RB Farina Roofing Co has worked on 1577 permitted projects.
RB Farina Roofing Co Employees
F
Farina
Owner
JI
James E Halloran Iii
Owner
PF
Paul G Farina
Owner
PF
Paul J Farina
Owner
RF
Richard Farina
Owner
RF
Richard P Farina
Owner
VC
Vita Connors
Owner
Company replaced north face of roof.
Pleased with every aspect of service from quote to performing work, to clean-up. Would hire them again for future projects.