Reputable Roofing Experts
About Peninsula Roofing Company, Inc.
When it comes to your roof, you need a committed and experienced roofer to ensure the safety of your home or business. At Peninsula Roofing Company, Inc., we make it our mission to provide the highest quality of service to commercial and residential clients throughout Delmarva.
Your roof is an essential part of your property that is meant to keep you safe and dry. If it has an unresolved leak or other issue,you risk weakening the long term integrity of your building, increasing the risk of significant damage, costly repairs, and possible health issues. Our team is here to ensure you receive superior roofing protection through reliable roofing repairs, installation, and maintenance.
Our Story
Peninsula Roofing Company was founded in 1947 by Salisbury businessman Wallace Messick. In 1968, it was purchased by the late Herbert Fincher, a former Westinghouse executive and prominent civic leader in the Salisbury, MD area. In 1988, ownership was transferred to Herb’s daughters, Kathryn Fahey and Laurie Nosworthy.
Our Progression
Today, Peninsula Roofing Company has over 50 employees and performs commercial and residential roofing work in Eastern Shore Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. Our projects range from small homes to large buildings. In addition to our commercial and residential divisions, we also have a service division dedicated to small projects and quick response roof repairs.
The Peninsula management team is dedicated to following the example of Herb Fincher’s leadership. We emphasize quality of workmanship, safety, and honesty in our relationships with our customers, employees, vendors, and suppliers.
Our Mission
We believe it is our responsibility to serve the community in which we live. Our employees are active in various civic organizations, and we provide corporate support for numerous organizations and causes. Our goal at Peninsula Roofing Company is simple – to safely provide a high-quality product and outstanding customer service as we meet our customers’ needs in the roofing industry.
Our values and beliefs require that we:
- Make “Do It Right the First Time” our commitment as a team
- Safely deliver a high-quality, competitive roof and outstanding service to each customer.
- Provide the most effective and efficient corrective action in resolving customer service issues.
Our Blog
Roofing Myths vs. Reality: Why Getting the Facts Right Matters (Even on Cinco de Mayo)
Happy Tuesday, May 5th! If you are reading this while reaching for a second basket of chips or wondering where the nearest margarita is, you aren’t alone. Across the country, and especially here in...
Bonds 101: Understanding Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds for Your Roofing Project
When you are planning a significant roofing project: whether it is a large-scale commercial building, a municipal facility, or a complex residential renovation: the terminology can quickly become...
The Post-Rain Patrol: What Your Salisbury Roof is Trying to Tell You
Spring in Salisbury, MD, is a season of transition. While we all welcome the warmer temperatures and the blooming dogwoods, the Delmarva Peninsula is also famous for its sudden, heavy spring...
7 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Commercial Roofing in Salisbury MD (and How to Fix Them)
For many business owners and property managers in Salisbury, MD, the roof is the most expensive asset they rarely think about. Unlike residential roofs with their steep slopes and visible shingles,...
Your Quick-Start Guide to Spring Roof Maintenance: Do This First
Well, we finally made it. The Maryland winter has retreated, the blossoms are appearing in Salisbury, and it’s time to trade the snow shovels for garden shears. But before you get too deep into your...
Are You Making These Common Maintenance Mistakes? A Guide from Salisbury Roofers
Owning a home in Salisbury, MD, comes with a unique set of challenges. We get the humidity of the Chesapeake, the occasional salt spray from the Atlantic, and those sudden Delmarva thunderstorms...
Why Your Neighbor’s Roofer Matters: The Local Advantage
When it comes to home or business maintenance, the phrase "shop local" is often treated as a polite suggestion or a way to support the community. But in the world of roofing: especially here on the...
Is Your Roof a 90s Kid? Hallmarks of a Mid-90s Commercial Roof
If you step into a commercial building in Salisbury today, you might find yourself surrounded by modern amenities: high-speed fiber internet, energy-efficient LED lighting, and smart thermostats....
Alligatoring Vs Blistering: What Your Salisbury Flat Roof Is Trying to Tell You
If you own a commercial building or a home with a flat roof in Salisbury, MD, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about what’s happening up there: until you see something that looks...
Do You Really Need a Full Replacement? The Truth About Roofing in Salisbury, MD
For many homeowners and commercial property managers in Salisbury, MD, few things cause more immediate stress than a stain on the ceiling or a stray shingle lying on the front lawn. The first...
The Insulation Gap: Why New Shingles Aren’t Enough to Save on Energy
We see it all the time here in Salisbury. A homeowner notices their energy bills are skyrocketing during a brutal Eastern Shore summer, or they’re shivering in February despite the thermostat being...
The Rising Cost of Roofing: What Salisbury Homeowners Need to Know Now
If you have been keeping an eye on home improvement trends lately, you may have noticed a frustrating pattern. Just when it felt like the supply chain chaos of the early 2020s was firmly in the...
Above It All: A Tour of the World’s Most Unique Roofs
We were looking through some project files this morning and started thinking about how much we focus on the "practical" side of roofing. Here in Salisbury, MD, we spend our days making sure shingles...
The Details That Matter: Moisture Vents and Leak-Proof Flashing
When you look at a roof, it’s easy to focus on the broad strokes: the color of the shingles, the clean lines of a new TPO membrane, or the overall curb appeal. But as we often say at Peninsula...
The Steep Roof Myth: Why Every Detail Still Matters (Especially at Pitch Breaks)
It’s a common point of confusion for many homeowners in Salisbury, MD, who think a high pitch is a get-out-of-jail-free card for roofing maintenance. This post breaks down why the details are...
The Peninsula Playbook: What We Actually Look for During a Roof Inspection
Living on the Delmarva Peninsula is a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, we get the beautiful coastal breeze and the distinct four seasons that make Salisbury, MD, such a great place to call...
The Yellow Dust: Is Pollen Ruining Your Salisbury Roof?
If you live in Salisbury, MD, or anywhere across the Delmarva Peninsula, you know exactly what time of year it is. It’s that season where you walk outside to find your car has been "gifted" a fresh...
“Who Will Just Do a Small Repair?” – Why We Have a Team Just for the Small Stuff
If you’ve spent more than five minutes scrolling through a local Salisbury Facebook group or Nextdoor lately, you’ve seen the post. It usually goes something like this: "Does anyone know a roofer...
To Repair or Replace? Why We Always Look for the Fix First
There is a specific sound that every homeowner and facility manager in Salisbury, MD dreads: the rhythmic plink-plink-plink of water hitting a plastic bucket. It usually happens in the middle of a...
The Silent Leak: Why Your Commercial Roof Could Be Failing Without a Single Drop of Rain Inside
If you manage a commercial property in Salisbury, MD, or anywhere across the Delmarva Peninsula, you probably judge the health of your roof by one simple metric: Is there water dripping onto the...
























