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
10 Reasons Your Roof Maintenance Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It)
Living in Salisbury, MD, we are no strangers to the unique challenges the Delmarva climate throws at our homes. From the salty mist drifting off the Atlantic and the Chesapeake to the heavy humidity...
7 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Aging Roof (and How Salisbury Roofers Can Save Your Homeowners Insurance)
If you’ve lived in Salisbury, MD, for any length of time, you know our weather is anything but predictable. Between the oppressive humidity of a Delmarva summer and the sudden, heavy downpours that...
Why Reflective “Cool Roofs” Will Change the Way You Cool Your Salisbury Home
If you’ve spent a summer in Salisbury, MD, you know the routine. The humidity rolls in off the Wicomico River, the sun beats down on your driveway, and your air conditioner starts that low, rhythmic...
Why Voting for the Right Roofer is Just as Important as Voting Today
Today is June 23, 2026. If you are reading this in Maryland, the polls are officially open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It is Primary Day, a day of civic duty, intense research, and long-term...
Roofing Costs are Rising: How to Choose the Best Value in Salisbury MD (Compared)
If you have been keeping an eye on your home maintenance list this year, you might have noticed a recurring theme in the news: prices for almost everything are going up. For homeowners on the...
The Two-Layer Limit: Why Salisbury Building Codes Demand a Roof Tear-Off
For many property owners in Salisbury, MD, a roof replacement is a significant investment that often comes with a desire to cut costs where possible. One of the most common questions we hear at...
How to Choose the Best Roofer in Salisbury: Local Experts vs. Storm Chasers
Summer on the Delmarva Peninsula is a beautiful time of year, but as any local knows, it’s also the season for sudden, heavy thunderstorms and the occasional hail event. While most of us are...
Roof Repair vs. Replacement: Which Is Better For Your Salisbury Home’s Budget?
If you live in Salisbury, MD, you know that the weather on the Delmarva Peninsula can be tough on a roof. Between the humid summers, the freezing winters, and those sudden Atlantic storms that blow...
Why a Cover Board Will Change the Way You Think About Your Commercial Building in Salisbury
If you own a commercial property in Salisbury, MD, you probably think about your roof about as often as you think about the lint trap in your dryer. That is, until something goes wrong. When it...
Why “Minor” Storm Damage Will Change the Way You Look at Your Salisbury Roof
We’ve all been there. A heavy thunderstorm rolls through Salisbury, MD, rattling the windows and sending the lawn furniture on a trip across the yard. By morning, the sun is out, the birds are...
Schools Out in Wicomico County! Your Ultimate Salisbury Summer Bucket List
If you listen closely, you can hear it. It’s the collective sigh of relief from thousands of students (and, let’s be honest, probably more than a few teachers) across Wicomico County. The buses are...
Pop-Up Thunderstorms: A Survival Guide for Your Salisbury Roof
If you have spent even one summer in Salisbury, MD, you know the drill. The morning starts clear and humid, the afternoon heat builds, and by 3:00 PM, the sky turns a bruised shade of purple. Within...
The Best Roofing Advice You’ll Ever Get from a Salisbury Roofer
If you’ve lived in Salisbury, MD for any length of time, you know the drill. A big storm rolls through, and the next morning, your neighborhood is crawling with "storm chasers": trucks from out of...
How to Choose the Best Roofing Companies in Salisbury MD (Compared)
When you look up at your home or business and notice a missing shingle or a damp spot on the ceiling, the immediate reaction is often a mix of stress and urgency. You need a fix, and you need it...
How to Avoid the Biggest Roofing Cost Pitfalls: A Guide from Roofers in Salisbury MD
When you own property in Salisbury, MD, your roof isn't just a structural necessity: it’s your first line of defense against the unique coastal elements of the Delmarva Peninsula. Whether you’re...
10 Reasons Your Commercial Roof Is Leaking: Why Local Salisbury Business Owners Choose Maintenance Over Replacement
As a business owner in Salisbury, MD, your commercial roof is likely one of the furthest things from your mind: until it starts dripping onto your inventory, your equipment, or worse, your...
The Ultimate Guide to Salisbury Roofing: Everything You Need to Succeed Against Coastal Weather
Living on the Delmarva Peninsula comes with a certain set of perks: the salt air, the breezy summers, and that distinct Eastern Shore charm. But if you’re a property owner, those same perks can be a...
The Property Manager’s Guide to Commercial Roofing in Salisbury: Why Maintenance Saves Thousands
For a property manager in Salisbury, MD, the "out of sight, out of mind" mentality is a dangerous: and expensive: game to play. You have a lot on your plate: tenant requests, landscaping, HVAC...
“Where’d the Mess Go?” How Peninsula Roofing Keeps Your Salisbury Lawn Spotless
For many homeowners in Salisbury, MD, the thought of a roof replacement brings up two conflicting feelings. On one hand, there is the relief of knowing your home will finally be protected from the...
Hurricane Season 2026: Why “Below Normal” Doesn’t Mean “Safe” for Salisbury Roofs
Today is Monday, June 1st, 2026. For most of us in Salisbury, MD, it’s the unofficial start of summer: time for backyard BBQs and trips to the beach. But for those of us in the roofing industry,...
