# Nova Roofing and Restorations

**Trade:** Roofing · **Address:** 29 McDonald St, Dedham, MA 02026 · **Phone:** (781) 407-9112 · **Website:** http://www.novarestorations.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 15 reviews across 8 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Nova Roofing & Restorations has been reroofing homes around Dedham for decades — the company says four generations of the Portanova family, and both the Better Business Bureau and independent reviews back up a business that's been doing this a long time. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, verified directly against the state registry.

The written record is long and consistently strong: 15 reviews across Google and HomeAdvisor, dated from 2017 through 2025, nearly all a perfect 5 stars. The specifics repeat a pattern — a full tear-off and reroof completed in a single day, with, as one 2022 review put it, 'not a trace of debris' left behind. In a 2021 review, a homeowner described Nova as the only one of four bidding contractors who diagnosed a ventilation problem behind a leaking roof and proposed a real fix — extra soffit vents, baffles, a ridge vent — rather than just replacing shingles. Another 2021 account, for a flat-roof and custom skylight job in Brookline that needed a crane, singled out both project manager Mark Roberts and owner Ken Portanova for walking the job in person before work began.

The company markets itself as a family-run roofing, siding, gutter, and historic-restoration outfit — its BBB profile lists nearly every roofing material (asphalt, slate, cedar shake, metal, EPDM, PVC, TPO) plus commercial work, and it has held BBB accreditation since 2017 with an A+ grade. A 2017 review from a homeowner in an older brick house praised Nova for a same-day, mess-free installation and for explaining pricing across the quotes she'd gathered elsewhere.

A couple of small things worth flagging rather than glossing over: HomeAdvisor's FAQ says the company does not offer emergency services, while Nova's own site lists 'Emergency Repair' as a service line — worth asking directly which applies to your situation. The stated tenure also varies a bit by platform (BBB says 39 years in business, HomeAdvisor says 33 years of experience), a minor inconsistency rather than anything substantive.

For a full roof replacement, siding work, or a historic-property restoration around Dedham, the record here is unusually deep and consistent for a small operation — just confirm directly whether emergency service applies to your job.

**Strengths:**
- Fast reroofs — reviewers describe full tear-offs finished in a day, no debris left
- Root-cause diagnosis — a 2021 review credits Nova for fixing a ventilation problem others missed
- Owner and PM on site — a 2021 Brookline job had both walk the site before work began

**Concerns:**
- Emergency service unclear — HomeAdvisor's FAQ says no, the company's own site says yes
- Tenure varies by platform — BBB says 39 years, HomeAdvisor says 33

**Where sources disagree:**
- HomeAdvisor's FAQ states the business does not offer emergency services, while the company's own website lists 'Emergency Repair' as a service.
- Years in business differ by platform: BBB states 39 years, HomeAdvisor states 33 years of experience.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, verified against the state registry _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 112830 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: NOVA RESTORATIONS, INC.”
- Reviewers repeatedly describe full roof tear-offs and reroofs finished in a single day with no debris left behind _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VOdkppSWY3bHJfdHZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4533ef741c3568c5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKENvJiIf7lr_tvAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I was and still am amazed at the quantity and quality of work accomplished by Nova Roofing and Restoration.
Three roofs and a skylight we…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VNbmFrNExIbkl2SkF3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4533ef741c3568c5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMnak4LHnIvJAw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Nova crew showed up on time and got started right away. It was amazing how they worked together without speaking, everyone knows what…”
- In a 2021 review, a homeowner described Nova as the only one of four bidding contractors who diagnosed and fixed a ventilation problem behind a leaking roof _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NOVARestorationsInc.128575056.html) — “5★ We could not be happier with the job Nova Restorations did! Mark came to inspect our leaking roof and thoroughly described the underlying…”
- In a 2021 review, a Brookline homeowner described a flat-roof and custom skylight job with both the project manager and owner present on site _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NOVARestorationsInc.128575056.html) — “5★ Nova Restorations replaced a section of flat rubber roofing and an old skylight at my house in Brookline in March of 2021. The job was in…”
- The Better Business Bureau has accredited the company since 2017 with an A+ grade _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dedham/profile/roofing-contractors/nova-roofing-and-restorations-inc-0021-59346) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dedham/profile/roofing-contractors/nova-roofing-and-restorations-inc-0021-59346) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dedham/profile/roofing-contractors/nova-roofing-and-restorations-inc-0021-59346) — “BBB profile for Nova Roofing and Restorations, Inc. of Dedham, MA: BBB-accredited since 2017, A+ rating, 39 years in business, extensive roo…”
- HomeAdvisor's FAQ states the company does not offer emergency services, which conflicts with 'Emergency Repair' listed on the company's own website _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NOVARestorationsInc.128575056.html) — “HomeAdvisor profile for NOVA Restorations, Inc. (29 Mcdonald Street, Dedham, MA): 4.9 rating from 10 reviews naming owner Ken Portanova and …”
- Stated tenure varies by platform: the Better Business Bureau lists 39 years in business, while HomeAdvisor cites 33 years of experience _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dedham/profile/roofing-contractors/nova-roofing-and-restorations-inc-0021-59346) — “BBB profile for Nova Roofing and Restorations, Inc. of Dedham, MA: BBB-accredited since 2017, A+ rating, 39 years in business, extensive roo…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NOVARestorationsInc.128575056.html) — “HomeAdvisor profile for NOVA Restorations, Inc. (29 Mcdonald Street, Dedham, MA): 4.9 rating from 10 reviews naming owner Ken Portanova and …”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VOdkppSWY3bHJfdHZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4533ef741c3568c5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKENvJiIf7lr_tvAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I was and still am amazed at the quantity and quality of work accomplished by Nova Roofing and Restoration.
Three roofs and a skylight we…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VNbmFrNExIbkl2SkF3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4533ef741c3568c5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMnak4LHnIvJAw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Nova crew showed up on time and got started right away. It was amazing how they worked together without speaking, everyone knows what…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dedham/profile/roofing-contractors/nova-roofing-and-restorations-inc-0021-59346) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Roofing Contractors, Siding Contractors, Gutters, Window Installation, Commercial Roofing, Histor…”
  - [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/nova-restorations-inc-dedham) — “Services offered (Procore Construction Network): Roofing”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NOVARestorationsInc.128575056.html) — “5★ We could not be happier with the job Nova Restorations did! Mark came to inspect our leaking roof and thoroughly described the underlying…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NOVARestorationsInc.128575056.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation and Replacement, Flat, Foam, or Single Ply Roofing Installation and Rep…”
- Specializes in Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPN1p2QTVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4533ef741c3568c5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICO7ZvA5gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mark and his team did the siding on my house in Braintree. There was alot of work that had to be done prior and it was done quickly and p…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dedham/profile/roofing-contractors/nova-roofing-and-restorations-inc-0021-59346) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Roofing Contractors, Siding Contractors, Gutters, Window Installation, Commercial Roofing, Histor…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.novarestorations.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Dedham, Westwood, Norwood, Milton, Needham, Wellesley, Newton, Canton, Stoughton, Dover, Medfield, Walp…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **active** (#112830, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-05, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/nova-restorations-inc-dedham): Listed on this source
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nova%20Roofing%20and%20Restorations&query_place_id=ChIJOyMg_TV-44kRxWg1HHTvM0U): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dedham/profile/roofing-contractors/nova-roofing-and-restorations-inc-0021-59346): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.novarestorations.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/nova-restorations-inc): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nova%20Roofing%20and%20Restorations&query_place_id=ChIJOyMg_TV-44kRxWg1HHTvM0U): 5.0★ from 12 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NOVARestorationsInc.128575056.html): 4.9★ from 10 ratings
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/nova-roofing-revere): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mary Sheehan · 2025-10-20**: Highly recommend! Great communication, quality service and work, and good value!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nicholas McDonough · 2024-08-20**: 4 generations of restorations in New England
Commercial residential industrial one stop shop
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael MacDonald · 2022-09-30**: I was and still am amazed at the quantity and quality of work accomplished by Nova Roofing and Restoration.
Three roofs and a skylight were replaced in a single day and left not a trace of debris.
I highly reccommend Nova Roofing and Restoration.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Roberts · 2022-09-29**: The Nova crew showed up on time and got started right away. It was amazing how they worked together without speaking, everyone knows what to do.  The roof looks phenomenal and the cleanup was complete, thank you Nova Restorations! I would recommend you to my Mom!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jim Dixon · 2022-08-21**: Nova did a great job on my very old roof. I really appreciated how responsive Mark was in explaining venting and insulation and what needed to be done. There was an issue about the structure of my porch and Nova delayed there work and even sent a carpenter as an objective expert (he was not to be pa…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Susan LaPaglia · 2022-06-17**: Mark and his team did the siding on my house in Braintree. There was alot of work that had to be done prior and it was done quickly and professionally.  Great crew.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · TIMOTHY C. · 2021-10-01**: Good work
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Bob M. · 2021-03-01**: Nova Restorations replaced a section of flat rubber roofing and an old skylight at my house in Brookline in March of 2021. The job was involved: the skylight had to be custom made and a crane was necessary to get the materials up. I hired them because they were the only company that took the time to…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · John O. · 2021-03-01**: We could not be happier with the job Nova Restorations did! Mark came to inspect our leaking roof and thoroughly described the underlying cause of our problems; poor ventilation. This caused all the sheathing needing to be replaced (as I knew it would need to be). I had four contractors quote and No…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · John O. · 2019-04-01**: Great job, couldint be happier. Was outside all day watching theme,it was like a well oiled machine. Would recommened theme without a second thought.

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