Can Your HOA Control Your Shingle Color Choices?

Most homeowners’ associations will have rules and regulations to ensure that the community is in order. Not only will this include your construction, but this can affect your home’s style, architecture and even the colors of your shingles. You might wonder if they have a say on your shingle colors and in most cases, they do. In this post, M & A Roof Home Improvement, a top roofing contractor, explains more here. 

Why Is It Important to Seek Homeowners Association Approval?

Whatever home improvement project you have in mind, you’ll need to think if it needs to be run through your HOA first. It’s worth noting that violations of your HOA guidelines can result in fines, a legal battle, or even your project getting taken down. Granted, some people may think of this as a hassle, but this is done to protect your home and the entire community’s value. 

How to Get HOA Approval



Here are some tips that your residential roofing company will provide to increase your chances of HOA approval:

  • Create Clear Goals. Call on your HOA and clearly state what your project is, and what your goals are. You can ask about the proper protocols and procedures that you have to follow to ensure that the project will be approved. Make sure that you fill out the forms promptly and properly, and list down your color choices for their reference.

  • Be Patient. It can take a few weeks up to a month to get approval, depending on the workload of the property management company. You will be notified via email or through a text message by the HOA board members. You can then start your roof shingle painting project once you’ve been given the green light by the association.

M & A Roof Home Improvement, a company with an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau®, offers a wide range of professional roofing services, including roof repair and replacement services.  To request a free quote, call us at (757) 779-5244 or fill out this form. We serve homeowners in Norfolk and Williamsburg as well as the surrounding VA communities.