Roofing questions, answered
Every answer from across the site collected in one place: 263 answers across 135 questions, covering cost, timelines, permits, insurance and the work itself. No sales pitch.
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The questions we get most.
Timelines, insurance, repair versus replacement, cost and the guarantee. If you read one section, read this one.
Most asphalt-shingle replacements on a typical NJ home take 1–2 days. Slate or tile, or larger homes with complex roof lines, can run 3–5 days. We confirm a firm schedule before the start date and stage materials the day before.
Yes. For storm damage, we meet your adjuster on site, document damage, and provide line-item estimates that match insurance carriers' formats (Xactimate). We've worked directly with every major carrier in NJ.
If your roof is under ~15 years old and the damage is localized, a repair is usually the right call. If shingles are curling, granules are filling your gutters, or you've had repeated leaks in different spots, it's time to talk replacement.
A typical NJ asphalt replacement runs $9,500–$22,000 depending on size, pitch, layers to tear off, and material grade. We give a fixed, written price with our estimate, no surprises.
Check three things before you talk price: that the contractor is registered with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs as a Home Improvement Contractor, that they hand you current liability and workers' comp certificates, and that you get a written contract with the price, the start and finish dates and your three-day right to cancel. Then compare itemized quotes rather than headline numbers, and ask who will actually be on your roof: the company's own crew, or a subcontractor hired that week.
New Jersey does not issue a separate roofing trade license, but contractors doing home improvement work must register with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs as a Home Improvement Contractor, carry general liability insurance, and print their registration number on every contract. Ask any roofer for that number and look it up before you sign. Ours is on every contract we write.
Yes. Fully licensed in New Jersey, with $2M general liability and full workers' comp. We hand you copies of both before work begins. Always verify any roofer's NJ HIC registration before signing.
10-year workmanship guarantee on every project, on top of the manufacturer's material warranty (which runs 30–50 years depending on the shingle line). If something we installed leaks, we come back and fix it.
Money and paperwork
What it costs, and what the price covers.
The questions behind the price: what a fixed written price covers, what can still change once the old roof comes off, who pulls the permit, and how far to trust an instant online number.
It means the number on your estimate is the number you pay. The estimate is written and itemized, so you can see what you are buying instead of one lump sum. What cannot be priced from the ground is anything hidden under the old roof, and rotted decking is the usual one, because it is not visible until tear-off. The rate for replacing it goes into the contract before work starts, so if we find any, you already know what it costs and you decide what happens next. See what NJ homeowners actually pay.
Yes for a full tear-off or replacement, under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code. Small repairs usually do not need one. We pull the permit with your town, handle the paperwork and schedule the inspection, and the fee is already inside the price you were quoted. Full detail in our guide to roof permits in New Jersey.
No, and we would rather say so plainly. The roof cost calculator measures your roof from satellite imagery and returns a directional range, which is genuinely useful for working out whether you are looking at a $12,000 project or a $30,000 one. What it cannot see is decking rot, failed flashing or code upgrades. Your written estimate is the only number that counts.
By material: 3-tab asphalt 15–20 years, architectural asphalt 25–30, slate and clay tile 75–100, and a flat membrane 15–25. New Jersey roofs often fall short of the rated number, and poor attic ventilation cooking the shingles from below is one of several reasons. Our guide covers the rest: how long a roof lasts in NJ.
Before you sign
Who turns up, and what to check first.
Crew, coverage, insurance claims, and the documents worth demanding from any roofer, including us.
Our own crew. No call centers and no subcontractor roulette: the people who quote your roof are the people who build it, and the owner still climbs ladders. More about who we are.
Probably. We work across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Union and the surrounding counties, and most of the towns in between, whether or not they have a page here. Check the service areas, or just call and ask. Worst case we tell you honestly that you are outside our range and point you to someone closer.
No, and you should walk away from any roofer who offers to. Waiving or absorbing a deductible on an insurance job is fraud in New Jersey, and the homeowner can be left on the hook for it even when the contractor was the one who suggested it. Be just as careful with an "assignment of benefits" contract that signs your claim over to the roofer. What we do instead is document the damage properly and meet your adjuster on site. See our insurance claim playbook.
Verify their New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor registration, ask for the general liability certificate and the workers' compensation certificate, and get the scope in writing and itemized before you pay anything. Never sign a contract handed to you in the driveway after a storm, and never pay for a whole roof up front. We put our insurance documents on your table before work begins without being asked.
Service questions
Answers for the specific job.
Every service we offer, with the questions homeowners ask about that work. Each block links through to the full service page.
Roof Repair
Roof Repair in New JerseyMost minor roof repairs in New Jersey cost $350 to $1,200, depending on access, height and what is causing the leak. Bigger jobs, like rebuilding chimney flashing or a worn valley, run higher, and our NJ roof repair prices guide breaks those numbers down. You get a fixed written price before any work starts, so you will never get a surprise bill.
For routine repairs we are usually on site within a few business days. Active leaks during a storm go to the front of the schedule.
Active leaks are our priority. We can usually get out within a day or two, and same day during a storm. We stop the water first, then trace the leak to its true source and give you a fixed written price to fix the roof for good, not just patch where it shows up inside. More on how we find leaks on our roof leak repair page.
Often, for an active leak. Leak calls jump the queue, and during a storm we can often get out the same day to stop the water. Simple repairs, like a few missing shingles or a cracked vent boot, are usually finished in a single visit within a few business days of your call.
If your roof is under about 15 years old and the damage is localized, a repair is almost always the right call. We give an honest assessment with photos rather than pushing a replacement. When a roof really is finished, our roof replacement page explains what comes next.
Yes. Every repair carries our 10-year workmanship guarantee on top of any remaining manufacturer coverage.
Usually, yes. The major shingle lines have kept the same color families for years and we carry the common blends. On an older, faded roof the closest match looks slightly darker for a season until it weathers in. We show you the sample before we start.
Not for the work itself, which happens entirely outside. We do need attic access for leak tracing, and we send before-and-after photos either way.
Yes. Shingle and flashing repairs are done year-round in northern New Jersey. Shingle adhesive needs mild weather to bond, so on freezing days we hand-seal every tab so the repair holds until the sun can do the rest.
We stop, photograph it and show you. Replacement plywood is priced per sheet on your written estimate before we start, so the decision is yours and the price is already known.
Roof Leak Repair
Roof Leak Repair in New JerseyUsually because a flashing detail has failed, not the shingles themselves. The most common sources are chimney flashing, skylight flashing, cracked vent pipe boots, worn valleys and missing or lifted shingles, plus ice dams in winter. Age makes all of them more likely, but even a newer roof leaks if one detail was installed wrong.
Start in the attic with a flashlight during or right after a rain. Look for wet or stained sheathing, damp insulation and water on the rafters, then follow the trail uphill, because water runs down the roof before it drips. The entry point is often feet above the stain on your ceiling. If you cannot find it, or cannot get into the attic safely, that is the job we do.
Water coming through a ceiling, a sagging wet ceiling or water near electrical fixtures needs attention now, and those calls go to the front of our schedule. A small stain that only appears after heavy rain is less urgent, but it is worth fixing soon, because every rain adds to damage you cannot see.
Most leak repairs in New Jersey cost $400–$1,500 for the diagnosis and the fix, because finding the source is half the job. Bigger fixes run higher: rebuilding chimney flashing is typically $800–$2,500 and a valley repair $700–$2,200. Our roof repair prices guide has the full list, and you get a fixed written price before we start.
Because a flashing detail sheds ordinary rain but not driving rain. Wind pushes water sideways and uphill, under step flashing, counter-flashing and the edges of shingles that have lost their seal. Leaks that only show up in storms almost always trace back to a chimney, a wall or a dormer.
Often, but not always. A stain on a top-floor ceiling or near an outside wall that appears after rain usually is the roof. A stain under a bathroom, or one that grows without rain, is more likely plumbing or condensation. Check the attic above the stain: if the wood there is wet or stained, it is the roof.
Usually, yes. A single leak on a sound roof is a repair. It is only when leaks keep showing up in different places, or the shingles are worn out everywhere, that repairs stop being worth the money, and we will tell you which one you are looking at, with photos.
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement in New JerseyA typical New Jersey asphalt roof replacement runs about $9,000–$22,000, or $450–$750 per square installed for architectural shingles. Size, pitch, layers to remove, roof complexity and material grade move the number, and slate, tile and flat sections are priced separately. See our new roof cost guide; you get a fixed written price after an estimate.
Most asphalt roof replacements on a typical NJ home take one to two days. Larger homes, steep pitches and roofs with many valleys or dormers can run three to five days. We confirm the schedule in writing before we start.
Yes. A full tear-off and replacement needs a construction permit under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, while small repairs usually do not. We pull the permit with your town, schedule the inspections and include the fee in your price. Our guide to roof permits in New Jersey has the details.
We do not recommend it. A roof over existing shingles hides the deck, traps any rot underneath, adds weight and usually shortens the life of the new roof, and a roof that already has two layers has to be stripped under the building code anyway. A full tear-off lets us inspect the decking, install proper leak barriers and gives you the longest-lasting result with full warranty coverage.
You get our 10-year workmanship guarantee plus the manufacturer material warranty, which runs 30–50 years depending on the shingle line. We register the manufacturer warranty for you.
Architectural, in almost every case. They are thicker, carry a longer rated life (about 25 to 30 years against 15 to 20 for 3-tab) and generally hold up better in wind, and the price difference is modest over the life of the roof.
They can be. Impact-resistant shingles are built to take hail better than standard architectural shingles, and some insurance carriers offer a premium discount for them, so ask yours before you decide. On a roof that rarely sees hail, a standard architectural shingle installed right is still the best value.
Residential Roofing
Residential Roofing in New JerseySlate and clay tile last longest: 75 to 100 years when they are installed and maintained properly. Architectural asphalt shingles last about 25 to 30 years, 3-tab shingles 15 to 20, and flat roof membranes 15 to 25. In New Jersey the attic matters as much as the material, because poor attic ventilation can take years off any roof. More in our guide to how long a roof lasts in NJ.
Both, and most calls are for house roof repair: a leak, some missing shingles, a flashing detail. If the roof has years left, we fix it and say so. We only recommend a roof replacement when repairs would just chase the water around.
Asphalt shingle, slate, clay and concrete tile, and flat roofs in EPDM, TPO and modified bitumen. We do not install metal roofing or cedar shake, and if that is what your home needs, we will tell you on the first call.
Every repair and replacement carries our 10-year workmanship guarantee. A new roof also carries the manufacturer material warranty, 30–50 years depending on the shingle line, which we register for you.
Commercial Roofing
Commercial Roofing in New JerseyRetail, office, warehouse, light-industrial and multi-family buildings across northern NJ, including HOA and condo associations. We handle small to mid-size commercial flat-roof work directly; for very large big-box or high-rise projects we will tell you honestly if a commercial-only specialist is the better fit.
TPO suits most buildings that want a reflective, heat-welded roof, while EPDM suits large roofs where long life per dollar matters more than reflectivity. TPO and PVC seams are welded into one continuous sheet and the white surface keeps the building cooler. EPDM rubber is durable and economical, and modified bitumen is the tough, walkable choice for roofs that take regular service traffic. We recommend based on your roof, your budget and how the roof gets used.
Most commercial flat roofs last 15 to 25 years. EPDM runs about 20 to 30 years when it is installed right, TPO about 20 to 25, and modified bitumen 15 to 25. Drainage and maintenance decide where in that range a roof lands: ponding water and clogged drains shorten the life of any membrane.
Yes. We schedule commercial work to keep you operating: phased sections, off-hours access where needed, and the building kept watertight and accessible throughout. One point of contact coordinates with you or your property manager.
Yes. Scheduled inspections and minor repairs are the cheapest way to get full life out of a commercial roof. We catch seam, flashing and drain issues before they turn into interior damage and downtime. See commercial roof maintenance for how the plans work.
Yes. White TPO and PVC membranes are cool roofs: they reflect sunlight and stay far cooler than a black roof, and a reflective coating can do the same for a sound existing roof. Whether it pays back depends on how much air-conditioned space sits under the roof.
Commercial Roof Maintenance
Commercial Roof Maintenance in New JerseyTwice a year, spring and fall, is the common guidance for flat and low-slope roofs, plus a look after any major storm. Spring catches winter damage; fall clears the drains before leaves and ice arrive.
It depends on the size of the roof, the number of drains and rooftop units, and how often you want visits, so we price it in writing after a baseline survey. Compared with a premature replacement or a tenant damage claim, scheduled maintenance is one of the cheapest ways to protect a roof.
On a sound, dry roof, often yes: a coating can add 8–12 years for roughly 30% of the cost of replacement, and a reflective coating keeps the building cooler. On a roof with wet insulation or widespread failure, no; that roof needs repair or replacement first.
Yes. We put findings and recommendations in writing with photos, price repairs so the board can approve them, and coordinate access with your property manager. Residents get notice before we are on the roof.
Yes. Most commercial roofs that fail early do so because of clogged drains, ponding water and small seam or flashing failures left for years. Catching those twice a year is how a roof reaches the end of its rated life instead of falling short of it.
Yes. We start with a baseline survey of whatever system you have, whether EPDM, TPO, PVC or modified bitumen, and tell you honestly how much life it has left.
Slate & Tile Roofing
Slate & Tile Roofing in New JerseyAlmost always. Quality slate can last 75–150 years, far longer than the flashing and fasteners around it. Often the slate is fine and only the metalwork needs attention.
Yes. We source new color-matched and reclaimed slate and tile so repairs blend into the original roof rather than leaving an obvious patch.
Natural slate commonly lasts 75 to 100 years, and hard slate can go well beyond that. What gives out first is usually the flashing, the fasteners and the underlayment, which is why a slate roof that looks tired can often be restored instead of replaced.
Slate and tile cost more than asphalt but last several times as long. A full slate or tile roof commonly runs $25,000–$75,000 and up on a New Jersey home, depending on the material and the size of the roof, and a slate or tile repair typically costs two to four times the same repair on asphalt. See our guide to new roof costs in New Jersey. We give a detailed fixed quote after assessing your specific roof.
Not usually. If the slate itself is sound, restoring it preserves both the value and the character of your home for far longer than an asphalt replacement would.
Yes. Historic roof restoration on original slate and clay tile is a large part of this work. We match material in kind and coordinate with the local historic preservation commission when a permit needs its review.
Skylight Replacement
Skylight Replacement in New JerseyReplace it, in most cases. Once a skylight is fogging or leaking, the seals and flashing are usually past a dependable repair, so a new unit with new flashing is the lasting fix rather than a temporary patch. The exception is a newer skylight whose flashing was installed wrong: re-flashing it properly can be enough, and we will tell you when that is the case.
Usually the flashing. Most skylight leaks come from a failed or badly installed flashing kit, a seal between the glass and the frame that has broken down, or condensation on an old unit that only looks like a leak. We check all three before quoting, because the fix is different for each.
Yes. We cut in and frame new skylights, then flash them into the existing roof so they are watertight from day one.
We remove the old unit, make the opening and surrounding decking sound, set the new skylight and step-flash it into the shingle courses, then leak-test the finished install. Most replacements are a one-day job.
Replacing the skylight unit itself typically runs $1,200–$3,500 installed in New Jersey, and replacing just the flashing kit $900–$2,500. Size, roof pitch and the interior finish around the shaft move the number; our roof repair prices guide has the breakdown. You get a fixed written price before we start.
Yes. Every skylight replacement and new install carries our 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Storm Damage
Storm Damage in New JerseyOften, when the damage is sudden storm damage rather than age or wear. Most NJ homeowners policies cover wind, hail and falling-tree damage, less your deductible, and many carry a separate wind and hail deductible of 1–5% of the dwelling coverage. Worn-out shingles, long-running leaks and cosmetic-only damage are the usual reasons a claim is denied. Our insurance claim playbook has the details.
Start on the ground: dented gutters, downspouts, vents and other soft metal, plus a pile of granules at the downspout outlets, all point to hail. On the roof, hail leaves round bruises where the granules are knocked off and the shingle feels soft. It is easy to miss from the driveway, so ask for a storm damage assessment before you file.
Storm calls are prioritized. In most cases we can get a protective tarp up the same day to stop water entering your home.
Get everyone out of the rooms below and stay off the roof. Call your insurer, then call us. Once the limb is safely off, usually with a tree service, we tarp the opening, photograph everything for the claim and give you a fixed written price for the repair.
Never sign anything handed to you in the driveway by a storm-chaser. Get a written estimate from an established local roofer first, and check their NJ HIC registration.
We provide thorough documentation that supports a fair claim, and we can re-inspect with your adjuster if the initial estimate misses legitimate storm damage.
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair in New JerseyAlmost always the flashing or the crown. A chimney interrupts the roof slope, so water has to be diverted around it by flashing, and the top is sealed by a mortar or concrete crown. Failed flashing, a cracked crown, a missing cap or washed-out mortar joints all let water in, and all four are repairable.
Watch when it leaks. A flashing leak usually shows up during wind-driven rain, right where the chimney meets the ceiling or wall. A crown or masonry leak shows up after long soaking rains, often lower down, with white staining on the brick. We confirm which it is before quoting, and often it is both.
Both. We repair the flashing where the chimney meets the roof and address crown and brick-and-mortar issues that let water into the masonry.
No. Caulk is a short-term patch. Proper flashing is cut into the mortar joints and woven into the shingles so the repair lasts for years, not months.
Rebuilding chimney flashing with new counter-flashing cut into the mortar typically runs $800–$2,500 in New Jersey, plus $500–$1,500 if the crown is also failing. Masonry work is priced by the scope. You get a fixed written price after we look at the chimney, and our roof repair prices guide has the full breakdown.
Yes. A missing or rusted cap is replaced as part of chimney repair, sized to the flue, so rain and animals stay out.
Gutter Repair
Gutter Repair in New JerseyAt least twice a year, spring and autumn, and more often if you have mature trees nearby. Clogged gutters are a leading cause of fascia rot and ice dams.
Repair them if they are sound. Gutters that are structurally sound and just leaking at the seams, or sagging on loose hangers, are cost-effective to reseal and re-pitch. If they are rusted, bent or split along their length, seamless replacement is the better value. Gutter repair typically runs $150–$800 in New Jersey, and full replacement about $8–$15 per linear foot installed.
Usually loose or failed hangers, or gutters so full of wet leaves and ice that the weight pulls them off pitch. Rotted fascia behind the gutter is the other cause, and it has to be fixed before the gutter is re-hung, or the new hangers have nothing solid to hold.
Gutters carry water off the roof edge. When they fail, water backs up under the shingles, rots the fascia and feeds ice dams, all of which damage the roof itself.
Yes. We can discuss guard options as part of a gutter project, sized to your roof and the tree cover around your home.
Flat Roof
Flat Roof in New JerseyIt depends on the roof. TPO is a white, heat-welded membrane that reflects heat and suits sunny roofs over living space; EPDM is black rubber that is durable, economical and easy to repair. Modified bitumen is the tough, walkable choice for roofs with foot traffic. We recommend based on your roof and how you use it.
Because the slope or the drainage has failed. Flat roofs are built with a slight pitch toward drains, scuppers or gutters, and pooling usually means a drain is partly blocked or the deck has sagged. Water that sits more than 48 hours after rain shortens the life of the membrane, so it is worth fixing the cause.
Coat it if the roof is sound and just tired; replace it if it is wet or widely failing. A coating on a dry, structurally sound membrane can add 8–12 years for roughly 30% of the cost of replacement. On a roof with wet insulation, several active leaks or a damaged deck, a coating is just paint on a bad surface.
Isolated seam and puncture leaks are often repairable. If the membrane is brittle, shrinking or widely failing, a new system is the more economical long-term choice.
A well-installed EPDM, TPO or modified bitumen roof typically lasts 15–25 years depending on the system, the install quality and drainage.
Flat roof replacement in New Jersey typically runs $500–$1,100 per square (100 square feet) for EPDM or TPO, so a typical residential flat section lands around $8,000–$20,000. Drainage fixes and wet insulation move the number. Our new roof cost guide has the breakdown.
Ice Dam Removal
Ice Dam Removal in New JerseyIt is the only method we use. Chipping with tools and pouring on chemicals both damage shingles. Low-pressure steam melts the ice without harming the roof.
Ice dam leaks go to the front of the schedule. We prioritize active winter leaks to get water out of your home as fast as possible.
Heat escaping into the attic. Warm air from the house warms the roof deck and melts the snow on the upper roof, and the meltwater refreezes when it reaches the cold eaves. Repeat that for a few cold days and the ice builds into a dam that backs water up under the shingles. Poor attic insulation and poor ventilation are the two root causes.
The permanent fix is balanced attic ventilation plus proper insulation and air-sealing, keeping the roof deck cold so snow does not melt and refreeze. Heat cables only treat the symptom.
Yes, if left alone. Trapped meltwater backs up under the shingles and into the attic, soaking insulation and ceilings. Prompt removal limits the damage.
Often the water damage is, but check your policy. Many homeowners policies treat water that backs up from an ice dam as sudden damage and pay for the interior repairs, less your deductible, and reasonable steps to stop further damage are often reimbursed as part of the claim. The ventilation or insulation fix that prevents the next one is usually yours to pay for. Photograph the ice and any leaks before anything is removed, and call your carrier early.
Steam ice dam removal typically runs $500–$2,500 in New Jersey, driven by how much ice is on the roof and how many hours the crew is on site. The ventilation and insulation work that prevents the next one is priced separately, in writing.
Attic Ventilation
Attic Ventilation in New JerseyA roof needs airflow to release heat and moisture. Poor ventilation bakes your shingles from below in summer and causes condensation, mold and ice dams in winter.
Balanced soffit-and-ridge ventilation: cool air entering low at the soffits and warm air leaving high at the ridge. The intake and exhaust must be matched to work.
It can. Most shingle manufacturers require adequate attic ventilation, and inadequate airflow that cooks the shingles can affect warranty coverage.
It helps. A cooler attic in summer reduces heat transfer into your living space and eases the load on your air conditioning.
Check it in both seasons. In summer a well-vented attic runs warm, not scorching; in winter there should be no frost on the nail tips, no damp insulation and no mold on the underside of the roof deck. Outside, look for soffit vents that are clear rather than painted over or buried in insulation, and an exhaust at or near the ridge. Ice dams every winter are the most common sign the balance is off.
Most New Jersey attics do not. Balanced passive ventilation, with soffit intake and ridge exhaust, moves enough air on its own, and a powered fan can pull conditioned air up out of the house through gaps in the ceiling. Where a fan does make sense, it needs enough intake to feed it.
Owners and property managers
Commercial and flat-roof questions.
Keeping tenants open, permits, maintenance plans and repair versus replacement on low-slope roofs, answered for each city we work in.
- Fort Lee
- Yes. We pull permits for commercial replacements and handle inspection scheduling.
- Hoboken
- Yes. Hoboken requires permits for flat-roof replacements. We pull them and handle the inspection.
- Jersey City
- Yes. Flat-roof replacements require a permit and we handle the application and inspection.
- Montclair
- Yes. Commercial roof replacements require a permit and we handle the paperwork and inspection.
- Morristown
- Yes. Commercial roof work requires a permit and we handle the application and inspection scheduling.
- Newark
- Yes. Commercial roof replacements require a permit, and we handle the application and inspection scheduling.
- Paramus
- Yes. Commercial roof replacements get a permit and we handle the paperwork and inspection.
- Parsippany
- Yes. Commercial replacements require a permit and we handle the application and inspection.
- Morristown
- Yes. Scheduled inspections and drain clearing are especially worthwhile downtown, where tree debris drives most leaks.
- Paramus
- Yes. Scheduled inspections and minor repairs are the cheapest way to get full life out of a large commercial roof.
- Parsippany
- Yes. For a roof this size, scheduled inspections and minor repairs are the cheapest way to avoid a major failure and downtime.
- Fort Lee
- Yes. We phase the work and use off-hours access where needed so storefronts and tenants stay open.
- Montclair
- Yes. Most Montclair commercial roofs sit over working storefronts. We phase the work and use off-hours access so tenants stay open.
- Morristown
- Yes. Tight downtown logistics are part of the job here. We phase work and use off-hours access so storefronts and offices stay open.
- Paramus
- Yes. We phase sections and use off-hours access where needed so retail stays open through the job.
- Parsippany
- Yes. We phase the work and coordinate with facilities managers so the building keeps running.
- Hoboken
- Yes. Most Hoboken commercial work runs through boards or managers. We coordinate access, scheduling and documentation.
- Jersey City
- Yes. Most of our Jersey City work is through property managers and building owners. We handle permitting, tenant access and post-job documentation.
- Montclair
- Yes. We coordinate scheduling, tenant notice and documentation with whoever manages the building.
- Newark
- Yes. One point of contact handles scheduling, tenant notice and access, and we keep the building watertight throughout the job.
- Fort Lee
- Yes. Main Street and Lemoine Ave retail and mixed-use are core Fort Lee commercial work for us, mostly flat-roof systems.
- Jersey City
- Yes. Brownstone flat-roof work is one of our Hudson County specialties: full tear-offs, re-covers and section repairs.
- Morristown
- Yes. We handle the flat-roof systems behind historic parapets and coordinate careful flashing work on older facades.
- Newark
- Yes. Ironbound row buildings and small commercial are some of our most common Newark jobs: flat-roof tear-offs, re-covers and section repairs.
- Paramus
- Yes. Small to mid-size commercial flat-roof work (under ~20,000 sq ft) is our lane. The largest big-box jobs we refer to commercial-only specialists.
- Parsippany
- Yes. Small to mid-size commercial buildings around the Route 46/80/287 corridors are core Parsippany work for us.
- Fort Lee
- We repair whenever it makes sense. Seam failures on the Main Street and Lemoine Ave flat roofs are often section repairs, and salt-corroded flashing can be replaced on its own. When a membrane is past its life, we price the replacement and phase it so storefronts stay open.
- Hoboken
- Both. Seam repairs, parapet flashing and drain rebuilds keep a sound brownstone or condo roof going. When the insulation is wet or the patches keep failing, replacement is cheaper over the life of the building, and condo boards get both options in writing.
- Jersey City
- Repair first, whenever the roof allows it. On brownstones and row buildings, re-sealing seams, rebuilding coping flashing and correcting ponding can add years. On a roof layered with decades of recoats over wet insulation, a tear-off is the honest answer, and we show you the core sample that says so.
- Montclair
- It depends on the membrane. Isolated seam and flashing leaks are repairable; a brittle or widely failing roof is more economical to replace. We'll tell you honestly after a survey.
- Morristown
- Repair first. The flat roofs behind the downtown parapets usually need parapet flashing, drain clearing and seam work long before they need replacing, and on an older facade a careful repair is often the right call.
- Newark
- We repair first whenever the membrane is sound. On the Ironbound's older row buildings that usually means a section repair, rebuilt parapet flashing or reset drains. When a roof has been patched so many times that the patches are failing, we price a re-cover or a tear-off instead and show you why.
- Paramus
- Repair first. On the large low-slope roofs along Route 17, seams, curb flashing around rooftop units and drains are repairable on their own; replacement makes sense when the leaks keep moving or the insulation is wet. The largest big-box jobs we refer to commercial-only specialists.
- Parsippany
- Both, and we start with repair. Long membrane runs on office and warehouse roofs usually fail at the seams and HVAC curbs first, and those are repairable. When a roof has reached the end of its life, a maintenance plan and a phased replacement keep the building running.
Yes. We meet adjusters on site, document the damage with photos, and provide line-item estimates that match carrier formats.
Most Hoboken brownstone or condo-conversion roofs run $8k–$18k depending on size, parapet work and drain rebuilds. Fixed written price after a roof survey.
Typically 1–3 days for a standard brownstone or row building. We coordinate with neighbors when roof access is shared.
Local answers
The same questions, town by town.
Every town we have a page for, answered in its own words. Where a town gives a cost or a response time, those are ordered cheapest and nearest first, so you can see roughly where your town sits instead of reading twenty near-identical paragraphs.
- Newark
- Typically $6k–$14k for a tear-off and replacement, depending on size and parapet condition. Request an estimate first.
- Hoboken
- $8k–$18k for a standard Hoboken brownstone or condo conversion. Variations depend on parapet work, drain rebuilds, and size. Request an estimate first.
- Jersey City
- Brownstone EPDM tear-off and replacement runs $8k–$18k depending on size, parapet condition, and drain rebuilds. Request an estimate first.
- AllendaleNewer area
- Most minor roof repairs run $350–$1,200 depending on access and what's causing the leak. A full asphalt replacement is generally $11k–$25k. Either way, you get a fixed written price before any work starts.
- PhillipsburgNewer area
- Generally $8k–$19k for an asphalt replacement on a typical Phillipsburg single-family or attached home, depending on size, pitch, and tear-off complexity. You get a fixed written price after an estimate, no obligation, no surprises.
- BridgewaterNewer area
- $9k–$21k for an asphalt replacement on a typical Bridgewater colonial or split-level, depending on size, pitch, and tear-off complexity. You get a fixed written price after an estimate, no surprises.
- CliftonNewer area
- $9k–$20k for an asphalt replacement on a typical Clifton cape, colonial, or two-family, depending on size, pitch, and tear-off complexity. You get a fixed written price after an estimate, no obligation, no surprises.
- EdisonNewer area
- $9k–$20k for an asphalt replacement on a typical Edison ranch or split-level, depending on size and tear-off complexity. You get a fixed written price after an estimate, no surprises.
- FlemingtonNewer area
- Figure $9k–$20k for an asphalt replacement on a typical home, depending on size and tear-off complexity; slate and historic work on the older Victorians runs higher and is quoted individually. You get a fixed written price after an estimate, no obligation, no surprises.
- Parsippany
- $9k–$20k for asphalt depending on size and tear-off complexity. Fixed written price after an estimate.
- WoodbridgeNewer area
- $9k–$21k for asphalt depending on size, pitch, and tear-off. Fixed written price after an estimate.
- Livingston
- $10k–$22k for asphalt on a typical Livingston ranch or split-level. Faster and simpler than the more complex Bergen colonials.
- Paramus
- $10k–$22k for an asphalt replacement on a Paramus ranch or split-level. Fixed written price after an estimate.
- Englewood
- $11k–$24k for asphalt depending on size, pitch, and tear-off complexity. Slate is meaningfully higher. We give a fixed written price after an estimate.
- PrincetonNewer area
- For a standard asphalt replacement, figure roughly $11k–$25k depending on size, pitch, and tear-off complexity. Slate and tile run considerably higher given the material and labor involved. You get a fixed written price after an estimate, no surprises.
- SpartaNewer area
- $12k–$28k for an asphalt replacement on a typical Sparta home, depending on size, pitch, and tear-off complexity. The larger, steeper roofs out here run toward the top of that. Slate and tile work runs higher. You get a fixed written price after an estimate, no obligation.
- Tenafly
- $12k–$26k for asphalt depending on size and complexity. Slate and tile work runs higher. Fixed written price after an estimate.
- Englewood CliffsNewer area
- Generally $13k–$30k for an asphalt replacement, depending on size, pitch and how cut-up the roof is. Larger custom homes run higher. You get a fixed written price with your estimate, no obligation.
- Summit
- $13k–$30k for asphalt depending on size and the complexity of the roof plane. Slate work runs significantly higher.
- Westfield
- $13k–$32k for asphalt depending on roof complexity. Slate and tile work runs higher. Get an estimate.
- Millburn
- $14k–$35k for asphalt; meaningfully higher for slate or tile. We give a fixed written price after an estimate.
- Montclair
- $14k–$35k for asphalt on a large Victorian; meaningfully higher for slate or tile. Request an estimate first.
- AllendaleNewer area
- Yes. Every full replacement gets a permit pulled with the borough. We handle the paperwork and inspection scheduling so you don't have to.
- BridgewaterNewer area
- Yes. Every full replacement gets a permit pulled with the township. We handle the paperwork and inspection scheduling.
- Chatham
- Yes. For both Borough and Township. We handle the paperwork and inspection scheduling.
- CliftonNewer area
- Yes. Every full replacement gets a permit pulled with the City of Clifton. We handle the paperwork and inspection scheduling.
- EdisonNewer area
- Yes. Every full replacement gets a permit pulled with the township. We handle the paperwork and inspection scheduling.
- Englewood
- Yes. Every full replacement gets a permit pulled with the Englewood building department. We handle the paperwork and inspection scheduling so you don't have to.
- Englewood CliffsNewer area
- Yes. Every full replacement gets a permit pulled with the borough. We handle the paperwork and inspection scheduling so you don't have to.
- Fort Lee
- Yes. We pull permits for every replacement and handle inspection scheduling. Most Fort Lee permits go through in 5-7 business days for straightforward residential work.
- Hoboken
- Yes. Hoboken requires permits for any flat-roof replacement. We pull them and handle the inspection.
- Livingston
- Yes. All Livingston roof replacements get a permit. We handle the application and inspection.
- Millburn
- Yes. We pull permits for every replacement and handle the inspection scheduling.
- Morristown
- Yes. We pull permits in Morristown, Morris Township, and the surrounding towns. We handle the application and inspection scheduling for you.
- New BrunswickNewer area
- Yes. New Brunswick requires permits for replacements, and we handle the application and inspection scheduling.
- Newark
- Yes. Newark requires permits for replacements and we handle the application and inspection.
- Paramus
- Yes. All Paramus roof replacements get a permit. We handle the paperwork and inspection scheduling.
- PhillipsburgNewer area
- Yes. Every full replacement gets a permit pulled with the town of Phillipsburg. We handle the paperwork and inspection scheduling so you don't have to.
- WoodbridgeNewer area
- Yes. We pull permits with Woodbridge Township for every replacement and handle inspection scheduling.
- Livingston
- Usually 1-2 weeks out for routine work. Active leaks are same-day.
- Paramus
- 1-2 weeks for routine work. Active leaks are same-day.
- Parsippany
- Usually 1-2 weeks for routine work. Active leaks are same-day.
- Englewood
- We're in Englewood already, so for active leaks we're usually on-site within a few hours. Same day for everything else. Call us. Don't wait for the next storm to make it worse.
- Fort Lee
- Usually same day. Our crew is two miles away and we carry tarp materials in the truck year-round.
- Englewood CliffsNewer area
- Fast. An active leak is moved to the front of the schedule. We stop the water first, then give you a fixed written price for the permanent repair. Call (201) 908-0002.
- Tenafly
- 15 minutes from our Englewood shop. Same-day for active leaks; 2-3 days for everything else.
- CliftonNewer area
- Clifton is about 25-30 minutes from our Englewood shop, straight down Route 3, one of our quickest service areas. For active leaks we'll move fast and talk you through the first steps on the phone in the meantime. Reach out and we'll be straight about timing.
- Hoboken
- Yes. Hoboken is high-priority for our storm response. We have tarped during active nor'easters. Same day, usually within hours.
- AllendaleNewer area
- An active leak is moved to the front of the schedule, and Allendale is about half an hour from our shop. For everything else we're usually out within a few business days. Reach out and we'll be straight about timing.
- Chatham
- Yes. For active leaks and storm-down trees we respond same day. Chatham is 30-40 minutes from our shop.
- Summit
- Summit is about 45 minutes from our Englewood shop. For active leaks we are usually on-site the same day.
- BridgewaterNewer area
- Bridgewater is about 50 minutes from our shop, a moderate haul, and we won't pretend otherwise. For active leaks we'll get out as fast as we can and talk you through the first steps on the phone in the meantime. Reach out and we'll be straight about timing.
- EdisonNewer area
- Edison is about an hour from our shop. For active leaks we'll get out as fast as we can and talk you through the first steps on the phone in the meantime. Reach out and we'll be straight about timing.
- SpartaNewer area
- Sparta is a genuine haul for us: roughly 60 to 70 minutes each way, around 50 miles into northwestern NJ. For active leaks we'll get out as fast as we can and talk you through the first steps on the phone in the meantime. Reach out and we'll be straight with you about timing before you commit.
- FlemingtonNewer area
- Flemington is a real haul from our shop: roughly 75 minutes each way, about 55 miles. We won't pretend it's around the corner. For active leaks we'll talk you through the first steps on the phone right away and get a crew out as soon as we can. Reach out and we'll be straight with you about timing.
- PrincetonNewer area
- Princeton is about 85 to 90 minutes from our shop, so we won't pretend we're around the corner. For active leaks we'll talk you through the first steps on the phone and get out as soon as we can. Reach out and we'll be straight about timing.
- PhillipsburgNewer area
- Honestly, we're about 90 minutes away, so we won't promise same-day. We plan Warren County work in batched trips rather than one-off runs. For an active leak we'll talk you through the first steps on the phone and get out as soon as we can. Reach out and we'll be straight about timing.
- Chatham
- Yes. Same crew, same response time. Borough and Township are 10 minutes apart and we treat them as one service area.
- WoodbridgeNewer area
- Yes. Iselin, Colonia, Fords, Avenel, Sewaren and Woodbridge proper. We're newly serving the whole township from our Englewood base.
- Jersey City
- Typically 1-3 days for a standard brownstone or row house. We coordinate with neighbors when needed since access is usually shared.
- Millburn
- Five to ten days depending on scope. We tarp every night so your house is weather-tight even mid-project.
- Montclair
- 1-2 days for asphalt on a simpler roof; 5-10 days for complex slate or tile work. We tarp every night so the home is weather-tight mid-project.
- Morristown
- Typically 5-10 days depending on scope. We tarp every night so your home is always weather-tight, even mid-project.
- Westfield
- 1-2 days for asphalt on simpler roofs; 4-7 days for complex Victorian or slate work.
- Englewood
- Yes. Slate repair and full slate replacement is a specialty. We source reclaimed tiles from regional yards to match originals on historic homes, and we have crews trained to walk slate without breaking it.
- Millburn
- Yes. We source reclaimed slate from regional yards to match originals. Quarter-and-half tile sourcing for repair work is our specialty for this neighborhood.
- Montclair
- Yes. Slate restoration on Montclair Victorians is one of our most common jobs. We source reclaimed tiles from regional yards to match originals.
- Summit
- Yes. Slate, tile, and complex multi-plane roofs are a specialty. Most of our Summit work is on pre-1950s homes.
- Tenafly
- Yes. Slate repair and replacement is one of our specialties. We source reclaimed tiles from regional yards to match originals.
- Westfield
- Yes. Multi-plane roofs with decorative trim are exactly what we do most often in Westfield. Slate restoration is a specialty here.
- FlemingtonNewer area
- Yes. Slate and steep Victorian rooflines are squarely in our wheelhouse, and we'll match materials and detailing appropriately. Any full replacement also gets a permit pulled with the borough, and we handle that paperwork and inspection scheduling for you.
- Montclair
- Yes. For properties in the regulated districts we coordinate with the Historic Preservation Commission when permits require review.
- Morristown
- Yes. We maintain period-correct materials (slate, tile, copper) and work with the local Historic Preservation Commission's guidelines when permit review is required.
- PrincetonNewer area
- Yes. Historic slate and tile restoration is exactly the kind of work we're built for. Where a property falls under historic review, we'll work within those requirements and pull the proper permits.
- Westfield
- Yes. For the small number of historic-designated properties we coordinate with the Historic Preservation Commission. Most homes are not in the regulated district.
- Fort Lee
- Yes. EPDM, TPO, and modified bitumen. We do full replacements and section repairs on retail and small commercial properties, and we coordinate with property managers on scheduling.
- Jersey City
- Yes. Brownstone flat-roof work is one of our specialties for Hudson County. We do full tear-offs, recoats, and section repairs.
- New BrunswickNewer area
- Yes. EPDM, TPO, and modified bitumen on multi-family and small commercial buildings, plus full tear-offs and section repairs.
- Newark
- Yes. Ironbound is one of our regular work zones. Most of the calls here are row-house flat-roof work.
- Paramus
- We handle small to mid-size commercial (under 20,000 sq ft) flat-roof work. Larger big-box jobs we refer to commercial-only specialists.
- Parsippany
- Yes. About 60% of our Parsippany work is residential asphalt; the rest is small commercial flat-roof work.
- Livingston
- Almost always recommended in Livingston. The original venting in most 1960s-70s homes is undersized for current standards. Adding ridge vents during a tear-off is the cheapest time to do it.
- Parsippany
- Yes. Frequently recommended in 1960s-70s Parsippany housing where original venting is undersized.
- Jersey City
- Yes. Most of our Jersey City work is through property managers or building owners. We handle permitting and post-job documentation.
- New BrunswickNewer area
- Yes. Much of New Brunswick is multi-family and small commercial, and we coordinate scheduling and tenant access directly with owners and property managers.
- AllendaleNewer area
- No. We're based in Englewood, about 30 minutes away, and we're newly serving Allendale and northwest Bergen County. Same crew, same 10-year workmanship guarantee.
- BridgewaterNewer area
- No. We're honest about that. We're based in Englewood, in Bergen County, and we're newly serving Somerset County including Bridgewater. It's the same crew and the same 10-year workmanship guarantee, just a longer drive.
- CliftonNewer area
- No. We're honest about that. We're based in Englewood, in Bergen County, and we're newly serving Passaic County including Clifton. Same crew, same 10-year workmanship guarantee, and Clifton is one of our closer service areas.
- EdisonNewer area
- No. We're honest about that. We're based in Englewood, in Bergen County, and we're newly serving Middlesex County including Edison. It's the same crew and the same 10-year workmanship guarantee, just a longer drive.
- Englewood CliffsNewer area
- No. We're based in Englewood, about ten minutes away, and we're newly taking roofing work in Englewood Cliffs. It's the same crew and the same 10-year workmanship guarantee.
- FlemingtonNewer area
- No. We're honest about that. We're based in Englewood, up in Bergen County, and we're newly serving Hunterdon County including Flemington. Same crew, same 10-year workmanship guarantee, just a longer drive.
- Morristown
- No. We're based in Englewood, but we work in Morris County weekly. Most of our Morristown calls come from homeowners who can't find a roofer comfortable with historic materials. We're 40 minutes away when you need us.
- New BrunswickNewer area
- No. We're based in Englewood, in Bergen County, and New Brunswick is part of our newer Middlesex County service area. Same crew, same 10-year workmanship guarantee.
- PhillipsburgNewer area
- No, and we'd rather say so plainly. We're based in Englewood, up in Bergen County, and Phillipsburg is the farthest edge of our Warren County service area. Same crew, same 10-year workmanship guarantee, just a long drive across the state.
- PrincetonNewer area
- No. We're honest about that. We're based in Englewood, up in Bergen County, and we're newly serving Mercer County including Princeton. Same crew, same 10-year workmanship guarantee. Princeton is just our longest drive.
- SpartaNewer area
- No. We're honest about that. We're based in Englewood, in Bergen County, and we're newly serving Sussex County including Sparta and Lake Mohawk. Same crew, same 10-year workmanship guarantee, just a longer drive.
- WoodbridgeNewer area
- No, and we'd rather be straight about it. We're based in Englewood, up in Bergen County, and Woodbridge is part of our newer Middlesex County service area. Same crew, same 10-year guarantee.
- AllendaleNewer area
- Under the trees: leaf-packed gutters and valleys backing water under the shingles, moss on shaded slopes, and storm-cracked shingles under overhanging limbs. Worn chimney flashing and cracked vent boots are the other common sources. We trace the water from the attic before we quote.
- Chatham
- Wherever the trees make trouble: moss lifting shingles on shaded slopes, leaf-packed gutters backing water under the eaves, and storm-cracked shingles under overhanging limbs. Chimney flashing on the older Colonials and cracked vent boots round out the list.
- Englewood CliffsNewer area
- On the larger homes, at the complicated parts of the roof: long valleys, dormer walls and chimney flashing, especially on the side facing the Hudson, where wind drives rain sideways. We trace the water from the attic before quoting the repair.
- Fort Lee
- At the flashing, more often than the shingles. Wind-driven rain off the Hudson finds worn step flashing at chimneys, dormers and walls, and salt air corrodes galvanized metal early. On flat porch roofs and small commercial buildings, open seams and blocked drains are the usual cause. We trace the leak from the attic before we quote the fix.
- Hoboken
- At open seams on aging EPDM and modified bitumen, at parapet walls where the flashing has pulled away or the metal caps have corroded, and at clogged or broken roof drains. Nor'easters and salt air make all three worse. We check the whole drainage path before we quote.
- Jersey City
- At seams where water ponds on settled brownstone roofs, at parapet and coping flashing corroded by salt air, and at clogged drains. On attached row houses, the source can even be on the roof next door. We trace it before we quote.
- Livingston
- Cracked rubber boots on plumbing vents are the most common source, followed by old skylight seals and ice dams on under-ventilated attics. Low-pitched ranch roofs also let a lifted shingle leak sooner. Most of these are single-visit repairs.
- Millburn
- At the flashing and fasteners of the older slate roofs: worn valleys, tired chimney and dormer flashing, and slates that slide when their nails fail. Leaf-packed gutters and ice dams under the heavy tree cover cause winter leaks at the eaves. We trace the water from the attic before we quote.
- Montclair
- In the valleys and around the chimneys and dormers of the older homes, where a century of weather wears out the flashing before the slate. Cracked chimney crowns and failing built-in gutters on some Victorians are the other common sources. We find the source from the attic, then repair it with matched material.
- Morristown
- On the older homes, at the metalwork: worn flashing in slate valleys, at dormers and around masonry chimneys, plus cracked chimney crowns. Under Morristown's heavy tree cover, clogged gutters and ice dams add winter leaks at the eaves. We find the source from the attic first, then quote the repair.
- Newark
- On the Ironbound's flat roofs, at open seams, tired patches and corroded parapet caps that let water into the brick. On the pitched single-family roofs in Forest Hill and Weequahic, at chimney flashing, valleys and cracked vent boots. We confirm the source before quoting, including whether the insulation under a flat roof is already wet.
- Paramus
- At cracked plumbing vent boots and old skylight seals, most often. On split-levels, the joint where the upper and lower roofs meet is another common source, and wind-lifted shingles at the edges leak during storms. Most of these are single-visit repairs once the source is found.
- Parsippany
- At cracked plumbing vent boots, old skylight seals and the joints where additions meet the original house, which is common on homes that grew over the years. Wind-lifted shingles on open lots are next. Most of these are single-visit repairs.
- Summit
- At the flashing on the complicated roofs: dormers, valleys and masonry chimneys on the Tudor and Colonial Revival homes. On the mid-century houses, ice dams and cracked vent boots are more common. Summit's extra wind and snow find those weak spots first.
- Tenafly
- Around chimneys and in valleys, and wherever the trees get involved. Worn counter-flashing on 1920s to 1950s masonry chimneys is the most common source, followed by valleys and gutters packed with leaves and moss lifting shingles on shaded slopes. We trace it from the attic before we quote the repair.
- Westfield
- On the Victorians, at the joints: valleys between roof planes, dormers, turrets and decorative trim, plus cracked chimney crowns. On the Colonials and newer homes, at vent boots and worn wall flashing. Undersized original gutters that overflow onto the fascia cause their own leaks.
Yes. We offer scheduled fall cleanings paired with quick roof inspections. Catching a flashing issue early is the cheapest fix you will ever make.
Often yes. Moss treatment plus a zinc strip at the ridge will buy years on a roof that still has good shingles. We will inspect and tell you honestly.
Yes. 10-year workmanship guarantee on top of the manufacturer's material warranty. Get an estimate.
Yes. We meet adjusters on site, document damage with photos, and provide line-item estimates in Xactimate format that match carrier requirements. See our storm damage page.
Yes. Sparta's elevation and snowfall make ice dams a real concern here. We remove them and, more importantly, fix the ventilation and insulation that causes them, so they don't keep coming back every winter.
We do exterior penetrations, balcony flashing, and small commercial flat-roof work, but full high-rise replacements are typically handled by larger commercial roofing firms. Call us. If it's not a fit, we'll tell you who is.
Yes. EPDM, TPO, and modified bitumen on small to mid-size commercial. We coordinate with property managers on scheduling and tenant access.
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