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Roofing Installation in Bergen County, NJ

New roofing systems for additions, dormers, garages and new construction — specified for the span and pitch you actually have, ventilated properly, and warranted by both us and the manufacturer.

Roofing Installation in Bergen County, NJ

What's Included

Every project we take on comes with a clear process, premium materials, transparent communication, and workmanship designed to last. Here's what you can expect when you work with our team.

Premium Materials

Top-quality shingles and roofing systems built to last decades

Expert Installation

Certified installers with years of experience and training

Warranty Protection

Comprehensive warranties on both materials and workmanship

Roofing systems

Which roofing system fits which structure

The right system depends far more on the pitch of the roof than on taste. Below about 2:12 a shingle roof will leak no matter how well it is laid, which is why flat and low-slope structures need a membrane instead.

Architectural asphalt shingleMost pitched roofs, 4:12 and above
Thicker and heavier than 3-tab, with a dimensional shadow line. The default for North Jersey homes and what the majority of our installations use.
3-tab asphalt shingleGarages, sheds, tight budgets
Flat single-layer shingle. Cheaper and shorter-lived than architectural, and increasingly reserved for outbuildings rather than houses.
Standing seam metalModern builds, low pitches, snow shedding
Concealed fasteners and long panel runs. Costs considerably more up front and lasts far longer, and it sheds snow instead of holding it.
Metal shingle and shake profilesTraditional looks with metal performance
Stamped panels that read like slate or shake from the ground. A way to get metal longevity on a house where standing seam would look wrong.
EPDM and TPO membraneFlat and low-slope roofs, extensions
Single-ply rubber or thermoplastic sheet, seams welded or bonded. The correct answer on anything too flat for shingles — very common on North Jersey rear extensions.

System — recommendations depend on your house; we advise on site

When you need this

When a new roofing system is the right call

This is the service for roofs that do not exist yet, or that were never built correctly in the first place. If you have an ageing roof that needs stripping and rebuilding, roof replacement is the page you want.

The numbers

What a new roof should be specified to

A roof is a system, not a shingle. These are the components a proper specification names, and the ones a thin quote leaves out.

Wind ratingCommonly 110mph, up to 130mph with enhanced nailing
Tested uplift resistance. The higher figure usually requires a specific six-nail pattern and starter course — if the quote claims it, the installation has to earn it.
UnderlaymentSynthetic, not felt, across the field
The layer between deck and shingle. Synthetic outperforms traditional felt on tear resistance and survives being walked on and rained on during a multi-day install.
Ice and water shieldAt eaves, valleys and penetrations
A self-adhering membrane that seals around nails. In New Jersey this is what protects the eaves from ice-dam backup, and skipping it here is a false economy.
Ventilation ratioBalanced intake at soffit, exhaust at ridge
Roughly half the ventilation area low and half high. Exhaust without intake pulls conditioned air out of the house instead of moving air through the roof space.
Deck thicknessTypically 1/2in or 5/8in sheathing
On new construction this is specified with the framing. On retrofit work, older plank decking sometimes needs overlaying before shingles can be fastened correctly.
Drip edgeMetal at eaves and rakes
Directs water into the gutter instead of behind it. It is code in most jurisdictions and is still missed on cheap jobs surprisingly often.
Membrane thicknessEPDM commonly 45 or 60 mil
For flat and low-slope sections. Thicker is more puncture-resistant and lasts longer; 60 mil is worth the difference on anything that gets walked on.

Our Process

We follow a clear, reliable process designed to give you confidence at every step. From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, our team keeps things organized, transparent, and focused on delivering long-lasting results for your home’s exterior.

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Free Consultation & Planning

Our roofing experts visit your home to assess your needs, discuss your vision, and help you choose the perfect roofing system. We review material options, colors, styles, and warranties to find the ideal solution for your home and budget.

Free Consultation & Planning
Cost

What drives the price of a new roof

Roofing is priced by the square — a hundred square feet of roof surface. Two roofs with the same footprint can differ substantially in price once pitch, access and system are accounted for.

Roof area and pitchA steep roof has more surface than its footprint implies, and above roughly 7:12 the crew needs staging and harnesses. Steeper is slower, and slower is dearer.
System and materialArchitectural asphalt sits at the affordable end; standing seam metal can be several times the price. Membrane roofing sits in between and is priced very differently again.
Complexity of the roofEvery valley, hip, dormer, skylight and chimney is a detail that has to be flashed. A simple gable is quick; a cut-up roof with five dormers is a different job.
Ventilation and deckingRidge vent, soffit intake and any deck work needed to make the assembly breathe. On new structures this is designed in; on retrofits it is often the reason the old roof failed.
Access and stagingWhether a truck can get near the house, where the dumpster can sit, and how much of the yard needs protecting. Tight urban lots in Hudson County cost more to work on than a suburban driveway.

We price the system, the flashing details and the ventilation together, because a roof that is not ventilated will fail early regardless of what you spent on shingles.

Before you hire

How to compare roofing quotes, including ours

Roofing quotes vary more than almost any other trade, because most of what you are paying for gets covered up within days. These questions expose it.

  1. Ask what underlayment and where

    Synthetic across the field, ice and water shield at eaves and valleys. A quote that says only 'shingles installed' is not specifying a roof, it is quoting a colour.

  2. Ask about the ventilation plan

    How much intake, how much exhaust, and where. If nobody mentions ventilation, they are treating the roof as a surface rather than a system, and it will age faster.

  3. Ask about the nailing pattern

    Four nails or six, and hand-nailed or gun. The manufacturer's high-wind warranty depends on this, so it is worth having in writing rather than assumed.

  4. Ask who is on the roof

    Employees or a subcontracted crew who may never work for that company again. On roofing more than anywhere, the warranty is only as good as whoever is still around to honour it.

  5. Ask for licence and insurance, then check

    Roofing carries the highest injury rate of the trades. An uninsured worker falling on your property can become your liability. Ask for the certificate, not a reassurance.

  6. Ask what happens to your landscaping

    Tear-off drops debris and nails over everything below. How the crew protects planting and driveways, and whether they magnet-sweep afterwards, tells you a lot about the outfit.

  7. Ask about permits

    Roofing needs permits and inspections across North Jersey. A contractor who suggests skipping them is telling you something important about how they work.

Free estimate

Get a specified price for your new roof

We look at the structure, the pitch and how the new roof has to tie into what is already there, then give you a written price that names the system, the ventilation and the flashing details. Free, and no obligation.

  • NJ Lic. #13VH10944000
  • Licensed & insured
  • 5-year workmanship warranty
  • 25+ years in North Jersey

The details that keep your home protected longer

Premium materials, clean installs, and transparent communication so your exterior looks sharp and lasts for years.

Lifetime material warranties available

Energy-efficient options

Increase home value

Licensed and bonded contractors

Free in-home consultations

Financing options available

Aftercare

Getting the full life out of a new roof

A properly installed roof needs very little attention, but the few things it does need are the difference between thirty years and eighteen.

Terms

Roofing terms in plain English

The vocabulary on a roofing quote, translated. Most of it describes parts of the roof you will never see once the job is done.

Square
A hundred square feet of roof surface. Roofing is measured, ordered and priced by the square rather than by the square foot.
Pitch
The slope, written as rise over run — a 6:12 roof rises six inches for every twelve horizontal. Below about 2:12, shingles will not work and you need a membrane.
Decking or sheathing
The plywood surface the roof is built on. Only visible during a tear-off, which is the one chance anyone gets to inspect it.
Underlayment
The water-resistant layer between the deck and the shingles. Modern synthetic underlayment has largely replaced traditional felt.
Ice and water shield
A self-adhering membrane that seals around nail penetrations. Applied at eaves and valleys, where ice dams and heavy water flow occur.
Flashing
Metal that seals the joint where the roof meets something else — a chimney, wall or vent. Where most roof leaks actually begin.
Valley
The internal angle where two roof planes meet. Carries far more water than the rest of the roof, so it wears out first.
Ridge vent
A continuous vent along the peak that lets warm, moist air escape. Only works if there is matching intake at the soffits.
Drip edge
Metal trim at the eaves and rakes that directs water into the gutter rather than behind it.
Architectural shingle
A laminated shingle with a dimensional profile. Heavier, longer-lasting and better rated for wind than flat 3-tab.
Service area

Roofing Installation across North Jersey

We work out of Garfield across Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties. Pick your town to see what roofing installation looks like there.

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Roofing Installation questions, answered

Common questions about roofing installation in North Jersey — cost, timing, materials and what is covered.