Built to outlast every Jersey winter.
From architectural asphalt shingles to standing-seam metal and cedar shake, our roofing crews handle tear-offs, re-decks, ventilation upgrades, ice-and-water shield installs, and full storm restorations. Every roof we install is finished with manufacturer-backed warranties and a 10-year Alba Pro workmanship guarantee.
Our roofing services
- Full tear-off & replacement (asphalt, metal, slate)
- GAF Timberline HDZ + lifetime warranties
- Storm-damage & insurance-claim repairs
- Flat & low-slope rubber/TPO roofing
- Skylight installation & flashing
- Free drone roof inspections
What roofing work in North Jersey actually involves
A roof replacement in North Jersey is decided by three things that have nothing to do with the shingle on top: what condition the decking is in, whether the roof is properly ventilated, and how well the flashing details are executed. Homeowners shop brands, but brand is the least important variable. We have torn off premium shingles that failed in eleven years because the roof had no intake ventilation, and we have seen mid-tier shingles go twenty-five because everything under them was done right.
The regional factor here is freeze-thaw. Our winters cycle above and below freezing repeatedly rather than staying cold, which drives water into every seam, refreezes it, and levers the assembly apart. That is why ice-and-water shield at the eaves and in the valleys is not an upgrade in New Jersey — it is the part of the roof that decides whether you get a leak in February.
Most of the housing we work on was built before 1960, which means plank decking rather than plywood is common, and existing layer counts of two or three are normal. Both change the scope materially, and both are things we establish during the inspection rather than discovering once the crew is on the roof and the tarps are off.
Start to finish, step by step.
No surprises mid-job. This is the same sequence on every project we take.
Free inspection and measurement
We get on the roof rather than measuring from satellite imagery. We check decking condition where accessible, count existing layers, assess ventilation, and photograph every flashing detail and problem area. You get the photos regardless of whether you hire us.
Written scope and fixed price
The estimate spells out layer count, whether re-decking is included, ventilation work, ice-and-water coverage, and how any low-slope sections are handled. A fixed price means the number does not move unless you change the scope.
Permit and scheduling
We pull the municipal permit and schedule the required inspection. On tight lots we plan dumpster and material placement in advance so your driveway and your neighbors' access stay workable.
Tear-off and deck repair
Everything comes off to the deck. Landscaping and siding get protected first. Any compromised or inadequately spaced decking is replaced now, at the price already quoted, not as a mid-job surprise.
Install: underlayment, flashing, field
Ice-and-water shield at eaves, valleys and penetrations, synthetic underlayment across the field, new step and counter-flashing at every wall junction, then the field shingles with the manufacturer's specified nailing pattern.
Ventilation, cleanup and inspection
Ridge vent and intake are balanced so the assembly can actually breathe. We magnet-sweep the property for nails, haul everything away, walk the job with you, and register the manufacturer warranty in your name.
Why two quotes can look nothing alike.
- Roof size and pitch
- Square footage sets the baseline, but pitch drives labor. A steep roof requires staging and slows every stage of the work, and it can add meaningfully to the total on an otherwise average-sized house.
- Number of existing layers
- Tearing off three layers costs more than one in both labor and disposal. It is also non-negotiable — covering existing layers hides the deck and shortens the new roof's life.
- Decking condition
- If the deck is plank with wide gaps, or has rot at the eaves, it needs replacing before anything goes over it. We assess and price this up front so it is in the number you agreed to.
- Complexity: valleys, dormers, penetrations
- Flashing is where roofs leak and where the labor is. Two roofs of identical square footage can differ substantially if one is a simple gable and the other has five dormers and three chimneys.
- Low-slope sections
- Porch roofs and rear additions below about a 2:12 pitch need a membrane, not shingle. That is a separate material and a separate crew skill, and any estimate that ignores it is quoting a roof that will leak.
- Granules collecting in the gutters or at the base of downspouts
- Shingles that are cupped, curled or visibly lifting at the edges
- Interior ceiling staining, especially near a chimney or wall junction
- Daylight visible through the roof deck from inside the attic
- Frost or damp sheathing in the attic in winter, which indicates a ventilation problem
- A roof at or past twenty years on its original layer
Seeing any of these? A free inspection costs you nothing and you get the photos either way.
What homeowners ask us.
How long does a roof replacement take?+
Most single-family homes in NJ are completed in 1–3 days. Larger or multi-pitch roofs can take up to a week. We protect your landscaping and clean every nail before we leave.
How much does a new roof cost in New Jersey?+
Typical asphalt-shingle replacements in Bergen and Passaic counties run $7,500–$18,000 depending on size, pitch, and material. We provide free, no-pressure written estimates within 24 hours.
Do you handle insurance claims for storm damage?+
Yes. We meet your adjuster on-site, document every shingle of damage with drone photography, and bill your carrier directly so you pay only your deductible.