Roofing and exterior questions, answered straight

Most asphalt shingle replacements on a single-family home in North and Central Jersey fall between the low and high five figures. The spread comes from roof size and pitch, how many layers come off, how much decking needs replacing, the shingle system and the warranty package. Flat, slate and tile roofs price differently. Our cost guide walks through each factor.

Because the roofs being quoted are not the same. One proposal includes tear-off, ice and water shield, new flashing, deck repairs, a registered manufacturer warranty and insurance; another skips several of those and looks cheaper. Compare the scope line by line before comparing the price; a quote on a business card tells you a number, not what you get.

Most repairs, a flashing leak, a few wind-lifted shingles, a pipe boot, a small flat-roof seam, fall in the low hundreds to low thousands depending on access and how much has to come apart to fix it properly. We quote repairs in writing after a daylight inspection, and we quote both repair and replacement when the roof is near the line. Shingle roof repair.

Usually a third to a half of the cost of replacement, because there is no tear-off, no disposal and no new insulation. When more than about a quarter of the insulation underneath is wet, replacement becomes the better investment and we quote that instead. Roof coating systems.

Work that qualifies as a capital improvement under New Jersey law, which includes most roof replacements and permanent exterior improvements, is exempt from sales tax on the labor. Repairs and maintenance are generally taxable. Your proposal shows which applies; we handle the capital improvement certificate with you.

The call-out is quoted on the phone before we dispatch and covers the crew, the truck and the materials to make the roof watertight. The permanent repair is quoted separately, in writing, after a daylight inspection. Emergency roof repair.

Localized damage on a roof under about 15 years old is a repair. Widespread curling, granule loss down to the mat, soft decking, or repeated leaks in different places point to replacement. Our inspection report tells you which, with photos, and when the roof is near the line we quote both so you can decide. Shingle roofs.

Shingles curling, cupping or cracking across large areas; granules piling up in the gutters; daylight or soft spots in the attic; water stains that keep moving; a roof that is 20 to 25 years old on its second layer. One of these is worth a look; several together usually mean replacement within a year or two.

It depends on the membrane's condition, how much wet insulation is underneath and how long you plan to hold the building. If the deck is sound and the insulation mostly dry, a fluid-applied restoration usually costs less than half of replacement and adds 20 to 50 warranted years. We confirm with a moisture scan and core samples before recommending either. Flat roofs.

Replacement is the bigger ticket, so many do. Our own figures say repair or restoration is the right answer for most of the flat roofs we are asked to replace. We put the reasoning in the report, and if a repair is all you need, a repair is all we recommend.

If it is between about ten and twenty years old with its granules intact, yes. A rejuvenation treatment restores the oils the asphalt has lost so the shingles flex instead of cracking, and buys several years. It will not fix a roof that is already curling or bald. Shingle rejuvenation.

Almost never. Slate fails piece by piece and at the flashings; the field is usually sound for a century or more. We replace broken pieces with matched slate, rebuild the flashings in copper and restore the roof rather than tearing it off. Slate and tile roofs.

Only when they are badly detailed or never maintained. Water leaves a flat roof slowly, so a clogged drain or an open seam matters more than on a pitched roof. A properly sloped, properly flashed membrane that is inspected twice a year lasts as long as any shingle roof.

Fifteen to thirty years depending on the system, the installation and the maintenance. EPDM, TPO and PVC sit at the top of that range, modified bitumen and built-up roofs a little lower. A restoration coating adds 20 to 50 warranted years at the end, which is why we inspect before anyone talks about tearing off.

A fluid-applied membrane, usually silicone or acrylic, installed over an existing roof after it has been cleaned and every seam, flashing and wet spot has been repaired. It cures into a seamless, reflective, waterproof layer with its own manufacturer warranty of 20 or 50 years depending on the package, and at the end of the term it is recoated rather than replaced. Coating systems we install.

If the deck is sound and the insulation is dry, usually yes. We confirm with an infrared moisture scan and core samples; wet areas are cut out and replaced, every detail is repaired, then the system goes on with the manufacturer's warranty registered in your name. A coating is not a cover-up: a saturated roof gets a replacement quote, not a coating.

A reflective coating keeps the roof surface far cooler in summer than a black membrane, which reduces heat gain through the deck and the load on air conditioning. Manufacturers and our commercial clients report double-digit savings on cooling; the exact figure depends on the building's insulation and use.

We plan for it not to. Sections are phased, entrances are protected, noisy work is scheduled around your hours, tenants get notices, and the roof is closed watertight every evening. Property managers get a photo report after each day. How we work with property managers.

Yes. Repairs and emergency work run all year, and membranes can be installed in cold weather with the right adhesives and welding settings. Coatings need the temperatures the manufacturer specifies, so restoration jobs are scheduled for the right season and the leaks are handled in the meantime.

Two warranties: the manufacturer's material warranty, registered in your name (lifetime on shingle packages, 15 to 40 years on flat roof systems, up to 50 years on coatings); and Roof4Roof's own workmanship warranty, double the industry standard, which grows with the Gold, Platinum and Diamond packages. Both are written into the proposal before you sign.

The manufacturer warrants the materials and, on full-system installations by a certified contractor, the labor to fix a failure. The contractor warrants the installation. A workmanship warranty is only as good as the company still answering the phone, which is why years in business belongs on your checklist. Compare contractors.

Yes. That is the point of the workmanship warranty: if the roof develops a problem that is down to our installation, we service and repair it at no cost for the length of the warranty. Storm damage is handled as a new claim, with the same documentation we provide for any insurance claim.

Yes. New Jersey home improvement contractor license #13VH13562200, general liability of at least $1 million, workers' compensation for every crew member, and an umbrella policy above both. A certificate of insurance is issued for your property before the first day. Licenses and certifications.

That the manufacturer has screened the company, trained the crews on its system and authorized us to install it and register its full warranty. GAF Certified Plus, CertainTeed Select ShingleMaster, Owens Corning Platinum Preferred, TAMKO MasterCraft Pro, Firestone Elevate Master Contractor, Johns Manville Peak Advantage, and Henry, Karnak, GE and APOC on coatings. Fewer than one roofer in a hundred holds the top tiers.

Many manufacturer system warranties allow one transfer to a new owner within a set period, often with a small fee and notice to the manufacturer. We tell you the rule for your system at the time of sale and help with the paperwork; it is a real selling point in a listing.

Yes: by an uncertified installation, by mixing components from different makers in a system warranty, or, on commercial roofs, by skipping the documented inspections most warranties require. We register the warranty, keep the file, and our maintenance plans produce the inspection record that keeps it valid.

For most houses, insulated vinyl (our Platinum package): Mastic double-insulated panels add real R-value to walls that often have none, never need painting and handle freeze-thaw. Traditional Mastic vinyl (Gold) gives a carved-wood look at a lower cost. Fiber cement and cedar are quoted on request. Siding.

Drafts you can feel, condensation or fog between the panes, sashes that stick or will not stay up, soft or rotting frames, and rooms that are cold near the glass. Any one is worth a free inspection; two or more usually mean replacement pays for itself in comfort and heating. Windows.

From old or single-pane windows the difference is dramatic: less heat loss, no drafts, dry sills and much less noise. From good modern double-pane the savings are incremental but the comfort and quiet are real. Compare whole-window U-factor, solar heat gain and air leakage ratings, never centre-of-glass figures.

Fiberglass for most homes: it does not dent, rust or conduct cold, and takes a wood-grain finish. Steel where security or budget leads, with a thermal break and a good finish. Both come through our Window Depot USA store with ProVia's lifetime limited warranty. Entry doors.

Yes, and it is usually cheaper and cleaner that way: one crew sequence, one set of flashings, one financing application. Roof first, then windows and doors, then siding and trim, so every layer laps over the one below it.

Since 1990, under the same founder, Chuck Anania, from the same office on Route 17 in Carlstadt. More than 35 years, 25,000 clients and 30 million square feet of roofing and exteriors. Our story.

Homes across North and Central New Jersey: Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Passaic, Morris, Union, Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Sussex counties, every town. Commercial, multi-family, church and institutional buildings across the whole of New Jersey. Service areas, county by county.

Both. Roof4Roof handles homes; our 1Call Restore line handles commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-family buildings with the same crews, supervision and certifications. Proposals and contracts are issued under the Roof4Roof name. Commercial roofing.

Yes, every one. They live on Google, Yelp, HomeAdvisor, Angi and Facebook, platforms that verify the reviewer, which is why we point you there instead of hosting our own form. Many clients are happy to speak with you directly about their experience. Read the reviews.

A share of the profit from every completed project funds roof repairs and rebuilds for families in need in New Jersey and abroad. Since 2010 that has added up to more than $1.5 million donated and 1,300 families helped. You do not pay extra; it is built into how the company runs. Giving back.

Yes, for homes and for buildings: scheduled inspections on the 40-point checklist, gutters and drains cleared, small resealing, a written photo report after every visit and the compliance log that keeps manufacturer and coating warranties valid. Quarterly, semi-annual or annual. Maintenance plans.