Open or crumbling joints
Usually: mortar at the end of its life, hardest hit on the weather elevations and the top floors.
We do: grind and repoint with mortar matched to the original, by elevation, with the parapet first.
Brick, stone, stucco, cornices and the whole envelope
A facade restored, not just cleaned
The facade is the building's first impression and its first line of defence. Weather, pollution and age open its joints, stain its face and loosen its details. We restore facades on commercial, multifamily, historic and residential buildings across New Jersey: repointing and masonry repair, stone and stucco restoration, sealants, cleaning, waterproofing, coatings, cornices and metalwork, phased around your tenants and documented at every stage.
- Since 199035+ years of restoring NJ facades
- Whole envelopeMasonry, stucco, metal, sealants, roof edge
- HistoricChurches, landmarks, pre-war buildings
- PhasedScaffold, lifts, tenants kept working
- Exterior Services Since 1990
- 30M+ sq ft of Roofing & Exteriors Installed
- 25,000+ Satisfied Clients
- A Legacy of Giving: $1.5M+ Donated
What a facade needs
Repair, seal, clean, protect, and keep the details
Facade restoration is several trades on one scaffold. We bring all of them, so the masonry, the sealant, the stucco and the metal are fixed in the right order and warranted by one company.
Masonry
Repointing, spalling, lintels, parapets
Joints cut and repointed, brick and stone replaced, lintels and copings renewed, cracks stitched.
What fails on a facade →
Sealants & waterproofing
Every joint, window and transition
Sealant replaced at windows, expansion joints and dissimilar materials; breathable sealers and coatings.
Scope of work →
Cleaning & coatings
Soft wash, then protect
Low-pressure cleaning of brick, stone and stucco, graffiti and stain removal, breathable coatings and paint.
Cleaning and coatings →
Details & metal
Cornices, copings, flashings, trim
Pressed-metal cornices, copper and aluminum copings, decorative elements and panels repaired or replicated.
Historic and commercial →What fails
What the symptom usually means, and what we do about it
A facade shows its problems from the street. Six things we see most on New Jersey buildings.
Spalling brick, flaking stone
Usually: water in the masonry freezing; often behind a hard repointing or a sealer that trapped it.
We do: replace units, consolidate and patch stone, fix the water source, seal breathably.
Cracks at corners, windows and floor lines
Usually: rusting lintels and shelf angles, missing expansion joints, or movement between floors.
We do: replace steel, add flashing and weeps, cut expansion joints, stitch and repoint.
Leaks at windows and through walls
Usually: sealant that has failed at every frame and joint, and flashings that were never there.
We do: cut out and replace all sealant with a movement-rated product, re-flash heads and sills, water-test.
Staining, soiling, biological growth
Usually: pollution, run-off from copings and sills, shade and moisture.
We do: soft-wash with the right chemistry for the material, fix the run-off at the source, protect with a breathable sealer.
Loose cornices, copings and decorative elements
Usually: rusted anchors and failed flashings behind the detail; a public-safety issue before anything else.
We do: secure, repair or replicate the element in metal, fibreglass or cast stone, re-anchor and re-flash.
- Masonry repairs for cracks, spalling and damaged brick or block
- Stone and stucco restoration for chips, discoloration and weather damage
- Caulking and sealant replacement around windows, doors and expansion joints
- Cleaning and soft washing to remove dirt, mould and environmental stains
- Waterproofing treatments to prevent water intrusion
- Repointing of mortar joints to restore strength and durability
- Repair or replacement of damaged facade panels, trim and architectural details
- Painting and protective coatings for lasting protection and curb appeal
- Metal facade repair including flashing, coping and decorative elements
- Preventive maintenance inspections and reports for ongoing facade care
Scope of work
What a facade restoration includes, in the order it is done
Water travels down a facade, so we restore it from the top. Each stage is inspected and photographed before the next.
01 Survey and access before any work
What: close-up inspection from lift, scaffold or drone, sounding of every elevation, a marked-up drawing of the defects and a phased scope.
Why: the scope is priced from what is actually there, not from the street.
Report with photos and quantities02 Parapets, copings, cornices the top
What: rebuild parapet tops, re-set or replace copings on new flashing, secure and repair cornices, tie into the roof.
Why: most of the water in the wall below entered here.
Done with the roofing crew03 Masonry and stone the field
What: repointing, brick and stone replacement, lintels and shelf angles, crack stitching, stone consolidation and patching, stucco repair.
Why: the structure and the water-shedding surface, restored before anything is sealed over it.
Matched materials04 Sealants and flashings the joints
What: every window, door, expansion joint and material transition cut out and re-sealed; heads and sills flashed.
Why: joints are where buildings leak; sealant has a 10 to 20 year life and most has been there longer.
Movement-rated sealants05 Cleaning the face
What: low-pressure wash with the chemistry for the material, stain and graffiti removal, biological growth treated.
Why: after repairs so the new work blends, before coatings so they bond.
Never high pressure on old masonry06 Protection sealers, coatings, paint
What: breathable penetrating sealers on brick and stone, elastomeric coatings on stucco and block, paint on metal and trim.
Why: keeps water out of the restored wall while letting it dry, and resets the maintenance clock.
Maintenance plan and recoat datesWho we do this for
Landmarks, mid-rises, row houses and the buildings a town is known by
The trades are the same; the planning is not. A landmark needs a historic review and replicated details. A mid-rise needs tenants kept working and a capital plan. A brownstone needs a crew that respects it.
Commercial, multifamily, institutional
Offices, mixed-use, condos, schools, churches
Phased elevation by elevation, scaffold and lifts planned around entrances and tenants, sidewalk protection where the municipality requires it, and a daily report to the property manager. Scopes written so a board or lender can read them, with budgets that spread over more than one year when they need to.
- Facade condition surveys and capital plans
- Parapet, coping and cornice work tied to the roof
- Sealant replacement programmes
- Insurance and engineer coordination
- Maintenance plans with recoat and re-seal dates
Area: all of New Jersey; larger projects also in Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
Historic and residential
Brownstones, row houses, Victorians, landmarks
Lime mortars, matched brick and stone, cornices repaired or replicated, stucco and cast-stone details patched by hand. We handle the historic-review paperwork, document the existing conditions for the board, and keep as much original material as the building will let us.
- Brownstone and limestone restoration
- Pressed-metal and wood cornice repair
- Lime repointing and stone consolidation
- Historic-review documentation
- Financing through Service Finance Company for homeowners
Area: Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Passaic, Morris, Union, Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Sussex counties.
Facade restoration packages
Gold, Platinum and Diamond
From preventative upkeep to a complete face-lift, scoped after a close-up survey of every elevation.
Protecting the face of your property from the elements
- Inspection: Visual inspection and surface cleaning
- Repairs: Patching of small cracks and joints
- Protection: Standard water-repellent sealant
Best for: Properties with minor cosmetic wear that want preventative upkeep
A high-performance moisture barrier through deep restoration and premium waterproofing
- Preparation: Comprehensive cleaning and surface prep
- Coating: Elastomeric coating as a weather-proof barrier
- Joints: Expansion joint replacement
Best for: Older buildings showing signs of moisture intrusion and water infiltration
A new architectural identity: a complete structural and aesthetic rebuild
- Inspection: Full facade inspection and strip-down
- Structure: Structural reinforcement and re-facing
- Finishes: Premium architectural finishes and lifetime sealant, with an extended maintenance plan
Best for: Full property flips and buildings that need a complete face-lift
No prices on this page on purpose: every package is scoped and priced after the inspection, and the exact terms go into your written proposal. Bring any other written proposal: same scope, same warranty, we beat it.
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Why Roof4Roof
One company for the whole envelope
A facade job usually needs a mason, a sealant crew, a roofer for the parapet and a painter, and when they are four companies, nobody owns the leak. We are all four. Four things we do on every facade that most contractors do not:
- The roof edge is part of the facadeParapets, copings and cornices tied into the roof membrane by our own roofing crew, warranted as one joint.
- Surveyed and documented before pricingEvery defect marked on a drawing with quantities and photos, so the scope and the price are real and the board can approve them.
- Materials matched, products breathableMortar, brick and stone sourced to the building; no film-forming sealers on old masonry, ever.
- The owners' direct line on every documentIssues answered within 48 hours, most within 24. The owners' contact details are printed on every proposal and invoice.
And a share of this project funds a roof for a family in need, through our One4One program.
Our facade and masonry work
Facades we restored, on the map and in photos
Real jobs from our records. Tap a pin for the details; the documented ones have their own page with every photo.
Case studySlate Roof & Copper Restoration, Saint George's Church, Maplewood
Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Exterior Refresh & Roof Check-Up in Gillette
Preston Dr, Gillette, NJ 07933
Building Cleaning in Hoboken
Grand St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Historical building, brick joints and a masonry sealing project
Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Building Cleaning in Hoboken
Madison St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Vertical Property Management, semi-annual roof maintenance, Jersey City
Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Residential stucco, masonry & waterproofing: 9 projects → Commercial stucco, masonry & waterproofing: 9 projects →
Survey, then restore
How a facade restoration runs with us
Step 01
01Survey
Masonry, stucco, stone, windows and sealants inspected up close from lift, scaffold or drone; defects marked on a drawing with photos and quantities.
Step 02
02Scope and plan
Methods, materials, coatings and safety set out in a written scope, phased by elevation and priority, with the access plan, the schedule and the price, for the owner, the board or the engineer.
Step 03
03Restore
Protection, scaffolding and sidewalk sheds set up; parapets, masonry, sealants, cleaning and coatings done in order, each stage inspected and photographed before the next.
Step 04
04Close out and maintain
Final walkthrough with the client, closeout photos and as-built notes, warranties in writing, and a maintenance plan with the dates sealants and sealers are due again.
Cost & planning
What facade restoration costs in New Jersey
Elevation area, height and access, the share of joints and units that need work, the amount of sealant, and whether cornices or stone details are involved decide the price. A facade is priced from the survey, by elevation, so you can phase it.
- Facade condition survey
- From $750 for a small building; larger surveys priced by elevation; credited against the restoration
- Repointing and masonry repair
- Typically $15–$30 per square foot of wall, plus units replaced; access priced separately
- Sealant replacement
- Priced per linear foot of joint; most buildings have far more joint than they expect
- Cleaning, sealers and coatings
- Priced per square foot by material and product
Paying for it
Financing options →
Phased scopes, capital plans, financing for homes
For boards and commercial owners we split the work by elevation and year, provide the documentation your lender, insurer or historic commission asks for, and bill by progress. Homeowners restoring a brownstone or row house qualify for 100% financing through Service Finance Company.
Financing options →
A loose cornice or coping over a sidewalk is a safety issue: call the emergency line and we will secure it.
FAQ
Facade questions, answered straight
What owners, boards and property managers ask us before they sign.
Have a question not listed here? Call (201) 267-3000 or request an estimate.
01What is facade restoration, and why does it matter?+
Repairing and renewing a building's exterior walls and details: brick, stone, stucco, sealants, cornices and metalwork. It restores the look, but its real job is structural and weather protection: keeping water out of the wall before it rusts steel, rots framing and brings things down.
02Is it cosmetic, or does it fix the structure?+
Both, in that order of visibility and the reverse order of importance. Repointing, lintel replacement, crack stitching and re-anchored details are structural; cleaning and coatings are the finish. We do the structural work first and never coat over a problem.
03How do I know my building's facade needs restoration?+
Cracks, open joints, stains and streaks, bulging or displaced masonry, efflorescence, flaking paint, loose copings or cornices, and leaks at windows. If it has been more than 15 years since the sealant was replaced, it needs looking at regardless.
04Can you work on a historic or landmark building?+
Yes. We use lime mortars and matched materials, repair or replicate cornices and details, document existing conditions and handle the historic-review paperwork. Churches, brownstones and pre-war buildings are a large share of our facade work.
05Will tenants have to move out or close?+
No. Work is phased by elevation, entrances are protected with sidewalk sheds where needed, noisy work is scheduled around your hours and tenants get notices. The property manager gets a daily report.
06How long does a facade restoration last?+
Repointing 25 to 50 years, sealants 10 to 20, sealers and coatings 10 to 15, cleaning as needed. The maintenance plan we leave you lists when each is due, so the next restoration is a scheduled project rather than an emergency.
07Do you do the roof and parapet too?+
Yes, and we prefer to. The parapet, coping and cornice are where facade and roof meet, and they are the source of most of the water in the wall below. Our roofing crew ties them into the membrane as part of the same job.
08Where do you work?+
Commercial, multifamily and institutional buildings across the whole of New Jersey, larger projects in Pennsylvania and Connecticut, and homes across Northern and Central New Jersey.
Reviews
From people whose buildings we restored
★★★★★
"From start to finish this company handled our cornice renovation with care, precision, and enthusiasm. The crew was punctual and professional and the work they did was meticulous. Roof4Roof is excellent, excellent, excellent!"
★★★★★
"They repointed my brick chimney and repaired stucco trim in Wyckoff using breathable mortar and elastomeric coating, and power washed the exterior. The crisp finish looks brand-new."
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"Roof4Roof was very professional, the employees were courteous and respectful with my property. The job was completed on time. All debris was cleaned and removed from the job site. We would not hesitate to recommend Roof4Roof."
One4One
A share of every job funds a roof, a repair or a home for a family in need, in New Jersey and abroad: $1.5M+ donated and 1,300+ families helped since 2010.
How One4One works →
Free survey estimate
Find out what the facade needs, elevation by elevation
A close-up survey, a marked-up report with photos and quantities, and a phased scope with the methods, the materials, the warranty and the price spelled out.