What roof-replacement Includes
A full replacement starts with a roof inspection — deck-level, not from the driveway. We check the roof deck, sheathing, and every penetration before quoting.
Then comes the scope of work: tear-off, substrate repair, and rebuild. Materials go down in layers, and each one matters.
- Tear-off of existing roofing down to decking; dumpster staged on site
- Decking replacement where plywood or osb is soft, delaminated, or water-stained
- Synthetic underlayment across the field, ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys
- New flashing: step flashing, counter-flashing, chimney flashing, pipe boots
- Ridge vent and soffit vent balanced for real attic ventilation
- Final cleanup, magnetic sweep for nails, and debris haul-away
Quality & Materials Standards
New Jersey building code governs how a roof goes back on here — underlayment, flashing, fastening patterns, ventilation. We build to code, not around it. Every estimate lists materials by name so nothing is vague.
Material choice should match the house. Architectural shingle and dimensional laminated shingle suit most Elizabeth homes. Slate and clay tile belong on the brick rowhouses and older Victorians. Metal panel and standing-seam panel work where snow shedding and longevity matter. Low-slope sections need membrane — tpo, epdm, or modified bitumen over a proper substrate.
Storm damage claims follow a process. File the insurance claim, meet the adjuster, and document everything: photos, measurements, proof of loss. We provide claim documentation and a written estimate. If scope falls short, we file a supplement. Know your deductible, and understand depreciation versus replacement cost before you sign.
- Fasteners set to spec — no short nails, no overdriven heads
- Sealant, mastic, and roof cement used at terminations, never as a shortcut
- Waterproofing at valleys, parapets, and scuppers checked before close-out
Local Service Areas
Downtown Elizabeth
Historic core where brick rowhouses and county buildings share tight, low-slope rooftops.
- Early-1900s brick rowhouses with original slate roofs
- Parapet walls and coping that crack and let water behind the masonry
- Built-up roof and modified bitumen on flat sections ponding after heavy rain
- Chimney flashing and counter-flashing failing at the masonry line
Elmora
Mid-century single-family blocks where asphalt shingle roofs are now well past their service life.
- 1950s–60s homes under three-tab shingle and early architectural shingle
- Granule loss and uv degradation leaving bare felt exposed
- Pipe boots and vent boots cracked at the base
- Gutter and downspout overflow staining the fascia
Peterstown
Dense rowhouse streets where slate and flat roofs meet bay-window overhangs.
- Victorian-era wood-frame and brick rowhouses, slate over low-slope rear sections
- Slipped or cracked slate after winter freeze-thaw
- Dormer and canopy junctions leaking at step flashing
- Rotted fascia and soffit behind clogged gutters
Port Elizabeth
Waterfront district off Newark Bay, where wind and flood exposure hit hardest.
- Waterfront wind damage stripping ridge cap and rake edges
- Corrugated panel and metal roof sections loosening at fasteners
- Salt air and moisture accelerating corrosion on flashing and drip edge
- Storm surge and flood risk demanding waterproofing detail at the deck
West End
Tree-lined residential streets with a mix of gambrel, mansard, and gable rooflines.
- Gambrel and mansard roofs with steep pitch and hard-to-reach valleys
- Cedar shake and wood shake weathering to split and curl
- Ice dam formation at eaves during freeze-thaw cycles
- Attic ventilation starved by blocked soffit vents