Leak repair, full replacement, flat roofs, gutters and storm work, with every estimate written line by line so you can compare it.
East Brunswick has handled roofing in East Brunswick, NJ for more than 20 years, covering roof repair, leak tracing, full replacement, flat roofs, gutters, chimneys, skylights and storm damage on houses, townhouses and commercial buildings. Most calls start with a stain on a ceiling or a few shingles in the yard. Every one of them gets the same first step: a look at the roof and a look in the attic.
The attic is where a leak tells the truth about itself. Water rarely drips straight down from the hole that lets it in, so we follow the stain back along rafters and sheathing to the point where it actually enters. Only then do we price anything, and only then do we tell you whether a repair will hold.
When a roof does need replacing, the estimate you receive is written line by line rather than as one total. Tear-off, decking, underlayment, flashing, ventilation and gutters each have their own entry, so you can hold our numbers against any other roofer’s and see exactly where two quotes differ.
What we do
Roof repair and replacement for East Brunswick, NJ homes and buildings
Targeted roof repair for shingles, flashing, boots, valleys and low-slope roofs, priced only after the damage is found and explained.
Roof and attic inspections with photos and a written condition report for buyers, sellers, storm claims, solar plans and commercial owners.
Full tear-off roof replacement with new flashing, ventilation and underlayment, quoted line by line and cleaned up every working day.
Roof leaks traced from the attic to the exact entry point, then repaired at the source instead of patched where the stain appears.
Seamless aluminum gutters and leaders sized to each roof plane, pitched to drain and discharged well away from the foundation.
Standing seam metal roofs and metal porch and bay accents, with the panel metal, finish and warranty terms spelled out before work starts.
Low-slope membrane repair, replacement and maintenance for shops, offices, warehouses and apartment buildings, planned around occupants.
Fast tarping and leak control when a roof opens up in a storm, with damage photographed first and the permanent repair priced in daylight.
Chimney flashing, crickets, crowns, caps and repointing handled with the roof, so water is stopped at the masonry and at the roofline.
Repairs for low-slope torch-down, EPDM and TPO roofs on porches, additions, garages and commercial buildings, matched to the existing membrane.
Wind, hail and fallen-limb damage documented for your insurance claim and repaired or replaced with materials matched to the roof.
New skylights, replacement units, reflashing and skylight removal, with flashing built for the unit type and the roof around it.
Our crews have spent more than twenty years on residential and commercial roofs, long enough to have re-roofed houses whose first replacement we can still read in the layers. That experience shows up in the questions we ask before a job, not in a slogan on a truck, and it is the reason our estimates name the details other quotes leave out.
No replacement is proposed until we have said plainly whether the existing roof can be repaired. Plenty of East Brunswick roofs from the 1980s have years left once a failed boot or flashing is fixed, so you get that answer first rather than a sales pitch for a new roof you did not need.
Every leak call includes the attic as well as the roof deck. Water that enters at a chimney can surface ten feet away on a ceiling, so tracing it through rafters and sheathing finds the real entry point rather than patching the shingles directly above the stain and hoping.
Step, counter and chimney flashing come off with the old roof and go back new. Bent, nail-holed flashing slid under fresh shingles is the most common reason a new roof leaks in its first winter, and replacing it costs far less than tearing into a finished roof later.
In townhouse, condominium and 55+ communities like The Club at East Brunswick, we read the association documents before writing an estimate. Whether the roof belongs to you or the association decides who may hire a roofer, so you learn that before signing anything rather than after a crew has been turned away.
Each estimate says whether the job is permit work under the state construction code. East Brunswick’s township pages still describe an older 25 percent rule, so we explain the current state rule in writing rather than repeating a percentage that no longer decides anything for a detached house.
At the end of each working day the driveway, yard and gutters are cleaned and the lawn gets a magnet sweep for roofing nails. Families and pets use the property between workdays, so cleanup happens nightly rather than once at the end of the job.
A leak you cannot find may not be a roof leak at all. Bathroom exhaust ducted into the attic, a sweating cold-water line or winter condensation on the underside of the sheathing can all stain a ceiling, and each looks different from the attic. We check those causes first, so you do not pay for roof work that leaves the real problem dripping.
A brown ring that grows after a storm usually means water is crossing insulation before it reaches drywall. We measure where the ring sits against the roof framing above, then trace upslope to the first wet sheathing. Marking the spot from inside before anyone climbs a ladder keeps the repair aimed at the entry point instead of the symptom.
Most roof leaks start where something pierces the roof. Cracked rubber pipe boots, dried-out sealant around a skylight curb and chimney flashing that was caulked rather than counter-flashed are the usual suspects. We replace boots with new rubber or lead flashing boots and rebuild chimney flashing properly, because more sealant only delays the next leak.
A few missing shingles after a storm can often be replaced in matching color and profile without touching the rest of the roof. We check the surrounding courses for broken seal strips, since wind that lifts one tab often loosens its neighbors. Photographs of the damage come with the repair, which helps if the storm turns into an insurance claim.
Ice dams form when attic heat melts snow that refreezes at the cold eave, backing water under the shingles. Middlesex County sits outside New Jersey’s mandatory ice-barrier area, so many local roofs were built without self-adhering membrane at the eaves. On a replacement we add ASTM D1970 ice and water barrier there and look at the ventilation behind the melting.
Water that runs behind a gutter rots fascia and stains soffits, and it often traces back to a missing or short drip edge. We install drip edge at eaves and rakes so runoff lands in the gutter rather than on the wood behind it. Rotted fascia on an older house is replaced with the gutter work, so the hangers have something solid to grip.
When a limb or high wind leaves the deck exposed, the first job is keeping rain out of the house. Our crews secure heavy tarps over the opening and fasten them to hold through the next storm, and we photograph the damage before covering it. The permanent repair is then priced in daylight, not under pressure in the middle of the night.
A single leak on a roof with sound shingles is a repair. Widespread granule loss, curling tabs, multiple leaks and soft decking point toward replacement, especially on a roof already carrying two layers. We show you what we saw, with photos from the roof and the attic, and give you a straight answer before any replacement figure appears on paper.
A tear-off starts with a dumpster placed to protect the driveway and tarps over landscaping. The old roof comes off down to the deck, damaged sheets are photographed and replaced, then underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ventilation and shingles go on in order. The day ends with gutters cleared and a magnet sweep across the yard for stray nails.
New Jersey’s rehabilitation subcode stops overlays once a roof has two or more layers; at that point a tear-off is required. Slate, wood shake and tile also must come off before new roofing goes on. We count layers at the eave and in the attic before quoting, because finding a hidden third layer on tear-off day changes both the price and the schedule.
State rules since 2018 treat replacing the roof covering on a detached one- or two-family house as ordinary maintenance, with no permit required. The township’s own construction pages still quote the older wording, a permit when replacing more than 25 percent. Townhouses, multifamily buildings and commercial roofs remain permit work, and each estimate we write says which category your roof falls in.
Shingle color has to work with brick, siding and trim that are staying put. A weathered wood or charcoal blend that suits a 1970s split-level can look flat on a colonial with red brick. We bring full-size samples to the house and suggest looking at them against the siding in morning and afternoon light, not on a phone screen.
A roof that cannot breathe ages from underneath, cooking shingles in summer and feeding condensation in winter. We check attic ventilation on every replacement, balancing soffit intake against ridge vent exhaust by net free area. Blocked soffits under old insulation are a common find in East Brunswick houses, and opening them costs little next to a premature roof failure.
Roofs carrying solar panels need the panel removal and reinstall built into the schedule. We plan the job with your solar provider or installer before a start date is set, so the panels come off cleanly and return to fresh flashing at each mount. Discovering the panels on the day of the tear-off is how schedules and warranties both go wrong.
A townhouse roof shares a ridge, valleys and the line over the party wall with its neighbors. Replacing one unit alone means tying new shingles cleanly into an older roof next door, and the flashing at that seam needs care. Attached roofs are also permit work in New Jersey, which our estimate notes along with how the tie-in will be handled.
East Brunswick’s 55+ communities include The Club at East Brunswick, with 368 attached homes and condos built from 1984 to 1988, and the newer Cedar Village and Waterford condominiums. In condominium buildings the roof is often a common element the association controls. We read the governing documents before quoting, so you know whether the call belongs to you or the board.
The township’s median home was built in 1975, and the 1980s added more houses than any other decade. Many of those homes are now on their second roof and some on their third, so we often find two layers, tired decking and undersized ventilation together. Our replacement scope deals with all three instead of covering them with another layer.
East Brunswick does not require a certificate of occupancy when a house is resold, so the roof gets judged by the buyer’s inspector instead. Sellers can ask us for a written roof condition report covering age, layers, flashing and any repairs needed. Handing that to the buyer’s inspector early tends to settle roof questions before they become a price negotiation.
Three-tab shingles are the flat, older style, while architectural or laminated shingles such as GAF Timberline HDZ, Owens Corning Duration and CertainTeed Landmark add thickness and shadow lines. Designer shingles imitate slate or shake, and impact-rated lines carry UL 2218 Class 4 ratings. Wind ratings such as ASTM D3161 Class F and D7158 Class H are worth comparing too.
Standing seam metal roofing uses concealed fasteners and raised seams, and it suits full roofs as well as porches and bay windows on a shingled house. Panel substrate, finish and warranty terms vary by maker, so we name all three in the scope. A metal porch roof also needs its own flashing where it meets the siding.
Real cedar shake and slate are beautiful and demanding, and New Jersey requires them to be removed before any new roof goes on. Many homeowners now choose slate-look or shake-look shingles that give a similar profile on a standard deck. We explain the weight, cost and upkeep differences so the decision rests on more than a photo.
Low-slope roofs need membranes instead of shingles. Torch-down SBS and APP modified bitumen is common on porches and additions, EPDM rubber covers many garages and rear additions, and TPO or PVC single-ply membranes appear on commercial buildings. Each fails differently at seams and drains, so we recommend the one that matches the slope, drainage and use of the roof.
Coatings can extend the life of a sound low-slope membrane by reflecting heat and sealing surface cracking. Rejuvenation sprays sold for asphalt shingles promise more than a worn roof can deliver, and they do nothing for lost granules or failed flashing. We tell you plainly when a coating is worth it and when the money belongs toward a repair.
Seamless aluminum gutters are formed on site to the length of each eave, leaving no joints along the run to leak. We size gutters and leaders to the roof area they drain and pitch them so water leaves the house instead of pooling by the foundation. Gutter guards help under heavy tree cover, though no guard removes the need for occasional cleaning.
An older skylight that leaks may need only new flashing, while a fogged or cracked unit should be replaced during a re-roof. Curb-mounted and deck-mounted skylights flash differently, and we match the method to the unit. Some homeowners prefer to remove an unused skylight entirely, which means framing and decking the opening to match the roof.
A chimney needs step and counter flashing let into a reglet, not caulk smeared along the brick. Chimneys wider than 30 inches need a cricket, or saddle, behind them to split water, and a cracked crown lets rain into the masonry from above. We rebuild flashing with the roof and handle crown, cap and repointing work when the brick needs it.
The longest shingle warranties from makers such as GAF and Owens Corning apply to single-family detached homes owned by individuals. Buildings owned by a condominium or homeowners association usually receive a shorter term, often 40 or 50 years depending on the maker. We read the warranty terms against your type of ownership before you pick a shingle line.
Start by photographing damage from the ground and inside the house, with dates visible, before anything is moved. Make only temporary repairs needed to stop more water, and keep every receipt for tarps or emergency work. We photograph and write up the damage for your own claim, which gives the adjuster a clear record of what the storm did.
A homeowners roof claim begins with notice to your insurer, followed by an adjuster’s inspection and a written estimate of covered damage. New Jersey’s Department of Banking and Insurance publishes storm claim guidance for homeowners. When you ask, our crew meets the adjuster on site so the damage we documented is seen firsthand rather than described over the phone.
Insurers pay for sudden damage, not for a roof wearing out. Creased or missing shingles with fresh, clean edges point to wind, while uniform granule loss and curling point to age. Claims are often denied because the damage reads as wear, so our write-up separates what the storm caused from what was already there.
New Jersey’s uniform policy language triggers a hurricane deductible only for a hurricane named by the National Weather Service, with hurricane-force sustained winds measured in the state, as DOBI Bulletin 11-16 explains. Sandy did not qualify, because the weather service had reclassified it before landfall. Ordinary windstorms and thunderstorms fall under the regular deductible on your policy.
New Jersey’s Public Adjusters’ Licensing Act allows only a licensed public adjuster to negotiate a claim on a homeowner’s behalf. A roofer may document damage and meet the adjuster, but should not promise to handle or negotiate your claim. We stay on the roofing side of that line and point you toward the state’s guidance on hiring an adjuster.
New Jersey taxes a roof repair as a service, while a full replacement counts as a capital improvement that is exempt when the homeowner signs Form ST-8. Our quotes show the tax the way the state treats each job. That keeps a repair estimate and a replacement estimate comparable on their real totals.
A roof replacement price depends on size, pitch, the number of layers to remove, how much decking fails, flashing and chimney work, ventilation changes and the shingle line chosen. Steep roofs and complex valleys take longer and require more safety setup. Because our scope lists each of those as its own line, you can see exactly what is driving your number.
Many insurers look harder at older roofs, and some policies settle roof claims at actual cash value rather than replacement cost as a roof ages. Whether a 20-year-old roof is covered depends on your policy wording, not on age alone. Read the roof section of your declarations page, and ask your agent before a storm rather than after one.
Shingle warranties cover manufacturing defects, and wind coverage is limited to a stated speed and installation method. Hail, falling trees and other storm damage usually belong to your homeowners policy, not the manufacturer. We explain which document covers what, so a storm claim goes to the right party the first time.
The often-repeated rule that damage to a quarter of a roof forces a full replacement comes from the Florida Building Code, not New Jersey. New Jersey once used a 25 percent limit to define ordinary repair, and dropped it in 2018. Our estimates state the current rule rather than repeating a number that does not apply here.
New Jersey has no separate roofing license. Contractors who work on homes register under the Contractors’ Business Registration Act as home improvement contractors, with insurance requirements attached. Ask any roofer for that registration and a current certificate of insurance before signing, and check that the contract includes the three-business-day cancellation notice.
Home improvement contractors in New Jersey must carry commercial liability insurance, and recent amendments added workers’ compensation requirements unless a contractor is exempt. OSHA also requires fall protection at six feet for residential roofing. Asking for current certificates before work begins is the simplest protection a homeowner has against an injury claim on their property.
East Brunswick provides roofing throughout the greater East Brunswick area, with the same crews and the same standards on every job.
Good to know
Most detached houses are torn off and re-roofed in one to three working days, depending on size, pitch, the number of layers coming off and how much decking needs replacing. Weather can push a start date, and we would rather wait a day than open a roof ahead of rain.
Yes. Every estimate is written, and a replacement scope breaks tear-off, decking, underlayment, flashing, ventilation and gutters into separate lines. It also states whether the job is permit work and how New Jersey sales tax applies, so nothing about the price is left to a phone call.
We work with the major architectural shingle lines, including GAF Timberline HDZ, Owens Corning Duration and CertainTeed Landmark. The choice usually comes down to color, the warranty terms that apply to your type of home and what matches a nearby roof, rather than one brand being right for every house.
New Jersey does not issue a roofing license. Residential roofers fall under the state's home improvement contractor registration, which carries insurance requirements, and our contracts are written to the state's home improvement rules, including the three-day cancellation notice. Ask any roofer you are considering for their registration and certificate of insurance.
Repairs and emergency tarping happen year-round. Full shingle replacements can go ahead on cold days, though self-sealing strips bond slowly until warmer weather arrives, so we plan winter tear-offs around the forecast and hand-seal where the conditions call for it.
Yes. Porch roofs, additions, garages and commercial buildings often carry torch-down modified bitumen, EPDM rubber or TPO, and we repair and replace all three. A low-slope roof is judged on its seams, its drains and its flashing at walls and curbs rather than on its surface alone.
We stop, photograph it and show you before any sheet is replaced. The price per sheet is already written into the contract, so the decision is about how many sheets, not about a surprise number on the final invoice.
When you ask, a member of the crew will meet the adjuster on site and walk the roof with them. We photograph and write up storm damage for your own claim, but the claim stays yours; in New Jersey only a licensed public adjuster may negotiate a claim on a homeowner's behalf.
Move cars out of the driveway, take fragile items off walls that share framing with the roof, and cover anything stored in the attic, since dust falls during a tear-off. We protect landscaping and clean the driveway, yard and gutters at the end of each working day, including a magnet sweep for nails.
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