Terra Nova Roofing & ConstructionRoof Replacement in Hudson County, NJ
Attached homes, shared walls and flat roofs. Hudson County roofs are different from the suburbs, and so is replacing them. Terra Nova Roofing & Construction replaces flat and pitched roofs on row homes, two- and three-family houses and small commercial buildings, and handles emergency leaks first when water is coming in.
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Who does roof replacement in Hudson County, NJ?
Terra Nova Roofing & Construction does roof replacement in Hudson County, NJ, including Kearny, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken and Jersey City: we replace flat roofs on row homes and multi-family buildings and pitched shingle roofs on detached houses, tearing off to the deck, repairing the wood and re-flashing every wall, parapet, chimney and drain. Emergency leaks get a temporary dry-in first. Free inspection with photos and an exact written price. Licensed & insured, NJ Lic. #13VH13824700. Call or text 973-200-1617.
What kinds of roofs do we replace in Hudson County?
Most Hudson County roofs fall into one of four groups, and each one is replaced differently:
Row and attached homes
Flat or very low-slope roofs that share walls with the neighbors on one or both sides, often with parapets, a roof hatch and drains or scuppers.
Two- and three-family houses
Flat roofs, or a pitched front with a flat rear. Three stories of wall and narrow side yards make staging part of the plan.
Detached homes
Capes, colonials and two-families in towns like Kearny and Secaucus, mostly with asphalt shingle roofs.
Mixed-use and small commercial
Storefronts with apartments above, and flat commercial roofs. See flat roof replacement.
Hudson County roof replacement at a glance
| Question | Flat roof (attached / multi-family) | Pitched roof (detached) |
|---|---|---|
| How long? | Usually a few days; depends on size and access | Most homes 1–3 days |
| What comes off? | Old membrane, coatings and wet insulation, down to the deck | All shingle layers, down to the deck |
| Key details | Seams, parapet and wall flashing, drains, scuppers, hatch | Ice & water barrier, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, step flashing |
| Neighbors | Tie-in at shared walls planned and protected | Debris protection near the property line |
| Ventilation | Low-slope vents where needed | Soffit intake and ridge exhaust |
| Estimate | Free inspection, photos, exact written price | Free inspection, photos, exact written price |
Licensed & insured, NJ Lic. #13VH13824700. Financing is available for larger projects. Hablamos español.
Emergency roof repair in Hudson County: what happens first?
When water is coming in, the first job is stopping it: a temporary dry-in or tarp to protect the building, then a proper repair or replacement once the roof can be inspected. Here's how an emergency call goes:
- Call or text 973-200-1617 with the address, where water is showing and whether it's one unit or several.
- Inside, protect what you can: buckets, move belongings and electronics, and if a ceiling is bulging with water, keep people out from under it.
- Temporary dry-in. We tarp or patch the source to stop the water. Emergency roof leak service starts from $1,500.
- Inspection and photos. Once it's safe, we find the real cause — a split seam, a failed parapet flashing, a clogged drain, storm damage — and photograph it.
- Repair or replace. If the roof has life left, a repair (leak repair from $650, standard repair from $950). If it's worn out, a written replacement estimate.
For storm damage we document everything with photos and measurements, help with paperwork and can meet the adjuster. We never promise what insurance will pay. See emergency roof repair, storm damage roof repair and roof replacement after storm damage.
How do you replace a flat roof on an attached home?
You replace it in sections that can be sealed each day, and you pay most attention to the edges, where it meets the neighbors' walls and parapets. The field of a flat roof rarely leaks first; the edges and openings do. Our approach:
- Remove to the deck. Old membranes, layers of coating and wet insulation all come off so the deck can be checked and repaired.
- Fix the slope and drainage. Ponding water shortens a flat roof's life. Where we can, we correct low spots and make sure water reaches the drains or scuppers.
- Party walls and tie-ins. Where your roof meets a neighbor's, the new membrane is flashed up the shared wall and sealed so water can't run between the two roofs.
- Parapets and coping. Membrane carried up and over or under the coping, with the joints sealed.
- Drains, scuppers, hatches and vents. Every opening gets new flashing.
- Seams. Sealed to the manufacturer's specs, then checked before we leave.
Material comparison: TPO vs. EPDM vs. modified bitumen. Repairs: flat roof repair and parapet leak repair. Shared buildings: townhouse roof replacement and multi-family roof replacement.
Replacing pitched roofs in Kearny, Secaucus and other detached-home areas
Detached homes in Hudson County get the same full shingle replacement we do across North Jersey, built for the wind that comes off the Meadowlands and the rivers.
- Tear-off to the deck and replacement of rotted or soft wood.
- Ice & water barrier at the eaves, in valleys and around penetrations, then synthetic underlayment.
- Drip edge and sealed starter strips at the edges, where wind lifts shingles first.
- New flashing at chimneys, walls and dormers, and new pipe boots.
- Ventilation with soffit intake and ridge exhaust.
- Shingles to manufacturer specs, daily cleanup, a magnet sweep and a final walkthrough.
More: roof replacement in Kearny, roof replacement in Secaucus and the roof replacement process.
How do you work on tight Hudson County lots and busy streets?
With planning before the first day. Most Hudson County jobs have no driveway, little or no side yard and neighbors a few feet away. We plan:
- Where material and debris go: a dumpster, trailer or chute placed so the street and sidewalk stay usable. We know local permit requirements and build them into the plan.
- Roof access: through a roof hatch, from the front or rear, or with staging when there's no other way.
- Protecting neighbors: covering adjoining roofs, skylights and walkways near the work.
- Tenants and businesses: a schedule the owner can share, and noisy work kept to reasonable hours.
- Daily close-up: every section opened is sealed before we leave.
What changes the price of a Hudson County roof replacement?
Access, edges and what's under the old roof matter more here than on most suburban jobs. We price it exactly after a free inspection. The main factors:
- Size in squares (100 square feet each).
- Layers to remove: old coatings, multiple membranes, wet insulation.
- Deck repairs found under a long-leaking flat roof.
- Membrane or shingle choice.
- Linear feet of parapets, party walls and edges that need flashing.
- Drains, scuppers, hatches, skylights and chimneys.
- Drainage corrections where water ponds.
- Access and disposal: no driveway, height, hoisting material up three stories.
More: how much a new roof costs in New Jersey and roof replacement financing.
Which Hudson County towns do we serve?
We serve all of Hudson County. Town pages with more detail:
- Roof replacement in Kearny
- Roof replacement in Secaucus and Secaucus flat roof leak repair
- Roof repair in Union City
- Emergency roof repair in Weehawken
- Harrison roofing contractor
- Jersey City exterior work and Hoboken exterior work
All Hudson County roofing: Hudson County roofing contractor. Neighboring counties: Bergen and Essex.
How do you book a roof inspection in Hudson County?
Call or text 973-200-1617; we usually reply the same business day. Tell us the address, the type of building and whether there's an active leak. For a planned replacement, we'll schedule a free inspection, check the roof and, where we can, the top-floor ceilings, then send photos and an exact written price.
Owners of multi-family and mixed-use buildings get a clear scope for their records and a schedule to share with tenants. See roof replacement in New Jersey, insurance and roof replacement or request a visit on our free estimate page. Hablamos español: emergencia de techo en Jersey City.
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Why Hudson County owners call us
- Water coming through a top-floor ceiling
- A flat roof that ponds or keeps leaking
- Leaks where the roof meets a neighbor's wall
- Parapet, drain or hatch leaks
- A worn-out roof on a two- or three-family house
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Hudson County Roof Questions
Do you do emergency roof repair in Hudson County?
Yes. Call or text 973-200-1617 and we'll schedule a temporary dry-in or tarp to stop the water, then the permanent repair or replacement. Emergency roof leak service starts from $1,500.
How long does a flat roof replacement take on a row home?
It depends on the size, the layers to remove and access, but many attached-home flat roofs take a few days. Pitched roofs on most detached homes take 1–3 days.
Do I need to be home during the roof replacement?
No, but we need access to the roof, sometimes through a hatch inside the building. We'll arrange that with you and do a final walkthrough at the end.
What if it rains during the job?
We only open what we can seal the same day and keep the building dried in. If rain moves in, work stops and resumes when it's dry.
How do you handle the wall I share with my neighbor?
We flash the new roof up the shared wall and seal the tie-in so water can't run between the two roofs, and we protect the neighbor's roof while we work.
Can my flat roof be repaired instead of replaced?
Often. A split seam, puncture, clogged drain or loose flashing is usually a repair, starting from $650. Ponding, soft decking or leaks that keep returning usually mean replacement.
Will insurance cover my roof?
It may if the damage came from a covered event like a storm; it depends on the policy and the adjuster. We document the damage, help with paperwork and can meet the adjuster, but never promise an outcome.
Is financing available?
Yes, financing is available for larger projects like a roof replacement.
What does the estimate include?
A free inspection, photos and a written estimate with the scope, materials, deck repairs, flashing, drainage, cleanup and the exact price.
Do you work on commercial and mixed-use buildings?
Yes. We repair and replace flat roofs on multi-family, mixed-use and small commercial buildings in Hudson County.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Licensed and insured, NJ Lic. #13VH13824700, locally owned in Garfield, NJ.
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Updated November 2026 by the Terra Nova Roofing & Construction team, Garfield, NJ • NJ Lic. #13VH13824700