Roof Replacement in Morris County, NJ

What does roof replacement look like on a Morris County home?

Usually it means a larger roof with more planes, valleys and edges than a typical older suburban house, on a lot with more trees and in a colder climate. That combination changes the job in a few ways:

• More roof. Colonials, center-hall homes and newer custom houses often have hip roofs, dormers, bump-outs, attached garages and covered porches. More edges and valleys mean more ice & water barrier, more drip edge and more flashing.
• Wooded lots. Shade, leaves and needles keep parts of the roof damp longer and fill gutters and valleys quickly.
• Colder, snowier winters. The western and higher parts of the county tend to hold snow longer than towns near the Meadowlands, so ice dams and freeze-thaw damage at the eaves are common.
• Longer driveways and setbacks. Access for the dumpster and material delivery is planned before the first day.

Not sure your roof is due? See signs you need a roof replacement.

Can you repair soffit and fascia during a roof replacement?

Yes, and a replacement is the easiest time to do it. During a replacement the roof edge is open, the gutters can come down and rotted fascia and soffit are easy to reach. On wooded Morris County lots, soffit and fascia often take as much abuse as the shingles:

• Rotted fascia behind gutters. Overflowing gutters soak the fascia board until it rots and the gutter pulls away. We replace the bad wood, then the new drip edge directs water into the gutter, not behind it. See fascia repair behind gutters.
• Soffit damage. Water, ice and animals damage soffit panels. New soffit panels close the gaps that let weather into the eaves.
• Blocked soffit vents. If intake vents are painted over, covered or missing, ridge vents can't work. New or cleared soffit vents are part of balancing the ventilation. See blocked soffit vents.
• Capping and trim. Aluminum or vinyl capping over new fascia cuts down on future painting.

Soffit and fascia work is listed separately on the estimate. More: soffit repair, fascia repair and should I replace fascia when replacing gutters.

Skylight installation and replacement with a new Morris County roof

If you have skylights, or want one, plan it with the roof replacement. That way the skylight and roof flashing are installed together and you pay for the roof work once.

• Existing skylights: we check for fogging, cracked glazing, rotted curbs and stains. Sound units get a new flashing kit; tired ones are priced for replacement on the same estimate.
• New skylights: we can add skylights over a family room, bathroom or stairwell while the roof is open.
• Ice and snow: skylights on north-facing or shaded slopes get extra ice & water barrier around the curb.

See replacing skylights during a roof replacement, skylight installation and skylight ice dam leaks.

Do Morris County homes need flat or low-slope roof work too?

Often, yes: sunrooms, porches, garage additions and rear bump-outs are frequently too flat for shingles. Shingles on a roof that's too flat let water back up under them, and those sections are where many Morris County leaks start.

When we replace the main roof, we check every low-slope section and either repair it or replace it with a membrane system tied cleanly into the shingled roof. Small leaks on a flat section are often a repair: roof leak repair starts from $650 and standard roof repair from $950. See flat roof repair and flat roof replacement. Rooftop decks and walk-on roofs are a different project; tell us about it and we'll say what we can help with.

How do you schedule a Morris County roof replacement?

Call or text 973-200-1617 and we'll book a free inspection. We're based in Garfield, so Morris County visits are scheduled ahead rather than squeezed in last-minute. That leaves time to plan the right staging for a larger house. We usually reply the same business day.

1. Inspection of the roof, edges, soffit, fascia, skylights and attic where we can reach it.
2. Photos and written estimate with the scope, materials, deck repairs and the exact price.
3. Start date set around the weather. We avoid tearing off when a storm is due.
4. Install, cleanup and walkthrough, with the manufacturer warranty registered where it applies.

Storm damage? We document it and can meet the adjuster; see roof replacement after storm damage. Full process: roof replacement process. Main guide: roof replacement in New Jersey.