Residential Roofing in New York
Residential roofing in New York covers everything from a one-bedroom co-op building in Manhattan to a four-bedroom colonial on Staten Island. The common thread is age. Much of the city's housing stock was built before 1960, and the roofs show it. Homeowners here want three things: a crew that shows up when scheduled, a price that does not change after the tear-off, and a roof that holds through the next nor'easter. We handle roof replacement, leak repair, and maintenance for single-family homes, brownstones, and multi-family buildings across the five boroughs.
- Asphalt shingle roof replacement — Most New York residential roofs use asphalt shingles. We install Owens Corning Duration and GAF Timberline systems with synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield along eaves and valleys, and ridge vent for attic ventilation. A standard 1,500-square-foot roof takes one to two days. We haul away every old shingle and magnet-sweep the yard.
- Roof leak repair and tracing — Leaks in New York homes rarely come from where the stain shows. We trace them with moisture meters and chalk lines, then repair the actual entry point: flashing failure, cracked pipe boots, or open valleys. Most repairs finish in two to four hours. We show you photos of the problem before and after.
- Flat roof repair for brownstones — Brownstones and rowhouses across Brooklyn and Manhattan often have flat modified bitumen roofs at the rear. Ponding water and failed seams are the usual problems. We heat-weld seams, clear drains, and install tapered insulation on full replacements to create positive drainage.
- Annual roof maintenance plans — Twice-a-year maintenance catches small problems before they become leaks. We clear gutters, reseal flashing, check pipe boots, and inspect shingle condition. Each visit takes 60 to 90 minutes. Plan members get priority scheduling after storms, which matters when every roofer in New York is booked solid.
