Closter · Bergen County

Closter NJ Roofing Contractor

Roofs, gutters, siding and trim for Closter's split-levels, ranches and colonials. GAF-certified and based in Edgewater since 2013. Every job carries our 10-year workmanship warranty, and emergency calls are answered 24/7.

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GAF-certified
Local since 2013
10-year workmanship warranty
24/7 emergency service

Completed architectural shingle roof by Randy's Roofing Construction

Roofing for Closter's Mid-Century Homes

Much of Closter was built out in the decades after the war, and it shows on almost any side street: split-levels, raised ranches and modest colonials, many of them expanded over the years with a family room, a second-story addition or a bigger garage. Mixed in are newer, larger houses built on lots where an older home once stood.

Those expansions are where roofs get complicated. A split-level has a lower roof that butts into the wall of the upper level, an addition has to tie into an older roof plane, and a family room off the back is often pitched lower than the main house. When we inspect a Closter roof, those transitions get as much attention as the shingles themselves.

We also follow the water after it leaves the roof. Gutters, downspouts, fascia boards and soffits on houses of this age are often original or close to it, and they fail quietly. Replacing the shingles without checking them can leave you with rotted eaves a few years down the road.

Roofing Services in Closter

Most Closter projects involve one or more of these. Follow the links for materials, options and how each job runs.

Roof Replacement

Tear-off down to the deck, replacement of soft plywood or plank sheathing, and a full GAF system with starter strip, underlayment and ridge vent. We quote the main house and any additions together so the whole roof ages at the same rate.

Roof Repair

Step flashing where a lower roof meets siding, shingles lifted by wind, and leaks around plumbing vents and bathroom fan outlets.

Flat & Low-Slope Roofs

Family rooms, porches and rear additions that are pitched too low for shingles. We convert them to a membrane made for low slopes.

Gutters

Seamless gutters and larger downspouts, placed so roof water drains away from walk-out basements and lower-level rooms instead of toward them.

Soffit & Fascia

New fascia and vented soffit panels along the long, low eaves of ranches and split-levels, which also gives the attic the intake air it needs.

Siding

Vinyl or fiber cement siding, often done together with the roof so the flashing at walls and dormers is replaced at the same time instead of being worked around.

Where Closter Roofs Usually Fail

Houses from the same era tend to share the same weak points. On Closter inspections, these are the ones we end up pointing out most.

Roof-to-wall joints on split-levels. Where the lower roof meets the upper-level wall, step flashing has to be woven in under the siding. Over the years it gets caulked over instead of replaced, and water ends up inside the wall below. A real repair means lifting the siding and re-flashing the joint.
Low pitch on additions and porches. Shingles need a minimum slope to shed water. Below it, wind-driven rain works its way underneath, and the first sign is often a stain on the family room ceiling.
Ice dams on low ranch roofs. A shallow roof, a short attic and thin insulation let house heat melt snow that refreezes at the cold eave. Ice-and-water shield along the edges plus better ventilation is the usual fix.
Rot hidden behind aluminum trim. Many fascia boards were wrapped in aluminum years ago. The wrap keeps looking fine while the wood behind it softens, until the gutters start pulling away. We check the boards by hand, not just by eye.
Gutters too small for the leaf load. Older, narrow gutters fill up fast in the fall in a town with this much tree cover. Overflow at the corners soaks the fascia and splashes against the foundation. Wider gutters and bigger downspouts take care of most of it.

Closter FAQ

Questions from Closter Homeowners

My split-level leaks right where the two roof levels meet. Is that a roof problem or a siding problem?

Usually both, because the flashing at that joint sits behind the siding. We remove a few courses of siding, install new step flashing and counterflashing, then put the siding back, so the fix is more than another bead of caulk.

Should I replace the gutters when I replace the roof?

If the gutters or fascia are near the end of their life, it usually makes sense. Drip edge, fascia and gutters work as one system, and doing them together avoids disturbing a new roof later. If your gutters are still in good shape, we leave them alone.

Is a permit needed for a roof replacement in Closter?

It depends on the work involved. We check with the Closter building department before the job begins and handle anything that's required.

Are there discounts or payment options?

Yes. Active military, veterans and seniors 65+ get 20% off, and financing is available on approved credit. Ask about both when you schedule.

Nearby Towns We Serve

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