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Elizabeth NJ Roofing Contractor

Roofing contractors for Elizabeth homes and multi-family buildings, plus siding and cladding work on older frame houses. GAF-certified, 24/7 emergency service and a 10-year workmanship warranty.

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

Completed flat membrane roof by Randy's Roofing Construction

Roofing and Siding for Elizabeth's Older Housing

Elizabeth is the largest city we serve in Union County, and a lot of its housing is old: two- and three-family frame houses set close together, single-family homes on narrow lots, and brick multi-family buildings with flat roofs hidden behind parapet walls. Many of these buildings have been through several rounds of repairs by different owners, so the roof you see is often hiding older layers, patched flashing and decking that has been wet before.

We treat roofs and walls as one job, because on these houses they usually fail together. Water that gets past a worn roof edge ends up behind the siding, and loose or cracked siding lets rain reach the sheathing under the roof's lower edge. Our siding and cladding crew can strip tired exterior walls, repair the sheathing and install new vinyl or fiber cement, the same process we followed on this full siding replacement elsewhere in North Jersey.

Before we quote anything in Elizabeth we inspect the building, photograph the trouble spots and explain them in plain language. Owners of rental properties get a written scope they can share with tenants, a lender or an insurance adjuster. If water is already coming in, we tarp first and talk about the long-term fix once the building is protected.

Roofing Services in Elizabeth

Owners typically reach out to us for one or more of these. Each link explains the work in more detail.

Siding

Exterior cladding for frame two- and three-families: old layers removed where needed, damaged sheathing replaced, house wrap and flashing at windows, then vinyl or fiber cement with matching trim.

Flat & Low-Slope Roofs

New membrane roofs for brick multi-family and mixed-use buildings, with parapet and coping flashing, curbs around vents and hatches, and drainage that actually empties the roof.

Roof Replacement

For pitched roofs on frame houses: every layer stripped, soft boards replaced, ice-and-water membrane along the eaves and in the valleys, and a complete GAF shingle system with ventilation.

Roof Repair

Targeted fixes for leaking chimneys, porch roofs, dormer cheeks and the seam where a flat rear roof joins the main roof.

Gutters

Seamless gutters and downspouts routed away from foundations and walkways, which matters when the house next door is only a few feet away.

Emergency Roof Repair

Round-the-clock tarping and temporary repairs for active leaks, with photos and notes you can pass on to your insurer.

Common Roof and Siding Problems in Elizabeth

On older city housing, the same handful of problems account for most leaks and exterior damage.

Multiple roof layers on frame houses. A second or even third layer of shingles adds weight and hides the condition of the boards underneath. When it is time for a new roof we strip to the deck so we can see, and fix, what is actually there.
Aging flat roofs behind parapets. Brick multi-family buildings often have flat roofs that drain through one or two scuppers. Cracked membrane at the parapet base and blocked outlets are the usual causes of top-floor leaks.
Siding installed over problems. Vinyl or aluminum siding is sometimes put up over damaged clapboard or older shingle siding without fixing the wall first. We open suspect areas and quote the repair honestly before covering anything.
Porch and bay roofs. Front porch roofs and bay window tops on older houses are often low in pitch and tied into the wall with old flashing. They are small, but they leak into living space and rot porch ceilings.
Chimneys no longer in use. Many older homes have chimneys that no longer serve a fireplace or boiler. Without a cap and with crumbling mortar, they let water into the attic and walls. We can repair them, cap them or flash them properly.

Elizabeth FAQ

Questions from Elizabeth Homeowners

Do you do siding and cladding work in Elizabeth, or only roofs?

Both. We install vinyl and fiber cement siding, replace trim, soffit and fascia, and repair the wall underneath. Many owners do the roof and siding together so the flashing between them is done right once.

What if there is old siding under my current siding?

We identify what is on the wall before quoting. If any older material needs testing or special handling before removal, we tell you up front and explain the options, including covering it properly when that is allowed.

Do you work on rental and multi-family properties in Elizabeth?

Yes. We provide written scopes for owners and managers, plan noisy work around tenants, and can phase a large building so part of it stays undisturbed.

Do I need a permit for roof or siding work in Elizabeth?

That depends on the work. We check with the City of Elizabeth construction office before the job starts and handle the required paperwork.

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