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Hoboken NJ Roofing Contractor

Flat roofs, brownstone repairs and roof-deck work for Hoboken rowhouses and condo buildings, plus emergency tarping when a storm finds a weak spot. GAF-certified, with a 10-year workmanship warranty and free written estimates.

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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

Most Roofs Here Are Flat, and That Changes the Job

Walk down almost any residential block in town and you will barely see a roof. Brownstones, brick rowhouses and converted multi-family buildings stand shoulder to shoulder, and most of them have flat roofs hidden behind a parapet or a front cornice. Newer mid-rise condos follow the same pattern on a larger scale. The result is block after block of nearly level rooftops, joined at party walls and reached through a hatch or a stair bulkhead.

That makes Hoboken roofing mostly membrane work. A good flat roof here depends on details: how the membrane turns up and over the parapet, how it seals around the hatch, skylights and vent stacks, and whether rainwater reaches the drain or sits for days. When an old roof is past saving, a full roof replacement on a rowhouse usually means removing every old layer, checking the boards underneath and rebuilding the edges, not laying something new over the top.

Many buildings in Hoboken are condos, so the decision often belongs to an association rather than a single owner. We write estimates a board can compare line by line and schedule work around residents, as we did on a condo flat roof in Edgewater.

Roofing Services in Hoboken

These are the services Hoboken owners and associations are most likely to need. Each one has its own page.

Flat & Low-Slope Roofs

Fully adhered membrane systems for rowhouses, brownstones and condo buildings, with new parapet flashing, hatch curbs and drains matched to the size of the roof.

Roof Repair

Leaks at seams, drains, skylights and the hatch, plus cracked flashing where a lower roof meets a taller neighbor's wall.

Slate Roof Repair

Some older buildings have slate on a mansard front or a steep section. We replace broken pieces and rebuild the flashing instead of smearing tar over the stone.

Soffit & Fascia

Repairs to wood cornices and roof-edge trim on older facades, where rot often starts behind the gutter and spreads before anyone notices.

Chimney

Repointing, crowns and flashing on the brick chimneys that rise through many rowhouses, often along a wall shared with the house next door.

Emergency Roof Repair

When a nor'easter or summer downpour opens a seam, we come out at any hour to tarp or seal it temporarily, then photograph what happened for your insurer or property manager.

Common Trouble Spots on Hoboken Rooftops

Hoboken rooftops share walls, hatches and drains, so a problem on one roof often reaches the units below and sometimes the building next door.

Roof decks over membranes. A roof deck laid on a flat roof hides the membrane, collects grit and leaves underneath, and gets in the way of every repair. When the roof under a deck needs work, we price taking the deck up and putting it back so you see the full cost up front.
Party-wall flashing. Where one building is taller than its neighbor, the lower roof meets a brick wall. Flashing along that wall cracks as the masonry shifts, and water runs into the top-floor ceiling.
Clogged drains and scuppers. Many flat roofs drain through an inside pipe or a scupper in the parapet. One blocked strainer can leave a roof holding water long after a heavy rain has stopped.
Worn hatches and bulkheads. Roof hatches and stair bulkheads get opened, stepped on and patched more than any other part of the roof. Their curbs and flashing often wear out well before the rest of the membrane.
Wind across open rooftops. With so many roofs at similar heights and the Hudson River close by, strong winds sweep across the tops of buildings with little to slow them. Loose membrane edges and edge metal take most of the damage.

Hoboken FAQ

Questions from Hoboken Homeowners

Our condo association needs bids for a new roof. Can you help?

Yes. After inspecting the roof we provide a written scope and price that the board can set next to other bids, explain the options in plain terms, and plan scheduling, roof access and cleanup around residents.

Will roof work on my Hoboken rowhouse block the street?

Most rowhouse jobs need some room for a container or a truck. We check with the Hoboken construction office about permits and street use before work starts, and keep the staging area as small and as short-lived as the job allows.

Should I replace the roof before building a roof deck?

If the membrane is near the end of its life, yes. Once a deck is on top, every roof repair gets more expensive. We can inspect the roof first and tell you honestly how much life it has left before you commit to a deck.

What warranty comes with the work?

Our 10-year workmanship warranty covers the installation itself and is separate from whatever coverage the material manufacturer provides. Our warranties page spells out the details.

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