Want to know what is causing your
roof problems in Mendham NJ?

Commercial and residential,
any type of roof system.

Are you ever worried that a heavy season of snow or rain will cause your roof to leak? In most cases a 20 to 25 plus year old roof will leak every time it rains, and if you’re in a situation where your roof is leaking, you should have your roof examined for repair or possible re-roofing.

Having a new roof installed on your home can be very costly investment for the homeowner, in most cases, just below ten thousand dollars to even well above twenty thousand. And these prices mainly vary depending on the location of the home, the size, the installation difficulty, and the material needed for the job.

When a leak does occur, you may get recommendations to repair it or to re-roof the whole house. Typical shingle roofs may last up to 20 to 25 years, but only if the installation process is done properly.

When deciding whether to repair or re-roof, the three main factors to deals with are. One, the age of the roof, usually a 20-25 year old roof should be replaced. Secondly, the cost of the repair and the amount of work that needs to be done. And lastly, the amount of time you are planning on living in the home.

A roof that is 15 to 20 years old and is leaking, and with your judgment you can tell it won’t last much longer, the ideal thing to do is, replace it. But if a roof is only 5 years old or so and the repair cost won’t be that dramatic, it wouldn’t make sense to throwing your money away to replace it. Unless the roof is in really bad condition do to poor installation, then replace is recommended.

We are roof repair and re-roof experts serving Mendham and we give you the best possible option for your home. And the products we use insure that your home will be safe from the elements for many years to come. We also proudly supply the Smart Gutter Guard system. Smart Gutter Guard is a stainless steel micro mesh design, (which is the only design proven to work) that only lets water in and debris out. Smart Gutter Guard is backed by a 100% satisfaction guaranty. If your gutter ever becomes clogged with Smart Gutter Guard in place, we will refund you 100%.

Need help to figure out if you need to repair or replace? These are some pointers…
• Bulging interior walls or ceiling
• Stained spots on the ceiling or attic spaces
• Leaking in the interior after rain fall
• Rotten or Sagging soffits
• Curved or broken shingles
• Signs of algae or "dirty" shingles
• Higher energy costs over a typical winter season
• Water getting in and possibly running down walls and into soffit

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In Mendham Township streams tumble through hilly landscapes of historic homes and winding tree-lined roads. Try to imagine these hills and valleys as they existed 250 years ago. Listen to the buzz of sawmills, the bang of trip-hammers, the clang of anvils, and the hum of textile factories as they echo off the hills and resound through the valleys. These and similar industries were the foundation of Mendham Township’s colonial economy. The first settlers were attracted to Mendham Township by the abundance of natural resources. Here they found water to power factories, trees for fuel, and rich deposits of ore. By 1748 the area housed iron forges, sawmills, and a gristmill along the North Branch of the Raritan River. This early settlement became known as Ralston, after the enterprising Ralston family. Northeast of Ralston is India Brook, a tributary of the North Branch. In the woods beside this waterway are remains of iron mines, charcoal hearths, forges, kilns, a sawmill, and at least one distillery. The road that traversed this valley was abandoned long ago, leaving these sites relatively undisturbed. On the eastern side of Mendham Township, brooks that formed the upper reaches of the Whippany River attracted settlers to the valley called Water Street or Waterville, later known as Brookside. Today Brookside is laced with tailraces, culverts, tunnels, and other conduits, which formed a complex water distribution system that powered gristmills, sawmills, and textile mills. Other industries along "The Street" included a tannery, shoe factory, glassworks, carpet mill, and iron works. Deposits of iron ore, mica, and limestone also attracted many settlers. Limestone was quarried in Ralston for building material, or burned in one of fifteen kilns to produce lime for fertilizer and mortar. Following the Civil War, Mendham Township’s industrial economy declined. Local industries found it difficult to compete with larger urban factories. The railroad, the great engine of 19th century economic prosperity, did not arrive in the Township until 1888. The Rockaway Valley Railroad (called "Rock-A-Bye-Baby" by those familiar with its unsteady ride) carried agricultural goods, coal, mail, and some passengers. The railroad’s presence never led to the development typical of the late 19th century suburbanization that so dramatically changed nearby communities such as Morristown and Madison. The railroad operated for only 25 years. The tracks were removed during World War I for salvage. Though manufacturing declined in Mendham Township, many people still farmed. In fact, farming had been a major activity in the township since its settlement in the early 18th century. Names of prominent farming families are remembered to this day: Pitneys, Lorees, Ledells, and Guerins. Despite the present-day transformation from a rural farming community to a residential suburb, Mendham Township retains its early character through its carefully preserved homes, farm buildings, and villages. These are living remnants of the township’s past. Here people worked where they lived in a natural setting, away from the "dark satanic mills" of the big city, pursuing economic independence - a portrait of Americana.