Do you experience a leaking
roof in Summit NJ?

Commercial and residential,
any type of roof system.

When a heavy season of snow or rain occur, are you worried that your roof to leak? In most situations a 20 to 25 year old roof will leak every time there is rain or snow, and if you’re in a situation where your roof is constantly leaking, you should have your roof examined for repair or possibly for a new roof.

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

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

When deciding whether to repair or re-roof, there are three main factors to accommodate for. 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 will need 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, you should make your own judgment that it won’t last much longer; the ideal thing to do is, replace it. But if a roof is only 5 or so years old and the repair cost won’t be that dramatic, it wouldn’t make sense to throw your money away to replace it. Unless the roof is in really bad condition do to poor installation, then replacement would be recommended.

We are roof repair and re-roof experts serving Summit NJ 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 are also proud suppliers of 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 leaves 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

Facts

The region passed from Indian to Colonial possession by purchase on October 28, 1664 for "twenty fathoms of trading cloth, two made coats, two guns, two kettles, ten bars of lead and twenty handfuls of powder." Summit's earliest settlers came here about 1710. Most of the founding fathers brought Puritan heritage from the British Isles, and from neighboring New England, Connecticut and Long Island. Finding a true paradise, the Summit area was abundant in timber for building cabins, rabbits for food and pelts, plentiful turkey, and a fertile valley for growing wheat and corn. Plus the Passiac River was full of fish to eat and water to float boats.