Do you need a roof service
in Watchung 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 Watchung 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

Do you know?

The Borough of Watchung was organized on April 20, 1926 and covers an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Watchung was settled in the early eighteenth century and grew slowly until recent years. In 1960 the population was 3,312 and in 2000 it was 5,613.

The Legend Of Watchung
Around 1670, a group of Dutch settlers was traveling from the Amboys up an old Indian trail which is now Somerset Street. They were under the leadership of Captain Michaelson. The Watchung tribe of the Lenni-Lenape Indians was traveling the same trail for their summer trip to the ocean to fish and collect shells for wampum.
During the night the settlers were camped near what is now the center of the Borough. Deer Prong, an advance scout for Chief One Feather's tribe, was shot when he surprised a sentry. During the skirmish, Captain Michaelson was captured and was to be burned at the stake. Princess Wetumpka, who was traveling with the Dutch, and had some years ago saved the life of Chief One Feather, intervened and saved the life of Captain Michaelson. The Indians befriended the Dutch and allowed them to settle in the valley. The legend ends with the full tribal ceremony marriage of the Princess and Chief.