ROOFING, RE-ROOFING in CALDWELL, New Jersey

Do you experience a leaking roof in Caldwell NJ

Commercial and residential,
any type of roof system.

Some roof leaks are due to minor problems and roof repair can be needed at any given moment. But if a leak or a repair that is needed is left unattened, it could lead to more extreme problems in the future. After a heavy season of snow or rain, a roof can often start leaking and might continue to leak after every rain storm or just on occasions. Either way, you should get your roof examined for damaged and/or if necessary, roof replacement. In most cases a roof will just need some repair, although if the cost of the repair will average thirty to fifty percent of the roof cost, you would be better off re-roofing it. In that situation you get 20 to 25 years of life expectancy of the new roof and save a lot of money on repairs you won’t need to do.

We are the roof repair and re-roofing experts serving Caldwells and we understand that the environment plays a vital role in the quality of life. Therefore we offer and use products that help to prevent damage from the elements. We are dedicated to helping homeowners maintain the look and/or style and value of their homes by offering professional roofing installation and repair services. Let us evaluate your roof’s condition and provide you with the information that will allow you to make an informed decision regarding the health of your roof.

Clogged gutters can bring forth a lot of damage to a home’s exterior and even in some cases the interior. When clogged gutters are not tended to, they can cause roof leaking and even foundation problems. Therefore, we are also the supplier and installer of the Smart Gutter Guard. GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE GUTTER, AND NEVER WORRY ABOUT CLEANING YOUR GUTTERS AGAIN. This product is a micro mesh design (the only design proven to work) and is 100% crafted from stainless steel to resist rust and corrosion. We are also proud to say Smart Gutter Guard is backed by a 100% satisfaction guaranty, If your gutter ever becomes clogged with the Smart Gutter Guard system 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


History

The Caldwells were settled in the early 18th century by pioneers who moved westward from Newark or through the Passaic Valley from the "Dutch" areas of Bergen County. While it was thought that the way had been cleared by Newark's 1702 purchase of this Horse Neck Tract from the Lenape Indians, clear land titles were clouded by the counterclaims of the Proprietors. The resulting Horse Neck Riots of the 1740s were among the earliest American challenges to Royal authority. Local hamlets clustered around churches and schools in this outlying section of Newark, and it was not until 1798 that the bulk of the Horse Neck Tract was designated Caldwell Township. The 19th century saw dramatic changes taking place in our area, many the consequence of the construction of the "Big Road," Bloomfield Avenue. Israel Crane's stock company pushed the toll road through to Caldwell by 1808 and it became the main link with the markets in Newark for all that lay to the west. As early as the 1850s some city folks were finding that these beautiful western slopes of the Second Mountain, with abundant pure water and equally clear air, were a delightful place to spend their summer months. In time, Caldwell would be promoted as the "Denver of the East," and to accommodate the influx of seasonal visitors, hotels and boarding houses multiplied and became a dominant aspect of both the economy and the ambience. The Monomonock Inn, opened in 1901, ultimately came to be the most conspicuous representative of this phenomenon. Further bolstering the economy was Caldwell's position as a major farming area with the expected supporting mills and stores. Then, with the arrival of the railroad in 1891, the area was firmly linked to the population centers to the east. And not to be overlooked was Caldwell's most conspicuous contribution to the Nation - the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, Grover Cleveland. The Caldwells have grown, the dirt roads have been paved, the railroad abandoned, and most of the lodging homes are gone, but the beauty of the Caldwells remains. Various communities recognize their past through their remaining historic landmarks. Although the Caldwells have lost a number of their early and most fascinating sites, some survive and stand their ground firmly as silent testimonials to an almost forgotten era. Many of the people of the Caldwells made significant contributions in molding our communities, and some paid the ultimate price while defending the liberties and freedom of our nation.