How Long a Roof Lasts in Central New Jersey
Lifespans by material, and what shortens them.
SIX JOBS, ONE NUMBER
Roofing Services for Edison Homes
A leak, a new roof, a roof on an addition, metal, a flat section, or a roofer to start with. Pick the job that's closest.
Start With the Job in Front of You
If you already know which job it is, go straight to that page. If you only know what you're seeing, the table below points you to the right one. Each page explains what the job involves on a mid-century Edison house and what to ask before you hire. Behind all six is the same first step: a roofer who works these streets looks at the roof from the ground, the attic and, when it's safe, the roof itself. A Middlesex County roofer, one call: (848) 212-8655.
Roof Leak & Storm Repair
Leaks in heavy rain, wind-lifted shingles, flashing and ice dams.
Shingle Roof Replacement
Tear-off, decking, underlayment, ventilation and new architectural shingles.
Flat & Low-Slope Sections
EPDM, TPO and modified bitumen on additions and porches.
Roofing Contractors
How roofing companies work, and how to check one in New Jersey.
Which Page Fits
| What you've noticed | Go to |
|---|---|
| A drip, a stain or wet insulation in the attic | Roof leak & storm repair |
| Shingles on the lawn after wind | Roof leak & storm repair |
| Curling or bald shingles, a roof over 20 years old | Shingle roof replacement |
| An addition, garage or porch that needs a roof | Roof installation |
| You're weighing metal against shingles | Metal roofing |
| Puddles or splits on a flat section | Flat & low-slope sections |
| You want to understand how to hire a roofer | Roofing contractors |
Before You Call
What a Roof Replacement Costs Depends On
Everything that moves the number, minus the number.