Roof replacement
in New Jersey

When repairs no longer tell the whole story

Replacement starts with the existing roof: its layers, decking, drainage and ventilation. A new covering should be considered together with the details beneath it. Discuss access, protection for landscaping and how unexpected deck damage will be documented.

Identify which existing layers are removed, how debris is contained and how the property is protected.

What belongs in the scope

Ask for the proposed roof covering, underlayment, water barriers, flashing, ventilation and disposal arrangements to be named. Compare the work included, not just a total at the bottom of a page.

Agree how concealed damage is photographed, priced and approved before additional work proceeds.

Before you decide

Gather the approximate roof age, previous repairs and any leak history. An inspection can help distinguish a localized issue from widespread deterioration. The final scope, materials and scheduling need review for your property.

Name the underlayment, vulnerable-area barriers, edges, valleys and flashing details in the written scope.

Review the proposal before deciding

Ask which findings support the recommended work, which areas were inaccessible and what remains uncertain. Written scope should identify materials, site protection, cleanup and how changes are approved. Product terms and workmanship terms should be read separately; neither is assumed from a brand name.