New Roof Installation in Northern NJ
Spec’d Right So the Warranty Starts Clean.
Building new or adding on? A roof is only as good as the crew that installs it — skip one detail and you’ve voided the warranty before the house is even finished. We’re Owens Corning Preferred and we spec every layer right, so your coverage starts clean on day one.
On new construction, the warranty starts the day we finish — so the install has to be right the first time. OC Preferred, spec’d correctly, documented, and backed in writing. Call (973) 713-1053.
The Full System, Done to Spec — So Nothing Comes Back to Haunt You
Owens Corning Preferred Contractor
On a new build, the roof warranty starts the day we finish — so a corner cut now is a corner you own for decades. The shingles aren’t the hard part; the hard part is a crew that shows up on the builder’s schedule and still installs every component to full manufacturer spec instead of just fast enough to pass inspection. That gap is exactly where we win, and exactly what keeps your warranty intact.
We build the whole system — decking prep through final ridge cap, with ice & water shield, proper flashing, drip edge, and ventilation all spec’d correctly — and we keep the other trades moving instead of waiting on us. You get a roof that’s right the first time and the documentation to prove it, not a callback once it’s buried under everything else.
- Coordinates directly with your builder’s schedule
- Installed to code and manufacturer specification
- Full material and labor warranties provided in writing
- Licensed & insured in New Jersey
What to Expect During Your New Roof Installation
A clean, well-run install is about pace, protection, and never burying a problem. Here’s the sequence we follow on a single-family NJ home — bigger or more complex roofs take more work, but the discipline never changes.
- Site prep & tear-off. Tarps go down over shrubs and walkways first. Existing shingles, underlayment, and any rotten decking come off — and we inspect the bare deck for soft spots before a single new layer goes back on. Nothing gets buried.
- Underlayment system. Ice & water shield at the eaves, valleys, and around every penetration. Synthetic underlayment over the rest. Drip edge metal at every edge. This is the layer that keeps water out long after the shingles are doing their job.
- Shingle installation & ventilation. Shingles nailed to the exact manufacturer pattern (4 nails minimum, 6 where wind ratings call for it) — the difference between a warranty that holds and one that doesn’t. Step flashing at walls, fresh pipe boots, ridge vent installed.
- Final cleanup & walkthrough. Magnetic sweep of the lawn and driveway for every stray nail. Debris hauled off, not left for you. We walk you through exactly what we did, hand over the warranty paperwork, and answer anything on the spot.
Asphalt, Metal, or Designer Shingles — We’ll Tell You What Actually Fits Your Home
Most NJ homes do well with architectural asphalt, but there are real cases where metal or designer shingles are the smarter call. Here’s the honest breakdown — the one a crew gives you when they’re not just trying to sell the most expensive option.
Architectural asphalt shingles. The workhorse for most NJ homes. 30–50 year warranties depending on brand and tier. Owens Corning Duration is what we install most — strong wind rating, solid algae resistance, and a sharper look than 3-tab. The best balance of cost and durability for the money.
Standing-seam metal. Lasts 50+ years with almost no upkeep and shrugs off what wears an asphalt roof down. It costs more to install (roughly 2–3x asphalt) but you may never replace it. The right call for homeowners who plan to stay put and want the last roof they’ll ever buy.
Designer / luxury shingles. Slate-look, shake-look, and premium architectural patterns. Heavier and pricier than standard asphalt, with the look to match. Best when you want a statement roof — and we’ll tell you straight whether your structure can carry the weight before you fall in love with it.
Not sure which is right? We’ll walk your roof and your goals and tell you exactly what we’d put on our own house if it were us — not whichever one pads the invoice.
Our Installation Process
On a new build the roof is buried under everything that comes after it — get it wrong and nobody finds out until the ceilings do. Here’s the disciplined sequence that keeps that from ever happening.
Plan & Schedule
We review the blueprints, measure the roof, and coordinate your install date with your builder. We account for material lead times so nothing holds up the project.
Deck Prep
We inspect the sheathing, secure any loose panels, and confirm the deck is clean and ready to receive the roofing system. Any issues get flagged and corrected before we proceed.
Full System Install
Ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing at all penetrations and valleys, ridge ventilation, and shingles — every layer installed in the correct sequence.
Final Inspection
We walk the finished roof before we leave, photograph the completed install, and hand over every warranty document. It’s ready for inspection and built to stay sealed for the long haul.
A New Roof Is Only as Good as Its Install
The shingles aren’t what fails first — the install is. Skip a detail on a new roof and you’ve voided the manufacturer warranty before the house is even finished.
Decking, underlayment, flashing, ventilation — all to manufacturer spec, so the warranty actually holds.
We photograph the parts that get covered up, so you can see the work that protects your home.
Owens Corning Preferred install plus our written workmanship warranty. Day one, done right.
Building or adding on? Let’s get the roof spec’d right before it’s buried under everything else.
Call (973) 713-1053 — Free Roof InspectionNew Installation FAQ
What builders and homeowners ask us most.
The earlier the better — it gives us time to order the right materials and lock the install into the build sequence. We work to your builder’s timeline, show up when we say we will, and don’t hold up the other trades.
Everything from the deck up: ice & water shield at eaves, valleys, and penetrations; synthetic underlayment; drip edge; step and counter flashing; ridge vent; and your chosen shingle or roofing material. We install the full system to spec — the layers a cheaper crew quietly leaves out are exactly the ones that protect your warranty.
Yes — working alongside a GC on new construction is routine for us. We coordinate directly on scheduling, site access, and inspection timing, show up when we say we will, and keep our pace so the other trades aren’t waiting on the roof.
The manufacturer warrants the materials (varies by product — we’ll walk you through the specifics) and we provide a separate labor warranty on the installation. All documentation is provided at job completion.
Start Your New Roof the Right Way.
Get a quote from a crew that shows up on schedule and installs every layer correctly.
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