Guides written by working Summit roofers covering materials, storm damage, roof lifespan, drainage, ventilation, and hiring smart.
The number at the bottom of a roofing quote tells you almost nothing on its own. Here is how to read a Summit, NJ roofing estimate line by line, spot the items a cheap bid leaves out, and compare two quotes fairly.
Read more →Spring brings the first real storms of the year to Summit and the rest of Union County, NJ, and they find tired roofs first. Here is what spring weather does to a roof here and how to get ahead of it.
Read more →Many Summit homes have a flat or low-slope section over a porch, dormer, or addition, and it does not behave like the steep shingled roof above it. Here is why low-slope roofing leaks differently and what it actually needs.
Read more →Why does one Summit roof cost twice what a similar-looking one does down the street? Here are the real factors behind a roofing price here, so the number on your quote makes sense.
Read more →Most roof leaks on Summit, NJ homes do not start in the open field of shingles. They start at the chimney, the skylights, and the other penetrations, where the flashing does the real work. Here is why, and what to do about it.
Read more →The repair-versus-replace question is mostly a money question, and you deserve to see the math. Here is how to think about it honestly for a Summit, NJ roof, and how to tell when each one is the smart call.
Read more →Call now and a Summit crew puts a free inspection and an honest read in front of you, and backs it in writing.