Find roof repair in Newark

What Newark housing means for roof repair

The Ironbound, east of Penn Station, is a dense neighborhood of two- and three-family frame houses with a large Portuguese and Brazilian community. Older sections of the city have combined sewers, and heavy storms can flood streets and basements.

Newark replaced more than 20,000 lead service lines in under three years starting in 2019, one of the fastest programs of its kind in the country. Older buildings may have slate or tile roofs, which call for specialized repair skills.

Wind-driven rain during storms can push water under worn shingles. Vailsburg, on the western edge, has many two-family homes on small lots.

Who handles what in Newark

New Jersey requires home improvement contractors, roofers included, to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs. If storm damage is involved, take photos before repairs for any insurance claim. Ask how the roofer will protect gutters, plantings and walkways while work is underway.

Signs you should call

Here is what Newark callers mention most:

• Water dripping or stains on the ceiling
• Missing or curled shingles
• Leaks around a chimney or skylight

Get ready for the call

Take photos of interior stains and any visible damage outside.

From call to visit

1. Call or use the form and describe the problem.
2. Your details go to a roofing contractor with availability in your part of Newark.
3. The two of you settle on a time and a price, or you walk away.