Newark-headquartered, family-owned roofer serving New Jersey since 2006. The company installs GAF systems (Timberline, Camelot, Liberty Peel & Stick) and Owens Corning Duration shingles, and handles flat and low-slope commercial roofs with TPO, EPDM and modified bitumen. Its Newark-based BBB profile carries an A rating, and it offers multi-year material and workmanship warranties.
A GAF Master Elite contractor, a top-tier designation the company says is held by only about 2% of North American roofers. SmartRoof offers enhanced warranties through the GAF Lifetime Roofing System and states a workmanship warranty about 2.5 times the industry standard. Services span roof replacement, storm repair, solar, siding, windows and gutters for homes and businesses.
Founded in 1980, PJ Fitzpatrick is one of the longest-operating exterior contractors serving Newark, with more than four decades in business. It is licensed in New Jersey (NJ Lic. #13VH10727200) and backs new roof installations with a limited lifetime warranty covering both materials and labor. The company also installs windows, siding, gutters and doors.
In business since 1993, Genc Construction specializes in flat and low-slope commercial systems including TPO, EPDM and PVC membranes, plus metal roofing and facade metal panels. It is licensed in New Jersey (NJ Lic. #13VH13577700) and serves Newark and surrounding Essex County along with the New York City metro.
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Operating since 1988, Golden Dragon Roofing handles residential systems in asphalt shingle, EPDM, metal and tile, as well as commercial flat roofs, roof coatings and roof rejuvenation. The company is licensed and insured in New Jersey (NJ Lic. #13VH13295100) and serves Essex County and the surrounding northern New Jersey counties.
RSB Construction serves Newark and surrounding Union County, with its New Jersey registration dating to 2008. The company is GAF-, Owens Corning- and Genflex-certified, licensed in New Jersey (NJ Lic. #13VH04704800) and carries an A+ rating on its Better Business Bureau profile. It focuses on storm damage and leak repair, shingle, flat and metal roofing, plus siding, gutters and windows.
An exclusively commercial roofing contractor serving Newark since 2006, Roofed Right America installs and maintains a broad range of low-slope systems: TPO, PVC, EPDM, SBS modified bitumen, PMMA, metal, single-ply, green and fluid-applied roofing. Services include commercial replacement, repair, inspections, new-construction roofing and solar.
Headquartered in Orange, R&E Roofing has served Essex County homeowners since 2000. The company works across asphalt shingle, metal, slate, tile and flat membrane roofing, and provides storm damage and emergency repair, roof inspections, attic ventilation, siding, gutters and chimney flashing. It is stated to be licensed and insured.
Service AreaNewark, Essex, Bergen & Passaic Counties
A local New Jersey exterior contractor operating since 2015, Garden State Home Exteriors states its crews are GAF Certified and Owens Corning Preferred installers, with roofs backed by lifetime warranties. Alongside roofing, the company installs siding, windows, decks, garage doors and gutters across Newark and the surrounding counties.
A family-owned roofer based directly in Newark's Ironbound, JCA Construction handles asphalt shingle and flat/low-slope roofing, leak detection, inspections and storm damage restoration for both homes and businesses. It is stated to be licensed and insured, and also offers siding, gutter and window services across Essex County.
Confirm New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor registration
New Jersey has no separate roofing license. Instead, any contractor performing home improvement work over $500 must register as a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs and display a 'NJ HIC #' (format 13VHxxxxxxxx) on contracts and ads. Before hiring a Newark roofer, ask for that number and verify it on the Division of Consumer Affairs website.
Verify the Newark building permit will be pulled
Roof replacements in Newark require a construction permit through the City of Newark Department of Engineering / Construction Code Official, issued under New Jersey's statewide Uniform Construction Code (UCC). A reputable contractor pulls the permit in its own name and schedules the required inspection rather than asking you to file as the homeowner.
Insist on liability and workers' compensation insurance
NJ HIC registration requires general liability coverage, but workers' compensation is what protects you if a roofer is injured on your Newark property. Ask for current certificates of insurance for both and confirm they have not lapsed before any crew sets foot on the roof.
Match the contractor to your roof type
Much of Newark's housing stock is older multi-family and row-style homes with flat or low-slope roofs, while suburban Essex County leans toward pitched asphalt shingle. Choose a contractor proven in your specific system, whether that is TPO/EPDM/modified-bitumen flat roofing or architectural shingles, since the trades and warranties differ.
Look for manufacturer certifications
Certifications such as GAF Master Elite or Certified, Owens Corning Preferred, or CertainTeed credentials signal factory training and unlock enhanced, transferable warranties. In Newark's freeze-thaw climate, a manufacturer-backed system warranty is meaningful protection, so confirm the certification level rather than accepting a generic 'certified' claim.
Get a written, itemized contract and warranty
New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act requires home improvement contracts over $500 to be in writing with a start and completion date, total price, and the contractor's HIC number. Make sure the contract separates material warranty from workmanship/labor warranty, and that storm and ice-dam damage repairs are spelled out given Newark's winters.
Frequently Asked Questions
For a typical Newark single-family home, an asphalt shingle replacement generally runs about $8,000 to $18,000, with most projects landing in the $10,000-$15,000 range depending on size, pitch and tear-off layers. Flat or low-slope membrane roofs common on Ironbound row homes and multi-family buildings (TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen) are often priced by the square and can run higher per project. Always compare itemized written estimates.
Newark sees cold, snowy winters with freeze-thaw cycles, humid summers and occasional nor'easters and remnants of tropical storms. Architectural asphalt shingles with proper ice-and-water shield at the eaves are the workhorse for pitched roofs, while single-ply membranes like TPO and EPDM and modified bitumen suit the city's many flat and low-slope roofs. Proper attic ventilation and ice-dam protection matter as much as the material here.
New Jersey does not issue a standalone roofing license. Contractors performing home improvement work over $500 must register as a Home Improvement Contractor with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs and carry general liability insurance; they receive an HIC number (13VHxxxxxxxx) that must appear on contracts and advertising. Working unregistered can draw civil penalties up to $10,000 for a first offense, so always verify the number.
Yes. A full roof replacement in Newark requires a construction permit issued by the City of Newark under New Jersey's statewide Uniform Construction Code, followed by an inspection. Minor repairs below the threshold may be exempt, but a tear-off and re-roof is not. A legitimate contractor handles the permit and inspection rather than asking the homeowner to file it.
In Newark's freeze-thaw and storm climate, a quality architectural asphalt shingle roof typically lasts 20-30 years, while flat membrane roofs (TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen) commonly last 15-25 years depending on the system and maintenance. Metal roofing can exceed 40-50 years. Annual inspections and prompt flashing and ice-dam repairs are the biggest factors in reaching the upper end of those ranges.
Verify a current NJ HIC registration number, proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance, and willingness to pull the City of Newark permit. Favor contractors with a track record in your roof type (flat versus pitched), manufacturer certifications such as GAF or Owens Corning, a written warranty separating materials from labor, and a local presence in Essex County for storm-season responsiveness.
Roofing in Newark
Newark sits in northeastern New Jersey at the head of Newark Bay, and its roofs take a year-round beating from a humid continental climate. Winters bring snow, ice and repeated freeze-thaw cycles that pry at flashing and create ice dams along eaves, while summers are hot and humid with heavy thunderstorms. The metro also lies in the path of nor'easters and the remnants of Atlantic tropical systems, which drive wind-driven rain and the kind of sudden leaks that keep local emergency-repair crews busy. Proximity to the bay and the Passaic River adds moisture load that accelerates wear on aging roofs.
The city's roofscape is unusually mixed. Dense urban neighborhoods like the Ironbound and Central Ward are full of older multi-family homes, row houses and brick walk-ups topped with flat or low-slope roofs, where single-ply membranes such as TPO and EPDM, along with modified bitumen, are the dominant systems. Move into the residential pockets and the surrounding Essex County suburbs and pitched roofs covered in architectural asphalt shingles take over. Metal and the occasional slate or tile roof appear on older and higher-end homes, and roof coatings are common on the city's commercial and industrial building stock.
New Jersey regulates roofers differently from many states: there is no standalone roofing license. Instead, any contractor doing home improvement work valued over $500 must register as a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, carry general liability insurance, and display an HIC number in the format 13VHxxxxxxxx on every contract, proposal and advertisement. The registration is enforced under the Consumer Fraud Act, and working without it can bring civil penalties of up to $10,000 for a first offense. Separately, roof replacements in Newark require a construction permit and inspection issued by the City of Newark under New Jersey's statewide Uniform Construction Code.
Because Newark blends old urban flat-roof housing, suburban shingle homes and heavy commercial stock, choosing an experienced local contractor matters more here than in many markets. A roofer who knows the city understands how to detail a flat Ironbound roof against ponding water, how to protect shingle eaves from ice dams, and how to navigate Newark's permit and inspection process under the UCC. Local firms are also positioned to respond quickly when a nor'easter or summer storm causes sudden damage. The contractors profiled below are real, currently-operating businesses verified through their own live websites and serving Newark and surrounding Essex County.
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