Roof Replacement in Lodi: What to Expect
Roof replacement in Lodi is a one-to-three-day job for most houses, and the decisions that matter are made before the first shingle comes off. We inspect the roof and the attic, check the decking and ventilation, and give you a written estimate that lists the materials by name. Our yard is right here in town.
On the day, the old roof is stripped to the deck, damaged boards are replaced, and the new system goes on as a whole: underlayment, ice and water shield at the eaves and valleys, flashing, shingles and ridge ventilation.
Lodi is home: our yard is at 11 Massey Street, and the borough sits along the Saddle River in southwest Bergen County, close to the Passaic County line.
Signs It's Time to Replace, Not Repair
Three tests decide it: age, how widespread the damage is, and the condition of the decking underneath.
- Age: asphalt roofs in New Jersey typically last 20 to 30 years, less on south-facing slopes and over poorly ventilated attics.
- Spread: curling, cracking or granule loss across whole slopes, not one spot.
- Decking: soft or sagging areas, or daylight through the boards in the attic.
- Repeat leaks: several repairs in a few years usually cost more than replacing once.
We show you the photos for each, so the decision is yours to make with the evidence in front of you.
What Lodi Roofs Are Up Against
Lodi is a dense, older town with many two-family homes, capes and early 20th-century houses on small lots.
Two layers of old shingles, low-slope rear additions and chimney flashing on older brick are the jobs we see most here.
Based on the homes we see in Lodi, these are the things worth asking about on an estimate:
- Two-family homes. Ask for both sides of the roof priced together, so the whole building is on one warranty and one schedule.
- Brick chimneys. On older brick, ask whether the price includes new step and counter flashing, not just sealant.
- Tight lots. On close-set streets, ask how debris is handled: chutes, a smaller dumpster and protection for the neighbour's side.
Thinking about roof replacement? We inspect, photograph what we find and put the price in writing. Free, with no obligation.
Roof Replacement Pricing in Lodi: What Moves the Number
A roof replacement is priced by the square (100 square feet) and adjusted for what is specific to your house:
- Size and pitch: steeper roofs take longer and need more safety equipment.
- Layers coming off: two or three old layers take longer to strip and fill more dumpsters.
- Decking: rotted boards are replaced; the estimate states how that is charged.
- Details: chimneys, skylights, valleys and walls each need flashing.
- The shingle line you choose, and the ventilation the attic needs.
Repair and replacement are priced separately when both are reasonable, with the materials named.
Permits and the Lodi Construction Office
Roofing work in New Jersey is covered by the Uniform Construction Code, and each town's construction office decides what needs a permit and how the paperwork works. For roof replacement in Lodi, that means the Lodi construction office.
We check what your job needs before work starts and tell you if a permit applies.
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Roof Replacement Questions From Lodi Homeowners
Still have a question?
(201) 757-3945Can new shingles go over the old ones?
Building code allows at most two layers, and we usually recommend a full tear-off: it lets us see and fix the decking, and a single layer lasts longer and weighs less.
Do you offer financing for a new roof?
Ask when you book your estimate and we will go through the payment options with you.
What warranty comes with a new roof?
There are two parts: the shingle manufacturer's warranty and our warranty on the workmanship. Both are written into the estimate.
What happens if the decking underneath is rotten?
Rotted boards are replaced before the new roof goes on. The estimate states how decking replacement is charged, and we photograph what we find.