Roof Inspection in Union: What to Expect
A roof inspection in Union gives you a clear picture of the roof before you spend anything on it. We look at the surface, the flashing, the penetrations and, where we can reach it, the attic, and you get the photos and a written summary of what we found. Our yard is about 25 minutes away.
Union Township is in central Union County and home to Kean University.
Union Housing Stock and Your Roof
Mostly single-family capes, colonials and Tudors from the 1920s to the 1950s, set fairly close together.
Older roofs often have two layers already, and dormers and chimneys are the usual leak points.
Based on the homes we see in Union, these are the things worth asking about on an estimate:
- Whole-street timing. Homes built together tend to wear out together; neighbours' replacements are a good sign of where yours stands.
- Plank decking. Many post-war roofs sit on board decking. Ask how gaps or soft boards will be handled and priced.
- Chimney flashing. Large old chimneys are a leading leak source; flashing should be replaced with the roof, not reused.
What You Get in the Report
You get photos of the roof surface, flashing, penetrations and gutters, plus the attic where we can reach it, and a written summary: what is fine, what needs attention now, and what to plan for. Use it to budget: a roof with ten good years left and a roof that needs replacing next spring call for different plans.
Thinking about roof inspection? We inspect, photograph what we find and put the price in writing. Free, with no obligation.
Cost of Roof Inspection for Union Homes
The inspection itself is free. If it turns up work, you get a written estimate for that work with the photos, and there is no obligation to go ahead.
Do You Need a Permit in Union?
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 inspection in Union, that means the Union construction office.
We check what your job needs before work starts and tell you if a permit applies.
Roof Inspection Near Union
Roof Inspection in towns bordering Union:
Other services in Union
Recent Roofing Projects
30 real jobs from around New Jersey. Tap a photo to see it larger.
What Homeowners Say About Our Roof Inspection
Roof Inspection Questions From Union Homeowners
Still have a question?
(201) 757-3945Do I get photos and a written report?
Yes, both.
How often should a roof be inspected?
Every couple of years, after any major storm, and before buying or selling a house. Roofs over 15 years old are worth checking every year.
How long does a roof inspection take in Union?
Usually under an hour for a typical house, a little longer if we go into the attic or the roof is large or steep.
Do I need to be home for the inspection?
Not for the roof itself. If you want us to check the attic, someone needs to let us in. Either way you get the photos and the written summary.