Englewood, NJ
NJ Roofing · Roof Replacement & Repair
Englewood's east hill has some of the most architecturally substantial Victorian and Tudor housing in Bergen County — slate roofs, copper details, and steep pitches that demand experienced crews. We work the East Hill heavily for slate restoration and cedar shake replacement, and the rest of the city for standard architectural-shingle and modern multifamily.
Englewood Cliffs to the east and downtown Englewood proper differ — the cliffs are larger contemporary lots, downtown has 1920s-1960s mid-rise commercial along Palisade Avenue and Dean Street.
What We Work On in Englewood
East Hill: 1890s-1920s Victorian, Tudor, and Colonial Revival with slate, cedar, or original asphalt. Englewood downtown (Palisade Ave, Dean St): 1920s-1960s commercial with mixed flat-roof. Fourth Ward: 1900s-1940s wood-frame two-family. Newer multifamily along Engle Street.
Common Englewood Jobs
- East Hill slate restoration
- Cedar shake replacement on Colonial Revival
- Architectural-shingle on two-family and Fourth Ward residential
- Downtown commercial TPO replacement
- Copper flashing + ridge details on landmark homes
Englewood's East Hill canopy is one of Bergen County's densest — mature oak, maple, and tulip trees mean every fall sees heavy gutter and valley debris loading, and every nor'easter brings branch-strike claims. We see more emergency tarp calls per capita in Englewood than any inland Bergen town. Spring soft-wash + valley clean-out is genuinely preventive maintenance here, not cosmetic.
- Address
- Englewood Construction Code Office, 2-10 N Van Brunt Street
- Phone
- (201) 871-6500
- Typical roof-permit turnaround
- 7–10 business days; 14–21 days on East Hill historic properties
We pull the permit directly under NJHIC #13VH13970900 — homeowner does not file or pay the township separately.
Neighborhoods we serve in Englewood
ZIP codes: 07631
Services
Englewood Roofing FAQ
Does the East Hill require special approvals for slate or cedar replacement?
Englewood doesn't have a city-wide HPC, but several East Hill blocks fall under voluntary conservation overlays through individual neighborhood associations. We check with the property's existing covenants and any HOA review board before bidding alternative materials. Original-material restoration (slate-with-slate, cedar-with-cedar) never triggers conservation review.
What's the cost difference between real slate replacement and DaVinci synthetic on the East Hill?
Real Vermont slate replacement on a typical 25-square East Hill home runs $50,000–$90,000 depending on color match and copper accent scope; DaVinci synthetic-slate composite runs $28,000–$45,000 for the same footprint with a 50-year manufacturer warranty. We bid both and walk you through the trade-offs (weight, longevity, historic-accuracy, insurance treatment) without pushing either.
Do you do copper gutter and flashing work for landmark homes?
Yes — copper gutter, downspout, and ridge-flashing fabrication is a regular line for us on East Hill restorations. We source 16oz or 20oz copper depending on the original spec, hand-form transitions on-site, and solder seams (not silicone). Expect $35–$55/linear foot installed for half-round copper gutter on a complex roofline.
How disruptive is a full slate restoration on a still-occupied home?
More disruptive than asphalt — slate work is slower, requires staging scaffold the full perimeter, and generates more daily noise. Plan 3–6 weeks for a full restoration vs. 2–3 days for an asphalt reroof. We stage material in one corner of the property, run a single dumpster pad, and finish each elevation before moving the scaffold (so you have weatherproof coverage at all times). Most owners stay in the home; a few choose to be away for the demo week.