Newark is NJ's largest city and our largest commercial-roofing market. We work all five wards — North Newark three-deckers and Vailsburg single-families on the residential side, plus heavy commercial in Ironbound, the Central Business District, and along the McCarter Highway corridor.
Most of our Newark commercial work is EPDM-to-TPO conversion on 1980s-era flat roofs hitting end of life, plus PVC membrane installs on Ironbound restaurants where grease exhaust requires it. Residential side runs heavy on architectural-shingle replacement and storm-damage response after nor'easters move up the Passaic.
What We Work On in Newark
North Newark + Vailsburg: 1900s-1930s three-decker and single-family wood-frame with steep architectural-shingle roofs. Ironbound: dense pre-1920 rowhouses with low-slope tar-and-gravel or modern modified-bitumen. Central Business District: 1920s-1980s commercial with built-up or EPDM flat roofs. McCarter / Route 21 corridor: 1960s-1990s industrial and warehouse with massive single-ply flat decks.
Common Newark Jobs
- Three-decker architectural-shingle replacement (full tear-off)
- Ironbound rowhouse modified-bitumen flat-roof replacement
- Restaurant PVC membrane install (grease-exhaust compatible)
- Commercial EPDM-to-TPO conversion
- Warehouse + industrial single-ply replacement
- Insurance work after nor'easter wind damage
Newark commercial work typically requires after-hours scheduling for tenant continuity. We carry the COI coverage Newark property managers expect (general liability + WC at standard NJ commercial limits).
Newark's commercial flat-roof inventory along McCarter Highway and Route 21 takes direct ozone and industrial-emissions exposure that accelerates EPDM aging — we see 1990s EPDM that should last 25 years failing at 18–20 in this corridor. Residential side in Vailsburg and North Newark sees the same Passaic-corridor wind events Paterson does. Summer thermal cycling on south-facing rowhouse roofs in Ironbound is the most extreme in the city; we spec lighter-color TPO on those replacements.
- Address
- Newark Department of Engineering / Construction Code Official, 920 Broad Street
- Phone
- (973) 733-6400
- Typical roof-permit turnaround
- 10–14 business days residential; 14–21 days commercial
We pull the permit directly under NJHIC #13VH13970900 — homeowner does not file or pay the township separately.
Neighborhoods we serve in Newark
ZIP codes: 07101, 07102, 07103, 07104, 07105, 07106, 07107, 07108, 07112
Services
Newark Roofing FAQ
What COI limits do most Newark property managers require?
Standard ask is $2M per occurrence / $4M aggregate general liability plus full NJ workers' comp coverage. We carry that as our base policy and can name the property/management company as additional insured for any project — usually within 24 hours of award. Some managers ask for $5M umbrella; we add that on request.
Do you do work in the Ironbound with grease-exhaust restaurants?
Yes — grease-exhaust corrodes EPDM and standard TPO within 5–8 years, so for any restaurant with regular hood exhaust we spec PVC membrane (chemically resistant) or upgraded grease-exhaust TPO with stainless flashing collars at every penetration. Cost adder is 10–15% vs. standard TPO; service life on properly-spec'd PVC at a busy Ironbound restaurant runs 22–28 years.
Can you handle a 50,000+ sq ft warehouse replacement on a tight schedule?
Yes — large warehouse single-ply replacements run on a 6–10 week schedule for the 50,000–100,000 sq ft range, depending on weather and crew availability. We phase by quadrant so the building stays operational throughout; tarp transitions are weatherproof overnight; HVAC and rooftop equipment are coordinated with the tenant's MEP contractor for shutdown windows.
What's the difference between TPO and PVC for my Central Business District building?
TPO is more cost-effective (~$10–14/sq ft installed), reflects more heat, and carries 20-year warranties from major manufacturers (GAF, Carlisle, Versico, Firestone). PVC costs more ($13–17/sq ft) and has better chemical resistance — meaningful for restaurants, hospitals, and industrial buildings, marginal for standard office. For most CBD office buildings TPO is the right call; we'd recommend PVC only if you have specific chemical or grease exposure.