North Bergen, NJ
NJ Roofing · Roof Replacement & Repair
North Bergen sits on the Palisades cliff with one of the densest multifamily housing stocks in NJ — 1900s-1940s brick walk-ups and three-family buildings dominate the residential side. Most of our work here is multifamily flat-roof replacement, modified-bitumen on the older buildings and TPO conversions on the 1960s-1980s apartment complexes.
Palisades cliff exposure on the east side adds wind-uplift considerations. Bergenline Avenue commercial corridor adds storefront flat-roof volume.
What We Work On in North Bergen
Predominantly 1900s-1940s 3-6 story brick walk-up multifamily with low-slope roofs. 1960s-1980s apartment complexes on the western side with EPDM/modified-bitumen flat-roof. Bergenline Avenue commercial: 1900s-1960s storefronts. Palisades cliff on the east.
Common North Bergen Jobs
- Multifamily walk-up modified-bitumen full replacement
- 1960s-1980s apartment EPDM-to-TPO conversion
- Bergenline Avenue commercial flat-roof
- Cliff-edge wind-rated install
- Leak detection on shared multifamily roofs
North Bergen's eastern Palisades cliff edge takes direct Hudson wind exposure in nor'easters — perimeter fastening failures on apartment-building flat roofs are the most common storm-damage call here. Tonnelle Avenue commercial roofs see heavier truck-fume exposure that accelerates EPDM aging vs. residential blocks. We spec stainless fasteners across the board and white-reflective TPO over black EPDM on south- and west-facing apartment roofs for summer thermal-load reduction.
- Address
- North Bergen Municipal Building, 4233 Kennedy Boulevard
- Phone
- (201) 392-2000
- Typical roof-permit turnaround
- 7–14 business days multifamily; 14+ days for cliff-edge buildings
We pull the permit directly under NJHIC #13VH13970900 — homeowner does not file or pay the township separately.
Neighborhoods we serve in North Bergen
ZIP codes: 07047
Services
North Bergen Roofing FAQ
I manage a 1960s 24-unit apartment with an aging EPDM roof — re-coat or replace?
Depends on the EPDM's actual age and seam condition. Under 18 years old + sound seams + no UV chalking = silicone re-coat extends service life 10–15 years for $6–9/sq ft. Past 22 years or with seam failures = full TPO replacement is the right call ($14–18/sq ft) since coating won't fix structural seam issues. We do a thermal-imaging assessment free; the report tells you objectively which path makes sense.
Can you handle the eastern cliff-edge buildings with limited material-lift access?
Yes — cliff-edge buildings on Bergenline and Boulevard East typically don't have rear-yard access for dump trailers. We use rooftop chute systems (canvas debris chutes that go from roof to street-level dumpster) for tear-off, and material is hoisted via boom-truck from the street side. Cost adder vs. standard access is $1,500–$3,000 per project.
How long does an apartment building reroof typically take?
Standard 4-story 24-unit apartment with 4,000–6,000 sq ft of flat roof runs 4–6 days on-site for tear-off + new install. We phase by section so the building stays tenant-watertight every night. Standard residential noise hours (7am–6pm weekdays) apply per Hudson County ordinance.