Paramus is shaped by Route 17 and Route 4 — the densest big-box retail corridor in the state runs straight through the borough, and we do steady commercial flat-roof work on the mall and freestanding retail there. Residential side is dominated by 1950s-1970s ranches and split-levels on quarter-acre lots, most hitting their second-cycle tear-off now.
Sunday closing laws still apply in Paramus, so the retail roofing schedule is different here — we can stage Sunday work on the mall and big-box properties without competing with shopper traffic, which property managers genuinely value.
What We Work On in Paramus
Residential: 1950s-1970s ranches and split-levels with 5/12-6/12 pitch architectural shingle. Retail corridors (Route 17, Route 4, Garden State Plaza, Westfield): 1970s-1990s big-box and mall with massive single-ply flat-roof systems. Industrial pockets near Route 17 with mid-century warehouse stock.
Common Paramus Jobs
- Ranch + split-level architectural-shingle replacement
- Big-box retail TPO replacement (Sunday work)
- Mall flat-roof maintenance and patching
- Gutter + downspout replacement
- Skylight install on renovated 1960s splits
Paramus blue laws prohibit most retail operations on Sundays — we use that window for roof work on retail buildings without disrupting business.
Paramus residential rooflines on the 1950s–70s split-levels handle snow load well (5/12–6/12 pitch sheds cleanly) but the shallow valleys where additions meet the original roof are repeat ice-dam locations. On the commercial side, the big-box single-ply roofs are most vulnerable to summer ponding after thunderstorms — we recommend twice-yearly drain clearings on every property we maintain.
- Address
- Paramus Borough Hall, 1 Jockish Square
- Phone
- (201) 265-2100
- Typical roof-permit turnaround
- 5–7 business days residential; 10–14 commercial
We pull the permit directly under NJHIC #13VH13970900 — homeowner does not file or pay the township separately.
Neighborhoods we serve in Paramus
ZIP codes: 07652
Services
Paramus Roofing FAQ
Can you actually do Sunday work on retail roofs in Paramus?
Yes — the blue-law window is one reason property managers like working with us here. Commercial roof work isn't 'retail operation,' so it's not restricted, but the corridor's Sunday quiet makes crane staging, dumpster runs, and material loads dramatically safer. We've done mall-roof phases at Garden State Plaza and the Westfield perimeter that wouldn't have been possible on a Saturday.
I have a 1965 split-level — should I keep the original 3-tab look or go architectural?
Architectural shingles (GAF Timberline HDZ or equivalent) cost roughly 15% more than 3-tab and carry a 30-year warranty vs. 25-year. On a Paramus split-level the dimensional shadow line of architectural looks closer to original cedar-shake than flat 3-tab does. Most of our split-level reroofs go architectural; cost difference on a 22-square split-level is about $1,500–2,200.
How do you handle skylight install on a 1960s split with low headroom?
We do a structural assessment first — split-level rafters are often undersized for modern skylights without a header detail. Standard scope: install a sister rafter and header, frame the skylight curb, integrate Velux or VKR flashing kit, finish drywall around the well. One-day install typical for a single fixed skylight; vented (electric) units add a half-day for electrical.
Do you do work on Route 17 properties with crane staging?
Yes — we coordinate with Paramus PD for crane setups blocking shoulder access on Route 17, and we schedule heavy-lift work for overnight or early-Sunday windows where possible. Cost adders for crane work run $1,500–$4,000 depending on lift duration and detour requirements.