Roof Repair in Cranford, NJ

Roofing in Cranford

Cranford calls itself the "Venice of New Jersey" because of the Rahway River winding through town, and it's one of the leafiest towns in Union County. Housing ranges from large Victorians and early-1900s colonials near downtown to mid-century homes further out. The town is also well known for storm trouble: Floyd in 1999, Irene in 2011 and Ida in 2021 all brought serious flooding and wind damage.

All those mature trees are part of Cranford's character, but they're hard on roofs:

• Falling limbs in wind, ice and heavy snow
• Gutters packed with leaves every fall, which back water up under the shingles
• Shade that keeps roofs damp, encouraging moss and algae
• Branches rubbing against shingles in the wind

Older homes, bigger roofs

Cranford's Victorians and large colonials often have steep, complicated roofs with multiple valleys, dormers, turrets and several chimneys. More joints mean more places for water to get in, and steep pitches take more time and safety equipment to work on. Expect repairs on these homes to take a little longer, and look for a roofer comfortable with complex roof lines and, where it's present, older materials like slate.

Common roofing jobs in Cranford

• Storm and tree damage repair and emergency tarping
• Leaks from clogged gutters, valleys and ice dams
• Flashing repairs on older homes with brick chimneys
• Roof replacement with wind-rated architectural shingles
• Roof inspections for buyers and sellers in a busy housing market

After a storm

If a storm brought branches down on your roof, keep clear of any wires and call for an inspection quickly. A roofer can tarp the damage the same day and document it for your insurer. Our insurance claims guide covers what to do next.