About Kearny Roof & Repair

Kearny Roof & Repair has been fixing roofs in Kearny, NJ since 2015. The work is mostly what homeowners actually need day to day: leaks, damaged shingles, failing flashing, worn vents, flat-roof seams and storm damage. This page explains how we work and what you can hold us to.

Who are we?

We are a roofing and roof repair company based at 750 Elm St in Kearny. We started in 2015, and since then we have completed more than 1,000 jobs for homeowners and small building owners. Our customers have given us a 4.9-star rating on Google, and we encourage you to read the reviews yourself before you call.

The emergency line is open 24/7, because roofs don't leak on a schedule. Our focus is repair: finding the exact cause of a problem and fixing that, rather than selling a bigger job than the roof needs.

What do we do?

Our work covers the repairs that come up on Kearny roofs again and again:

• Roof patch repair for localized damage.
• Roof leak repair, including tracing leaks that show up far from where water enters.
• Shingle repair for missing, cracked, curled and wind-damaged shingles.
• Flat roof repair for seams, blisters, ponding and wall flashing.
• Flashing repair at chimneys, walls, valleys and skylights.
• Roof vent repair, including pipe boots and exhaust caps.
• Emergency roof repair after storms and sudden damage.
• Roof inspections for problem diagnosis, home purchases and planning.

How do we approach a repair?

The principle is to inspect first and to repair the cause, not the symptom. A ceiling stain is where the water ended up, so we trace it back. A cracked shingle is replaced, not smeared with sealant. Flashing is rebuilt with proper overlaps, not caulked. And if the honest answer is that a patch won't hold, we say so and explain what will.

The steps are simple: you call, we inspect, you get a repair estimate, and the work is done. You should know what is wrong, what it will cost, and what your options are before anything starts.

Why does local matter for roofing?

Roofs are local by nature. The weather that damages them, the houses they sit on, and the building practices that went into them all differ from one place to the next. In Kearny, that means freeze-thaw winters, summer thunderstorms, nor'easters, and a large stock of older two- and three-family homes with chimneys, party walls and flat-roof sections. Knowing what those roofs typically look like, and where they typically fail, makes diagnosis faster.

It also means we're reachable. Being at 750 Elm St, in the town we work in, makes emergency calls and follow-up visits practical.

What should you verify before hiring any roofer?

A reputable contractor will not mind being checked. Before you agree to work, confirm these things about any roofing company, including ours:

• New Jersey home improvement contractor registration, which the state requires.
• Proof of liability insurance and, where applicable, workers' compensation coverage.
• A written estimate that describes the scope of work, the materials and the price.
• References or recent reviews you can read yourself.
• Warranty terms in writing, covering both materials and workmanship.

How do we handle pricing?

You should never have to guess what a repair will cost. After the inspection, you get a written estimate that names the repair, the materials and the price, and nothing starts until you approve it. Most repairs on this site are described with estimated price ranges so you can plan ahead, but the number that counts is the one in your estimate. If the inspection shows a patch is the wrong answer, we say so and explain the alternatives instead of selling you work the roof does not need.

For emergencies, the same rule applies: ask on the phone whether any after-hours charge applies, and get the scope in writing when the crew arrives.

How can you reach us?

Call (201) 365-5712 any time. The emergency line is open 24/7. Our address is 750 Elm St, Kearny, NJ 07032. The best way to start is a phone call, where you can describe what is going on and we can set up a roof inspection. See the contact page for what to have ready, or the service areas to see where we work.