Bergen County
Roofing, gutters, chimney & siding in Englewood, NJ
Mix of large older homes and multi-family buildings; slate and flat roofs in the same block.
Storm Guard Roofing provides residential and commercial roofing services in Englewood, Bergen County, New Jersey. Operating for over 25 years as a family-owned business, we manage roof inspections, complete tear-offs, leak repairs, structural maintenance, and insurance claims. We maintain current New Jersey state contractor licensing and full liability and workers' compensation coverage. Our crews provide 24/7 emergency response for storm damage and active leaks across Englewood, from the East Hill neighborhood to multi-family residential districts near downtown. Call (201) 403-0024 to speak directly with an estimator or request an immediate site visit.
Englewood Architectural Diversity and Roof Engineering
Englewood features a distinct building stock that requires specialized technical knowledge across multiple roofing systems. It is common to see a historic East Hill estate with a steep-slope natural slate roof situated on the same block as a low-slope flat roof on a multi-family home or commercial structure. Each roofing system demands specific installation techniques, flashing details, and load-bearing considerations.
For steep-slope residential structures, architectural asphalt shingles are standard, while older properties frequently feature natural slate, synthetic slate, or cedar shakes. Natural slate installation requires precise headlap measurements, copper slating nails, and custom copper valley flashing to handle runoff. Low-slope and flat roof sections—frequently found on multi-family residential structures and commercial storefronts along Palisade Avenue—depend on modified bitumen, EPDM rubber, or TPO single-ply membranes. Installing correct substrate insulation and flashings on flat structures prevents water ponding caused by seasonal temperature shifts and freeze-thaw cycles in Northern New Jersey.
Roof Inspections and Local Weather Stressors in Bergen County
Properties in Englewood experience severe annual weather variations, including freeze-thaw cycles, winter snowfall, heavy spring rain, and summer heat. Winter ice dams are a frequent point of failure on older homes in the region. When heat escapes from poorly insulated attic spaces, snow melts on the upper roof deck and refreezes at the cold eave line, forcing water backward under asphalt shingles or slate tiles.
Our multi-point structural roof inspections evaluate the entire roof assembly, from outer cladding down to the roof deck and structural rafters. We evaluate step flashing at chimney intersections, wall step flashings, ridge vents, soffit intake vents, pipe boots, and gutter attachment points. Identifying cracked slate tiles, degraded flat roof seams, or deteriorated flashing early prevents internal wood rot and interior drywall damage.
ZIP codes served
07605 · 07631
Closest towns we cover
Tenafly · Teaneck · Bergenfield · Fort Lee · Palisades Park · Dumont
What drives roof work in Englewood
What follows is drawn from our own job records in Bergen County — Hackensack and the towns around Englewood — with the first line describing Englewood specifically.
- Mix of large older homes and multi-family buildings; slate and flat roofs in the same block.
- On flat roofs the water finds the parapet wall, the drain bowl, and any seam that was lapped the wrong way — rarely the open membrane.
- A slate roof usually loses individual pieces and its valley metal while the rest of the field still has decades left.
- On apartment buildings the roof carries vent stacks and hatch curbs added over decades, each one its own possible entry.
- Heavy leaf load in gutters from mature street trees
- Ice dams on short-eave colonials and Tudors
- Wind-lifted ridge caps and shingles along the Palisades and river towns
Roof types on Englewood houses
On flat decks we strip to a sound substrate, add tapered insulation where water ponds, then run new membrane with fresh curb and wall terminations.
We keep slate roofs as slate: matched replacement pieces, re-set ridge, and new valley and chimney metal. A tear-off to asphalt is only appropriate when the deck or framing is already compromised.
On multi-family buildings we plan tenant notice and street staging with the tear-off, and re-flash the party wall rather than patching against it.
Permits and site access in Englewood
Permit application, fees, and the closeout inspection in Englewood are part of our scope; you receive the approved permit card and the final sign-off.
We look at the driveway, the setback, and the overhead lines before scheduling, because that determines whether material is boom-lifted or carried and where debris can land.
Insurance jobs are handled from the first inspection photos to the final invoice the carrier needs. NJ HIC# 13VH13549100.
Working near Englewood
Our Englewood crew also works in Tenafly, Teaneck, Bergenfield, Fort Lee, Palisades Park. Those towns share Englewood's weather exposure, so a storm that lifts shingles here usually generates calls there the same week.
Reviews from New Jersey
★★★★★ 5.0 from 5 reviews
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Storm Guard Roofing did an outstanding job on our roofing project. The crew was professional, efficient, and clearly experienced. They completed the work exactly as promised, and the quality of the installation was excellent. What really stood out was how clean they left the property—everything was spotless after the job was done. I highly recommend Storm Guard Roofing to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality roofing work.
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We have roof leak dripping into my kitchen. After we search online we find storm guard roofing they have very good rate. Technician came there recognize all the leaks after they Give me a very good price next day. The crew came did really good work they clean everything after the big rain. Our roof is very good. thank you, thank you
★★★★★
We had water leakage on our ceiling on monday morning and i called him. He came right away and finished work by tuesday night. We got our entire roof replaced and feel so secure before another rain coming in. Thanks for fast service !
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The team at storm guard draining are professional, smart and efficient. They helped us mitigate the potential roof disaster and did so quickly and cost efficient. The team is very easy to deal with and very fairly priced highly recommend.
Roof repair and replacement in Englewood
Shingle repairs, flashing and valley work, full tear-offs, and re-roofs on Englewood homes. Every estimate is written with photos, scope, and materials before work starts.
Gutter repair and gutter installation in Englewood
Seamless aluminium gutters, downspout re-routing, guards, and fascia repair where overflow has already rotted the board. Sagging or overflowing gutters in Englewood are usually a pitch or hanger problem, not a size problem.
Chimney repair, flashing, and crown work in Englewood
Chimney flashing is the most common leak point we find on Englewood roofs. We repoint brick, rebuild crowns, replace step and counter flashing, and fit caps.
Siding repair and replacement in Englewood
Vinyl, fibre cement, and wood siding repairs in Englewood, including the wall sections opened up by ice damming or wind-driven rain.
Roof repair and roof replacement pages for Englewood
How a Englewood job runs
- 1Call or send the form; we schedule an inspection in Englewood, usually within 48 hours.
- 2We inspect the roof surface, flashing, vents, and gutters, plus the specific weak points Englewood houses share.
- 3You get a written estimate with photos, scope, materials, and timeline.
- 4Work is scheduled once you approve.
- 5Final walkthrough, cleanup, and documentation for your insurer when it applies.
Common questions from Englewood homeowners
- How do I obtain a roof replacement permit in Englewood, NJ?
- Storm Guard Roofing manages the permit process directly through the Englewood Building Department. We submit required technical specifications, license details, and site plans, pay municipal fees, and coordinate the final building inspection upon project completion.
- Can an older Englewood home support a slate roof replacement or convert to asphalt shingles?
- Historic homes in Englewood often have structural framing built to support heavy slate roofs. We inspect rafter sizes and timber framing to verify load capacity for slate replacement. If converting from slate to architectural asphalt shingles, we inspect the roof deck, repair open sheeting, and install proper underlayment and ventilation.
- How do Englewood weather patterns affect flat roof systems on local multi-family buildings?
- Flat roofs on multi-family structures near downtown Englewood face severe stress from standing water, freeze-thaw cycles, and solar radiation. EPDM rubber and multi-ply modified bitumen membranes resist these conditions when installed with tapered insulation to direct water toward drains and scuppers.
- What should I do if a storm causes an active roof leak in Englewood after business hours?
- Call Storm Guard Roofing immediately at (201) 403-0024. Our 24/7 emergency response team dispatches crews to perform temporary tarping, stop active water intrusion, and secure the structure until permanent repairs can be scheduled.
Roofing questions from Englewood
- Do you do 24 hour emergency roof repair in Englewood?
- Yes. Emergency roof repair in Englewood runs 24 hours a day: leak stopped, tarp installed if the weather is still coming down, then a written scope for the permanent repair. Call and you speak to someone, not an answering service.
- What does gutter repair cost in Englewood, NJ?
- Sectional gutter repairs and resealing are priced per run and usually land in the low hundreds; full seamless gutter replacement on an average Englewood house is priced by linear foot after we measure. You get the number in writing before work starts.
- Are gutter guards worth it on Englewood houses?
- They help where mature street trees drop debris all fall, which covers most of Englewood. Micro-mesh guards over properly pitched seamless gutter is the combination that keeps working; cheap plastic screens clog and hide the problem.
- How do you stop ice dams in Englewood?
- Ice dams are a ventilation and insulation problem, not a gutter problem. We check attic intake and exhaust, insulation depth at the eave, and whether ice-and-water shield was ever installed at the first courses, then fix the cause instead of raking the roof every January.
- Asphalt shingles or a flat roof for my Englewood addition?
- Anything under about a 2:12 pitch needs a membrane, not shingles — that is most rear kitchen and porch additions in Englewood. Above that, architectural asphalt shingles are the standard choice. We will tell you which one your slope allows before quoting.
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Mix of large older homes and multi-family buildings; slate and flat roofs in the same block.
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