Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Roof repair and replacement in Glen Rock, NJ
Looking for a roofing contractor in Glen Rock? ProTech handles roof repair and full roof replacement all over town, from the tree-lined blocks around Rock Road to the streets toward Ridgewood, and across the rest of Bergen County. You can expect an honest read on your roof, a clear written price and craftsmanship built to last.
- Registered & insured NJ HIC Reg. #13VH12667100
- Family-owned in Paramus, NJ
- Free written estimates, no obligation
Roof repair
Roof leak repair on Glen Rock houses
On a Glen Rock roof, leaks usually start at a detail rather than in the open field of shingles: a valley packed with leaves from the shade trees, the flashing around a chimney or skylight, a vent or a cracked pipe boot. We go into the attic first when we can, follow the stain back to where the water gets in, and repair it at that spot. You get pictures of what was wrong and of the repair once it is done.
Other repairs we take on in Glen Rock:
- Shingles that are missing, cracked or lifted by wind
- Slate roof repair with matching slate and copper flashing
- Storm and tree damage, documented with photos and a written scope for your insurance adjuster
Repairs are made with matching materials and new metal, not sealant alone. Every permanent repair comes with a minimum 2-year workmanship warranty on the repaired area, in writing, and some repairs get a longer warranty, depending on the age and condition of the roof. Emergency tarps and temporary patches are not covered. And if the rest of the roof is close to the end of its life, you hear that from us before you pay for a repair. More on our roof repair page.
Roof replacement
Roof replacement for Glen Rock Tudors, colonials and Capes
When shingles are curling, worn bare or leaking in more than one spot, patching stops making sense. We show you the photos that tell us so, then price a full replacement. A steep Tudor with cross gables and several valleys has more flashing and valley work to get right than a plain gable roof, but whatever the style of your house, every new roof we build includes:
- Tear-off down to the wood deck, with rotted boards or plywood replaced at a price per sheet or per foot that is already in your written estimate
- Metal drip edge along the eaves and rakes, so water stays off the fascia
- Ice and water barrier in the valleys, along the eaves and wherever a chimney, skylight or pipe comes through
- Synthetic underlayment, then architectural shingles by Owens Corning, GAF or another brand
- New step flashing and counter-flashing where the roof meets walls, dormers and the chimney, plus new pipe boots
- Attic ventilation balanced between soffit intake and a ridge vent
Before tear-off, we cover plantings, AC units and walkways. The old roofing comes off one section at a time, so your house is never left open overnight. At the end we pull stray nails out of the lawn and driveway with a magnet, then go over the new roof with you. Our residential roofing page covers roof repair and replacement on homes.
Every home roof replacement in Glen Rock carries a minimum 15-year written workmanship warranty, longer depending on the roofing product, plus the manufacturer’s warranty on the materials. See roof replacement and shingle roofing for more.
Our work
ProTech roofing projects
Two of our jobs: a shingle roof replaced from tear-off to finish, and a rusted chimney chase cover swapped for new metal. Click or tap either set for a larger view.
View this photo set full size (opens in a new tab)Before, during and after on one house: the old streaked roof, new plywood and synthetic underlayment mid-job, and the finished charcoal shingles. 
View this photo set full size (opens in a new tab)Before (bottom photo): a rusted chase cover. After (top photo): the new metal chase cover.
Shade trees
What big shade trees mean for Glen Rock roofs
Glen Rock’s streets are lined with tall shade trees. They give the town its charm, but they also keep roofs damp, pack leaves into valleys and fill gutters every fall. When we replace a roof or put in new gutters here, we plan for that:
- Algae-resistant shingles. Shade and damp leave dark algae streaks, so on a new roof we usually recommend shingles that resist them.
- Protected valleys. Packed leaves hold water against the shingles, so every valley on a new roof gets ice and water barrier.
- Gutters that keep up. Seamless gutters with bigger downspouts, and an honest word on whether your trees make gutter guards worth adding.
After a wind storm, look at your roof from the ground for lifted shingles or branches, and call us if you spot either. Our page on roof repair across Bergen County explains what usually fails and when a repair is enough.
Flat and business roofs
Flat roofs on Glen Rock homes and businesses
Many Glen Rock houses have a flat roof over a porch, an addition, a dormer or a garage. Shingles need more pitch to shed water, so on these roofs we install EPDM rubber or modified bitumen, membranes made for low slopes.
Glen Rock businesses get the same care, from the shops and restaurants around Rock Road to other commercial buildings in town. On their flat roofs we handle TPO, PVC, EPDM and modified bitumen, from a single repair to a full replacement. We also apply roof coatings, but only on commercial flat roofs. A commercial roof replacement or recover carries a 5-year workmanship warranty, plus a manufacturer system warranty of 15 to 30 years where the roof qualifies, depending on the membrane and how it is installed. Deliveries and the loud parts of the job are planned around your hours, so your doors stay open while we work.
Beyond shingles
Chimney flashing, skylights, gutters and slate in Glen Rock
One call covers the rest of the roof as well.
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Chimney Flashing
Worn step flashing and counter-flashing replaced with new metal, crickets behind wide chimneys, and new chase covers in place of rusted ones like the one pictured above.
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Skylights
Leaky skylights replaced, or re-flashed when the unit itself is still sound.
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Seamless Gutters
Seamless aluminum gutters formed to the exact length of each run, held on hidden hangers so they stand up to snow and ice.
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Slate Roof Repair
No face nailing, no exposed straps, and copper flashing in valleys, because the metal should last as long as the stone.
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Emergency Roof Repair
A fallen limb or storm damage? First we stop the water, then we put the permanent repair in writing.
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Balcony & Deck Waterproofing
Walkable Dec-Tec membrane for balconies and decks that leak into the space below.
Why ProTech
Craftsmanship behind every Glen Rock job
ProTech Roofing & Exterior is family-owned in Paramus, NJ. Twelve years on North Jersey roofs, more than 3,000 projects, and a written warranty behind every permanent repair and new roof.
- The whole system. Every layer installed to the manufacturer’s instructions, which is also what protects your product warranty.
- Straight answers. A repair when a repair will do, and a replacement only when the roof needs one.
- On paper first. Your written estimate names the materials and spells out the scope, price and warranty terms before work begins.
- Proof in photos. Before and after shots, so you know exactly what was done.
- Financing options. Ask about them when you get your estimate.
We have 4.9 stars from 60+ Google reviews. One customer wrote: “I recently had my entire roof and gutters replaced by ProTech Roofing and couldn’t be happier. The experience from start to finish was stress free. Ervin was very communicative and made sure the work quality was top notch. They were very careful to cleanup afterwards.” — Stiljano M., Google review
Questions
What Glen Rock homeowners ask about their roofs
Can you fix a leaking roof in Glen Rock?
Yes. Usually the water is getting in at chimney or skylight flashing, a valley full of leaves, a vent or a pipe boot. We repair the source with matching materials and new metal. Each permanent repair comes with a minimum 2-year workmanship warranty on the repaired area, in writing.
What goes into a new roof from ProTech?
We tear off to the wood deck, replace rotted wood, then install drip edge, ice and water barrier, synthetic underlayment, architectural shingles, new flashing and balanced attic ventilation. Residential replacements carry a minimum 15-year written workmanship warranty, longer depending on the roofing product, plus the manufacturer warranty on the materials.
My roof has plank decking under the shingles. Is that a problem?
Not if it is sound and the gaps are tight. Where boards are rotted, split or spaced too far apart, we replace them or cover the deck with new plywood so every nail has something solid to bite into. We price that in your estimate up front.
What shingles do you recommend under big shade trees?
Architectural shingles with algae resistance built in. Owens Corning Duration and GAF Timberline HDZ both offer algae-resistant options, which help on shaded, tree-covered lots like many in Glen Rock.
Do you repair slate roofs in Glen Rock?
Yes. We replace damaged slates with matching ones, hold them with copper or stainless slate hooks and keep tar and caulk off the face of the stone.
Do you charge for a roof inspection or estimate?
No. The inspection and written estimate cost nothing, and you are under no obligation. Call us or use the form on this page.
Need a roofer in Glen Rock?
Roof repair or a whole new roof: call ProTech or send the form for a free inspection and a written estimate, with no obligation.