Repair or Replace? How Roofers Make the Call
The factors that tip a roof one way or the other.
NEWARK NEIGHBORHOOD · VAILSBURG
Vailsburg Roofs
Shingles blown off in the last storm, or a leak around the chimney? Find out what the roof needs.
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- Newark & Essex County
Buildings on These Streets
- Upper Vailsburg single-family homes: pitched asphalt shingle; leaks at vents, chimneys and old layers
- Lower Vailsburg two-family houses: shingle or low-slope; leaks at flashing and the roof-to-wall joints
- Dutch Colonial and Victorian-inspired homes: gambrel and steep roofs; leaks at dormers and valleys
Single- and Two-Family Streets in the West Ward
Vailsburg is one of the parts of Newark where pitched shingle roofs are the norm. Upper Vailsburg is largely single-family homes, while Lower Vailsburg mixes single- and two-family houses, and many homes are Dutch Colonial or Victorian-inspired. That means classic shingle problems: wind lifting tabs, pipe boots cracking, chimney flashing pulling away and roofs carrying a second layer that has to come off when it's time to replace.
The Roofs in Vailsburg
Gambrel roofs on the Dutch Colonials have two slopes on each side, and the joint between them is a common place for water to get in. Many houses here have had one overlay already, so a replacement usually means a full tear-off.
Roof Work in Vailsburg
Most calls here come down to roof repair, flat roofs, roof replacement, slate & older roofs, leaks & storm damage or gutters & flashing. The same number covers all six.
If you're planning a replacement, ask how many layers are on the roof now. It changes the job and the price.
Reading for Vailsburg Owners
What Goes Into a Roof Replacement Price
The parts of the job that make one roof cost more than another.