Cranford homes and their roofs
Cranford earned the nickname "the Venice of New Jersey" because the Rahway River winds through town. That charm comes with a real flood history, including Floyd, Irene, and Ida. The housing is a mix of Victorians, colonials, and Capes, and many basements here need a moisture plan before anything else.
Colonials: simple roofs, big walls
Colonial roofs in Cranford are usually simple gables, which keeps roofing cost down. The big two-story walls are where siding makes the biggest visual difference, and many still have 1970s aluminum siding.
Cape roofs: steep, with lots of flashing
Cranford Capes have steep roofs, dormers, and a lot of wall-to-roof flashing, and the finished half-story often has little attic ventilation. That combination causes ice dams and leaks. We fix the flashing and ventilation, not just the shingles.
Victorians and complex roofs
Victorian roofs in Cranford have turrets, steep pitches, and many valleys. They take more time and skill, and in historic districts some exterior changes need review. We'll tell you before we start.
Cranford pricing
Most Cranford roof replacements run $14,000 to $28,000 for architectural shingles, because homes here tend to be larger or steeper. Roof-and-siding packages typically run $35,000 to $65,000.
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Permits in Cranford
Roof replacement and most siding work in Cranford require a permit from the Cranford construction office. DMF files the application, keeps the permit posted on site, and schedules the final inspection so your records are clean when you sell.
How a Cranford project runs
- InspectionRoof, attic, and walls checked and photographed.
- Written priceScope, materials, and per-sheet deck repair pricing.
- Permit & orderWe file the permit and order materials.
- Install1–3 days for most roofs, 1–3 weeks with siding.
- FinalMagnet sweep, inspection, warranty paperwork.
What neighbors say
“From start to finish, they were extremely professional helpful...they were very personable.”
“The projects went pretty smooth, they are very honest and fair, punctual which most important now a days.”