Fanwood homes and their roofs
Fanwood is a small, tree-lined borough right next to our Scotch Plains shop. Most homes are colonials and Capes built between the 1920s and the 1950s, many still carrying original framing, plaster, and foundations that need an experienced hand.
Colonials: simple roofs, big walls
Colonial roofs in Fanwood 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
Fanwood 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.
Older homes: expect the unexpected under the shingles
Pre-war homes in Fanwood often have board sheathing, multiple old layers, and chimneys that need reflashing. We price deck repairs per sheet in writing so there are no surprises.
Fanwood pricing
Most Fanwood 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 Fanwood
Roof replacement and most siding work in Fanwood require a permit from the Fanwood 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 Fanwood 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
“The projects went pretty smooth, they are very honest and fair, punctual which most important now a days.”
“The pricing was fair and competitive compared to other quotes that I have gotten. They gave me a step by step outline.”