Roofing in Lake Valhalla, Montville

In Montville, published bands put minor repairs, such as a few shingles or a small flashing seal, at about $300 to $600, moderate ones such as a flashing replacement or a partial shingle section at about $600 to $1,500, and major storm or decking work at about $1,500 to $4,500 or more. All are estimated ranges until the roof is seen.

Someone who sees the roof before quoting, names the materials in writing, puts the New Jersey home improvement contractor registration number on the quote, answers the permit question and states the workmanship guarantee. In Montville, also look for a quote that says what condition each slope is in, not just the roof's age.

Not on age alone, and in Montville not always all of it. Asphalt shingles are generally rated at 15 to 30 years, but under the township's trees the shaded slopes hold damp, moss and ice and wear out first. If those slopes are done and the sunny side still holds its granules, replacing only the worn slopes is priced per square next to the whole roof.

Asphalt shingles are generally rated at 15 to 30 years, and where a roof lands in that span depends on the shingle, the ventilation and the shade. Under Montville's canopy moisture, debris and moss shorten shingle life on the shaded side, so the two sides of one roof can sit at different points in that range.