Historic district houses
The Park district joined the National Register in 1980. Its Queen Anne, Tudor and Shingle style houses have ornate chimneys, and a repair there has to match what is already on the house.
Chimney repair →Roofing in Short Hills, NJ usually means working on a house built before 1970. We inspect the roof and chimney first, then explain the work and the cost before anything starts.
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Roofs across Short Hills, from the Park to Mountaintop
This part of Millburn began as a planned community in the 1870s and kept growing for a century. About three in four homes were built before 1970.
1920s to 1940s sections
Knollwood and Brookhaven filled in between the late 1920s and the 1940s. Chimneys this age often need new mortar and flashing before the roof around them is touched.
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1950s and 1960s homes
Roughly four in ten homes date from these two decades, in sections like Country Club and Mountaintop. A roof from that era has usually been replaced before, so we check what was left underneath.
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Roofing for older homes
Careful repairs first, and a full roof when the old one is done.
All roofing servicesRoof repairDamaged sections replaced so the patch blends with the slope.Roof replacementA complete new roof, with flashing and vents renewed alongside.Roof leak repairWater tracked from the ceiling back to a valley, vent or chimney.SkylightsFogged or leaking units replaced and flashed into the roof.
Chimney repair in Short Hills
Tall masonry stacks, looked after from cap to roofline.
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What to budget
Spot repairs$300 to $1,000A slipped shingle, a cracked boot or a small flashing fix.
Extensive repairs$1,000 to $10,000 or moreStructural wood, large sections or hard-to-reach areas.
New roofs and chimney rebuildsQuoted in personSteep pitches, tall stacks and material choice move the price.
We put the price in writing after the inspection, at no charge.
Get a free quoteOur process, step by step
Get in touch
Phone us or fill in the form with a line about the problem. Urgent leaks are picked up around the clock.
Roof and chimney check
We inspect both, because a leak near a stack can come from either one.
Options in plain words
Repair or replace, with the reasons and the cost of each. The choice stays with you.
Tidy, careful work
One crew does the roofing and the brickwork. Reviewers describe the worksite as clean.
What homeowners say
If you are looking for a roofer that tops all the rest, Armand is the one. He was efficient and kind. I highly recommend him. He does fabulous work.
Dawn B.My experience with Armand was amazing. He was always accessible by phone or text and the work was done professionally at a very reasonable price. The Worksite was left clean. I will definitely use All Country Construction again
Erik B.Highly recommended. Armand was very professional and explained everything about the roof repair. Stopped the leak .
Deltin D.Before and after
Millburn Township rules for exterior work
Work hours
On weekdays, contractors may work between 8 in the morning and 7 in the evening. Saturday hours run 9 to 5. Hired contractors may not work on Sundays or legal holidays.
Historic districts
Inside a historic district, exterior work that includes roofing can need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission. Ordinary maintenance and repair may be exempt, so ask before work starts.
Permits
State rules class a reroof of a one- or two-family detached house as ordinary maintenance, so a construction permit is generally not required. Historic review is separate.
The township's Building Department can confirm what applies to your address.
Questions homeowners ask
Do I need approval to replace a roof in a historic district?
You may. Millburn Township requires a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior work in its historic districts, and its code lists roofing. Ordinary maintenance and repair can be exempt. Check with the Historic Preservation Commission before ordering materials, and we can describe the planned work for you.
Can you match the look of an older roof or chimney?
We match as closely as the materials allow. For a chimney, that means brick and mortar chosen to sit beside the original. For a roof repair, we use shingles close in color and profile. You see samples before we start.
Do you serve all of Short Hills?
Yes, we take roof and chimney work throughout this part of Millburn, including Knollwood, Glenwood, Deerfield and Mountaintop. Send us the address with the form and we will arrange a time to come and look.
How long does a roof replacement take?
It depends on the size and shape of the roof, how many layers come off and the weather. Simple roofs can be quick, while steep or complex ones take longer. Your quote includes the expected schedule, so you know before agreeing.
What does a chimney inspection cover?
We look at the cap, the crown, the brick and mortar, the flashing and the visible part of the flue. Water stains inside the house are traced back as well. You get photos and a plain account of anything that needs work.
Does insurance cover a leaking roof?
Sometimes, depending on your policy and what caused the leak. Your insurer decides that, not the roofer. Document the damage with photos, protect the inside of the house and report it. We can provide a written quote for the repair.
Looking for a roofer in Short Hills?
Urgent leaks get a response at any hour. Other requests are answered by the next day.