Roof Contractor in North Bergen, NJ | Gaby Roofing
Family-owned roofing contractor in North Bergen NJ for 20+ years. Modified bitumen torch down, Tri-Built 985 silicone coatings, Owens Corning shingle work — written warranties, free evaluations, and we know the North Bergen building department by name.
Roofing Services
in North Bergen
North Bergen’s hilltop neighborhoods catch every cross-Hudson wind gust, which makes flat-roof drainage and shingle wind-resistance non-negotiable. We torch-down modified bitumen for the row homes off Bergenline, install wind-rated Owens Corning shingles on pitched homes north of 79th Street, and silicone-restore multi-family flat roofs along the Tonnelle Avenue corridor. Two decades of working relationships with North Bergen’s Building Department on Kennedy Boulevard means we expedite permits where most out-of-area contractors get stuck.
Flat Roofing
Modified bitumen torch-down and Tri-Built 985 silicone coatings — the systems that hold up to North Bergen winters and Hudson humidity.
Learn more →Shingle Roofing
Owens Corning architectural shingles for the pitched roofs you’ll find around North Bergen and the surrounding Hudson County area.
Learn more →Exterior Siding
Hardie board, vinyl, and full façade replacements — paired with roofing for whole-exterior projects.
Learn more →Why Flat Roofs Dominate North Bergen
Walk down almost any block in North Bergen and you’ll see the same pattern overhead: low-slope roofs, parapet walls, and the occasional roof deck. North Bergen’s housing stock is dominated by attached row homes and multi-family buildings, and almost every one of them was built with a flat or low-slope roof. That’s why we’ve doubled down as a flat roof specialist serving North Bergen — it’s what most of the city’s roof inventory actually is.
Silicone restoration over a Hudson County flat roof.
Row Homes, Roof Decks,
and Drainage in North Bergen
North Bergen roofs aren’t just “flat roofs.” They’re attached row-home and multi-family flat roofs sitting on older buildings, often shared at the parapet wall with neighbors on both sides, with rooftop decks, pavers, planters, and HVAC units carved into them. Drainage isn’t optional — it’s the difference between a dry basement and a flooded ground floor.
We handle roof deck rebuilds, scupper and internal drain replacements, parapet wall flashings, and proper slope-to-drain engineering on every North Bergen job. We also work around the realities — staging on narrow side yards, scheduling around your neighbors, hauling material up four flights when there’s no rear access.
That’s the part most out-of-town contractors get wrong. We’ve been doing it in North Bergen for 20+ years.
The wind exposure on NB’s hilltop streets is the biggest factor in choosing roofing systems here. We recommend Owens Corning Duration Storm 130 mph-rated shingles on pitched homes north of 79th Street, and properly fastened Firestone modified bitumen with reinforced parapet flashings on flat roofs anywhere west of Tonnelle. The lower neighborhoods east of Kennedy Boulevard run more like Union City — denser, more sheltered, standard wind ratings work fine.
North Bergen Roofing
Permits, Inspections, &
The Building Department
Two decades of fostering relationships with the North Bergen building department and inspectors means we pull permits faster, schedule inspections sooner, and keep your project on schedule. No back-and-forth, no surprise hold-ups, no learning curve on your project.
- Permit applications submitted same-week, often next-day
- Familiarity with North Bergen’s historic preservation overlays
- Coordination with co-op and condo boards
- Side-yard and rear-yard staging logistics for narrow row homes
The 25% Rule in North Bergen
New Jersey’s reroofing code limits how many roofing layers can be added before a full tear-off is required — and how much repair you can do before the entire roof is treated as a replacement.
Under New Jersey code, if more than 25% of a roof needs replacement within any 12-month period, the entire roof must be brought up to current code — including ice-and-water shield, drip edge, and proper underlayment.
For North Bergen homeowners, this matters because patchwork repairs on an aging flat roof can quickly cross the 25% line. We assess every job up-front and tell you exactly where you stand: small repair, full replacement, or a silicone restoration that rides between the two.
Why it matters: doing this wrong opens you up to permit revocation, failed inspections, and insurance issues at sale time.
Local North Bergen Roofing Company
North Bergen runs from Tonnelle Avenue commercial up to the residential ridge along Bergen Turnpike. The hilltop blocks catch wind off the Hudson that other cities don’t deal with — we’ve replaced more wind-damaged shingle roofs in NB than any other Hudson County town. The lower areas off Kennedy Boulevard run flat-roof multifamily, more typical row-home buildings.
We’re not a franchise, not a national chain, and we don’t have a sales team. When you call (201) 638-8556 you talk to an actual roofer. When you book an estimate, the owner shows up. That’s the difference.
What Our North Bergen Clients Say
Recent reviews from homeowners and property managers around the city.
“I normally don’t do reviews but I had to leave one for the recent roofing job that Julio and his team completed for me. Outstanding flat roof work!”
“Gaby Roofing did a great job with my roof replacement in Union City. No surprises, punctual and highly responsive throughout the whole project.”
“Gaby roofing was super professional, fast service, wonderful and honest to work with. I would recommend them to everyone in the area!”
Roofing FAQ — North Bergen
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Same-week site visits. Honest pricing. Twenty-plus years of doing right by Hudson County homeowners.