Roofing and exterior work in Plainfield, NJ
Herts Roofing & Construction is a Union County roofing contractor based in nearby Cranford, and Plainfield is one of our home towns. We repair and replace roofs on the city's Victorian and early-1900s homes, including slate, and we also do siding, gutters, porches and decks. With 4.9 stars from 126 Google reviews and a 15-year workmanship warranty, Plainfield NJ roofing is in careful, experienced hands.
What to know about roofs on Plainfield's Victorian homes
Many of Plainfield's grand homes were built between the 1870s and the 1920s, with steep roofs, turrets, dormers and often original slate. More valleys and joints mean more places for water to get in, especially in wind-driven rain. Hurricane Sandy brought big trees down onto roofs and porches here in 2012, and Ida flooded parts of the city in 2021.
Plainfield is in our home county, and Herts Roofing & Construction knows its Victorian and Queen Anne homes well. Turrets, steep valleys, tall chimneys and original slate take hand-work and patience. We check whether slate can be repaired before recommending anything more, and we match trim, siding and porch details so the house keeps its character. Our Cranford office is just down the road. Book a free inspection.
Big old houses, detailed roofs
Victorian roofs have many planes, valleys, dormers and chimneys, and every one of those is a place water can get in. Some homes still have slate that just needs repairs. Others were re-roofed with asphalt years ago and now need full replacement with proper flashing at every wall and valley.
Turrets and complex valleys
Round and multi-sided roof sections need hand-cut shingles and careful valley work.
Original slate
Slate can often be repaired. We replace broken pieces and failed flashing before recommending anything more.
Tall chimneys
Older homes have tall masonry chimneys that need new flashing and crickets to shed water.
After a storm in Plainfield: what do you see?
Check anything you've noticed. Stay off the roof, and look from the ground.
Nothing checked yet
If you don't see any of these, your roof probably came through fine. When in doubt, a free inspection settles it.
Call 908-206-4240Services for Plainfield homes
Roof replacement
Full tear-off, deck repair, ice & water barrier, synthetic underlayment and Owens Corning shingles.
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Roof repair
Leaks, flashing, vent boots and missing shingles. We find the real leak point and show you photos.
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Storm damage
Wind and hail inspections with photo documentation for your insurance adjuster.
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Siding
Vinyl and fiber cement siding, trim and house wrap installed to keep water out of your walls.
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Gutters
Seamless gutters, downspouts and guards sized for your roof.
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Decks
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From our customers
“Very professional and informative every step of the way. Very reliable.”
“They came out same day to assist and explained the whole process and what to expect.”
“Everyone I dealt with at Herts was extremely accommodating and professional. My roof repair was done quickly.”
Good questions
Can you work on a Victorian home in a Plainfield historic district?
Yes. We regularly work on older homes with complex roofs. If your property is in a local historic district, we will explain what likely needs commission approval and plan materials and timing around it.
What warranty comes with a new roof?
We give a 15-year workmanship warranty on roof replacements, and Owens Corning systems carry manufacturer coverage on top of that.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We hold NJ HIC# 13VH11388400 and carry liability and workers' comp insurance. We are happy to send certificates.
Are your estimates free?
Yes. We come out, inspect the roof, take photos and give you a written price. There is no charge and no pressure.
Let's take a look at your roof
Free inspection, photos, and a written price.