Roofing Services in Somerville
Somerville sits in Hillsborough Township where Amwell Road meets Wertsville Road, a pocket of open fields and Sourland Mountain views. The homes here tell a story: Colonial Revivals from the 1950s, Ranch houses from the 1960s, and original farmhouses dating to the early 1900s. Each roof type brings its own set of demands, and we've worked on nearly every style in this neighborhood.
Those mid-century Ranch homes often feature low-slope roofs. Without proper membrane installation, water ponds and finds its way inside. We use a fully adhered TPO or modified bitumen system on these flat sections, ensuring drainage slopes are correct and seams are heat-welded to prevent leaks. For the Colonial Revivals with steeper pitches, we install architectural asphalt shingles rated for 130-mph winds — critical when thunderstorms roll off the Sourlands.
The older farmhouses along Somerville Road and Wertsville Road sometimes still carry original wood shake roofs. Those pose a fire risk under current New Jersey codes. We specialize in replacing wood shakes with Class A fire-rated synthetic slate or cedar alternatives that keep the historic look while meeting modern safety standards.
Our crews live and work in Hillsborough. We know the oak and maple canopies along Amwell Road that drop limbs in summer storms. We know which driveways can fit a dumpster and which can't. When we roof a house in Somerville, we're not guessing — we've been on those streets before. Call (908) 663-0781 for a Somerville-specific estimate.
Common Roof Problems in Somerville
Mature oak and maple trees line Amwell Road and Wertsville Road. During severe storms, heavy limbs break off and land on asphalt shingle roofs, cracking or dislodging shingles. We recommend annual inspections after leaf season for homes under these trees.
Many 1960s-era Ranch homes in Somerville have low-slope roofs. Standard shingles don't work here — water pools and seeps under the edges. We install modified bitumen or TPO membrane systems with tapered insulation to promote drainage and prevent ponding.
Older farmhouses, some dating to the early 1900s, may still have original wood shake roofs. Those shakes are a fire hazard and often fail inspection during a home sale. We replace them with Class A fire-rated synthetic slate or cedar alternatives that meet Hillsborough Township code and preserve the historic character.