Leaks traced from the attic, a straight repair-or-replace answer, and written scopes you can compare line by line.
Cherry Hill Roofing has spent more than 20 years on roofs in Cherry Hill, NJ and the surrounding towns of South Jersey and the Philadelphia suburbs, handling roof repair, leak tracing, full replacement, slate and flat roof work, gutters, skylights and chimney flashing. We are a roofing contractor built around one habit: finding out exactly what is wrong before anyone is asked to pay to fix it.
That means a leak call includes a trip into the attic as well as onto the shingles, because water often enters a foot or more from where the stain shows. It means you hear a plain answer on whether the roof can be repaired before a replacement is ever mentioned. And when replacement is the right call, the estimate breaks out tear-off, decking, underlayment, flashing, ventilation and gutters as separate lines you can hold against any other bid.
The houses here make that care worth it. Much of Cherry Hill went up in the postwar decades, so many roofs we see are on their second or third covering, with original flashing details, aging ventilation and decking that has carried decades of shingles. Getting those details right is the difference between a roof that lasts and one that leaks again in the same spot.
What we do
Roof repair and replacement for Cherry Hill, NJ and the Philadelphia suburbs
Shingle, flashing, slate and flat roof repairs, with the cause found from the attic and a plain answer on repair versus replacement.
Roof and attic inspections with photos and a written report, for homeowners, buyers, sellers and small commercial buildings.
Full tear-off roof replacement with itemized written scopes, new flashing, balanced ventilation and a nail sweep at the end of every day.
Roof leaks traced from the attic to the real entry point, then repaired at the source, from pipe boots and chimneys to valleys and flat roofs.
Seamless aluminum gutters, leaders and guards sized to your roof, with rotted fascia replaced and downspouts carried away from the foundation.
Standing seam and exposed-fastener metal roofing for porches, low-slope additions, whole houses and small commercial buildings.
Flat and low-slope roof repair, maintenance and replacement for offices, storefronts, mixed-use and other small commercial buildings.
Emergency tarping and temporary repairs after storms and fallen limbs, with photos for your claim and a permanent repair once it is safe.
Repairs for flat and low-slope roofs on porches, rear additions, dormers and rowhouses, matched to the EPDM, TPO or modified bitumen already there.
New step, counter and apron flashing at chimneys, cut into the mortar rather than caulked to the brick, with crickets built on wide chimneys.
Broken and slipped slates replaced with matching material, failed flashing renewed, and an honest answer on whether the slate is worth keeping.
New and replacement skylights, curb-mounted or deck-mounted, flashed into the roof properly and planned around a reroof where it makes sense.
We have been repairing and replacing roofs for more than 20 years, long enough to have seen how the region’s split-levels, colonials, twins and rowhouses actually fail. That experience shows up in where we look first: the chimney saddle, the wall where an addition meets the main roof, and the eaves where ice backs up in a hard winter.
Every leak call includes a look at the underside of the roof deck as well as the shingles, so the water is followed to where it actually gets in. That matters on Cherry Hill’s postwar houses, where old flashing and multiple roof planes send water sideways, rather than having a patch sealed over the stain while the real entry point keeps leaking.
No replacement is proposed until we have said, in plain terms, whether a repair will do. A ten-year-old roof with one failed pipe boot needs a pipe boot, so you spend money on the problem you have rather than on the new roof a commission-driven salesperson would rather sell.
Our written scopes price tear-off, decking, underlayment, flashing, ventilation and gutters as separate lines, so two estimates can be compared item by item. A single lump-sum price hides whether the other bid includes new step flashing or reuses the old, which is exactly where cheap roofs fail first.
A house in Haddonfield and a house in Lansdowne are governed by different home improvement laws, so each contract follows the state the house is in, New Jersey or Pennsylvania, cancellation notice included. That protects you with the rules that actually apply, rather than an out-of-state form that leaves out the notice your own state requires.
Never is rotten decking replaced sight unseen. Each damaged sheet found once the old roof is off is photographed and shown to you, at a per-sheet price fixed in the contract, rather than appearing as an open-ended surprise on the final bill.
Some leaks never show where they start, and some ceiling stains are not roof leaks at all. A bathroom fan venting into the attic, a sweating duct or a failed supply line can all drip on drywall, so we check the attic, the plumbing runs and the ventilation before blaming the shingles. That keeps you from paying for roof work that would never have stopped the drip.
A stain that grows only in a heavy, wind-driven rain usually points to flashing or an exposed nail rather than worn shingles. We mark the stain, trace the wet path across the rafters and the underside of the deck, and repair the entry point. Then we tell you whether the drywall below has dried enough to paint or needs replacing.
Penetrations are where most roofs leak first. Cracked pipe boots, step flashing rusted through along a chimney and skylight curbs sealed only with caulk all let water in long before the shingles wear out. We replace the failed flashing component itself instead of smearing another layer of sealant over it.
Where two roof planes meet, or where an addition’s roof runs into a wall of the main house, water concentrates and moves fast. These spots need properly woven or metal-lined valleys, step flashing at every course and kick-out flashing at the bottom of the wall. We rebuild those details when they fail, because a valley patched with tar only buys a season.
A strong storm can crease or pull shingles even on a fairly young roof, breaking the seal strip that holds each tab down. We replace the damaged pieces with a matching shingle where one is available and hand-seal the surrounding tabs. If the damage is spread across the roof, we photograph it so you can decide whether an insurance claim is worth filing.
Ice dams form when attic heat melts snow on the upper roof and the meltwater refreezes at the cold overhang, backing water under the shingles. The lasting fix is a combination of attic ventilation, air sealing and a self-adhering ice and water barrier meeting ASTM D1970 at the eaves. We address the cause in the attic as well as the damage on the roof.
Water that runs behind a gutter rots the fascia board and can stain the soffit and the wall below. Often the cause is a missing drip edge or a gutter hung too low to catch runoff from the shingle edge. We install drip edge at the eaves and rakes, reset or replace the gutter, and swap out any soft fascia we find along the way.
When a tree limb or a storm opens the roof, the first job is keeping more water out. We secure a tarp over the opening and battens to hold it down without driving more fasteners through good shingles than necessary. Every step is photographed so the temporary repair and its cost are documented for your insurance claim.
One leak on a roof with years left is a repair. Repeated leaks in different places, widespread granule loss, brittle shingles that crack when lifted, or soft decking in several bays usually mean the covering has reached the end of its life. We give you that verdict honestly, with photos, before we price either option.
A replacement starts with tarps over shrubs and siding and a dumpster placed where it will not crack the driveway. The crew strips the roof to the deck, we inspect and photograph the decking, then ice and water barrier, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing and shingles go on in order. The day ends with gutters cleared and a magnet sweep of the yard for nails.
In New Jersey, repairing or replacing the roof covering on a detached one- or two-family house is ordinary maintenance under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.7 and needs no construction permit, though local historic district review can still apply. Pennsylvania is different: the Uniform Construction Code exempts some repairs, but townships set their own re-roofing permit rules, and some require one for every tear-off. We check the township before a Pennsylvania job is scheduled.
Many homeowners have heard that if more than a quarter of a roof is damaged, the whole roof must be replaced. That 25 percent rule comes from the Florida Building Code, not New Jersey’s. New Jersey once limited repairs to 25 percent of a roof in a year without a permit, but that rule was deleted in 2018, so a partial repair here is judged on the roof’s condition, not a percentage.
Laying new shingles over one existing layer can be legal, but it hides the decking and the old flashing problems underneath. New Jersey’s rehabilitation subcode requires a full tear-off once two layers are already on the roof, so a third layer is not an option. On most houses we recommend tearing off even when an overlay is allowed, because it is the only way to see the deck.
Most replacements today use architectural laminated shingles, which are thicker and more dimensional than the old three-tab style. Wind ratings such as ASTM D3161 Class F and ASTM D7158 Class H describe how well the shingle resists blow-off, and UL 2218 Class 4 marks the highest impact resistance. We explain what each rating buys you so you only pay for upgrades that matter on your roof.
A shingle that looks right on a showroom board can clash with red brick, fieldstone or a particular siding color. We bring full-size samples to the house and hold them against the actual walls in daylight. That small step prevents the most common regret we hear about a new roof, which is the color.
A roof needs air moving through the attic, in at the soffits and out at the ridge, to stay cool in summer and dry in winter. Many older houses have blocked soffits or a mix of gable, box and ridge vents fighting each other. We calculate net free area for intake and exhaust and correct the balance as part of the new roof.
If your house has solar panels, the roof replacement has to be planned around their removal and reinstallation. We put that work in the schedule from the start, coordinated with the solar installer, so panels are not discovered on the morning of the tear-off. New flashing goes in at every mount before the panels return.
A twin or rowhouse shares a roof line, and often a parapet or party wall, with the neighbor. Replacing one side means tying new materials cleanly into the adjacent roof without leaving a seam that leaks into either house. We detail that joint carefully and, where possible, talk with the neighbor before work starts.
A well-laid natural slate roof can outlast several asphalt roofs, and most slate failures are really failed nails, flashing or individual broken pieces. We replace broken slates with matching material where it can be sourced, using slate hooks or copper nails, and we tell you honestly when the slate itself has delaminated past saving.
Standing seam metal panels interlock along raised seams with concealed fasteners, which makes them durable and well suited to low-slope porches, additions and whole roofs. We install standing seam metal roofing with proper underlayment and clips that allow the panels to expand and contract with the seasons.
Flat and low-slope roofs on porches, rear additions and city rowhouses depend entirely on the membrane and its edges, since water does not run off quickly. We inspect seams, drains and flashing at walls and parapets, repair what can be repaired, and replace the membrane when ponding and blisters show it has failed.
EPDM rubber membrane, TPO and PVC single-ply membranes and torch-down SBS or APP modified bitumen each suit different flat roofs. EPDM is forgiving and easy to repair, TPO reflects heat, and modified bitumen holds up well to foot traffic. We recommend the system that fits your roof’s use, drainage and budget.
Cedar shake roofs need breathing room underneath and careful replacement of split or cupped shakes. We repair isolated failures with matching shakes and tell you when moss, rot or widespread splitting means the roof is near its end, along with what a replacement in shake or a shake-look alternative would involve.
Gutters protect the fascia, the siding and the foundation, so a roof is only as good as the water management at its edge. We install seamless aluminum gutters and leaders sized to the roof area, pitched correctly to the outlets, and fitted with guards where trees drop leaves. Downspouts are directed away from the house.
A leaking skylight is often a flashing problem rather than a failed unit. We reflash curb-mounted and deck-mounted skylights during a reroof, replace units whose seals have failed and fogged, and install new skylights with proper flashing kits so the opening stays dry for the life of the roof.
Chimneys leak where the roof meets the masonry. We replace step flashing and counter flashing cut into a reglet in the mortar, and on wide chimneys we build a cricket, also called a saddle, on the uphill side so water and debris are diverted around the chimney instead of pooling against it.
After a storm, take dated photos of the damage inside and out before anything is moved, and keep receipts for any tarping or temporary repairs. We photograph the roof and write up what we find for your own claim. If you ask, our crew will meet your insurance adjuster on site to point out the damage.
Most homeowners policies cover sudden damage from wind, hail or a falling tree, but not gradual wear, poor maintenance or age. The wording of your own policy decides what is covered and how it is paid. We document storm damage clearly so the cause is visible in the photos you submit.
An older roof can still be covered for storm damage, but many policies pay actual cash value on an aging roof, which subtracts depreciation from the payout. Some policies schedule roof coverage by age. Reading your declarations page before a storm tells you what to expect if one comes.
Insurers deny roof claims most often because the damage looks like age rather than a storm event. Granule loss, curling and cracked shingles across the whole roof read as wear, while creased tabs, missing shingles in one direction and fresh impact marks read as storm damage. Our photos and written notes separate the two.
In New Jersey, anyone paid to negotiate a property claim on an owner’s behalf is a public adjuster and must be licensed under the Public Adjusters’ Licensing Act. Pennsylvania has its own Public Adjuster Licensing Law. A roofer may document damage and meet the adjuster, but cannot negotiate your claim for you. Both states also set claim settlement deadlines for insurers.
A lifetime shingle warranty usually covers manufacturing defects, often with full coverage only for an initial period before it is prorated. Workmanship is a separate warranty from the installer. We give you both in writing and explain which covers a leak caused by installation and which covers a defective shingle.
In New Jersey, a full roof replacement is generally treated as a capital improvement, and the owner signs Form ST-8, the Certificate of Exempt Capital Improvement, so no sales tax is charged on the job. A roof repair is handled differently. In Pennsylvania, the roofer pays sales tax on materials under the state’s rules for construction contractors.
The price of a new roof is driven by its size and pitch, the number of layers being removed, how much decking needs replacing, the shingle line, and the flashing, ventilation and gutter work included. Our itemized scope shows each of those separately, so you can see exactly what you are paying for and where two bids differ.
Most roofing contracts are paid in stages, typically with a deposit at signing and the balance on completion. We put the payment schedule in the written contract alongside the scope, and if you plan to finance the work, we explain the timing so the loan is in place before materials are ordered.
Cherry Hill Roofing provides roofing throughout the greater Cherry Hill area, with the same crews and the same standards on every job.
Good to know
Most single-family tear-offs on a ranch, split-level or colonial are finished in one to two working days once materials are on site. Steep slopes, a second layer to remove, rotted decking, slate details or solar panels that must come off first all add time, and we put the expected schedule in writing before the dumpster arrives.
Size and pitch set the base, then the number of layers being torn off, how much decking needs replacing, the shingle line chosen, and how much flashing, ventilation and gutter work comes with it. Our written scope prices each of those as its own line, so you can see exactly which choice moved the total.
Yes. New Jersey requires home improvement contractors to register under the Contractors' Business Registration Act, and Pennsylvania requires registration with the Attorney General under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. Each state also sets rules for what a home improvement contract must contain, including the homeowner's cancellation notice.
We install architectural laminated shingles from the major manufacturers, including GAF Timberline HDZ, Owens Corning Duration and CertainTeed Landmark. The right line depends on the color you want against your brick or siding and whether a wind-rated or Class 4 impact-rated product is worth the upgrade for your roof.
Yes. We work on both sides of the Delaware, and the paperwork follows the house rather than our address. A Pennsylvania job gets a contract written to the Pennsylvania home improvement rules and is checked against that township's own roofing permit requirements before work is scheduled.
We stop, photograph it and show it to you before any sheet is replaced. The contract already lists a per-sheet price for decking, so the cost of the surprise is known in advance and you approve the count rather than reading it on the final invoice.
Not for the whole day, but we ask for someone at the start to confirm color, drip edge and access, and at the end for a walk-through. Moving cars out of the driveway and taking fragile items off attic shelves and walls helps, since a tear-off sends vibration through the framing.
An inspection from the roof and from the attic answers it. Localized damage on a roof with years of life left is a repair; widespread granule loss, brittle or curling shingles, soft decking in several areas, or a second layer already in place usually point to replacement. We tell you which one it is before we write any estimate.
Usually both, and they cover different things. The shingle manufacturer's warranty addresses defects in the product, while the installer's workmanship warranty covers how it was put on. We spell out in writing which document covers what, so a future leak is not met with each side pointing at the other.
Every working day ends with the yard, driveway and gutters cleared, and a magnet sweep across the lawn and drive for loose roofing nails. Tarps protect shrubs and siding during the tear-off, and the dumpster leaves once the last day's debris is in it.
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