Tile Roof Replacement in South Edison Done Right the First Time

On many South Edison homes the tile is 40-plus years old and the underlayment underneath has dried out and cracked. Water gets past the tile and sits on the deck, which leads to rot and ceiling stains that don't match where the leak actually is. We pull sample tiles during the estimate to check the underlayment directly. If it's failed, we plan the replacement around it and quote the full scope upfront, so you're not surprised mid-job when we find more than expected.

The open ground around Raritan Center gives wind a clear run at South Edison roofs, and wind-driven rain pushes water into flashing joints and valleys that normally shed fine. That's why so many leaks here show up at chimneys and sidewalls, not in the field tile. We inspect every flashing transition on the roof, not just the one you called about, and rebuild the ones that are compromised with copper flashing and proper counter-flashing. We also check ridge and hip tiles, which take the worst of the wind.

The older neighborhoods near Bonhamtown Park and Edison High School have mature trees that drop leaves and branches onto roofs all season. Debris collects in valleys and behind chimneys, dams water, and forces it under the tile. We clear valleys and debris traps as part of every repair, and we recommend annual maintenance for homes with heavy tree cover. If a valley has been damming for a while, we check the decking for rot before we close it up.

New Jersey winters swing above and below freezing repeatedly, and water that gets into hairline cracks in tile expands when it freezes. Over a few seasons, a small crack becomes a broken tile, and the underlayment underneath takes on water. We replace cracked tiles before winter and check the surrounding field for the same pattern. On roofs with recurring freeze-thaw damage, we look at ventilation and insulation, because a cold, wet attic makes the problem worse.

Any contractor doing tile roof replacement in South Edison must hold a valid New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor License. We're licensed and can provide the registration on request, which protects you if anything goes wrong on the job.

Full roof replacements in South Edison typically require a permit through the local construction office. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and make sure the finished roof meets code before we call the job done.

Homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint on trim and flashing areas. As an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm, we follow the required containment and cleanup procedures on older South Edison homes, which keeps your family and our crew safe.