Flat Roof Replacement in North New Jersey

EPDM rubber is proven, flexible in cold weather, and straightforward to repair later. TPO is a white reflective membrane with heat-welded seams that reduces summer heat gain. Modified bitumen is a tough, granulated system that handles foot traffic well. The right choice depends on roof use, exposure, budget, and what is around it. We lay out the trade-offs for your specific roof.

Sometimes a recover is possible when the existing roof is dry, has only one layer, and the deck is sound. In our experience most flat roofs that have reached replacement age do not meet those conditions, and recovering over wet insulation locks the problem in. We probe first and recommend a tear-off whenever moisture is present.

A residential flat section or garage is often done in a day or two. Multi-family and commercial roofs take longer depending on size, how much wet insulation has to come out, the number of penetrations, and the complexity of the drainage design. We sequence the work so no area is left exposed overnight.

Roof area, the membrane system chosen, insulation thickness and whether a tapered system is needed, how much wet material must be removed and disposed of, deck repairs, the number of drains and penetrations, parapet height, and access to the roof. Added features like hatches or roof decks are separate line items. Estimates are free and itemized.

Yes. Asset builds roof decks and installs roof hatches as part of flat roof projects. Planning the deck with the roof matters: supports need proper flashing, the membrane under the deck needs protection, and drainage has to work around the structure. Doing it at replacement time avoids cutting into a finished roof later.

There will be noise, some odor from adhesives or torch-applied products, and crew activity on the roof. We coordinate scheduling with you, keep access routes clear, and stage the work so the building stays watertight throughout. For occupied commercial buildings we discuss timing in advance so you can notify tenants.