Can a flat kitchen roof be shingled?

No. Below about 2:12 pitch, shingles cannot shed water reliably. Those sections need a membrane such as TPO or modified bitumen.

Why does the leak only appear in heavy rain?

That points to flashing or drainage rather than an open hole — water only reaches the failure point when it backs up or blows sideways.

Do you handle both units of a two-family at once?

Yes. One roof, one permit, one warranty, regardless of how many units are underneath.

Passaic County

Roofing, gutters, chimney & siding in Clifton, NJ

Two-family homes and 1950s brick capes with flat rear roof sections over kitchens and porches.

Clifton's two-family homes and 1950s brick capes almost always have a flat section over the kitchen, the porch, or a rear extension. Those low-slope areas are the source of most of the ceiling stains we are called for.

The failure point is usually where the flat roof meets the sloped roof or the brick wall above it. We install new base and counterflashing into the masonry rather than smearing sealant on top of it, then run the membrane up the wall to a proper termination bar.

Areas of Clifton we cover

Botany Village · Athenia · Richfield · Delawanna · Lakeview · Montclair Heights

ZIP codes served

07011 · 07012 · 07013 · 07014

What we do in Clifton

Roofing in Clifton

Repair, replacement, and new installation on shingle, flat, metal, tile, and cedar shake roofs. Inspections before any work is quoted.

Gutters in Clifton

Seamless, yankee, copper, aluminum, and steel gutters. Installation, repair, cleaning, and gutter guards.

Chimneys in Clifton

Masonry repair, repointing, liners, crowns, caps, and flashing. Inspection first, then the specific fix.

Siding in Clifton

Vinyl, fiber cement, wood, and metal siding. Installation, repair, replacement, and trim work.

How a Clifton job runs

1Call or send the form; we schedule an inspection in Clifton, usually within 48 hours.
2We inspect the roof surface, flashing, vents, and gutters, plus the specific weak points Clifton houses share.
3You get a written estimate with photos, scope, materials, and timeline.
4Permits are filed with the local building department and staging is planned for the access your street allows.
5Final walkthrough, cleanup, and documentation for your insurer when it applies.

Common questions from Clifton homeowners

Can a flat kitchen roof be shingled?: No. Below about 2:12 pitch, shingles cannot shed water reliably. Those sections need a membrane such as TPO or modified bitumen.
Why does the leak only appear in heavy rain?: That points to flashing or drainage rather than an open hole — water only reaches the failure point when it backs up or blows sideways.
Do you handle both units of a two-family at once?: Yes. One roof, one permit, one warranty, regardless of how many units are underneath.

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