Roofing Companies in Shiloh, NJ

Shiloh is one of the smallest boroughs in Cumberland County: about 1.2 square miles, surrounded by Hopewell and Stow Creek townships. The 2020 census counted about 440 residents, and the borough had about 210 housing units in 2010. Shiloh’s roots go back to 1705, when Robert Ayars settled here with Seventh Day Baptists from Rhode Island; the place was once known as Cohansey Crossing. The borough was incorporated in 1929 from parts of Hopewell and Stow Creek. Route 49, the Shiloh Pike, runs through town.

With only about 210 homes, Shiloh is a quiet, historic village in open country, and many of its roofs are on long-standing houses.

Monarch Roofing & Construction serves Shiloh homeowners from our office at 168 Humboldt St in East Rutherford, our headquarters. Our roofing contractors repair and replace residential roofs, repair chimneys and chimney flashing, handle storm-related roof damage, and install gutters and siding.

What Shapes Roofs in Shiloh

Long-standing homes

Older homes in a village with a long history may have steep roofs, porches, dormers, and brick chimneys. Their roofs often sit on board decking, may carry more than one layer, and rely on flashing patched over the years. Leaks usually start at chimneys, dormers, and porch joints.

Wind from open country

Open farmland around the borough gives storm winds room to build. Gusts tug at shingle edges along the eaves, rakes, and ridge.

Winter freeze-thaw

Water trapped in cracked chimney crowns and mortar freezes and expands, widening the damage each year.

What We Check During an Inspection

• Shingles: wind lift, granule loss, cracking, and missing tabs
• Roof edges: drip edge, rakes, and starter course
• Flashing: chimneys, dormers, porch roofs, and valleys
• Vents: plumbing boots and exhaust vents
• Attic: ventilation, stains, and damp insulation
• Deck and layers: soft spots and how many roofs are on the house

You get a clear explanation and a free written estimate.

Roof Repair in Shiloh

Repairs we commonly make:

• Replacing shingles lost in storms
• Replacing cemented chimney flashing with step and counter-flashing
• Rebuilding flashing at porches and dormers
• Swapping out cracked plumbing vent boots
• Replacing rotted fascia and drip edge

We trace every leak to where water actually gets in. More on our roof repair and leak detection.

Roof Replacement in Shiloh

A worn-out roof, several layers, or recurring leaks usually mean replacement. Our process:

1. Plan staging and protect the yard and plantings
2. Strip the roof down to the deck
3. Repair boards or overlay the deck with plywood where needed
4. Lay leak barrier along the eaves, in valleys, and around chimneys
5. Cover the remaining deck with underlayment
6. Install new drip edge, step flashing, and counter-flashing
7. Improve attic ventilation where possible
8. Install sealed starter strips and shingles to the manufacturer’s specifications
9. Clean up and magnet-sweep the yard

Why the Old Roof Comes Off

New shingles over an old roof hide soft decking and failed flashing, add weight to older framing, and give nails less to grip. A full tear-off lets us fix what is underneath.

On the Day of the Job

We protect the house and yard, remove the old roof in sections, and seal anything opened before we leave each day. If we find rotted wood, we show you before replacing it. We finish by cleaning gutters, sweeping for nails, and walking the roof with you.

Board Decking on Older Homes

Older homes were often built with boards across the rafters instead of plywood. Boards can rot at the eaves or leave gaps too wide for modern roofing nails. We replace damaged boards and, where needed, overlay the deck with plywood.

Porches and Dormers

A porch roof takes runoff from the main roof and meets the house at a wall joint that depends on flashing. A dormer adds two side walls and a small roof flashed into the main roof. Both are common leak points, and we re-flash them during every replacement.

Wind-Resistant Installation

Shingles stay put in wind because of where the nails go, how well the sealant strips bond, and how the edges are finished. We follow the manufacturer’s nailing pattern, use sealed starter strips at the eaves and rakes, and install solid drip edge.

Shingle Choices

Architectural asphalt shingles are the standard here. They are thicker and more wind-resistant than three-tab shingles, and their dimensional look suits older homes.

Ventilation and Ice Dams

Older attics often have little ventilation, leading to summer heat buildup and winter ice dams at the eaves. Balanced ventilation, insulation, and leak barrier at the eaves address both.

Chimney Work

We rebuild cracked crowns, repoint mortar, rebuild chimneys beyond repair, and install new step and counter-flashing. See our chimney repair and flashing page.

Gutters and Siding

We replace gutters and downspouts, repair rotted fascia, and move water away from foundations. We also repair and replace siding with flashing at windows, doors, and the roofline done right. See our gutter and siding services.

After a Storm

Check the roof from the ground for missing shingles and loose gutters, and look for new ceiling stains. Take photos before anything is moved. If you file an insurance claim, your insurer decides coverage, but good documentation helps. A tarp can limit interior damage until repairs are made.

Seasonal Checklist

• Spring: look for winter damage and check the attic
• Summer: look at the chimney and flashing from the ground
• Fall: clean gutters
• After storms: check from the ground

Warning Signs

• Ceiling stains, especially near chimneys or dormers
• Missing, creased, or lifted shingles
• Crumbling chimney brick
• Rot on trim near the roof edge

Repair or Replace?

A small problem on a sound roof usually calls for a repair. Widespread wear, multiple layers, or a soft deck usually calls for replacement. We will give you an honest recommendation.

What Drives the Price

• Size and steepness of the roof
• Porches, dormers, and chimneys
• How many old layers come off
• Deck repairs
• Shingle line and color

Good Questions for Your Estimate

• How many layers will be removed, and how will deck repairs be priced?
• Will every piece of flashing be replaced?
• How will the shingles be fastened for wind?
• Whether any permit or approval applies

Hiring Tips

Ask for a written scope, confirm whether any permit or approval applies, and find out how hidden deck damage will be priced. New Jersey generally requires residential home improvement contractors to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs, and registrations can be checked online.

Shiloh Roofing FAQs

Do you serve a borough as small as Shiloh?

Yes. We serve homeowners in Shiloh and the townships around it.

Why does my older house leak near the chimney?

Most chimney leaks come from failed flashing or a cracked crown. Repairing both usually solves it.

Can you replace just the porch roof?

Often, yes, if the main roof is sound. We re-flash the joint with the house and match the shingles as closely as possible.

Is a permit needed for a new roof?

Usually not. Replacing the roof covering on a detached one- or two-family home is generally treated as ordinary maintenance under New Jersey’s Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.7), so a construction permit is usually not required. Structural work such as replacing rafters, attached homes, and historic-district or HOA rules can change that, so check with your municipal construction office or ask us during your free inspection.

Why do my shingles blow off one side of the roof?

That side usually faces the strongest winds across open land. Shingles that lost their seal or were nailed too high go first.

Where is your office?

In East Rutherford. We also have a regional location in Bridgeton that serves Shiloh.

Nearby Areas We Serve

Neighboring page: Hopewell Township, plus nearby Bridgeton. See all of our service areas.

Shiloh, NJ Roofing Contractors: Nearby Regional Office in Bridgeton

Monarch Roofing & Construction serves homeowners throughout the borough of Shiloh along the Shiloh Pike. Our nearby regional office is located at 49 Elmer St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302, and our main headquarters is located at 168 Humboldt St, East Rutherford, NJ 07073.

Schedule a Roofing Appointment Online

Shiloh homeowners can book a free roof inspection or a free roofing estimate online, or call or text (551) 241-0470.

Careful Work for a Historic Village

Honest Roof Assessments. Clear Recommendations. Repairs When Possible. Replacement When Necessary. In a village with roots going back to 1705 and only about 210 homes, many roofs sit on long-standing houses that have been cared for over generations. We treat each roof with that in mind: find the real problem, repair it properly where possible, and recommend replacement only when the roof as a whole has worn out.

Monarch Roofing & Construction is a registered New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor, #13VH12036000.

Open Country Weather

Shiloh is a small borough surrounded by Hopewell and Stow Creek townships, with open country on every side. Storm winds arrive with little to slow them, so ridges and rakes see the most wear. Winter freeze-thaw cycles crack chimney mortar, and summer thunderstorms test valleys and gutters.

Roof Edges on Older Houses

The bottom edge of a roof is where several systems meet: shingles, drip edge, gutters, fascia, and soffit. On older homes, this is where hidden rot often begins. Signs to watch for include:

• Peeling paint or soft spots on fascia boards
• Gutters pulling away from the house
• Stains on porch ceilings or soffits
• Shingles that sag at the edge or overhang too little

During a roof replacement, the edge is rebuilt with solid fascia, drip edge, and ice and water shield.

Inspection and Estimate

Our free inspection covers the shingles, ridge, edges, flashing, vents, gutters, and attic where accessible. The written estimate lists scope, materials, underlayment and ice and water shield, flashing, ventilation, decking repair terms, and cleanup.

Leaks and Storm Damage

Roof leak repair in Shiloh traces water from the stain uphill to the entry point and fixes the source. After a storm, take dated photos of debris and interior water. We can document roof damage; your insurer decides coverage.

Flashing

Chimney flashing should use step and counter flashing. Walls and dormers need step flashing, plumbing vents need sound boots, and roof edges beside walls need kick-out flashing.

Under a New Roof

Drip edge, ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, and replacement of damaged decking are part of every replacement. Older board decks may need plywood added. Balanced soffit and ridge ventilation keeps the attic dry.

Repair or Replace

Repair fits isolated damage. Replacement fits widespread wear, stacked layers, or failing decking.

Replacement steps

1. Protect the house and grounds.
2. Tear off old roofing and repair decking.
3. Install drip edge, ice and water shield, and underlayment.
4. Install flashing.
5. Install asphalt shingles, ridge caps, and ventilation.
6. Clean up and sweep for nails.

More Shiloh Roofing Questions

Is the inspection free?

Yes. Inspections and estimates are free.

Can I schedule online?

Yes. Use the scheduling button above or call or text (551) 241-0470.

Which Monarch office is closest?

Our closest regional office is in Bridgeton.

My fascia is soft. Is that a roofing problem?

Often, yes. Overflowing gutters or a missing drip edge can let water soak the fascia. It is commonly corrected along with roof edge work.

Do you install gutters?

Yes. We install gutters and siding as well as roofs.

More Information

See our roofing services, chimney services, siding services, and locations. Nearby: Stow Creek Township roofers and Hopewell Township roofing.

Shiloh, NJ Roofing Questions Answered

Who provides roofing services in Shiloh, NJ?

Monarch Roofing & Construction serves Shiloh homeowners throughout the borough along the Shiloh Pike with roof repair, roof replacement, roof installation, roof leak repair, asphalt shingle roofing, chimney repair and chimney flashing, and siding. Our nearest regional office is in Bridgeton, and our main headquarters is in East Rutherford. We are a registered New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor, #13VH12036000. Call or text (551) 241-0470.

Where can I find roof repair near me in Shiloh?

Monarch Roofing & Construction repairs roofs on homes throughout Shiloh. Our Bridgeton regional office is a short drive away; book online or call or text.

Who offers free roof inspections in Shiloh?

Monarch offers free roof inspections and free roofing estimates to Shiloh homeowners. Use the online scheduling button on this page or call or text (551) 241-0470.

How do I choose a reliable roofing contractor?

Look up the contractor’s New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor registration, get a written estimate that spells out the scope, materials, and how damaged decking will be handled, ask whether any permit or approval applies, and request proof of insurance.

Should I repair or replace my roof?

On long-standing houses, a chimney, porch joint, or roof edge problem is often repairable. A roof worn across its surface or with failing decking is usually replaced.

How much does roof replacement cost in Shiloh?

The price depends on the roof’s size and pitch, the number of layers to remove, decking repairs, flashing and ventilation work, the shingle line, access to the house, and any permit or approval fees that apply. A free written estimate based on an inspection of your roof is the way to get a real number.

What are the signs of roof damage?

Soft or peeling fascia, sagging gutters, porch ceiling stains, missing shingles, and leaks near old chimneys.

How can I schedule a roofing estimate?

Use the online scheduling button on this page, call or text (551) 241-0470, or email monarchroofingnj@gmail.com.

Request a Free Roofing Estimate in Shiloh

Monarch Roofing & Construction
168 Humboldt St, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Call or text: (551) 241-0470
Email: monarchroofingnj@gmail.com
Request a free estimate online