CAPITOL ROOFING FAQs

90% of New Jersey roofs are replaced when they are 17-22 years old.

We recommend having your gutters and skylights replaced as part of your roof replacement project. Most customers who do not have their gutters and skylights replaced at the same time as their roof end up calling us within a year to get that work done.

Three main factors determine the costs of a roof - roof size, pitch and materials.

Composite, metal and PVC roofs make up over 90% of the market.

We provide free, detailed estimates after we review your property.

All of our crews are full-time, year-round, highly trained employees, in fact, many of our employees have been with us for years.

If your roof is sagging, shingles are missing, the fiberglass mat is showing through, shingles look old and worn, shingles are curling at the edges, or shingles have little to no granules left on them, it may be time to replace your roof.

Power washing your roof could do more harm than good. Roofing materials are not designed to withstand such extreme levels of water pressure. Using a power washer on a roof can speed up the degradation of materials. The water pressure can lift shingles and cause leaking.

Roofs should be inspected and cleaned at least once per year. Maintaining your roof now will prevent costly problems later.

Many factors determine the replacement time. Whether on a home or a commercial building, the average project time can range from one day to two or more weeks. Careful planning and close project management can reduce some delays caused by bad weather.