Millburn, NJ
Roofing in Millburn, NJ: Older Houses, Mostly Owner-Occupied
How old is the roof on a Millburn house built before 1940? About one home in three in the township is that age, and four in five are owner-occupied, so the person calling is usually the one who signs the contract. Read about roof inspection for what a first look covers, then call (973) 841-8483 with the address.
Roof trouble you will see here
Older houses in a township of owners
The Census Bureau's 2024 estimate counts 7,436 housing units in Millburn, give or take 235. Nearly 79 percent are detached houses, 81 percent of households own their home, and 2,485 units were built in 1939 or before. The median build year is 1954.
A roof on a house that old has usually been replaced, and the date is worth finding. The recovery report on Essex County lists a Sandy ratable loss of $172,900 for Millburn and mentions flooding on the Passaic River in northern Essex towns including Millburn, so rain is a regular theme. Downspouts that end beside the foundation make wet ground wetter; see gutter repair.
Who to ask at town hall
Millburn's Building Department page lists 22 East Willow Street as a temporary location, with the phone number 973-564-7055 and hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. The same page says permit resources are at Town Hall, 375 Millburn Avenue, and the state roster gives that address with the same phone. Inspections are requested in writing, through the township's online portal or a request form, with at least 24 hours' notice.
The page says nothing about roofing. For designated historic districts and sites, the Historic Preservation Commission advises the planning and zoning boards, and its secretary is at (973) 564-1986. The rules page lists the state's roof rule.
Have these ready
What to have in hand in Millburn
Gather the street address, the ages of the house and roof if known, and a description of the damage with photos. Say which room shows it and when it started.
Owners can dial (973) 841-8483. Roughly one household in five rents, and a tenant's first call goes to the building's owner.
The five towns
Call (973) 841-8483 and talk the roof through.
Call (973) 841-8483Keep three things handy: the address, a description of the damage and a rough roof age. Renters: roof work is set up by the owner, so the landlord comes first. Dial (973) 841-8483 if you are in one of the five towns listed here.