Roseland, NJ
Roofing in Roseland, NJ: Newer Homes and Attached Townhouses
Do newer homes still need a roofer? In Roseland the median house went up in 1975, though the margin of error is wide, and one housing unit in four is an attached house. Roofs of different ages sit side by side here, so start with a roof inspection to learn what you have, then dial (973) 841-8483 and describe it.
Roof trouble you will see here
Roofs from the 1970s and from the 2000s
The Census Bureau's 2024 estimate counts 2,513 housing units in Roseland, give or take 160, with a median build year of 1975, give or take 9. About 575 units, nearly 23 percent, are from the decade 2000 to 2009, and 368 date from 1939 or before. Both ends of that range are in town.
The mix means roof ages differ from one street to the next, and so does the roofing. About 57 percent of units are detached houses and 25 percent are attached, such as townhouses. On an attached home, ask who owns the roof over your unit before anyone orders work.
Essex County's recovery report lists no Sandy damage for Roseland, but it puts the county's average power loss at about six days.
Who to ask at town hall
Roseland's Construction Bureau is at 300 Eagle Rock Avenue. The borough page gives 973-226-5566 and weekday office hours that start at half past eight and end at half past four. The state roster lists 973-226-6565 for the same address, so one digit differs and a caller may need to try both. Inspections run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, requests go by email, and the page says the owner is responsible for calling for the final inspection.
The page does not address roofing, and it tells readers to call when they are unsure whether a project needs a permit. The state's ordinary-maintenance rule names detached one- and two-family dwellings; with a quarter of Roseland's units attached, check before assuming it applies. The rules page explains.
Have these ready
What a Roseland caller keeps handy
The street address, whether the home is detached or attached, and a rough age for the roof. Describe what you see and where, and add photos.
Owners can dial (973) 841-8483. Tenants pass the same notes to the landlord, who arranges roof work.
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.