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Times Union
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New York. Latham Roofing & Siding is your trusted roofing contractor in Albany, NY, delivering fast, expert service for all your roofing needs.
Albany, New York · Roofers
The 2 best roofers in Albany, NY
Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.
Albany is the capital of New York State, with a diverse economy and a mix of historic and modern neighborhoods. Roofing contractors handle repair, replacement, and inspection for residential and commercial roofs, asphalt, metal, flat, and specialty materials.
We indexed 2 roofers serving Albany and surrounding neighborhoods, including Center Square, Pine Hills, Washington Park, Lark Street, Arbor Hill. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the roofers niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.
Of all 2 roofers listed for Albany, 2 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 0 publish a phone number and 2 have their business name confirmed on their own website.
If you live in Albany, NY and need a roofer, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.
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Ultimate Roofing
In their words
Your Professional Family Roofing Company in Albany. Roof replacements, repairs, gutters, and skylights - installed by experienced local crews using the best materials in the industry.
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How we rank roofers in Albany
Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the roofers category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.
Hiring roofers in Albany: what the local data says
- 38% of occupied homes in Albany are owner-occupied, and 30% of homes are single-family detached houses. Much of the rest is rowhouses, townhouses and apartments, so check shared property lines, HOA or condo rules and any landlord approval before planning outdoor or roof work.
- The median owner-occupied home in Albany is valued at $258,000, a useful yardstick when weighing what to spend on a major project.
- Albany gets about 45 inches of precipitation a year and about 38 inches of snow, and July is typically the wettest month. Get a roof or flashing problem fixed ahead of the wettest weeks, and ask a roofer to check gutters and valleys while they are up there.
- Albany averages about 38 inches of snow a year. Heavy snow and freeze-thaw cycles cause ice dams, so ask about ventilation and ice and water shield when comparing roof quotes.
Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Albany, NY, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.
Roofers around Albany
Nearby directories for the same trade: Hartford (4 ranked), New Britain (4 ranked), Waterbury (6 ranked).
Roofers in Albany: quick answers
How are the roofers in Albany ranked?
Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the roofers category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.
How do I pick the best roofer in Albany?
Use this list to shortlist two or three roofers, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.
How do I verify a roofer's license in New York?
Licensing in New York runs through your county or municipality (New York has no statewide general-contractor license). Before hiring anyone in Albany, check with your county or city licensing office, since New York licenses home-improvement contractors locally rather than statewide; ask which local license they hold and verify it with that office. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.
Which roofers serve Albany?
This page lists Times Union and Ultimate Roofing, in ranked order. None of them publish a phone number on the listing, so their websites are the way to reach them.
When is the best time to book roofers in Albany?
Going by Albany's own weather records (typical last spring frost around April 20, first fall frost around November 3), the usual windows are before July, usually the wettest month in Albany. Booking a few weeks ahead of those windows beats the rush.
What to look for when hiring a roofer in Albany
- Check the local license. New York does not license roofers statewide. A residential re-roof is a home improvement contract under General Business Law Article 36-A, so get a signed written contract with start and completion dates, materials, price and the 3 business day cancellation notice before paying a deposit.
- Written estimates. Any roofer who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
- Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
- Local references. A roofer who's done work in Center Square or Pine Hills will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.
Popular roofers neighborhoods in Albany
The roofers on this page serve all of Albany and surrounding areas, including Center Square, Pine Hills, Washington Park, Lark Street, Arbor Hill. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.
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