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The 6 best roofers in Newark, NJ

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.

6 firms ranked Updated October 2026
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Newark is NJ's largest city: dense urban trades demand year-round. (Delaware's Newark is a separate smaller college town.) Roofing contractors handle repair, replacement, and inspection for residential and commercial roofs, asphalt, metal, flat, and specialty materials.

We indexed 6 roofers serving Newark and surrounding neighborhoods, including Downtown, Ironbound, North Ward, West Ward. 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 the 6 roofers listed for Newark, 6 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 4 publish a phone number and 6 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Newark, NJ 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.

1
Top pick

Erie Home

45 /100 web presence score

In their words
Newark - Roofing Solutions. 60 East Hanover Ave, Suite B-3 Morris Plains, NJ 07950. When you need excellent metal roof installation, you deserve help from the best roofers in Newark, NJ.

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(800) 998-8301
3516 Granite Circle Toledo OH 43617
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3
Strong pick

Garden State Roofer

45 /100 web presence score Based in Elizabeth, serves Newark

In their words
Roofing issues in Elizabeth, NJ, can be unexpected and unsettling, often occurring at the most inconvenient times. Garden State Roofer offers transparent and competitive pricing, so you'll know precisely what to expect.

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How we rank roofers in Newark

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.

Local conditions

Hiring roofers in Newark: what the local data says

  • 23% of occupied homes in Newark are owner-occupied, and 13% 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 Newark is valued at $396,600, a useful yardstick when weighing what to spend on a major project.
  • Newark gets about 51 inches of precipitation a year and about 25 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.
  • Newark averages about 25 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 Newark, NJ, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Roofers around Newark: what this page found

2 of the 6 roofers on this page are listed under Newark itself; the other 4 serve Newark from Elizabeth and Jersey City.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Elizabeth (3 ranked), Jersey City (6 ranked), Paterson (6 ranked).

Common questions

Roofers in Newark: quick answers

How are the roofers in Newark 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 Newark?

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 Jersey?

Licensing in New Jersey runs through the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Before hiring anyone in Newark, ask for their New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration number and verify it through the Division of Consumer Affairs license search before signing. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which roofers serve Newark?

This page lists Erie Home, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Garden State Roofer, Alpha Home Roofing LLC, Local Roofing Jersey City and R&E Roofing, in ranked order. 4 of the 6 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

When is the best time to book roofers in Newark?

Going by Newark's own weather records (typical last spring frost around April 2, first fall frost around November 10), the usual windows are before July, usually the wettest month in Newark. Booking a few weeks ahead of those windows beats the rush.

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What to look for when hiring a roofer in Newark

  • Ask for the Home Improvement Contractor Business (HICB) registration. In New Jersey, roofers need it from the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. Verify it at the official New Jersey license lookup before signing. A contractor not registered with Consumer Affairs will not be issued a municipal construction permit, so confirm the registration and that the permit is pulled before work starts.
  • 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 Downtown or Ironbound will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular roofers neighborhoods in Newark

The roofers on this page serve all of Newark and surrounding areas, including Downtown, Ironbound, North Ward, West Ward. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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