Nor'easter blew through and you woke up to shingles in the yard, a stain on the ceiling, and no idea if this is a $600 repair or a $22,000 replacement. We're a 40-year Clifton team. We'll come out — often same-day — and give you the honest answer, itemized in writing. No scare tactics. No pressure.
Active leak? Calling is fastest — real person answers Mon–Sat 8 AM–4 PM.
You're not standing there thinking about GAF vs. Owens Corning shingles. You're thinking: how bad is this going to be? Is the whole roof shot? Is there mold in the attic? Am I looking at ten grand? Twenty?
Then in the morning you google "emergency roofer" and get 47 results. Three come out, one won't leave, another quotes triple what the first guy did, and a fourth knocks on your door uninvited with a clipboard.
That's how we've stayed busy in Clifton for 40+ years — mostly through referrals from neighbors who felt exactly the way you do right now, and got a straight answer.
Here's the honest framework we use on every inspection. If your roof clearly fits one side, we'll tell you — even if it costs us the bigger job.
Typical range: $400 – $2,500
Our honest take: If a repair buys you 5+ more years, that's the right call. We'd rather you spend $800 now and $22,000 in 2032 than $22,000 today.
Typical range: $12,000 – $30,000+
Our honest take: If you're patching leaks every winter, you're paying for a new roof anyway — just in installments, with no warranty. Financing available (0% up to 48 months) if the number is the blocker.
No high-pressure pitch. No clipboard sales visit. Just a real inspection, real photos, and a straight conversation about what your roof needs — and what it doesn't.
Top Rated Roofing has been headquartered in Clifton since 1984. Our license, our reviews, and our neighbors are all public. Nothing to hide.
You've heard the horror stories — nails left in the driveway, crushed landscaping, crews that vanish mid-job. We built our whole job-site protocol around not being that company.
If it's a replacement, 0% financing is available up to 48 months for qualified customers.
✓ 2 minutes to check · No impact to your credit scoreYes — and don't wait. A ceiling stain means water has already made it past the shingles, underlayment, and decking into your interior. The source is often something small (a lifted flashing, a nail pop, a cracked pipe boot) that's easy to fix now and expensive to fix later after the decking rots and mold sets in. A free inspection tells you the difference.
Honest answer: it varies by square footage, pitch, decking condition, shingle tier, and access. Ballpark for a typical Clifton-area single-family home runs $12K–$30K, sometimes more for premium shingles or complex rooflines. Repairs typically run $400–$2,500. We won't guess a number over the phone — we'll come out, measure, and give you a real one in writing.
Get a second opinion. That's actually a service we offer — we'll inspect the roof, look at whatever quote you got, and tell you honestly if we'd recommend the same thing. Sometimes we agree with the other roofer. Sometimes we quote a repair for a fraction of the cost. Either way you'll know.
Yes — we're experienced with storm-damage claims and can document everything your adjuster will need. What we won't do is promise your claim will be approved or that you'll get a "free roof." We'll tell you honestly what's likely covered, what isn't, and how to make your case.
Active leaks and storm damage get bumped to same-day or next-day whenever possible. Regular inspections are usually within 2–4 business days. Once you approve a quote, most repairs are scheduled within a week; replacements typically 2–4 weeks depending on season — faster after nor'easters when we mobilize extra crews.
Clifton, Montclair, Wayne, Nutley, Bloomfield, Livingston, Westfield, Summit, Short Hills, Tenafly, Mahwah, and 30+ other Northern NJ towns across Passaic, Essex, Bergen, and Morris counties. If your ZIP is in the region, we probably serve it — the form below will confirm.
Be careful. Uninvited door-knockers after a storm are almost always out-of-state crews chasing insurance work. They're often unlicensed in NJ, disappear after the job, and any warranty they offer means nothing when they're back in another state. Ask any contractor for their NJ license number (ours is 13VH10739400), local address, and references in towns near you before signing anything.
Pick a time that works for you — we'll be at your door with photos, straight answers, and zero pressure.
