Northeast · New York
Roofing help in New York
New York spans Long Island's coastal exposure, New York City's flat-roofed rowhouses and walk-ups, and upstate cities such as Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany where lake-effect snow and long winters drive ice dams and snow-load concerns. Roofing needs change dramatically from one part of the state to the next.
- Same-day inspections when a roofer is available
- 1,450 ZIP codes in our network
- Free to request
What roofs face in New York
- Snow & ice dams
- Hurricanes & tropical storms
- High wind & severe storms
Lake-effect snow upstate
Areas downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario can get several feet of snow in a single storm. Snow load, ice dams and attic ventilation are central concerns for roofs from Buffalo to Syracuse.
Flat roofs in the city
Brownstones, rowhouses and small multifamily buildings in the five boroughs often have flat roofs that need membranes, parapet flashing and working drains.
Long Island coastal storms
Long Island homes face nor'easters and hurricanes, as Sandy showed. Wind-rated installation and attention to edges and flashing matter near the shore.
Licensing, permits and contracts in New York
New York State does not license roofers statewide, but New York City requires a Home Improvement Contractor license from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, and several counties, including Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester, have their own licensing. Building permits come from the local municipality.
Roofing services New York homeowners ask for most
Matched to the hazards above. Every service is available across our New York network; each page explains signs, process and cost factors.
Where we connect homeowners in New York
Our contractor network covers 1,450 ZIP codes in 1,080 communities across New York. These are the places with the most covered ZIP codes; enter yours above to check a specific address.
- AlbanyAlbany County50 ZIPs
- New YorkQueens County48 ZIPs
- RochesterMonroe County40 ZIPs
- BrooklynKings County38 ZIPs
- BronxBronx County25 ZIPs
- BuffaloErie County16 ZIPs
- SyracuseOnondaga County16 ZIPs
- JamaicaQueens County14 ZIPs
- Staten IslandRichmond County13 ZIPs
- SchenectadySchenectady County11 ZIPs
- FlushingQueens County8 ZIPs
- White PlainsWestchester County7 ZIPs
Guides for New York roofs
New York roofing FAQ
Do roofers need a license in New York?
Not at the state level, but New York City and several counties, including Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester, require home improvement licenses. Check the rules where you live.
How should I protect my roof from lake-effect snow?
Keep attic heat off the roof deck, clear snow from the lower roof with a roof rake from the ground, and have ice dams removed with steam rather than tools.
Need a roofer in New York?
Same-day inspections when a roofer is available. One call connects you with an independent roofer who serves your ZIP.