What We See on These Roofs
The split-levels in Barclay-Kingston and the colonials over in Springdale look different from the street, but up on the roof they have a lot in common: most were built between the mid-1960s and late 1980s, and the ones that still have their second roof are overdue for a third. Some are on their first replacement, which means we’re pulling off original three-tab shingles that have been baking and freezing for 35+ years. The decking underneath is usually plywood in decent shape, but we find soft spots on maybe one in five jobs, typically around bathroom vents and kitchen exhaust penetrations where moisture has been doing slow damage for decades.
The developments closer to Woodcrest and down toward Downs Farm skew a bit newer (late ’80s through ’90s), and those are the homes now hitting their first replacement cycle. Builder-grade architectural shingles from that era had a 25-year rating that was optimistic in this climate. If your roof is from 1995 and looks “fine” from the ground, get someone up there before you find out from a ceiling stain.
The Ellisburg area has a weird mix. Small ramblers from the ’50s next to teardown rebuilds. The older homes sometimes have board decking instead of plywood, which changes the installation process and cost.
One thing you’ll notice across the township: lots of low-slope sections on additions. Someone in the ’70s and ’80s decided every split-level needed a family room bump-out with a nearly flat roof over it. Those sections fail first, and they need different materials than the sloped portions.
What Replacement Costs Look Like
I’ll give you ranges, but treat them as starting points. Every roof is different once you get up there.
A standard full replacement on a typical single-family home here (most are 1,800 to 2,500 sq ft of roof area) runs $10,200 to $16,500 with GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles. That includes tear-off, new underlayment, flashing, ridge vent, and cleanup. The price swings based on roof complexity (those split-level rooflines have more valleys and hips than a simple ranch), number of layers to remove, and how much decking needs replacing.
Low-slope sections on additions bump the price because they require TPO or modified bitumen instead of shingles. If your home has one of those flat-ish bump-outs, expect that section to cost more per square foot than the main roof.
For a deeper breakdown of what moves the price up or down, our roof replacement cost guide covers the math. The numbers there are Delaware-focused but the material and labor factors apply across our South Jersey service area.
We offer $99/month financing for homeowners who’d rather spread the cost out.
Camden County Permits
The township requires a building permit for roof replacement. You file through Cherry Hill’s Construction Department on Mercer Street. The fee is typically in the $125–$200 range for residential work, and they require a final inspection after completion.
One thing that catches some homeowners off guard: Camden County adopted updated wind load provisions a few years back. The code now requires enhanced fastening in certain zones, which means six-nail pattern on shingles instead of four in some cases. Not every contractor in the area has caught up with this. We install to the higher standard on every job regardless, because it’s better practice and it keeps your warranty intact.
We pull the permit and schedule the inspection. You don’t have to deal with the building department.
Services
Full roof replacement (architectural shingles, flat/low-slope systems), storm damage repair, leak diagnosis and repair, pre-sale inspections, gutter installation, skylight replacement, and attic ventilation work.
Not everything needs a full replacement. We’ll tell you if a repair handles it.
The Climate Factor That Gets Overlooked
This part of South Jersey gets the full mid-Atlantic cycle, but the specific problem that costs homeowners money is ice damming on those north-facing slopes. The housing stock here has a lot of minimal-overhang designs from the ’60s and ’70s, and the attic insulation in many of these homes is whatever was standard in 1972 (not much). Heat loss through the attic melts snow on the upper roof, it refreezes at the eave, and water backs up under the shingles.
Proper ice and water shield installation at the eaves, valleys, and around penetrations handles this. So does making sure the attic is vented correctly. We check ventilation on every replacement job because a new roof on a poorly vented attic is going to have a shorter life than it should. If your attic has no soffit vents, or if someone insulated right up against the roof deck blocking airflow, that needs to get fixed when the roof goes on.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most homes here are one day. A bigger colonial with a steep pitch or complex roofline might stretch to two. We don’t leave exposed decking overnight if we can help it.
Do I need to be home during the work?
No. Most of our customers leave for work and come back to a finished roof. We just need access to the exterior and for cars to be out of the driveway.
What about HOA rules?
Some of the planned communities in the southern part of the township have architectural review requirements for shingle color and style. If you’re in a community with an HOA, check your covenants before we come out. GAF’s Timberline HDZ line comes in enough color options that this usually isn’t a problem. We can bring samples if you need approval before committing.
What warranty do you offer?
As a GAF Master Elite contractor, we offer the Golden Pledge limited warranty: up to 25 years on workmanship backed by GAF directly, not just by us. If we went out of business tomorrow, GAF still honors it. Most roofing companies in the area can’t offer this because they don’t carry the certification.
Areas We Serve Nearby
Haddonfield, Voorhees, Pennsauken, Collingswood, Moorestown, and throughout Camden County. We also serve Burlington County communities including Marlton and Medford.
For our full coverage area, see our South Jersey roofing page.
Get a Free Estimate
Call or fill out the form. We’ll come look at the roof, tell you what we find, and give you a written estimate. No games, no pressure.
Phone: (855) 556-6337
