Historic homes on Long Island carry materials and details that demand respect. Slate quarried a century ago, hand-pressed clay tiles, and copper built to patina gracefully all behave differently from modern shingles. Restoring these roofs requires trade skill, localized judgment, and a plan that...
Homeowners across Long Island ask the same question once a roofing estimate hits the kitchen table: is there room to negotiate? The short answer is yes, but how you do it matters. Roofing is a skilled trade with material costs that move weekly, labor that runs on tight schedules, and code...
Homeowners rarely budget for roof work until a leak shows up over the kitchen table or shingles blow off during a Nor’easter. Then the questions start: how much do roofers charge per hour, what does a fair rate look like on Long Island, and what changes the price from one estimate to the next?...