Roofing Services in Brooklyn, NY: Repairs, Replacements and New Roofs
All State Roofing – Brooklyn has worked on the borough’s roofs since 1997: flat roofs behind brownstone parapets, shingle roofs on detached homes, walk-ups, co-ops, storefronts and warehouses. Whatever your roof needs, from a single failed seam to a full tear-off, this is where to start.
- Roofing company since 1997
- Emergency roof calls taken
- Written, line-item quotes
- Competitive rates
Which Roofing Service Do You Need?
Pick the situation that sounds like yours.
It’s leaking now
Emergency stop-gap first, then a lasting repair at the point where water actually gets in.
Roof repair in BrooklynThe roof is worn out
Leaks in several places, wet insulation, a soft deck or stacked layers mean it’s time for a re-roof.
Roof replacement costsI have a pitched roof
Missing, lifted or curling shingles, valley and chimney leaks, or a full shingle re-roof.
Shingle roofs in BrooklynI need it checked
Inspections with photos and a written report for buyers, sellers, insurers and landlords.
Book an inspectionRoof Repair Services
Most Brooklyn leaks start at the edges and details, not in the middle of the roof. These are the repairs we do every week.
Leak detection and repair
We trace water from the stain back to where it enters, through seams, flashing, parapets, drains and penetrations, and fix that spot.
Flat roof repair
Open seams, blisters, cracks and punctures on EPDM, TPO, PVC, modified bitumen and older tar roofs.
Flashing repair
Wall, chimney, skylight and party-wall flashing, counterflashing and termination bars.
Parapet, coping and cornice repair
Cracked coping stones, open mortar joints and leaking cornices on brownstones and walk-ups, including problems found during your annual parapet observation.
Skylight, hatch and bulkhead repair
Reflashed skylight curbs, resealed frames, and repaired roof hatches and bulkhead doors.
Drains, scuppers, gutters and leaders
Cleared, reflashed or replaced so water leaves the roof before it pools or overflows.
Shingle and slate repair
Missing or wind-lifted shingles, failed ridge caps, valley leaks and broken slates.
Rotted decking repair
Wet or rotted boards and plywood cut out and replaced so the roof isn’t sitting on a sponge.
Emergency and storm repair
Active leaks and wind damage made watertight first, with a tarp or temporary seal if the weather won’t allow a permanent repair.
How fast does your roof problem need a roofer?
| What you’re seeing | Urgency | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Water dripping inside, a sagging ceiling, or a section of roof or coping blown loose | Call now | Water spreads into walls, wiring and the unit below; loose coping can fall to the sidewalk |
| A new ceiling stain, missing shingles after a storm, water standing on a flat roof | This week | Small entry points get bigger with every rain; NRCA treats water still standing 48 hours after rain as ponding |
| Blisters, cracked sealant, worn flashing, an old roof with no leaks yet | Plan ahead | Book an inspection and budget before it becomes an emergency |
More detail on diagnosing leaks on our Brooklyn roof repair page.
Roof Replacement and New Roof Installation
When repairs stop making sense, we replace the roof properly: old layers off, deck repaired, a complete new system installed to the manufacturer’s details.
| Roof system | Where we install it in Brooklyn | Why owners choose it |
|---|---|---|
| EPDM rubber | Brownstones, rowhouses, walk-ups | Proven on flat roofs; repairable |
| TPO | Mixed-use, commercial, rowhouses | White and reflective; heat-welded seams |
| PVC | Roof decks, commercial roofs | Heat-welded; handles foot traffic and equipment areas well |
| Modified bitumen | Rowhouses, two-family homes | Multi-ply toughness; torch or cold-applied |
| Architectural asphalt shingles | Detached homes in Marine Park, Mill Basin, Dyker Heights, Midwood | Wind-rated when installed to the nailing pattern |
| Slate and metal | Victorians, historic homes, bays and porches | Long-lived, matches historic architecture |
Tear-offs done right
The NYC Building Code doesn’t allow a new roof over two or more existing coverings or over a wet, deteriorated roof. We take it down to the deck and show you what’s underneath.
Deck and joist repairs, priced in writing
Rotted boards, plywood and damaged joists are the one thing nobody can see until the old roof comes off. Our quotes price decking per board or sheet, so an open roof never turns into an open-ended bill.
Is replacing the deck a permit job?
Yes. Under NYC DOB rules, work above the deck is generally exempt, but replacing the deck or sheathing needs a permit filed through DOB NOW. We tell you before the job starts if yours is likely to.
Cool-roof compliant
Low-slope roofs (2:12 or flatter) must meet NYC’s reflectance standard when re-roofed, with small-area exceptions. We spec products that meet it.
New roofs and new construction
Additions, rebuilt homes and new buildings, with the full roof assembly installed from the deck up.
Wondering what it costs? Our 2026 Brooklyn roof replacement cost guide breaks it down by roof type and building.
Roof Inspections and Maintenance
Roof inspections
- Before buying or selling a Brooklyn home
- For insurers asking for a roof condition report
- After storms, with photos for your claim
- For landlords after a tenant’s leak report
Maintenance and coatings
- Spring and fall drain, flashing and seam checks
- Silicone or aluminum coatings on sound, dry flat roofs
- Sealant, pipe boot and counterflashing upkeep
Commercial and Multifamily Roofing
We work on storefronts with apartments above, walk-up apartment buildings, co-ops, condos and warehouses across Brooklyn. One of our Yelp reviewers put it this way about a new warehouse roof:
“It was a tough complex job but their crew members were a real master pro.”Rexhep V., Brooklyn · Yelp, June 2021
What commercial clients get
- Written scopes and certificates of insurance for boards and managing agents
- Work scheduled around tenants and business hours
- TPO, PVC, EPDM and modified bitumen systems
Roofing Services by Brooklyn Building Type and Neighborhood
About 45% of Brooklyn homes were built in 1939 or earlier, according to U.S. Census data. Each type of building wears out its roof in its own way.
| Building type | Where you’ll find it | ZIPs | What it usually needs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstones and townhouses | Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill | 11215112011120511238 | Flat roofs, parapets, cornices, skylights; Landmarks rules on visible work |
| Rowhouses and two-families | Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, East Flatbush | 112161121311220112091121411203 | Party-wall flashing, drains, coping, flat roof replacement |
| Walk-ups and mixed-use | Williamsburg, Bushwick, Greenpoint, commercial corridors | 112111123711222 | Larger flat roofs, bulkheads, tenant scheduling |
| Detached homes with pitched roofs | Marine Park, Mill Basin, Dyker Heights, Midwood, Ditmas Park | 11234112281123011218 | Shingle repair and re-roofs, ventilation, gutters |
| Homes near the water | Coney Island, Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach, Red Hook, Manhattan Beach | 11224112291123111235 | Wind and storm repairs, edge and flashing details |
We serve every Brooklyn neighborhood, plus nearby parts of Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan.
What Brooklyn Weather Does to Your Roof
Brooklyn roofs deal with cloudbursts, coastal wind, summer heat and winter freeze-thaw, often within the same year.
Cloudbursts and clogged drains
The remnants of Hurricane Ida dropped 3.15 inches of rain in one hour in Central Park in September 2021, and on July 14, 2025 the park logged 2.07 inches in an hour. NYC’s sewers are generally designed for about 1.5 to 1.75 inches an hour, so flat roofs back up fast when a drain or scupper is partly blocked.
What we do about it
Clear and reflash drains, check that scuppers and leaders are sized and open, and fix low spots where water sits.
Wind and coastal storms
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and nor’easters follow in fall and winter. Homes near the water in Coney Island, Gerritsen Beach and Sheepshead Bay take the strongest gusts.
What we do about it
Secure roof edges, coping and flashing, and install shingles to the manufacturer’s high-wind nailing pattern.
Summer heat on dark flat roofs
Black roofs bake in July and August, which ages membranes and sealants and heats the top-floor apartment below.
What we do about it
Reflective cool-roof membranes and coatings, which NYC requires on most low-slope re-roofs anyway.
Winter freeze-thaw
Water that gets into cracked coping, mortar joints and open seams freezes, expands and widens the gap a little more every winter.
What we do about it
Fall inspections that catch the cracks before the first hard freeze, and repointed or replaced coping where the joints have opened.
The NYC Rules Built Into Every Roofing Service We Offer
Every roofing job in Brooklyn comes with city rules. We check which ones apply before we quote, so there are no surprises later.
Licensed contractor
Residential home improvement work over $200 requires a DCWP Home Improvement Contractor license. Our license number and proof of insurance are provided on request.
DOB permits
Work above the roof deck is generally exempt; replacing the deck or sheathing needs a permit through DOB NOW.
Cool roofs and Local Laws 92 & 94
Reflective surfaces on low-slope re-roofs, and solar or green roof requirements when the entire deck or roof assembly is replaced.
Landmarks
Flat roof replacement in historic districts no longer needs an LPC permit, but visible flashing, gutters and railings do, and pitched roofs must match historic materials.
FDNY torch rules
Torch-applied roofing needs a certified torch operator and an F-60 fire guard on fire watch.
Parapet observations
Buildings with parapets facing a street or sidewalk need a close-up observation every year, except detached one- and two-family homes.
Sources
NYC Department of Buildings (1 RCNY 101-14; NYC Building Code §1511.3.1.1; Local Laws 21 of 2011, 92 and 94 of 2019; 1 RCNY 103-15), NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, FDNY, NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
Why Brooklyn Owners Choose All State Roofing – Brooklyn
- Roofing Brooklyn since 1997, on the same kinds of buildings you live in.
- Diagnosis before price: a full inspection with photos, not a guess over the phone.
- Written, line-item quotes with decking priced per board or sheet.
- Honest calls: a repair when a repair will do, a tear-off when it won’t.
- Clean job sites and neighbors’ roofs protected.
- Competitive rates and checks accepted.
See every step on our how we work page.
“From estimate to repairs it was all smooth sailing. My repair date was promptly fulfilled and my roof was repaired wonderfully.”
Tell us what your roof needs
Inspection, photos and a written quote from All State Roofing – Brooklyn.
Get an Estimate NowBrooklyn Roofing Services: FAQs
What roofing services does All State Roofing – Brooklyn offer?
Roof repair and leak detection, emergency and storm repair, flat roof repair and replacement (EPDM, TPO, PVC and modified bitumen), shingle, slate and metal roofing, re-roofs and new roofs, flashing, parapet, coping and cornice repair, skylights and hatches, drains and gutters, coatings, inspections and maintenance, for homes and commercial buildings across Brooklyn.
Do you handle both residential and commercial roofs?
Yes. We work on brownstones, rowhouses, two-family and detached homes, as well as walk-ups, co-ops, condos, mixed-use buildings, storefronts and warehouses.
Should I repair my roof or replace it?
Repair makes sense when the damage is limited to one area and the rest of the roof is sound. Replacement makes sense when the roof leaks in several places, the insulation is wet, the deck is soft, or there are already two layers, since NYC code won’t allow another layer over two existing coverings. We’ll show you photos and tell you which applies.
Do you take emergency roof calls?
Yes, we take emergency roof calls. If water is coming in, we make the roof watertight first, with a tarp or temporary seal if the weather won’t allow a permanent repair, then schedule the lasting fix.
Does a roof replacement in Brooklyn need a DOB permit?
Not always. Under NYC Department of Buildings rules, replacing roofing above the deck (membrane, shingles, insulation, cant strips) is generally exempt, but replacing the deck or sheathing requires a permit filed through DOB NOW. Landmarked buildings and work that adds structure have their own rules.
Which neighborhoods do you serve?
Every Brooklyn neighborhood, from Greenpoint and Williamsburg to Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Marine Park, Sheepshead Bay and Coney Island, plus nearby parts of Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan.
How much do roofing services cost in Brooklyn?
It depends on the roof type, size, access, how many layers come off and what the deck looks like underneath. We give a written, line-item quote after an inspection. For typical 2026 replacement ranges, see our roof replacement cost guide.
How do I check that a Brooklyn roofer is licensed?
Residential home improvement work over $200 in NYC requires a Department of Consumer and Worker Protection license. You can check a contractor’s license by calling 311 or searching on nyc.gov/dcwp, and you should ask for proof of insurance.
One Call for Every Roofing Service in Brooklyn
Repairs, replacements, new roofs, inspections and commercial roofing from All State Roofing – Brooklyn, a local roofing company since 1997.
All State Roofing – Brooklyn
235 43rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
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