5 Best Roofing Contractors in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A leak that shows up during a storm does not wait for business hours. Nearly 1,000 Google reviews sit behind the roofing contractors in New York on this page, and every one of them holds a rating of 4.9 or better, so the real decision is not who does good work but who covers your borough and can get on a ladder this week.

Short answer: For most New York homeowners, Elite Roofing Contractor is the strongest overall pick: 4.9 stars across 365 reviews, with customers repeatedly citing clear communication and photo documentation of the work. If you need commercial or flat-roof work in Manhattan specifically, Roman Commercial Roofing (5.0, 168 reviews) is worth a call. Expect a shingle roof replacement in the city to run several thousand dollars depending on size and access.

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How these roofing contractors stack up

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Elite Roofing Contractor	4.9 ★	365	Overall / whole-home roofing	View ›
2	Smart Roofers NY	5.0 ★	170	Perfect rating, Brooklyn-based	View ›
3	Roman Commercial Roofing	5.0 ★	168	Manhattan and Queens commercial roofs	View ›
4	NY Roofing	4.9 ★	158	Brooklyn brownstones and historic roofs	View ›
5	Royal Roofing & Siding NYC	4.9 ★	134	Manhattan townhouses and walk-ups	View ›

5 Best Roofing Contractors in New York (2026)

The contractors, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Elite Roofing Contractor

4.9365 Google reviews

Elite Roofing Contractor is a Jersey City-based roofing company that has served Hudson County and the greater New York metro for decades, handling everything from shingle and flat roof replacement to skylights, gutters, siding, and exterior renovations. The company is fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and its crews handle both residential and small commercial jobs, including historic and attached-roof properties. It markets itself heavily on its Google review volume, and the numbers back that up.

What people praise

Documents the job with photos and follows up after storms
Handles tricky jobs like skylight-hatch conversions and historic slate
Customers describe pricing as fair, not just cheap
Responsive owner replies to nearly every review

Worth knowing

Based across the river in Jersey City, so scheduling may run on their route

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume365 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed name on this page by a wide margin, and the rating holds up at volume. A safe default for a full roof job.

Website +1201-436-1011 Directions

35 Hudson St Apt 2812, Jersey City, NJ 07302

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Smart Roofers NY

5.0170 Google reviews

Smart Roofers NY is a Brooklyn roofing and waterproofing contractor offering roof replacement, repair, and emergency service across Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. The company also handles vinyl siding and exterior stucco work, and positions itself as a fast-response option for leaks and storm damage. It has been in business over a decade.

What people praise

Every review on file is a 5-star rating
Reviewers mention same-day emergency response, including a holiday call-out
Praised for structural roof repairs, not just cosmetic patching

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume170 · 91th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect review record at real volume. If you're in Brooklyn and need someone fast, this is a strong option.

Website +1929-298-4177 Directions

874 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY 11233

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Roman Commercial Roofing

5.0168 Google reviews

Roman Commercial Roofing, run by Billy and his crew out of Tribeca, focuses on commercial and multi-unit roof replacement and repair across Manhattan and Queens, including flat roofing systems. Reviews describe organized, on-time projects for both commercial buildings and residential flat roofs.

What people praise

Consistently described as organized and on schedule
Competitive pricing versus other contractors, per multiple reviewers
Same team (Billy) named across reviews, suggesting consistent crews

Worth knowing

Fewer residential shingle-roof reviews than some competitors here

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume168 · 85th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: A dependable pick if your job is a flat commercial roof rather than a sloped residential one.

Website +1917-440-1800 Directions

7 Harrison St # 2n, New York, NY 10013

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

NY Roofing

4.9158 Google reviews

NY Roofing is a Brooklyn-based contractor working across roof replacement, repair, gutters, siding, and masonry, with a specialty in historic and landmarked properties. Reviews describe full flat-roof rebuilds, slate roof matching on a century-old landmark home, and leak diagnostics using on-site water testing rather than guesswork.

What people praise

Handled a 100-year-old landmarked slate roof, matching original material
Reviewers highlight real diagnostic work (water testing) over guesswork
Offers a 20-year warranty on flat rubber roof systems, per a customer review

Worth knowing

One 1-star rating in the mix, though the overwhelming majority are 5-star

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume158 · 79th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The name to call if your building is older or landmarked and past contractors couldn't find the leak.

Website +1646-838-0441 Directions

553 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Royal Roofing & Siding NYC

4.9134 Google reviews

Royal Roofing & Siding NYC works on residential and small commercial roofing across Manhattan, including flat roof membrane replacement, siding, gutters, and masonry. Reviews describe multi-story walk-up projects in Inwood and townhouse jobs on the Upper East Side, with technical detail on membrane types like SBS and EPDM.

What people praise

Crews protect hallways and common areas on occupied buildings
Reviewers note the team explains roofing-system options clearly (SBS vs EPDM vs TPO)
Held up through multiple storms after installation, per one reviewer

Worth knowing

Not the cheapest quote, according to one reviewer, though seen as worth it

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume134 · 74th

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick for Manhattan buildings where the crew needs to work cleanly inside occupied space.

Website +1212-457-1331 Directions

605 W 42nd St PH1A, New York, NY 10036

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How we score

Rating is each contractor’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a review, ranked against the others here. Confidence blends rating with volume, since a perfect score on a handful of reviews means less than a strong score on hundreds. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing them. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a roof cost in New York? (2026)

Reviews on this page mention project sizes ranging from single fascia repairs to full multi-story flat roof replacements, and pricing depends heavily on roof type, access, and whether the building is occupied during the work. Two separate customers reported full flat roof replacements in the $12,000 to $16,000 band, and a third reported a smaller repair job well under that.

Job	Typical price
Flat roof replacement (Brooklyn, per reviewer)	$12,000 - $16,000
Small repair (fascia, skylight, gutter)	$1,000 - $2,000

Price ranges reported by customers in Google reviews on this page. Roofing costs vary widely by roof type, access and building height, so get a written quote for your specific roof before committing.

Serving all five boroughs

These contractors cover Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and parts of Jersey City and Hudson County just across the river. Whether you’re searching for a roofer near me in Harlem, Bed-Stuy, Inwood, or Downtown Jersey City, the businesses above have documented jobs in most of these neighborhoods.

What to ask before you hire a roofing contractor

Are you licensed, bonded, and insured in New York or New Jersey?
What’s the warranty on materials and on labor separately?
Will you document the job with photos before and after?
How do you handle occupied buildings or shared walls with neighbors?
What’s included in the estimate, and what could add cost later?
How soon can you respond if there’s an active leak?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these roofing contractors?

We pulled real Google Business Profile data for roofing contractors serving New York, then ranked by rating, review volume, and how recently customers are still reviewing them.

How often is this list updated?

We last verified this data in August 2026 and refresh it periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Do I need a permit for a roof replacement in New York?

Most full roof replacements in NYC require a permit through the Department of Buildings. A reputable contractor should handle this or tell you clearly if you need to.

What’s the difference between a roof repair and a replacement?

A repair addresses a specific leak or damaged section. A replacement removes the roofing system down to the deck and installs new materials, which several contractors here specialize in for both flat and sloped roofs.

The bottom line

Elite Roofing Contractor is the safest default here, with the deepest review history and consistent praise for communication. If your building is landmarked or historic, call NY Roofing first. Either way, get a written estimate and ask about warranty terms before signing anything.

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