Roofing Contractors in Newark, NJ
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Newark, NJ
Finding a Roofing Contractor in Newark, NJ
Roofer Directory lists 78 roofing-eligible contractors in the Newark, NJ market, including 75 businesses categorized specifically as roofing companies. Together these listings hold 6,372 Google reviews, and the average rating across them is 4.9 stars. Every contractor shown here maintains at least a 4.0-star rating, and 73 hold a 4.7 or higher.
Ratings and review counts come straight from Google and are shown as-is. Before you hire, confirm each contractor's license and insurance: requirements vary by state, so check the appropriate state board and ask for proof of coverage. Our guide on how to verify a roofing license by state walks through where to look, and how to choose a roofing contractor covers the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
Comparing quotes is the fastest way to gauge fair pricing in Newark. You can request a free estimate from a local roofing contractor, or read up on what a new roof costs in 2026 and when to repair versus replace before you start. Browse all New Jersey roofing markets to compare nearby cities.
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Newark, NJ Storm Risk & Roof Damage History
Over the past 75 years, Newark, NJ has recorded 3,269 severe weather events and $177.8M in property damage. With 5.1 hail events, 42.6 wind events, and 30 tornadoes on record, homeowners in Newark should plan for regular roof inspections, especially after July–August.
Based on NOAA data from 1952-2026. How storms affect roof lifespan →
After major hail or wind, review our hail damage insurance guide and storm chaser scam checklist before hiring a contractor.
Hail Damage History in Newark, NJ
Newark, NJ has recorded 194 hail events since 1952, averaging 5.1 per year. The average hail size is 1.01", with the largest recorded hailstone measuring 2.5" (tennis ball-sized).
47% of hail events in Newark, NJ produce stones 1 inch or larger — the threshold at which asphalt shingles typically begin sustaining granule loss, cracking, and other damage that can shorten roof lifespan.
Hail exposure is one of the biggest factors in roof lifespan. Learn how long your roof should last by material type, then compare local Newark contractor listings.
Newark, NJ Storm Season: Month-by-Month Breakdown
Peak storm season in Newark, NJ runs from July through August. The best time to schedule a roof inspection is immediately after, in September.
See our seasonal roof maintenance checklist for what to inspect and when.
Newark, NJ Severe Weather Trend (Last 15 Years)
2024 was the most active year with 210 events and $251K in property damage.
Most Damaging Storms in Newark, NJ
The 5 costliest severe weather events recorded in Newark, NJ, ranked by property damage. Understanding your area's storm history helps determine when to repair vs. replace your roof.
Major flooding on the Passaic River caused evacuations of hundreds of residents in the towns of Paterson and Hawthorne. Some people refused to leave and eventually needed to be rescued by boat. Severe flooding occurred in numerous homes and businesses close to the river which crested on March 16. Numerous roads and bridges were also closed for several days. In Paterson alone, approximately 2800 homes were flooded and 800 residents were evacuated.||Total rainfall amounts received across Pa...
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A Nor���Easter occurred during Sunday and Monday, April 15th and 16th. It brought heavy rain that caused widespread and significant river, stream, and urban flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas. Significant river flooding lasted through April 23rd.|Flooding resulted in 2 deaths and in millions of dollars in property damage. Police found a 79 year old man next to his car on a flooded street in Belleville. A 43 year old woman was found in her flooded car when it was pulled from the...
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A low pressure system developed in the Gulf Of Mexico and rapidly intensified as it moved north to northeast. The low passed over the Appalachian Mountains and moved slowly west of the local area during Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd and 3rd. Widespread heavy rain along with embedded heavy showers and thunderstorms occurred with this system. Storm Total Rainfall amounts ranged from 1.50 to 3.25 inches. During March 28th and 29th, only 3 to 5 days earlier, another low dumped 1.50 to 3.00 in...
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Strong and gusty winds developed as the remnants of Hurricane Floyd approached Western Suffolk County on Long Island.Wind gusts from 50 to 60 mph combined with torrential rain downed many trees, tree limbs, and power lines across the area. Significant and widespread power outages resulted.
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On Friday October 18th, a strong low pressure system developed on a cold front over the DelMarVa Peninsula. With a high pressure system in place across Northern New England, the low intensified as it moved slowly off the Southern New Jersey Coast during the 19th.The difference in pressures caused strong and gusty east winds, which transported abundant moisture from the Atlantic Ocean across the region. Heavy flood producing rains resulted with amounts up to 8 inches. Although the rain ende...
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Recent Severe Weather in Newark, NJ
At 642 PM Local Standard Time, a high wind speed gust of 58 mph was recorded at mesonet station Robbins Reef Lighthouse in Bayonne, NJ, at an elevation of 69 feet above ground.
A trained spotter reported 6.0 inches in Plainfield. Broadcast media reported 5.8 inches in Cranford. The public reported 6.0 inches 1 NNE Westfield and 6.2 inches at 1 NE Union. A cocorahs observer r
Flooding on NJ 3 in both directions around 509 and Broad street in Clifton with all lanes closed eastbound and westbound.
A measured wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at Robbins Reef, NJ at 1224 PM Local Standard Time at an elevation of 69 feet above ground.
New Jersey Law Enforcement reported a tree on top of a house on Orchard Street in Essex, NJ at 746 AM Local Standard Time.
Data: NOAA Storm Events Database (National Centers for Environmental Information). Last updated 2026-06-12. Covers 1952-2026. Hail, wind, and tornado data from 1952. All event types from 1996. See how Newark compares on our U.S. Storm Risk Index.
Protect Your Newark Roof After Storm Season
With a storm risk score of 42/100, regular roof inspections are recommended for Newark homeowners — especially after the July–August peak season.
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