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Sussex County, NJ

Roofing contractor in Sussex County, NJ

Capital T Construction takes on roofing in Sussex County from our base in Pompton Plains: Sparta and Hopatcong are about 35–40 minutes up Route 23 or Route 15, Newton and Vernon about 45–55. Sussex is the coldest, snowiest part of our area, and roofs here need to be built for it.

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SpartaJob posted on our Instagram (topic not stated)Nov 2024
Lake Hopatcong areaJob posted on our Instagram (topic not stated)Jul 2024
Local knowledge

Sussex County roofs at a glance

Long, cold winters

Sussex sits higher than the rest of our area, with more snow and more freeze-thaw days. Ice dams are the number-one winter leak. We run ice & water shield well past the eaves and balance intake and ridge ventilation so the roof deck stays cold.

Snow load

Heavy wet snow sits for weeks on north slopes. Older roofs with weak decking show it as sagging between rafters; we check the deck on every tear-off.

Lake houses

Around Lake Hopatcong, Lake Mohawk and the smaller lakes, many homes started as summer cottages and were added onto over the years: mixed roof pitches, low-slope sections and odd flashing where old meets new. These need patient detail work.

Woods and wind

Big lots under oaks and pines mean limbs on roofs after storms, needles in valleys and moss on shaded slopes.

Wood stoves and fireplaces

Are common, so chimneys work hard. Crowns, caps and flashing matter.

Permits and lake associations

Sussex towns each run a construction office under the NJ code; re-roofs usually need a permit. Lake communities often have their own architectural rules on roof color and materials. Check your association first.

FAQ

Sussex County roofing questions

Will you really come up to Sussex County?

Yes. Sparta and Hopatcong are 35–40 minutes from the shop. We book Sussex visits together to keep the schedule tight.

How do I stop ice dams for good?

Two things: ice & water shield along the eaves and valleys, and an attic that stays cold (good insulation plus balanced soffit and ridge ventilation). We check both during an inspection. See attic ventilation.

Can you roof in winter up here?

On dry days above the shingle maker's temperature limit, yes. Big replacements are easier to schedule spring to fall.

My lake house has three different roof pitches. Is that a problem?

Not a problem, just more flashing. Low-slope sections get a membrane, steeper ones get shingles, and the transitions get metal flashing.

Do you do emergency tarping after a storm in Sussex?

Yes. Expect a longer drive than in Morris or Passaic. Call (973) 460-8271.

Where we work

Based in Pompton Plains. Working across North Jersey.

Our crew drives out from Banta Ave every morning. These are the counties we work in most.

Our home town: Pompton Plains & Pequannock. We also take jobs in the rest of New Jersey; call to check your town.

Map of the five North Jersey counties Capital T serves: Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Essex and Sussex, with the base in Pompton Plains County lines: US Census Bureau
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