Roof Replacement Cost in Clifton, NJ (2026 Guide)
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Most Clifton, NJ homeowners pay between $8,500 and $22,000 to replace an asphalt shingle roof in 2026, and Clifton's older housing tends to land in the upper half. We measure the roof and put a line-item replacement price in writing for free, and we strip to the deck on every job before new shingles go on.
The Facts on Four Seasons Roofing and Construction in Clifton
We at Four Seasons Roofing and Construction provide roof replacement cost in Clifton. We are a home improvement contractor based at 38 Speer Ave in Clifton, New Jersey.
We have held New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor registration #13VH11720500 since 2021. We install GAF and Owens Corning roofing systems.
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What Clifton Customers Say on Google
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“I had a great experience getting my roof redone with Four seasons construction. Ben was very professional and great at communication from start to finish. I'd recommend their service for any roofing needs”
“We had a fantastic experience with Four Seasons Roofing! We hired them to repair our roof, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Ben, was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was not only professional and knowledgeable but also went above and beyond to provide exceptional service.…”
“They did a very good job on my roof and gutters. Gave me a fair price and had the job done in the time they promised. Definitely my new roofers”
Estimate Your Clifton Replacement by the Square Foot
Installed asphalt roofing in New Jersey runs $5 to $12 per square foot in 2026, per Angi's cost data adjusted for New Jersey labor. Basic three-tab shingles sit near $3 to $5 per square foot. Architectural shingles, what most Clifton homes get, run about $4.50 to $8 installed.
Premium designer shingles reach $11 to $15. Multiply your roof area by the range for your material and you have the same math the estimator below does.
Questions about roof replacement cost in Clifton? Call (862) 318-3997 and ask.
This is an estimate, not a quote, built from the published ranges cited above. A free written estimate from a measured roof gives the actual price.
2026 Cost Guide
Last updated: August 2026. Figures reflect current North Jersey contractor rates and published 2026 material pricing.
Most Clifton, NJ homeowners pay between $8,500 and $22,000 to replace an asphalt shingle roof in 2026, and Clifton's older housing tends to land in the upper half of each published band. This guide walks through pricing by roof size and material, what tear-off uncovers on pre-war blocks, Clifton permits, and financing, with every figure cited.
A price from your roof, not a chart
We measure, photograph the trouble spots, and put a line-item replacement price in writing. The estimate is free.
Tear-off, every time
We strip to the deck and inspect it before new shingles go on, since an overlay leaves rot in place.
Based on Speer Ave
Call (862) 318-3997 and you reach Four Seasons itself, with no lead reseller in between.
How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost in Clifton, NJ?
Clifton replacements start from the same published data as the rest of New Jersey and usually land higher. Contractor pricing tracked by Instant Roofer puts the 2026 New Jersey average near $11,900 for a 1,928 square foot asphalt roof, and HomeAdvisor reports most NJ projects around $15,000 inside a wide $10,000 to $80,000 full range. North Jersey labor runs $55 to $95 per hour against a $45 to $70 national average, which is most of why a Clifton roof usually costs 10 to 20 percent more than the same square footage in South Jersey.
| Roof size | Typical installed range |
|---|---|
| 1,000 to 1,500 sq ft | $7,000 to $12,000 |
| 1,500 to 2,000 sq ft | $10,000 to $16,000 |
| 2,000 to 2,500 sq ft | $13,000 to $20,000 |
| 2,500 to 3,000 sq ft | $16,000 to $25,000 |
Ranges include tear-off, underlayment, flashing, and cleanup, per the sources cited on this page.
Where your house falls in that table depends on its type: the post-war capes that fill Allwood and Richfield mostly fall in the smaller rows. The brick pre-war colonials near Botany Village and Clifton's large two-family stock climb toward the bottom rows, because steeper pitch, dormers, chimneys, and an extra story all slow a crew down and add flashing work. Our guide to roofing for older and historic homes in Clifton explains what tear-off can uncover on those homes and how it is priced.
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What Moves the Price on a Clifton Roof?
Steep pre-war pitches
The colonials near Botany Village and Lakeview carry steeper roof planes than newer construction. Steep work means roof jacks, slower tear-off, and more careful staging, and it pushes a quote toward the top of its size band. Two Clifton roofs with identical square footage can price thousands apart on pitch alone.
Tear-off and hidden layers
Stripping the old roof runs $1 to $2 per square foot in New Jersey, and a second buried layer costs more to remove than one. Pre-war Clifton blocks are where we find layered roofs most often, sometimes with the original tin flashing still underneath. We tear off every time rather than overlaying.
Plank decking
Many older Clifton homes still carry original plank decking that sometimes needs sheathing over before shingles can go on. Soft or delaminated wood found during tear-off gets replaced at a per-sheet price you should see in writing before the job starts.
One homeowner, Jamil F., described a tear-off where the decking was past saving: "The contractor immediately brought it to my attention, ordered the necessary materials on the spot," and the crew still finished decking and shingles that day.
Two-family roofs and flat additions
A big slice of Clifton housing is two-family, and the flat-roofed additions off the back use different materials than the main pitched roof. When both get replaced in one mobilization the flat section is priced as its own line item, which keeps the comparison honest.
Permits in Clifton
Permit requirements and fees depend on the scope and municipality. Confirm any applicable fee with Clifton before comparing estimates.
The contractor should handle any required permit. An estimate should account for any permit the work actually requires.
2026 material prices
Shingle manufacturers including GAF and Owens Corning, the product lines we install, raised prices 6 to 10 percent in early 2025, and Atlas followed with another 5 to 8 percent in April 2026. A quote older than a season is stale and worth refreshing before you plan a budget around it.
What Clifton Customers Say About Our Replacement Pricing
Published averages are one input, and Google reviews are another: Elisabeth S. and Mike, in the Allwood section of Clifton, hired us for their roof and wrote that the crew "left our deck and lawn immaculate." Another Clifton homeowner, Karandeepsingh, hired us to replace his roof and said the crew "did an amazing job really professional." John T. called for an estimate on a roof plus three custom skylights and "received a quote that was very competitive," with the interior ceiling and trim finished to match the originals.
Questions about roof replacement cost in Clifton? Call (862) 318-3997 and ask.
None of those reviews names a dollar figure, so none is claimed here. They describe a written number up front and a site left clean. Our roof replacement work in Clifton carries a 50-year roof-replacement warranty, and we will review the written coverage with your estimate.
How Do Clifton Customers Pay for a New Roof?
Homeowners usually pay by cash against the written estimate, by financing, or through insurance when a covered event such as wind or storm, rather than age, caused the damage. Where 0% financing options are available many homeowners pay monthly instead of up front, but a "$0 down" offer can hide the real cost in the rate, so always ask for the total repayment number. For storm damage, get it photographed and documented before any work starts, which we do on storm claims, and note that seniors and military households also get a $500 discount on the job.
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If you are not sure the roof needs replacing, our Clifton roof repair cost guide covers repair costs, which are a separate decision from replacement. A free roof inspection in Clifton shows which one applies, with photos either way.
Clifton Roof Replacement Cost Questions, Answered
How much does it cost to replace a roof in Clifton, NJ?
Most Clifton, NJ homeowners pay between $8,500 and $22,000 to replace an asphalt shingle roof in 2026, per the published data cited on this page, and Clifton's older housing tends to land in the upper half of that range. Post-war capes in Allwood and Richfield cost less than the pre-war colonials near Botany Village and the large Clifton two-family stock, which climb because of steeper pitch, dormers, chimneys and an extra story. A free measured estimate replaces the range with a real number.
Does insurance cover roof replacement in Clifton, NJ?
That depends on your policy and the cause of the damage. If a storm hit your Clifton roof, get the damage photographed and documented before any work starts; Four Seasons prepares that documentation on storm claims.
Why is replacing a roof so expensive in Clifton, NJ?
In Clifton the price follows pitch, tear-off and labor: the pre-war colonials near Botany Village and Lakeview carry steeper roof planes, tear-off runs $1 to $2 per square foot in New Jersey, and North Jersey labor runs $55 to $95 per hour against a $45 to $70 national average. A second buried layer of old roofing or plank decking that needs sheathing over adds more.
How much does roof replacement cost per square foot in Clifton, NJ?
Architectural shingles, what most Clifton homes get, run about $4.50 to $8 per square foot installed, and installed asphalt roofing in New Jersey overall runs $5 to $12 per square foot in 2026, per Angi's cost data. Basic three-tab shingles sit near $3 to $5 per square foot, and premium designer shingles reach $11 to $15.
Get a Written Clifton Number, Free
Questions about roof replacement cost in Clifton? Call (862) 318-3997 and ask.
The table narrows it to a range, and a measured roof gives the price. We climb up, photograph what is there, and hand you a line-item written estimate at no charge, from a crew based at 38 Speer Ave in Clifton with a 5.0 rating on Google. If you want the statewide picture first, the roof replacement cost guide for New Jersey has it.
Call (862) 318-3997 or use the form on this page. Serving every Clifton neighborhood: Botany Village, Allwood, Athenia, Lakeview, Richfield, Montclair Heights, and Delawanna.
Sources: HomeAdvisor New Jersey roof replacement cost data (2026), Angi roof replacement cost guide (2026), Instant Roofer New Jersey contractor pricing (2026). Figures verified August 2026.
Who Signs Off on the Work in Clifton
The Clifton building department, at cliftonnj.org/227/Building, is where a permit for work here gets filed, and the department's inspector signs off on the finished work. Ordinary repairs usually do not need a permit, and where one is required, confirm in the written estimate who files it and books the inspection. Confirm the permit requirements for the proposed work with the city's building department.
We are registered with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs as a home improvement contractor, NJ HIC #13VH11720500. You can check that on the state licence verification portal before you hire us, or anyone else. We install GAF and Owens Corning roofing systems but are not enrolled in either manufacturer's contractor certification program.
Clifton and nearby towns
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Clifton, NJ
From Passaic, NJ
Roads between Passaic and Clifton: Paulison Avenue (CR 618); Clifton Avenue (CR 611).
Straight-line distance between map points: about 1.8 miles, not a drive time.
From Montclair, NJ
Roads between Montclair and Clifton: Broad Street (CR 509); Valley Road (CR 621).
Straight-line distance between map points: about 4.2 miles, not a drive time.
From Nutley, NJ
Roads between Nutley and Clifton: Allwood Road (CR 602); State Route 3 (NJ 3).
Straight-line distance between map points: about 2.5 miles, not a drive time.
How a Clifton Job Actually Runs
You reach out
Call (862) 318-3997 or send the form. We only need the address and what you are seeing.
Free inspection
Four Seasons comes out to look at the roof, and the inspection is free with no obligation to hire us.
We photograph what we find
You see photos of the problem, such as a cracked boot or a rusted valley.
Written itemized estimate
The material tier and the decking allowance are broken out as their own numbers, so you can change any of them before you sign.
The work
We install GAF and Owens Corning roofing systems. Bad boards get replaced as we find them and photographed one at a time.
After the job
Decking is billed against the allowance written into the contract. Our roof repairs carry a 2-year warranty, and roof replacements carry a 50-year warranty. Ask to review the written coverage.
Get a free roof estimate
We inspect first and photograph what we find, then give you an itemized number in writing. There is no obligation, and 0% financing is available.
- Free inspection before any quote
- Written estimate, itemized line by line
- 50-year roof-replacement warranty
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