ROOFING IN ELTINGVILLE

Eltingville's tightly-built blocks of capes and colonials mostly date to the 60s–80s. Many roofs here have already seen one layover — which means the next roof legally and practically requires a full tear-off, and quotes should say so explicitly.

Wherever your home sits, the fundamentals of an honest roof assessment don't change: the attic tells the truth, photos beat promises, and a verdict of "your roof is fine" has to be on the table for any inspection to mean anything.

Start with the guides

• 7 signs your roof is failing
• What a replacement really costs on Staten Island
• 8 questions that expose a bad roofer