ROOFING IN NEW DORP

New Dorp's mix of pre-war homes and post-war capes means a wide range of roof ages and framing styles. Older homes here often hide multiple shingle layers — tear-off pricing and deck-repair allowances belong in every quote.

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