Find a roofer in New Paltz, NY
Tell us about the job. We'll pass it to one vetted local roofer who covers the New Paltz area, not a list of five companies who all call you at once. It's free for homeowners.
Request a rooferHow the matching works
- You send a short request. Your town, the kind of work, and a couple of lines about the job.
- We read it and pick one roofer. Hudson Ally gives each area (a few neighboring towns, about 15–20 minutes across) to one contractor per trade. The contractor keeps that area only as long as they answer leads quickly and follow through on estimates.
- They contact you to set up an estimate. The price and the job are between you and them. Hudson Ally never quotes, does the work or takes payment from you.
If we don't have a roofer covering your part of Ulster County yet, we'll tell you so honestly instead of sending you to someone from outside the area.
Roofers in New Paltz: what's worth knowing
New Paltz is two municipalities: the Village of New Paltz and the Town of New Paltz around it. Each has its own building department, so check which one your address falls in before you ask about a roofing permit.
The housing mix runs from the 1700s stone houses along Historic Huguenot Street to village homes, farmhouses out toward Gardiner, and newer subdivisions. Steep farmhouse roofs, slate on older homes, and low-slope additions all call for different skills. Tell us which you have and we'll say so when we pass on your request.
A lot of village houses are rentals near SUNY New Paltz. If you're a landlord, mention whether tenants will be home and how the roofer should reach them.
Questions to ask any roofer before you sign
Whoever you hire, through us or not, these questions will help you compare estimates.
- Can I see your certificate of insurance?
- Ask for general liability and, if they have employees, New York workers' compensation and disability coverage. Have the certificate sent to you by their insurance agent, not just shown on a phone.
- Is this a tear-off or a layover?
- The residential code generally allows no more than two layers of shingles, and a layover hides problems in the deck. The estimate should say which one, and how rotted decking will be priced if they find it.
- What goes under the shingles?
- Ask about ice-and-water barrier along the eaves and in valleys, underlayment, drip edge, and new flashing at chimneys, walls and vents. Ice dams are a real Hudson Valley winter problem, so this matters.
- How will the attic be vented?
- Poor ventilation shortens shingle life and feeds ice dams. A good roofer will look at intake and exhaust and explain what they'd change.
- What's the warranty, in writing?
- There are two: the shingle manufacturer's warranty and the roofer's own workmanship warranty. Get the length of each on paper.
- Who pulls the permit, and how is payment staged?
- Ask whether a permit is needed and who applies for it. Avoid paying most of the price up front; a deposit and a final payment after the work is done and inspected is normal.
- How do you protect the yard and clean up?
- Tarps over plantings, a dumpster plan, and a magnet sweep for nails in the driveway and lawn.
New York law requires a written contract for home improvement jobs over $500, including a notice of your right to cancel within three business days (General Business Law, Article 36-A). Don't start work on a handshake.
Towns covered from New Paltz
The New Paltz area for this trade includes:
- Village and Town of New Paltz
- Gardiner
- Highland (Town of Lloyd)
- Rosendale and Tillson
- Modena (Town of Plattekill)
Hudson Ally covers Ulster, Orange and Sullivan counties in New York. If your town isn't listed, send the request anyway and we'll tell you whether we can help.
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Common questions
Does it cost me anything?
No. It's free for homeowners. The contractor may pay Hudson Ally a referral fee, and they won't charge you for the referral.
Will you send my request to several roofers?
No. Your request goes to one roofer who covers the New Paltz area, and only after you've ticked the consent box.
What if you don't have anyone for my area yet?
We'll tell you so. We won't pass your request to someone who doesn't work the New Paltz area just to fill a slot.
Do you give the estimate?
No. Hudson Ally is a referral service. The roofer gives the estimate, and the price and the job are between you and them.
Do you handle insurance-claim roofing?
No. We don't handle insurance claims or insurance-claim roofing. If your job is part of a claim, talk to your insurer directly.