Montclair Roofers — Victorian, Craftsman, Estate Section
Almost every Montclair job we do touches a Historic Preservation Commission application at some point. Upper Mountain Ave is 1880s Victorian country with turrets and ornate gables; Watchung Heights and Edgemont are full of 1910s–20s Craftsman bungalows; the Estate Section has hip-and-valley colonials big enough to need a 4-day schedule.
Slate-look designer shingle is most of the volume
A lot of Montclair’s older Victorians had original slate roofs that are finally reaching end of life at the 100–130 year mark. We convert most of them to GAF Camelot II in Stonewood Gray or CertainTeed Grand Manor — both are designer-grade architectural shingles that hold up under HPC review and look like slate from the street at a fraction of the cost. Hand-formed 16 oz copper goes at every chimney, valley, and dormer apron.
Montclair HPC is one of the more involved in the state
The Township’s Historic Preservation Commission reviews visible roof changes on most pre-1940 properties. They want a sample board with three shingle options, written manufacturer spec, and color chips for the HOA-style review. We’ve submitted enough times to know what passes (profile-matched shingle, copper flashing, traditional ridge cap) versus what gets sent back for revision (bright color, exposed metal accents, modern ridge vent profiles). Total timeline runs HPC + Township permit = 3–4 weeks from contract to crew.