Roofing in West Harrison, NY
Westchester Roofing Service Serving West Harrison
Roof replacement and repair for West Harrison capes, colonials and two-family houses, filed with the Harrison Building Department. Same roof shape, or a new one with the Architectural Review Board’s sign-off, and a 10-year roof warranty.
Since 1980
Our family team of five brothers, working alongside their father
GAF Certified (2026)
Verified on GAF's contractor directory
Westchester County HIC #WC-38383-H24
Licensed for Westchester home improvement work
10-year roof warranty
Plus 1 year on all other workmanship
Same Roof Line, or a New One?
The first question we ask on a West Harrison roof isn’t about shingle color. It’s whether the shape of the roof stays the same. Harrison’s Town Code (Section 235-66) gives the Architectural Review Board a list of features it compares with neighboring houses, and roof lines, the slope of the roof and the eaves are on it. A tear-off and new shingles on the existing frame leave those features alone. Raising a ridge for headroom, adding a shed dormer to a cape or extending the eaves over a new porch changes them.
| Your project | What to expect in Harrison |
|---|---|
| Re-roof, same shape and pitch | Building Department permit; scope confirmed before we schedule |
| New dormer or raised ridge | Drawings by a licensed design professional, Board review, then the permit |
| Porch roof added or rebuilt | Usually drawings and Board review, depending on the category |
| Leak repair or flashing work | Often a small repair; we confirm with the department first |
The table is a planning guide rather than the Town’s rulebook. The Building Department assigns each application to a lettered category, and we confirm that category before your estimate gives a start date.
West Harrison Roofs We Work On
West Harrison’s streets off Lake Street and Route 22 are full of mid-century capes, side-hall colonials and two-family houses, many with a second layer of shingles nailed over the first. That extra layer hides soft decking and traps heat, so we never roof over it. Each job is stripped to the boards, damaged sheathing is replaced, and ice barrier goes along the eaves and in every valley before the underlayment.
Two-family houses need extra planning: two entrances to keep clear, two sets of tenants to notify and, often, two chimneys to re-flash. Low-slope porch and dormer roofs get a membrane rather than shingles. The photo shows one of our own replacements with the wood deck exposed, the stage where hidden damage shows up.
A West Harrison Roof, Step by Step
1. Inspection
Roof, attic and flashing photographed; roof shape noted.
2. Paperwork
Permit filed, plus Board package if the shape changes.
3. Tear-off & deck
All layers off, sheathing repaired, ice barrier on.
4. Roof & close-out
Shingles, flashing, vents, nail sweep, final inspection.
Who You Are Hiring
Guardian is our family team of five brothers, working alongside their father, in business since 1980. GAF lists us as a GAF Certified™ Roofing Contractor (2026), which lets us offer GAF’s enhanced system warranties on qualifying roofs, and we hold Westchester County HIC #WC-38383-H24. The roofing crews are licensed, insured subcontractors, and a Guardian project manager supervises every stage and is your single contact.
Compare our process on the roof replacement page, read our Google Reviews, and ask any roofer you’re considering how they’d handle a dormer that needs the Board’s approval.
West Harrison Roofing FAQs
Is West Harrison its own village with its own building office?
No. West Harrison is a hamlet of the Town/Village of Harrison, so roofing permits come from the Harrison Building Department at the municipal building, 1 Heineman Place (914-670-3050). The same office covers downtown Harrison and Purchase.
If the Architectural Review Board approves my plans, is that my permit?
No. Harrison’s permit package says Board approval is not a building permit. The permit is issued separately by the Building Department, so a dormer or roofline change needs both steps. We track each one.
Which roof changes does the Board notice?
Section 235-66 of the Town Code lists features the Board compares with nearby houses, and roof lines, the slope of the roof and the eaves are on that list. Replacing worn shingles on the same roof shape changes none of them; raising a ridge, adding a dormer or squaring off a hip roof can.
When does the Board meet?
The Architectural Review Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Submissions are due the Monday of the week before, so we build that date into your schedule when a roof change goes to the Board.
What warranty comes with the roof?
Ten years on the roof we install and one year on all other workmanship, both in writing. The shingle manufacturer’s product warranty is separate.
More West Harrison & Roofing Pages
Close by, we also roof homes in Harrison, Purchase and White Plains.
Get a Free Roofing Estimate in West Harrison
We’ll inspect the roof and the attic, tell you whether your plan touches the roof line, and send a written, itemized estimate. Call 914-912-0385 or use the form.
Guardian Remodeling Corp · 143 Lake Shore Dr W, Carmel, NY 10512 · 914-912-0385 · Frank@guardianremodelingcorp.com
