Roofing in White Plains, NY
Westchester Roofing Service Serving White Plains
Roof replacement and repair for White Plains houses in neighborhoods like Gedney Farms, the Highlands, Fisher Hill, Battle Hill and Rosedale. Tear-offs, deck repair, flashing and ventilation, with the City paperwork handled and a Guardian project manager overseeing the crew.
White Plains Roofs: Steep, Shaded and Older
Many single-family neighborhoods in White Plains were built in the early and middle 1900s, with steep gables, dormers, chimneys and complicated valleys. Those details look great and leak first. Most of the roof leaks we trace in older houses start at a chimney, a valley or a wall where step flashing has failed, not in the open field of shingles.
The city’s mature trees add a second issue. Leaves and needles pile up in valleys and gutters, hold water against the roof edge and feed ice dams in winter. A good White Plains roof job pays as much attention to edges, valleys and gutters as to the shingles.
What Every White Plains Re-Roof Includes
Full tear-off
So the deck can be inspected and soft or delaminated sheathing replaced.
Ice barrier
At the eaves, from the edge to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall, and in valleys.
New flashing
Step and counter flashing at walls and chimneys, new pipe boots and skylight kits.
Balanced ventilation
Soffit intake matched to ridge exhaust to manage attic heat and moisture.
Repair or Replace?
If your roof has a leak at one chimney and the shingles are still flexible, a flashing repair may be all it needs, and we’ll tell you so. If shingles are curling, losing granules or already on a second layer, patching usually buys little time, and we’ll give you a written replacement estimate instead.
Roofing crews are licensed and insured and work under a Guardian project manager. Guardian has been family-owned since 1980 and works across Westchester.
White Plains Roofing FAQs
Do I need a permit for a new roof in White Plains?
Check with the City before work starts. The Building Department uses a Building Short Form for work that adds no volume, and the form lists the estimated cost of the work, including labor and materials. We confirm the requirement for your scope and file it.
My house is a landmark or in a historic district. What's different?
Exterior work on a designated landmark or in a local historic district can require a Certificate of Appropriateness from the White Plains Historic Preservation Commission before the building permit. The Commission typically meets on the second Wednesday of the month, and documents are due two weeks before. Material and color choices may need to match what’s there.
Can you put new shingles over my old roof?
Not always. Under New York’s residential code, a new roof can’t be installed over an existing one that already has two layers, or over slate, clay tile or wood shakes. Even where a single layer could be covered, we usually recommend a tear-off so the deck can be inspected.
Our yard is full of big trees. What should we plan for?
Overhanging branches drop debris that clogs gutters and holds moisture on the shingles. We recommend trimming before the roof goes on, and we look closely at valleys, gutters and the roof edge where leaves collect.
Do you roof co-ops or condo buildings?
Exterior work on those buildings is controlled by the board or association, not individual owners. Our White Plains roofing work is mostly on detached houses.
Is Guardian a GAF Certified roofing contractor?
Yes. Guardian Remodeling Corp is a GAF Certified™ Roofing Contractor (2026), GAF Contractor ID 1152256. That lets eligible homeowners get the GAF System Plus Limited Warranty on a qualifying GAF roof system. GAF sets the eligibility rules and coverage terms.
Are you licensed to work on roofs in White Plains?
Yes. White Plains is in Westchester County, and Guardian holds Westchester County Home Improvement License #WC-38383-H24. We are insured, and we are happy to provide copies with your estimate.
How do I get a roofing estimate?
Call 914-912-0385 or request an estimate online. We look at the roof in person and give you a free written estimate.
What warranty comes with a new roof?
Ten years on the roof we install and one year on all other workmanship, both in writing. As a GAF Certified™ contractor we can also offer eligible homeowners the GAF System Plus Limited Warranty. The shingle manufacturer’s product warranty is separate.
More White Plains & Roofing Pages
We also handle roofing in Somers, Katonah, Mahopac and Carmel.
Get a Free Roofing Estimate in White Plains
Tell us what you’re seeing. We’ll inspect the roof, attic and flashing and send a written, itemized estimate.
Guardian Remodeling Corp · 143 Lake Shore Dr W, Carmel, NY 10512 · 914-912-0385 · Frank@guardianremodelingcorp.com
