Roofing and chimney work in Livingston
Livingston is a post-war suburb in western Essex County, built out mainly between the 1950s and 1970s with split-levels, ranches, bi-levels and colonials on generous lots. In recent decades many original homes have been torn down and replaced with larger new construction, so a single street can hold a 1960s split-level beside a house built last year. Mature trees shade most of the older streets.
Asset Roofing & Chimney provides roof repair, roof replacement and chimney repair throughout Livingston's 07039 ZIP code, on both the original mid-century homes and newer construction. We install and repair shingle and flat roofing for homes and commercial buildings, and we are licensed and insured with free estimates.
Housing in Livingston
Livingston's housing stock is dominated by 1950s to 1970s split-levels, ranches, bi-levels and colonials, many now on their second or third roof. Newer homes from teardown rebuilds are larger, with complex rooflines, multiple gables and more penetrations. Original chimneys are brick, often serving a fireplace and furnace; newer homes may have framed chases with metal flues. Commercial buildings along Route 10 and the main corridors have flat roofs.
Weather and exposure
Livingston is gently rolling rather than steep, so wind exposure is moderate, but the township's mature oaks and maples shade roofs, drop heavy debris and keep north slopes damp. Ice dams form along shaded eaves in cold stretches, especially on homes with cathedral ceilings or finished attics. Nor'easters and summer thunderstorms bring wind-driven rain and the occasional fallen limb onto a roof.
