Roofing and chimney work in Bernardsville
Bernardsville sits in the Somerset Hills at the northern edge of the county, and it is the highest, most wooded and most exposed place we work in Somerset. The borough has a compact downtown near the train station and, rising above it, large older estate homes on mountain-side lots under a mature forest canopy. Those homes have steep, complex roofs, some with slate or cedar, and large masonry chimneys serving multiple fireplaces. Newer homes have been built on the hills as well, generally large and with substantial chimneys of their own.
Asset Roofing & Chimney serves Bernardsville with roof repair, roof replacement and chimney repair. We specialize in asphalt shingle and flat roofing, and we are experienced with the chimney and flashing work that older estate homes require. For slate or cedar roofs, we assess and advise honestly. We are based in Cliffside Park in Bergen County and serve all of North New Jersey. Estimates are free, and we are licensed and insured.
Housing in Bernardsville
Bernardsville's housing ranges from modest early-1900s homes and mid-century houses near the downtown to large late-1800s and early-1900s estate homes on the hills, many with steep slate or cedar roofs, numerous dormers and several large brick or stone chimneys. Later homes on the mountain-side lots are generally large, with multiple gables and masonry fireplaces. Asphalt shingle is the most common covering overall, but slate and cedar are more present here than elsewhere in the county.
Weather and exposure
Elevation and forest define the exposure. Bernardsville gets more snow, colder sustained temperatures and more freeze-thaw cycles than the lower parts of the county, and ridge-top and mountain-side lots take the full force of wind from passing fronts and nor'easters. The dense forest canopy drops heavy debris, keeps roofs shaded and damp, and brings limbs down on roofs in storms. Ice dams are common on older homes.
