Who issues roofing permits in the Town of Babylon?

It depends on your address. The villages of Babylon, Lindenhurst and Amityville each run their own building department. Everywhere else in the town, including Deer Park, West Babylon and Copiague, goes through the Town of Babylon Building Division at Town Hall in Lindenhurst. Smart Choice Contracting files with the right office.

How long does a roof replacement take in Babylon?

Smart Choice Contracting finishes about 98% of roof replacements in one day, from tear-off to final cleanup. Steep roofs, roofs with many dormers or valleys, and roofs over about 4,500 square feet are quoted as two-day jobs in the estimate. We never leave a roof open overnight.

Why do roofs near the Great South Bay fail early?

Roofs near the Great South Bay fail early mainly because salt air rusts standard electro-galvanized nails in about 14 to 15 years. The rusted nails back out, the shingles lift in the wind, and rain gets underneath. Smart Choice Contracting uses hot-dip galvanized nails, six per shingle, on every Babylon roof.

My roof was replaced after Hurricane Sandy. Do I need a new one?

Not necessarily. A roof installed in 2012 or 2013 is about 13 years old, and asphalt shingles can last much longer. The question is which nails were used. Michael Falco can check your nails and shingles during a free inspection and tell you whether you need a repair, a replacement, or nothing yet.

Do you offer financing for a roof in Babylon?

Yes. Smart Choice Contracting offers 0% financing for five years through Service Finance with nothing down, subject to credit approval. A $15,000 roof comes to about $250 a month. If you would rather not finance, you can take 15% off the price instead.

Are you licensed to work in Babylon?

Yes. Smart Choice Contracting holds Suffolk County home improvement license #HI-62204 and Nassau County license #189141. We carry insurance written specifically for roofing work. You can verify the Suffolk license through Suffolk County Consumer Affairs before you sign.

What warranty comes with a Smart Choice roof?

The Standard package includes the Owens Corning Limited Lifetime material warranty, with full coverage for ten years. The Ultimate package adds the Owens Corning Platinum Warranty: 50 years of full material coverage and 50 years on workmanship, backed by Owens Corning rather than by us.

Smart Choice Contracting crew replacing a residential roof in Melville, Long Island, NY

Roofing Contractor in Babylon, NY

Q: What parts of the Town of Babylon do you cover?

All of it. That includes the villages of Babylon, Lindenhurst and Amityville, the hamlets of West Babylon, North Babylon, Deer Park, Copiague, Wyandanch, Wheatley Heights, North Amityville, North Lindenhurst and East Farmingdale, and the barrier beach communities.

Q: How much does a new roof cost in Babylon, NY?

A typical asphalt roof replacement on a 2,000-square-foot Babylon home costs $11,000 to $13,000 with Smart Choice Contracting. The final price depends on the Owens Corning system you pick, how many old layers come off, and the condition of the decking. Every estimate is free and itemized, and Michael Falco writes it himself.

Smart Choice Contracting is a roofing contractor in Babylon, NY that installs and repairs asphalt shingle roofs across the whole Town of Babylon, from Deer Park and Wyandanch down to Lindenhurst, Babylon Village and the bay.

Owner Michael Falco writes every estimate himself and is on site for the work. About 98% of our roofs go on in one day.

We are an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor, one of only ten on Long Island.

Licensed in Suffolk County, #HI-62204, and insured specifically for roofing work

Hot-dip galvanized nails on every roof, chosen for salt air off the Great South Bay

0% financing for five years, or 15% off if you pay outright. Veteran and first responder discount on every job.

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Roofing Services in Babylon

Smart Choice Contracting installs and repairs asphalt shingle roofs only. That single focus is why our crew can finish most roofs in a day.

PRIMARY

Roof Replacement

A new asphalt shingle roof, installed by our own crew. Most are done in one day.

Asphalt Shingle Installation

Roofing

Roof Repair

We fix leaks, loose flashing, missing shingles and wind damage. If a repair will do the job, we won't sell you a new roof.

Emergency Roof RepairStorm Damage Roof Repair

Roofing

Roof Inspection

A full check of your roof with a written estimate. Good to have before you buy or sell a home, or when your insurance asks.

Leak Detection

Not sure what you need?

Get an Honest Answer

Michael Falco will inspect your roof, explain what he finds, and recommend the most practical solution. If a repair is all you need, he'll tell you.

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Serving the Whole Town of Babylon

Smart Choice Contracting works on homes in every community in the Town of Babylon: the three incorporated villages, nine mainland hamlets, and the barrier beach along Ocean Parkway. We are based next door in the Town of Huntington, so Babylon is part of our regular service area.

Incorporated villages

Babylon Village11702

Lindenhurst11757

Amityville11701

Hamlets

West Babylon North Babylon Deer Park Copiague Wyandanch Wheatley Heights North Amityville North Lindenhurst East Farmingdale

Barrier beach

Oak Beach Oak Island Gilgo Beach West Gilgo Beach Captree Island

WHY BABYLON ROOFS FAIL EARLY

Why Babylon Roofs Wear Out Early

The Town of Babylon runs from the Huntington line down to the Great South Bay. Homes south of Montauk Highway take salt air and open wind off the water, and much of the town's housing dates from the postwar building boom. Here is what we find and what we do about it.

50 yrshot-dip nail rust protection

Salt air rusts standard nails

Near the bay, standard electro-galvanized nails rust out in about 14 to 15 years. The nails back out and the shingles lift. We use hot-dip galvanized nails, with about 50 years of rust protection.

13 yrsage of a roof from 2013

Post-Sandy roofs are reaching the 15-year point

In 2012, Hurricane Sandy forced evacuations south of Montauk Highway in Babylon, Lindenhurst and Amityville, and many homes got new roofs after. A roof from 2013 is now 13 years old, close to when standard nails rust out.

6 nailsper shingle

Wind off the Great South Bay

Nor'easter wind lifts the first row of shingles, and bay-front streets take it straight off the water. The Owens Corning wind rating needs four nails. We use six, plus factory-sealed starter shingles.

6 to 9 ftof ice and water shield

Ice dams at the eaves

Heavy snow and freeze-thaw days build ice at the roof edge that pushes water under the shingles. We lay six feet of ice and water shield, up to nine on wide overhangs.

485%town population growth, 1940 to 1960

Postwar capes and ranches

Much of the town's housing dates from that boom, from Deer Park to Copiague. Under those roofs we often find old layers, cedar shakes, or gapped plank decking. We strip to the wood and replace what cannot hold a nail.

Michael Falco can pull a shingle during a free inspection and show you which nails your roof has.

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PRICING

How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Babylon, NY?

Typical full replacement · average 2,000 sq ft home

$11,000 to $13,000

Michael measures your roof himself and gives you the written price at the same visit.

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A typical asphalt roof replacement on a 2,000-square-foot home in Babylon costs $11,000 to $13,000 with Smart Choice Contracting.

The final price depends on which Owens Corning system you choose, how complex your roof is, and what we find under the old shingles. Every estimate is free and itemized, so you can see what each part of the job costs.

We price each roof as a whole job, not by the square foot. Two roofs with the same footprint can need very different amounts of flashing, copper, drip edge, ventilation, and decking.

Paying for it:

0% financing for 5 years

$200 to $250

A MONTH ON A TYPICAL ROOF

Prefer not to finance?

15% off

the price instead

Lower monthly options

$168

a month

Financing is through Service Finance and needs credit approval. If you don't finance, the deposit is $200 and you pay the rest after the work is done.

Standard vs. Ultimate Owens Corning package

Both packages use Owens Corning Duration shingles and are installed by our own crew. The difference is the protection under the shingles and who backs the warranty.

Standard

Limited Lifetime warranty

Duration shingles from Owens Corning, Rhino ice and water shield, ProArmor underlayment. The Limited Lifetime material warranty pays 100% on manufacturer defects through year ten, then steps down gradually until year fifty.

Best value

Ultimate

Owens Corning Platinum warranty

The Standard system with the underlayment and leak barrier stepped up to Deck Defense and WeatherLock Mat. That upgrade unlocks the Owens Corning Platinum Warranty, a full fifty years of 100% material coverage, plus fifty years on workmanship, warrantied by Owens Corning rather than by us.

ONE DAY

What Happens on Roof Replacement Day

A Smart Choice roof replacement in Babylon usually takes one day, from tear-off to final cleanup. We never leave a roof open overnight.

Here is what your install day with us looks like:

01

The day before
Materials and the dumpster arrive.
02

7:30 a.m.
The crew arrives. Michael Falco checks materials, quantities, and shingle color before work starts.
03

Property protection
We tarp the house and cover shrubs and landscaping. A separate cleanup crew keeps the ground clear all day.
04

Tear-off and deck inspection
We strip the old roof to the wood, inspect the decking, and replace any sheets that cannot hold a nail.
05

Installation
Drip edge, ice and water shield, underlayment, starter shingles, shingles, ventilation, and ridge cap, in that order.
06

Cleanup
We clean the property and run a magnetic sweeper over the lawn and driveway to pick up loose nails.

PERMITS

Do You Need a Roofing Permit in Babylon?

Which office handles your roofing permit depends on where your home is. Each of the town's three incorporated villages runs its own building department. Every other address, from Deer Park to the barrier beach, goes through the Town of Babylon Building Division, which lists roof replacement with plywood removal among the projects that need a permit. Smart Choice Contracting files with the right office for your address.

WHERE YOUR HOME IS

Village of Babylon

PERMIT OFFICE Village of Babylon Building Department

Village Hall, 153 West Main Street, Babylon, NY 11702 · (631) 669-1300 · Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE YOUR HOME IS

Village of Lindenhurst

PERMIT OFFICE Village of Lindenhurst Building Department

Village Hall, 430 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 · (631) 957-7510 · Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE YOUR HOME IS

Village of Amityville

PERMIT OFFICE Village of Amityville Building Department

21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY 11701 · (631) 691-1909

WHERE YOUR HOME IS

Everywhere else in the town: West Babylon, North Babylon, Deer Park, Copiague, Wyandanch, Wheatley Heights, North Amityville, North Lindenhurst, East Farmingdale and the barrier beach

PERMIT OFFICE Town of Babylon Building Division

Town Hall, West Wing, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 · (631) 957-3058 · Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. · Applications are filed online

Before you sign with any roofer, you can confirm their Suffolk County home improvement license through Suffolk County Consumer Affairs. Ours is #HI-62204.

Roofing Contractor in Babylon, NY