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98%
Of roofs finished in one day
2,000+
Roofs installed and repaired
$200
Deposit. Pay the rest when done.
5.0
100+ reviews

Your Roofing Contractor in Suffolk County

We replace, repair and inspect asphalt shingle roofs across Suffolk County. Not sure which one you need? Michael will look at your roof and tell you.

roof replacement service by Smart Choice
PRIMARY

Roof Replacement

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

Asphalt Shingle Installation
Roof Repair service by Smart Choice
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
Roof Inspection service by Smart Choice
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.

COMPARING QUOTES

How to Compare Roof Replacement Quotes in Suffolk County

Check what each quote puts under the shingles. Cheap quotes usually save money there, where you can't see it.
If a line is missing from a quote, ask the roofer about it.

EG nails · 15 yrs
Hot-dip · 50 yrs

Ask What the Nails Are Made Of

Most quotes just say "galvanized." That usually means a thin coating that rusts near salt water in about 15 years. We use hot-dip galvanized nails, six in every shingle.
3 ft shield
6 to 9 ft shield

Ask How Far the Leak Barrier Goes

New York code says the ice and water shield must reach 2 feet past your outside wall. Many quotes don't list a length. Ours says 6 feet, or 9 feet on wide overhangs.
Cut-up shingles
Factory starter strip

Ask What's on the Roof Edges

Some roofers flip regular shingles to use on the edges. They don't seal, so wind lifts them. We use Owens Corning Starter Strip Plus, glued at the factory.
Old flashing reused
New copper flashing

Ask About the Chimney

Some roofers flip regular shingles to use on the edges. They don't seal, so wind lifts them. We use Owens Corning Starter Strip Plus, glued at the factory.
"Billed later"
Price per sheet

Ask How Rotted Wood Is Charged

Bad plywood only shows once the old roof is off. We include the first 3 sheets and write the price for extra sheets on your quote, so the bill has no surprises.
Half paid up front
$200 deposit

Ask What You Pay Before the Work

Many roofers want a third or half before they start. Our deposit is $200. You pay the rest after the roof is done and you've seen it.
WEATHER

What Damages Roofs in Each Part of Suffolk County?

It depends on where you live. Near the water, salt air rusts roofing nails. On the South Shore, strong wind lifts shingle edges. Inland, ice builds up at the gutters.

North Shore

The problem: Salt air rusts regular roofing nails in about 14 to 15 years. Then the shingles come loose.
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Our fix: Hot-dip galvanized nails, which resist rust, and copper chimney flashing.

South Shore

The problem: Storms off the ocean bring strong wind. Wind gets under the roof edges and lifts shingles.
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Our fix:
A sealed starter strip on every edge and six nails in every shingle.

Central Suffolk

The problem: Ice forms at the gutters and pushes water under the shingles. Hot attics also wear shingles out early.

‍Our fix: 6 to 9 feet of ice and water shield. We also check attic airflow and add vents if needed.
PRICING

How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost in Suffolk County?

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.

This is a real average, not a starting price. Small capes cost less. Large colonials cost more, and a big house can reach $28,000.

Your town does not change the price. Your house does: the roof size, how steep it is, how many old layers come off, any chimneys or skylights, and the condition of the wood under the shingles.

Two identical homes, one in Commack and one in Northport, get the same price.
Paying for it:
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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.
OUR TIMELINE

How Long Does Smart Choice Contracting Take to Replace a Roof?

One day. About 98% of the roofs we replace in Suffolk County are done from start to finish in a single day. Big or steep roofs take us two days, and we tell you that before we start. We never leave your roof open overnight.

Here is what your install day with us looks like:

  1. Day before

    We drop off the dumpster and materials.

  2. 7:30 AM

    The crew arrives. Michael checks the Owens Corning asphalt shingles and makes sure the color is the one you picked.

  3. Morning

    We cover your plants and remove the old roof. If any wood is bad, we show you before we replace it.

  4. Afternoon

    We install the new roof, one layer at a time.

  5. End of day

    We clean up, pick up nails with a magnet, and walk the roof with you.

WARRANTY

What Warranty Comes With a New Roof in Suffolk County?

You pick one of two Owens Corning roof packages. Both get the same crew and the same install. The difference is the materials under the shingles and the warranty.

Standard

Owens Corning material warranty

Owens Corning Duration asphalt shingles on the full Owens Corning roof system. We register the warranty and Owens Corning emails it to you. Our own labor warranty covers the install.

Best value

Ultimate

Owens Corning Platinum Protection warranty

Everything in Standard, with a better leak barrier and underlayment. You get 50 years of coverage on materials and labor, backed by Owens Corning, not the roofer. It moves to the new owner if you sell.

Why it matters: With most roofers, the labor warranty ends if the company closes. With Ultimate, Owens Corning still sends someone to fix the roof.
If something goes wrong: Call Michael at the same number you called the first time. He comes back.
WHAT GOES ON YOUR ROOF

The Owens Corning Roof System We Install

We install the full Owens Corning Total Protection Roofing System. Every layer comes from one company, so one company stands behind all of it. Here are the 8 layers, in the order they go on.
1
Drip edge

Metal strips along every gutter line. New York State code requires it. It keeps water off the wood behind your gutters.

2
Ice and water shield

A waterproof layer 6 feet up from the gutters, or 9 feet on wide overhangs. Code says it must reach 2 feet past the outside wall. Many roofers only install 3 feet.

3
Synthetic underlayment

Covers the rest of the roof. It is stronger than old tar paper and does not tear in wind.

4
Starter strip

Owens Corning Starter Strip Plus on every edge. It has glue from the factory, so wind can't get under the first row.

5
Owens Corning Duration asphalt shingles

Six hot-dip galvanized nails in each shingle. These nails resist rust from Long Island salt air much longer than regular nails.

6
Copper chimney flashing

Copper, not aluminum, where the roof meets the chimney. This is where leaks start most often.

7
Attic vents

A ridge vent at the top if air can come in at the bottom. If it can't, we add an Owens Corning intake vent.

8
Ridge caps

Matching Owens Corning cap shingles on every ridge. Then we register your warranty.

Platinium contractor
Platinum Preferred is the highest level Owens Corning gives contractors. Only 10 roofers on Long Island hold it.
+ Permits

Do You Have to Get the Roof Permit Yourself?

No. If your town needs a permit for your roof replacement, Smart Choice Contracting files it for you. You only pay the town's permit fee.

In the Town of Huntington, a roof replacement usually does not need a permit. Some other Suffolk County towns and villages do. We check the rules for your address before we start.

What Suffolk County Homeowners Say

Every review we have on Google is five stars. Here is what a few of our customers wrote.

Did your insurance company ask you to replace your roof?

Tell us the deadline. We book the job before it and send your insurer photos and a written report when we finish.
Tell us your deadline

When is the best time to replace a roof?

Any dry day above freezing. We work all year. Mid-March to June and September to Thanksgiving fill up first, so book early if you want those months.

Roof Replacement Questions
in Suffolk County

What kind of roof does Smart Choice Contracting install?

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How much does roof replacement cost in Suffolk County?

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Do homes near the water need a different roof?

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Can you put a new roof over the old one?

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Can you replace a roof in winter?

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Do you install new shingles over the old roof?

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My insurance company says I have to replace my roof. Can you help?

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What warranty do I get?

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Get a Free Roof Replacement Estimate in Suffolk County

Check what each quote puts under the shingles. Cheap quotes usually save money there, where you can't see it.
If a line is missing from a quote, ask the roofer about it.