Bergen Beach sits on the edge of Jamaica Bay between Mill Basin and Paerdegat Basin. Most of it was developed in the 1980s and 1990s, on streets off Bergen Avenue, Avenue T and the East 60s and 70s, with attached and semi-detached two family homes and some detached houses, most of them with pitched asphalt shingle roofs.
Because the neighborhood was built in a short window, its roofs are aging together. An asphalt shingle roof from that period has typically been replaced once or is on its original shingles past their expected life. Curling tabs, bald spots where the granules have worn off and shingles lifting in bay wind are what we see block after block.
Attached houses add a complication. When one owner reroofs and the neighbor does not, the line between the two roofs has to be flashed properly, or the new roof leaks at its edge. Doing a roof right in an attached row means dealing with that line, not just the shingles on your side.
Skylights from the original construction are another common leak point now. Their seals and flashing are as old as the roof, and they are best replaced or reflashed when the roof is done.
What we see on Bergen Beach roofs: original 1980s and 90s shingles curling and losing granules, leaks at the line between two neighbors' roofs, skylights leaking at old flashing, bathroom and kitchen vents with cracked boots, and gutters overflowing at the low end of an attached row.
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Q: Do you replace roofs in Bergen Beach?
A: Yes. MLM Construction Group replaces and repairs roofs throughout Bergen Beach (11234) from our shop at 1717 Avenue P. We handle single attached houses and coordinated work on neighboring homes. Call (516) 713-9199.
Q: My Bergen Beach house is from the 1990s. Does the roof need replacing?
A: If it still has its original asphalt shingles, it is likely near or past its expected life. Curling, missing granules, lifted shingles and leaks around vents or skylights are the signs. We inspect for free and tell you whether repair or replacement makes sense.
Q: Can I replace my half of an attached roof without my neighbor?
A: Yes. The important part is the line where your roof meets theirs. It must be flashed properly so water cannot get between the old and new roofs. We handle that transition and can coordinate if your neighbor wants to do theirs too.
Q: Should I replace my skylight when I replace the roof?
A: Usually yes, if it is original. Its seals and flashing are as old as the roof, and replacing or reflashing it while the roof is open costs far less than coming back later for a leak.
Q: Do you also work in Mill Basin and Marine Park?
A: Yes. Mill Basin, Marine Park, Georgetown and Flatlands are all in our regular service area, handled by the same crew.
MLM Construction Group works out of 1717 Avenue P in Brooklyn, NY 11229. Bergen Beach is inside our regular service area, so estimates and emergency calls there are handled by our own crew, not subcontracted out.
Unlike competitors who specialize in only one trade, MLM Construction Group handles roofing, stucco, EIFS, and gutters. One contractor for your entire exterior.
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