Roofing Services in Edison, NJ
Reliable roofing for Edison's homes and businesses. Over 45 years of experience in Middlesex County.
Edison's Roofs Are Reaching Replacement Age
Edison is one of the largest townships in New Jersey, and a huge portion of its housing stock was built between the 1960s and 1980s. If you live in one of those homes, your roof is either already past its expected lifespan or getting close. We've replaced hundreds of roofs on Edison homes that were still running on their original 20- or 25-year shingles — some pushing 35 or 40 years.
The most common homes we work on in Edison are split-levels and ranches. Split-levels have multiple roof planes at different heights, which means more valleys, more flashing points, and more places for water to find its way in if the work isn't done right. Ranch homes have large, lower-pitched roof surfaces that take the full force of wind and rain during storms. Both styles need a crew that knows how to handle the specific challenges they present.
We're based in Princeton, about 25 minutes from Edison, and we've been doing work in this township for decades. We know the housing stock, we know the common problems, and we know the building department. When you call us, you're getting a contractor who's already familiar with what your roof looks like before we even pull into the driveway.
Storm Damage and Nor'easters in Edison
Edison sits right in the path of the nor'easters that barrel up the coast every winter and spring. These storms bring sustained winds of 40-60 mph, heavy rain, and sometimes hail. On older roofs, that's enough to peel back shingles, crack flashing, and open up the roof to water infiltration.
We've seen the aftermath of every major storm in Middlesex County over the past 45 years. After a nor'easter or severe thunderstorm, our phones light up with calls from Edison homeowners — missing shingles, leaking skylights, downed tree limbs that punched through the decking. We prioritize emergency tarping and temporary repairs to stop the water, then come back to do the permanent fix once things dry out.
If your roof sustained storm damage, we also work directly with your homeowner's insurance company. We document the damage, provide detailed estimates in the format insurance adjusters need, and make sure you get what you're entitled to. We're not a storm chasing outfit — we're your local contractor who happens to be very experienced with insurance claims.
Common Storm Damage We Repair
- Wind-lifted and missing asphalt shingles
- Cracked or displaced ridge cap shingles
- Damaged pipe boot flashings and vent covers
- Ice dam damage along eaves and gutters
- Tree branch impact damage to decking
- Skylight seal failures from wind-driven rain
Split-Levels, Ranches, and Townhome Communities
Edison's neighborhoods are a mix of single-family homes and townhome developments. The single-family homes are predominantly split-levels and ranches built during the suburban expansion of the 1960s and 1970s. These are solid houses, but the roofs were designed for a 20-25 year lifespan, and most have been replaced at least once already. If you're on your second roof and it's getting old, it's time to start planning for the third.
We also do a lot of work in Edison's townhome and condo communities. Sometimes that's individual unit owners handling their own roof; other times it's an HOA coordinating a full community re-roof. We've worked with multiple HOAs in Edison on large-scale projects — phased replacements where we do a section of units at a time to minimize disruption to residents.
Along the Route 1 corridor, Edison also has commercial properties that need flat roof maintenance and replacement. We handle commercial work on strip malls, office buildings, and small industrial properties. If you manage a commercial property in Edison, we provide the same honest assessments and fair pricing that our residential customers expect.
Areas We Serve in Edison
We work throughout Edison Township and the surrounding Middlesex County communities.
North Edison
Residential neighborhoods between Route 27 and the Raritan River. Many homes here date to the 1950s-1970s. Common work includes full roof replacements and gutter system upgrades on aging split-levels.
South Edison
Newer developments mixed with established neighborhoods. The housing here is a bit more recent — 1980s and 1990s builds. Roofs are approaching 30-40 years and we're seeing a wave of replacements in this area.
Clara Barton Section
One of Edison's oldest sections, named after the Red Cross founder who once lived here. Smaller Cape Cod and ranch homes with steep-pitch roofs. Many of these homes have had additions that create complex rooflines.
Menlo Park Area
Mix of residential and commercial near the Menlo Park Mall corridor. We handle both homeowner roofing jobs and commercial flat roof work for businesses along Route 1 and Parsonage Road.
Bonhamtown / Raritan Center
Residential homes near the Raritan Center business park. These neighborhoods sit at lower elevation near the Raritan River and we see more moisture-related roof issues — moss, algae, and fascia rot.
Oak Tree / Iselin Border
Neighborhoods along Oak Tree Road near the Woodbridge border. Dense residential areas with a lot of bi-level and split-level homes. Common issues include aging roof vents and deteriorating valley flashing.
Services We Offer in Edison
Complete exterior services for Edison homes and businesses.
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off and replacement using GAF, Owens Corning, or CertainTeed shingles. Most Edison roof replacements are completed in 1-2 days for a standard single-family home.
Learn more →Roof Repair
Leak repairs, missing shingle replacement, flashing repairs, and pipe boot replacements. We fix the actual problem — not just the symptom.
Learn more →Gutter Services
New gutter installation, cleaning, repairs, and gutter guard systems. Seamless aluminum gutters in multiple colors to match your home's exterior.
Learn more →Siding
Vinyl and fiber cement siding installation. Many Edison split-levels still have the original aluminum siding — upgrading to vinyl or HardiePlank transforms the look of the house.
Learn more →Windows
Energy-efficient replacement windows. Edison's older homes often have original single-pane windows that are drafty and driving up energy costs.
Learn more →Soffit & Fascia
Repair and replacement of damaged soffit and fascia. We often do this work alongside a roof replacement to make sure everything under the roof edge is solid.
Learn more →Why Edison Homeowners Choose MGS
There are plenty of roofing companies that serve Edison. The big national outfits run TV ads and send salespeople to your door with binders full of financing options. That's not us. We're a family-owned company that's been doing roofing in Central New Jersey since 1979. When you call, you talk to the people who actually do the work.
We don't use subcontractors. Our own crew handles every job from start to finish. That means consistent quality and accountability — if something isn't right, we know exactly who did the work and we come back to fix it. We also clean up after ourselves, including running magnets across your yard and driveway to pick up stray nails.
We're certified installers for the major manufacturers — GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, and TAMKO. That means you get manufacturer-backed warranties in addition to our own workmanship guarantee. We're fully licensed and insured in New Jersey, and we carry the coverage levels that serious contractors carry — not the bare minimum.
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