Roofing Services in Princeton, NJ
Our home base. Serving Princeton homeowners with honest roofing work since 1979.
Princeton Is Where We Hang Our Hard Hats
MGS Roofing is headquartered right here in Princeton at 300 Carnegie Center Drive. This isn't just another town on our service map — it's where we live, where our kids go to school, and where our neighbors know us by name. When you see our trucks around town, we're probably heading to a job on Witherspoon Street or finishing up a roof on one of the side streets off Nassau.
We've been working on Princeton homes since 1979, and in that time we've gotten to know every type of roof in this town. From the older colonials near downtown to the larger estate properties out toward Province Line Road, each house has its own quirks. That's something you only learn from decades of hands-on experience in a community — not from a sales pitch.
Because we're local, response times are fast. If a storm rolls through and you've got shingles in your yard, we can be there the same day. No waiting for a crew to drive in from two counties away.
Working With Princeton's Historic Architecture
Princeton has some of the most beautiful historic homes in New Jersey. Colonial-era properties, Federal-style houses near the university, Victorian homes along Mercer Street — they all require a roofing contractor who understands what they're dealing with. You can't treat a 200-year-old slate roof the same way you'd treat a standard asphalt shingle job on a newer subdivision home.
We've repaired and replaced slate roofs, cedar shake roofs, and copper flashing on some of Princeton's oldest properties. We know how to match materials to maintain the character of a historic home while bringing the roof up to modern waterproofing standards. If your home is in the Princeton Historic District, we understand the guidelines and can work with you on materials that satisfy both the commission and your budget.
Cedar shake roofs are common on the older properties around Stockton Street and the streets off of Bayard Lane. These roofs look great, but they need regular maintenance. Cedar splits, curls, and rots if it's not maintained. We handle cedar repairs, partial replacements, and full tear-offs when the roof has reached the end of its life.
Common Princeton Roof Types We Service
- Slate roofs on pre-war colonials and Victorians
- Cedar shake on mid-century and estate properties
- Asphalt architectural shingles on newer homes
- Flat and low-slope roofs on additions and sunrooms
- Copper flashing and custom metalwork
- Clay and concrete tile on Mediterranean-style homes
Tree-Lined Streets Mean Gutter Problems
Princeton is one of the most heavily wooded towns in Central Jersey. Those mature oaks, maples, and sycamores that make the streets so beautiful also dump thousands of pounds of leaves every fall — and most of that debris ends up in your gutters. We see more gutter clogs and ice dam problems in Princeton than almost anywhere else in our service area.
If you live on a tree-lined street near the university, along Library Place, or in the neighborhoods between Nassau Street and the canal towpath, your gutters are probably filling up two or three times every fall. Clogged gutters lead to water backing up under your roof edge, rotting fascia boards, and eventually water damage inside the house.
We install gutter guards that keep leaves and debris out while letting water flow freely. For homes that already have damage from neglected gutters, we handle the full repair — new gutters, replacement fascia, and soffit and fascia work to get everything sealed up again.
Areas We Serve in Princeton
We work throughout Princeton Borough and the surrounding communities. Here are some of the areas we serve regularly.
Downtown Princeton
Older homes near Nassau Street, Witherspoon, and the university. Many have original slate or cedar roofs that need careful maintenance or historically sensitive replacement.
Princeton Junction / West Windsor
Newer developments and townhome communities built from the 1980s onward. Many of these roofs are now 30-40 years old and approaching replacement. Standard asphalt shingle work is most common here.
Western Princeton
Larger estate homes along Province Line Road and the Great Road area. Mix of custom roofing — slate, cedar, and high-end architectural shingles on steep-pitch roofs.
Riverside / Canal Area
Homes near the Delaware and Raritan Canal and Carnegie Lake. Moisture and humidity from the water create extra wear on roofing materials. We see more moss and algae growth in this area.
Princeton North / Route 206
Mix of residential and commercial properties along the Route 206 corridor. We handle both single-family homes and small commercial flat-roof systems in this area.
Montgomery / Rocky Hill
Just north of Princeton, these communities have a mix of newer construction and older farmstead properties. Common work includes full replacements on 20-25 year old roofs.
Services We Offer in Princeton
Full exterior services for Princeton homes — roofing, gutters, siding, and more.
Roof Repair & Replacement
From patching a few missing shingles after a storm to full tear-off and replacement. We work with asphalt, slate, cedar, and flat roofing systems.
Learn more →Gutter Services
Cleaning, repair, new installation, and gutter guard systems. Essential for Princeton's tree-heavy neighborhoods where clogs are a constant battle.
Learn more →Siding Installation
Vinyl, fiber cement, and wood siding installation and repair. We match existing siding on historic homes and install new siding on renovations.
Learn more →Window Replacement
Energy-efficient window installation. Many older Princeton homes have single-pane windows that are costing a fortune in heating and cooling bills.
Learn more →Soffit & Fascia
Repair and replacement of rotted soffit and fascia boards — often caused by gutter overflow and ice dams on Princeton's older homes.
Learn more →Storm Damage Repair
Emergency tarping and fast repairs after nor'easters and summer storms. We work with your insurance company to make the claims process easier.
Learn more →Why a Local Roofer Matters in Princeton
After every major storm, out-of-state roofing companies show up in Princeton knocking on doors. They offer quick fixes, collect a check, and disappear. Six months later, when the roof leaks again, good luck getting them on the phone.
We're not going anywhere. Our office is five minutes from downtown Princeton. If something goes wrong after a job, we come back and make it right — that's the advantage of working with a local company that's been here for over 45 years. Our reputation in this town matters to us because we live here too.
We're fully licensed and insured in New Jersey, and we're certified installers for GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, and TAMKO. That means manufacturer-backed warranties on top of our own workmanship guarantee. When you hire MGS, you're covered.
Ready to Get Started?
Get a free roofing estimate for your Princeton home. No pressure, no obligation — just honest advice from a contractor who knows this town inside and out.