Trusted Roofing Contractor
in Bayside, NY

Bayside is home for REVMA Roofing, so these are the streets I know best. Much of Bayside was built between the 1920s and the 1960s, and you can see it in the roofs: steep Colonials and Tudors with dormers near Bell Boulevard and Crocheron Park, original slate and cedar on some of the older houses, and postwar Capes and split-levels with asphalt shingles around Oakland Gardens and Alley Pond. I'm Stavros Latos, the owner, and I come to every estimate myself, so the guy who looks at your roof is the guy who prices it.

Bayside Neighborhoods We Serve Every Week

We work all over Bayside: Bayside Hills, Bay Terrace, Bayside Gables, the blocks around Bell Boulevard and Crocheron Park, Fort Totten, Oakland Gardens and the edge of Auburndale. Our Bayside ZIP codes are 11359, 11360, 11361 and 11364, and from here it's minutes to Douglaston, Little Neck and Whitestone.

Being local helps with the practical stuff. A lot of Bayside driveways won't take a full-size container, so we plan the staging before the quote. On attached and semi-attached houses near Bell Boulevard, we talk to the neighbor before tear-off, so nobody's surprised when the crew shows up.

What Actually Damages Bayside Roofs

Bayside sits on the western shore of Little Neck Bay, and the streets north of Northern Boulevard take wind straight off the water. Shingle damage starts at the edges, so the starter course, eaves and rakes are where we spend the most attention. A nor'easter will push rain sideways under any flashing that wasn't done right.

South of the LIE, it's the trees. Those mature street trees pack the valleys with leaves every fall, the water backs up, and it finds its way under the shingles. Gutters come up on nearly every replacement because the hangers get disturbed and the fascia behind them is often where rot starts. Then freeze and thaw does the rest over the winter. Most Bayside shingle roofs need real attention by 18 to 22 years.

Insurance Claims in Bayside: How We Approach Them

If a storm takes shingles off or a limb comes down on your roof, here's what we do: we document the damage with photos, we meet the adjuster on the roof, and we repair what's covered. We're the roofing contractor, so we don't negotiate your claim or speak for you with the carrier. Under New York Insurance Law §2101(g)(2), that's for you or a licensed public adjuster.

We file for storm damage, not wear. If your roof is just at the end of its life, I'll say so and give you one straight price for the replacement.

Bell Boulevard, Bay Terrace and Oakland Gardens: A Few Specifics

These three areas cover most of what we see in Bayside. Around Bell Boulevard, it's older Colonials and Tudors with dormers and a lot of roof-to-wall joints, plus attached houses where we coordinate with the neighbor. In Bay Terrace, the houses near the water take the wind, so the edges and the drip edge get extra care. In Oakland Gardens, postwar Capes and split-levels usually have shingles that were replaced at least once already, so we strip them down to the deck and check every sheet of plywood before the new roof goes on.

Bayside Roofing FAQ

Who is the best roofer in Bayside for a roof replacement?
Look for somebody who sits with you and explains each part of the quote. We're based here, we have 64 Google reviews at 5.0, and I handle every estimate. Our NYC DCWP licence is 2126882-DCWP, and you can check it with the city.

How much is a new roof in Bayside?
For architectural shingles, about $875 to $1,100 a square installed, so most Bayside houses with around 20 squares of roof land near $17,500 to $22,000. Slate, cedar and composite run higher. Our Queens roof cost guide has the full table.

Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Bayside?
Under 1 RCNY §101-14, replacing coverings and insulation above the deck doesn't need a DOB permit unless the Energy Code requires added insulation. Replacing deck or sheathing does, and when it does, we file it with DOB.

Can you keep my old slate?
Sound slate can often be kept and reinstalled. Cracked or broken pieces can't be, by city rule, so we replace those and redo the flashing.

How long does the job take?
Most shingle roofs are done in one day, sometimes two for a big house. You get the schedule in writing with the price.

Slate and Cedar Roofing in Bayside

Some of the nicest roofs in Bayside are the original slate and cedar on the older houses. They're worth doing right. With slate, we keep what's sound, replace what's broken and redo the copper flashing. With cedar, we talk about ventilation underneath, because wood needs to breathe. If you want the look without the upkeep, composite slate or shake gets you close. Read the deep dives on slate roofing in Bayside and cedar roofing in Bayside, or see our composite roofing page.

Why Bayside Homeowners Choose REVMA

We're your neighbors, and you deal with me, the owner. No salesman, no three-prices routine, no "sign tonight" discount. You get one written price for the work we agree on, and it usually comes in 25 to 35% less than the big companies because I don't carry their overhead. Bring a competitor's written quote for the same roofing system and we'll price match it. Our crews have 15 to 20 years on roofs, we're GAF certified, and three to five sheets of plywood are already in the price.

For the full job, start to finish, see roof replacement in Bayside, shingle roofing in Bayside and flat roofing in Bayside. For the rest of the borough, see our Queens page.

Ready for a free estimate? Call (646) 889-4529 or fill out the form above. Bayside estimates usually happen within a couple of days.