Clinton, NY
Roofing Contractor in Clinton, NY
315 Roofing works on asphalt shingle roofs across the village of Clinton and the rest of the Town of Kirkland. We start with a free inspection, show you photos of the roof, and put a written quote in your hands within 24 hours.
- Free roof inspection
- Written quote within 24 hours
- 10-year workmanship warranty
- 5.0Google rating
- 10-yearWorkmanship warranty
- 24 hoursWritten quote after a free inspection
The short answer
315 Roofing serves homeowners in Clinton, NY, south-west of Utica. We handle roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage and inspections on asphalt shingle homes in the village and the surrounding Town of Kirkland. The inspection is free and photographed, the written quote comes within 24 hours, and our installation carries a 10-year workmanship warranty.
- Village and Town of Kirkland homes
- Free, photographed inspection
- Quote in writing within 24 hours
- 10-year workmanship warranty
Services in Clinton
Roofing services in Clinton, NY
Pick the service that matches your roof, or start with a free inspection if you are not sure what it needs.
Roof Replacement in ClintonTear-off down to the deck, then a full asphalt shingle system.Roof Replacement 
Roof Repair in ClintonLeaks, missing shingles, flashing and ice dam damage.Roof Repair 
New Roof Installation in ClintonShingle roofs for additions, garages and new builds.New Roof Installation 
Storm Damage Repair in ClintonWind, hail and ice damage found, photographed and fixed.Storm Damage Repair 
Roof Inspection in ClintonA free inspection with photos and a written quote.Roof Inspection
Working in Clinton
Roofing for houses in and around the village
Clinton is a village in the Town of Kirkland, a short trip south-west of Utica and our office there.
It is home to Hamilton College, and the village has the settled, older character that often comes with a college town: houses close to the center, tree-lined residential streets, and homes that have been lived in and added onto over many decades.
Older houses bring their own roofing questions. Steep main roofs meet lower roofs over porches and additions, and every one of those joints is a place where flashing has to do its job.
Chimneys are common, and the flashing around them is often original or patched more than once. On houses like these, a leak inside rarely comes from directly above the stain.
Outside the village, the Town of Kirkland opens up into hills, farmland and homes on larger pieces of land. Those houses catch more wind, and many of them sit under or near mature trees, which drop limbs in storms and keep parts of the roof shaded and damp long after the rest has dried.
Clinton gets the same lake-effect snow and freeze-thaw winters as the rest of the region. Snow that melts during a sunny afternoon and freezes again overnight opens small gaps in old shingles and flashing a little more each cycle. Over a few winters, those gaps become leaks.
When we inspect a roof in Clinton, we look at the shingles, every flashing joint, the valleys, the vent pipes and the gutters, and we check the attic where it is reachable. We photograph all of it and send a written quote within 24 hours, so you can see the condition of your roof for yourself.
Common problems
Roof problems common in Clinton
Older homes, mature trees and hard winters shape most of the roof trouble in and around the village.
Leaks where roofs meet
Additions, porches and dormers create joints between roof sections and walls. When the step flashing at those joints fails, water runs behind the siding and shows up inside, often some distance from where it entered.
Worn chimney flashing
Older chimneys often carry flashing that has been sealed over with tar instead of replaced. The tar cracks in the cold, and water gets in around the brick.
Moss and debris under trees
Shaded roof slopes stay damp, which lets moss take hold and hold water against the shingles. Leaves and needles pack into valleys and gutters and back water up under the roof edge.
Storm damage from limbs and wind
Branches from mature trees can crack shingles or puncture the deck in a storm, and wind on open hillsides outside the village can strip shingles that have lost their seal.
Ice dams on poorly vented attics
Many older homes were built with little attic ventilation. Heat rising into the attic melts snow on the roof, and the water refreezes at the eaves into a ridge of ice that pushes water under the shingles.
Local knowledge
What to know about roofs on older Clinton homes
Many roofs in and around Clinton have been reroofed more than once over the life of the house, and not always the same way. It is common to find a newer layer of shingles over an older one, or a section that was patched in a different material.
A roof like that can look sound from the street while the deck underneath is soft, so the inspection includes a look at how many layers are up there and what condition the wood is in.
When an older roof has reached the end of its life, a full tear-off roof replacement is the way to deal with all of that at once.
Every old layer comes off, bad boards get replaced, new flashing goes in at the chimney and every wall joint, and the attic ventilation is corrected before the architectural shingles go on. All of it carries our 10-year workmanship warranty.
Trees are part of what makes Clinton pleasant, and they are also worth watching from a roofing point of view.
Branches hanging over the roof should be kept trimmed back, gutters under trees need cleaning more than once a year, and after a windy storm it is worth checking the yard for pieces of shingle.
We also work to the north-west in Rome and east along the valley in Herkimer.
Reviews from 315 Roofing customers
“I had a roof replacement done today and I’m very happy with the service! From the beginning, Vlad got back to me quickly and set up a time to come out for an estimate. I was on the schedule within a couple weeks.”
“As everyone knows it so hard to get contractors to do work let alone showing up on scheduled days. Ive had work done on my home (gutters) and my daughters home roof repaired.”
“315 Roofing replaced my roof and made the whole process way easier than I expected. Vlad was easy to communicate with and very professional. His crew showed up as scheduled and got the job done fast.”
Roofing questions from Clinton homeowners
Do you serve Clinton and the Town of Kirkland?
Yes. We work on homes in the village of Clinton and across the rest of the Town of Kirkland, along with the other towns around Utica in Oneida and Herkimer counties.
My Clinton house is old. Can you still replace the roof?
Yes. Older houses are common in this area. The main differences are that there may be several old layers to remove, more deck boards that need replacing, and more flashing joints to rebuild. The inspection shows all of that before you get a price, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Why does my ceiling leak in a spot that is not under the damage?
Water often enters at a flashing joint, a vent pipe or a valley, then runs along a rafter or the top of a wall before it drips. That is especially common on houses with additions and dormers. We trace the path during the inspection and photograph where the water is getting in.
Do you repair storm damage on homes in Clinton?
Yes. Wind and falling limbs are the usual causes here. We inspect the roof, photograph the damage, and repair or replace what was hurt, including the deck underneath if a branch has gone through it.
How much does a roof inspection in Clinton cost?
Nothing. The inspection is free, and it comes with photos of what we found and a written quote within 24 hours. You are under no obligation to go ahead with the work.
Is moss on my roof a problem?
It can be. Moss holds moisture against the shingles and lifts their edges as it grows, which lets water get underneath. A little on a shaded slope is a sign to trim back trees and keep an eye on it. Heavy growth across a slope usually means the shingles underneath are already worn.
What warranty comes with a new roof in Clinton?
Our installation carries a 10-year workmanship warranty. If anything we put on fails because of how it was installed during those ten years, we return and make it right. The shingles come with their own manufacturer's warranty as well.
Can a new roof help with ice dams on my Clinton home?
Yes, if it is done properly. During a replacement we install ice and water shield along the eaves and in the valleys, and we correct the attic ventilation so the underside of the roof stays cold. Those two changes deal with the causes of ice dams rather than the symptoms, which is why we check the attic during the inspection.
Towns we serve around Clinton
Also serving Utica, Marcy, Frankfort, Ilion, Little Falls, Yorkville, Oriskany, Deerfield, Schuyler.
Nearby
Reaching Clinton from nearby towns
From New Hartford
About 4.9 miles to Clinton in a straight line (not a drive time).
New Hartford lies between Clinton and Utica, separated from the village by a few miles of hills, farms and neighborhoods.
From Yorkville
About 7.0 miles to Clinton in a straight line (not a drive time).
Yorkville is a small village on the west side of Utica, to the north-east of Clinton.
From Oriskany
About 7.9 miles to Clinton in a straight line (not a drive time).
Oriskany sits north of Clinton in the Mohawk Valley, with open country between the two.
Book a roof inspection in Clinton
We will look at your Clinton roof for free and send the photos and a written quote within 24 hours.