Herkimer, NY
Roofing Contractor in Herkimer, NY
315 Roofing installs, replaces and repairs asphalt shingle roofs on homes in Herkimer and the nearby Mohawk Valley towns. You get a free inspection, pictures of your roof, and a written quote within 24 hours of our visit.
- 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 covers Herkimer, NY, east of Utica on the Mohawk River. We work on asphalt shingle roofs for homeowners: replacements, repairs, storm and wind damage, and inspections. Every inspection is free and photographed, the written quote follows within 24 hours, and the installation is backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
- Herkimer and the Mohawk Valley
- Free inspection, photos included
- Written quote within 24 hours
- 10-year workmanship warranty
Services in Herkimer
Roofing services in Herkimer, NY
These are the roofing services we offer to homeowners in Herkimer and the valley around it.
Roof Replacement in HerkimerTear-off down to the deck, then a full asphalt shingle system.Roof Replacement 
Roof Repair in HerkimerLeaks, missing shingles, flashing and ice dam damage.Roof Repair 
New Roof Installation in HerkimerShingle roofs for additions, garages and new builds.New Roof Installation 
Storm Damage Repair in HerkimerWind, hail and ice damage found, photographed and fixed.Storm Damage Repair 
Roof Inspection in HerkimerA free inspection with photos and a written quote.Roof Inspection
Working in Herkimer
Roofing in the Mohawk Valley east of Utica
Herkimer sits in Herkimer County, east of Utica, where the Mohawk River runs through the valley alongside the Erie Canal corridor.
We come out from our office in Utica to inspect and work on roofs here, and our work already reaches further into the county: a homeowner in Jordanville had their roof replaced by us and wrote about it on Google.
The valley shapes the weather a roof lives through. Wind moving along the river corridor can hit the open side of a house hard, and the hillsides north and south of the village catch snow that lingers well into spring.
Down near the water, mornings are often damp and roofs on shaded lots can stay wet for a long time after rain.
Much of the housing in Herkimer is older, from homes close together near the center of the village to farmhouses on the slopes around it. Many have been through several roofs already.
Some carry layers of old shingles stacked one over another, some have chimneys whose flashing has been patched for years, and some have attics that were never vented the way a modern roof needs.
A long, cold winter is hard on all of that. Freeze-thaw cycles work at every weak seal, ice builds at the eaves of poorly vented roofs, and a heavy snowpack tests decking that may already be tired. Most roof leaks start as one of those small failures.
On a Herkimer inspection we walk the roof, check the shingles, valleys, flashing, vent pipe boots and gutters, and look into the attic when we can get there. We photograph what we find and go through it with you, then send a written quote within 24 hours.
If a repair is the honest answer, that is what the quote will say.
Common problems
Roof problems Herkimer homes run into
Life in a river valley with long winters leaves a familiar set of problems on shingle roofs.
Wind damage along the valley
Gusts moving down the Mohawk Valley catch shingle edges and ridge caps. Once a shingle has lost its seal it flaps, creases at the nail line and eventually blows off, leaving the underlayment exposed.
Moisture, moss and algae
Damp mornings near the river and shaded hillside lots keep some slopes wet for hours. That encourages moss and dark algae streaks, and moss in particular lifts shingle edges and traps water.
Ice dams and eave leaks
Snow that melts over a warm attic refreezes at the overhang. The water trapped behind that ice finds its way under the shingles and shows up as stains near exterior walls and around upstairs windows.
Patched chimney and wall flashing
On older homes the flashing at chimneys and side walls has often been covered in roofing cement more than once. Each patch buys a season or two before cracking open again in the cold.
Multiple old layers and a tired deck
Roofs that were covered over instead of torn off carry extra weight and hide the condition of the wood underneath. Sagging between rafters or a soft feel underfoot means the deck needs attention.
Local knowledge
Keeping a Herkimer roof sound through the year
Spring is the season to look at a roof in Herkimer. Once the snow is gone, walk around the house and look for shingle pieces on the ground, granules piled at the downspouts, and dark streaks or moss on the shaded slopes.
Inside, check upstairs ceilings and the corners of exterior walls for new stains. Any of those is worth a free inspection before summer storms arrive.
If the roof has several old layers or a deck that has started to give, patching only delays the job.
A roof replacement done as a full tear-off takes everything down to the wood, replaces the bad boards, adds ice and water shield at the eaves and valleys, new flashing and proper ventilation, and finishes with architectural shingles that hold up better against valley wind than the older flat style.
Fall is the time to get ready for winter. Clear the gutters once the leaves are down, make sure downspouts carry water away from the foundation, and check that attic vents are not blocked by insulation or debris.
A roof that drains well and stays cold underneath is far less likely to form ice dams. To the west of Utica we also work in Clinton and Rome.
Homeowners on working with 315 Roofing
“We recently had our roof replaced by 315 Roofing in Jordanville, NY, and couldn't be happier with the experience.”
“315 Roofing LLC did an amazing job on my roof. Vlad was great to work with from start to finish — professional, honest, and easy to communicate with. His crew showed up on time, worked hard, and paid attention to every detail.”
“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.”
Roofing questions from Herkimer homeowners
Is Herkimer inside your service area?
Yes. We work in Herkimer and in the other towns of Herkimer and Oneida counties around Utica, including nearby valley communities such as Frankfort, Ilion and Little Falls.
Do you charge to inspect a roof in Herkimer?
No. The inspection is free. We look over the roof and the attic where it is accessible, take photos of the problems, explain them to you and send a written quote within 24 hours. You decide afterwards whether to go ahead.
Can you fix wind damage on a Herkimer roof?
Yes. Storm and wind damage repair is one of our services. We find and photograph every lifted, creased or missing shingle, check the ridge and the edges, and replace what was damaged so the roof sheds water again.
Should I worry about dark streaks on my roof?
Dark streaks are usually algae. On their own they are mostly cosmetic. Moss is different: it holds water and lifts shingle edges, so heavy moss deserves a closer look. Either one on a roof that is also curling or losing granules suggests the shingles are near the end of their life.
My Herkimer house has more than one layer of shingles. Is that a problem?
Extra layers add weight, trap heat and hide the deck. When it is time to replace the roof, we take every layer off so we can see and repair the wood. During the inspection we check how many layers there are so the quote covers the full job.
What happens after the inspection?
Within 24 hours you receive a written quote that sets out the work, the materials and the scope. If you go ahead, we schedule the job and go over shingle colors with you first. When it is done, the installation is covered by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
Do you do repairs as well as full roofs in Herkimer?
Yes. Leaks, missing or lifted shingles, flashing, valleys, chimneys and ice dam damage are all repair work we take on. We only recommend a replacement when the photos show the roof as a whole has worn out.
How long does a new roof last in the Herkimer area?
That depends on the ventilation under it, the condition of the deck it is fastened to and how well it drains.
A roof installed over solid wood, with ice and water shield at the eaves and an attic that breathes, gives the shingles the conditions they need to reach their full life. Those are the parts of the job we spend the most care on.
More towns we serve near Herkimer
Also serving Utica, Marcy, Frankfort, Ilion, Little Falls, Yorkville, Oriskany, Deerfield, Schuyler.
Nearby
Getting to Herkimer from nearby towns
From Frankfort
About 4.4 miles to Herkimer in a straight line (not a drive time).
Frankfort lies west of Herkimer in the same county, on the Mohawk River in the valley floor.
From Marcy
About 15.5 miles to Herkimer in a straight line (not a drive time).
Marcy is north of Utica, and from there the trip east follows the Mohawk Valley toward Herkimer.
From New Hartford
About 15.6 miles to Herkimer in a straight line (not a drive time).
New Hartford sits south-west of Utica, so this trip crosses the Utica area before heading east down the valley.
Book a roof inspection in Herkimer
Call or send the form and we will come look at your Herkimer roof, free, with a written quote to follow.