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Avatar for JJ’s Roofing
JJ’s Roofing
4.8(
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Heating Cable for Roof - Install

Serving Manhattan, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a complete and positive experience in dealing with a contractor. Contacted JJs Roofing through the list along with 2 other companies. Had email and phone contact with the principals of each company and arranged for persons to come to the site to evaluate the project and make accurate measurements for a more detailed proposal. Within the same day of making the evaluations, I received 2 competitive bids to do the job. The third competitive bid was submitted sometime later after I committed to JJs and had the work completed! The scope of work was similar in all aspects and there was only a slight difference in the price. To their advantage, JJs proposed to do the job in 3 days while the other bids proposed 5 or 6 days. Because this is winter and the weather plays a huge factor in the roofing business, I opted for the 3-day make over where nice weather was predicted. In dealing with JJs owner John Johnston, he was helpful and extremely accommodating. He was mindful of my own circumstances of having to travel from out of town to be present during the project's work days. I was extremely grateful for this consideration. Once I accepted the JJs bid, a crew was sent back to the job site to remeasure for the replacements skylight and the access door. These are custom items so it is important to be accurate. The day of the job, JJs sent a crew led by Hector Ramos who along with another worker had done the preliminary evaluation. The men went about the job with speed, efficiency and care. The unusual break in the weather was great incentive for the men to work. After the first day, the old roof was torn off and general repairs to the underlying structure was begun and completed. The roof was covered with a tarp for the night. Day two, the men showed up promptly and continued their work. When I ventured to the roof top, Hector took the time to explain in great detail the entire process and timetable for the work. Because there where other elements involved beyond just laying down a new roof, I appreciated his explanations. I had a skylight replaced, a new roof access door installed, the relocation of the main drain and installation of a down spout, and the replacements of vent caps. The entire crew were courteous and extremely professional. By the end of the second day, I was sure I had made the right decision in choosing JJs. The final day and Hector assured me they would be finished on time and before the expected rains would come. I glanced at their progress throughout the day and saw the work completed on time. The men were extremely careful to clean everywhere debris landed in or around the work area on top and on the ground. When they left, the entire area was spotless! It was great having the highly skilled professionals from JJs Roofing working on this project. It is with high confidence that I recommend JJs Roofing for your roofing needs. They deliver in quality, craftsmanship, and service. It was a pleasure doing business with this company."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Anb Construction LLC
5.0(
28
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Heating Cable for Roof - Install

Serving Manhattan, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ANB Construction is by far one of the absolute best contractors I have ever worked with. I am a contractor myself so I know what makes for a true professional and knowledgeable company. The entire ANB team responded immediately, showed up on time and on schedule, keep me informed, and really knew roofing. The price service is unmatched and address every aspect of our job. Gustavo and the ANB team are top notch A++++ in my book and would hire them again without a doubt. No better roofing company and I know plenty being in the trades myself for over 30 years."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roof Services
4.6(
96
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Heating Cable for Roof - Install

Serving Manhattan, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It didn't go very well. The gentleman came and looked at the roof. He said that he would send us a summary of what he found but we never received it. He just looked at the roof, he never did any work. He was on time. I am less likely to use them again. He didn't really do any work, he just looked at the roof for 10/15 minutes."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Roofmaster NYC Inc
4.3(
145
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Heating Cable for Roof - Install

Serving Manhattan, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike is excellent: professional, prompt, expert. Our first place in the neighborhood needed a fairly substantial repair, which he diagnosed and performed perfectly. Years later, we moved and needed work a few times on our new home's flat roof and gutters. Again, always reliable and effective. I cannot recommend Mike more highly, and we trust him completely."
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+3

Recommended by99%of homeowners
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TRI-BORO INSULATING & ROOFING CO INC
4.7(
50
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Heating Cable for Roof - Install

Serving Manhattan, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1938

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an extremely positive experience from start to finish with Carmine and his roofing company. He was very responsive, arrived on time, immediately assessed the issue and provided me with an accurate and reasonable price for the work done, and scheduled a follow up time to fix it. He arrived with an assistant at the later specified time a few days later and patched up my very leaky old roof on my 100+ year old house with minimal impact to my family's daily routine. On top of all of that Carmine is a very nice guy and was professional and collegial throughout the entire process. I'd definitely use his services again and would recommend him to anyone."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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George Parsons Roofing & Siding Inc
4.3(
141
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Heating Cable for Roof - Install

Serving Manhattan, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He is licensed in New York State to do slate roofing, and to teach it. They were excellent. They do residential roofing and commercial roofing. I live in Queens, and he came out. They are in Nassau. The three guys did their job. I ask for an guarantee, and it was done over the phone, the same day. They were very good. They came out to give me an estimate, and they finished an roof in the neighborhood. They sent the three guys over, and they went on the roof, and took pictures. They showed me where my problem was, and I showed them my bedroom where the damaged was. I spoke to the owner, and spoke on the phone a little bit. We agreed on a price, and he gave me an guarantee for two years. I asked when can they do it, and he said, now. I said, wonderful, do it now. They are expertise with slate tiles. The guys were there, and didn't have a job in the afternoon, and completed in four hours. I had a valley with a peak on it, and an chimney. They put the membrane down, and cleaned up after. The workers were very polite. They cleaned up everything. They had to throw down a lot of damaged tiles, and stuff. They swept up the front of my house, and it looked better than when they came. I even called the owner up and told him how pleased I was. Being an woman, I always fear they see a woman, you never know when they might say lets get this woman. I think I paid a fair price, I paid for the job I got. I was very satisfied. A lot of times, what are you going to do jump on your roof, and see if its done right. I had done my research on them. I had an neighbor who use to do roofing when he was a young man. He would tell me look over here, its a great job. The membranes are done right, look at the gauge on the copper. I paid for it, but I got a good job. Being an woman, people might take an advantage. They were running around in Queens, roofers, said, you needed a new roof. A woman paid $4000, and she thought she was getting a new roof, but she got the silver coating. They were actually on the news. About how the home owners were getting rip offs with silver paint. Its silver coating to make your roof last longer. It reflects your roof in the summer, and reflects the cold in the winter. I got what I paid for. Not cheap. They even came a little earlier. I hopefully don't have to use them.











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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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JP INTERIORS
4.9(
126
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Heating Cable for Roof - Install

Serving Manhattan, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Credit card accepted

"JP Interiors did a fantastic job! The quality of work was superb, the handling of difficult issues that arose was quick and competent, the work was done on schedule, and the reviews we got from our residents were excellent. JP not only hires skilled painters, he worked with us extensively prior to the job starting to help us choose colors, discuss all the various types of paints we could use, suggest the right paints for this type of job, and he flagged problems that he foresaw prior to starting so we could address them. He showed great patience in dealing with our 7 member Board, and in handling the few residents who had their own concerns. He is not inexpensive, but the quality of the work and the service we got from him personally, made the cost well worth it. In addition, he offered us a service plan to keep the paint job looking nice at a reasonable cost, and that service has been excellent as well. I am the President of the Board and we could not recommend him more highly!"
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Home Service Experts Inc
4.7(
139
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Heating Cable for Roof - Install

Serving Manhattan, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Home Service Experts matched a $50 offer from a competitor when we called them before the job began. They arrived late but called us to explain their circumstances at least three times in advance of their arrival. They had been on another job which ran late because that homeowner had no heat and Home Service Experts wouldn't leave them without heating. Upon their arrival, they inspected our fireplace and immediately explained that there was no need to clean it. They showed me that the chimney was completely void of creosote by looking up into it with a light. When inspecting the fireplace, we told them that water had been accumulating in it. Home Service Experts thoroughly examined the fireplace looking for the source of the leak including getting a ladder and climbing onto the roof. They examined the flashing at the base of the chimney, noted it was not sealed, and went into detail as to how I could test for a water leak and repair it myself or contact someone who does flashing. They also explained and showed me that inside the chimney, one wall of the flue was not concreted (evidently, it should have been) but the owner didn't think that was the root cause of the leak. Overall, they spent considerable time and offered clear and thorough explanations to me, all at no charge. The owner seemed like a very knowledgeable and likeable guy who was really trying to be helpful. Seemed like an old school, blue collar type which I truly appreciated. Would call them again or recommend them without reservation."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Vandelay Contracting Corp.
4.3(
101
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Heating Cable for Roof - Install

Serving Manhattan, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"To many other roofers in the NYC Greater region- take note, Vandelay has you beat by quite a bit in terms of understanding a client and the particular needs of the job.  I went through a half dozen estimates and site visits; Vandelay and one other contractor where the only ones who were able to produce a timely, considered estimate.  And this was in the down season!
Regarding the job itself.  It presented several unknowns that Bob and his crew were able to work through and develop solutions to in a timely manner.  The demo went smoothly as well as the new installs and final flashing and chalking details.  At this point, the new roof has been through several storms and seems to be doing quite well.  If there is a problem, Bob seems more that capable to address per the contract, which I certainly appreciate.
Its clear he has a lot of experience doing what he knows, and doing it well.  He has good intuition and understanding of a job and the individuals and characters that might be involved, and how to work with them effectively (including myself likely :)
I've been through a couple of roof jobs at this point on various structures, and felt confident with Bob throughout the job; there were no instances that I felt were be minimized or neglected.  And importantly for a Condo building in NYC, Bob's crew made sure that they premise was CLEANER than when they left which is often a big deal with testy unit owners.
Overall, very pleased with both the estimation process, keeping on budget and timeframe and delivering a sound roof in material and craftmanship.  Highly recommended.


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FAQs for heating cable for roof installation projects in Manhattan, NY

A typical heat cable uses 5 watts per foot, regardless of the outside temperature. So, if your cable is 100 feet long, it uses 500 watts per hour. Expect to pay an additional $40 to $200 or more per month on your electricity bill. Be sure to turn manual cables off in the summer when you don't need them.

To install heat tape on your roof, place it along the lower edge in a precise zig-zag pattern to maximize coverage and heat distribution. Professional installers secure the tape with specialized clips that attach firmly to your shingles. This method ensures even heat distribution to effectively melt ice and snow while maintaining your roof's integrity during severe winter conditions.

Choosing between heated gutters and roof heating cables usually comes down to budget, appearance, and performance. Heated gutters cost less to install and blend seamlessly with your home’s exterior, making them a discreet, lower-cost option for preventing ice dams. Roof heating cables deliver more customizable and powerful heat along roof edges to handle heavy snow and ice, but they require more material and labor, increasing your upfront investment. Evaluate your roof design, winter weather demands, and energy budget to select the system that works best for your property.

Roof heating cables prevent ice dams by melting snow and stopping ice buildup at the roof edge. Ice damming occurs when melting snow refreezes on a cold roof—often right above the gutter line—and blocks water from draining, which can force moisture under shingles into your home. Heating cables maintain a warm channel that clears ice dams as soon as they form and protects your roof from water damage and structural issues.

Roof heating cables last between two and ten years before replacement is needed, wearing out faster than your roof itself. Their lifespan depends on climate severity, cable type, and exposure to physical damage. Consistent inspections and preventative maintenance—such as clearing debris, tightening clips, and checking electrical connections—can extend their service life and ensure reliable snow and ice protection each winter.

To safely remove snow from your roof, start with a specially designed roof rake, standing firmly on the ground and pulling snow downhill rather than climbing onto the roof. You can also apply calcium chloride ice melt to break up stubborn ice or gently use a secured rope from a safe vantage point. 

Keep in mind that large snow slabs can weigh hundreds of pounds and pose a serious fall risk. If conditions are hazardous or you lack the right equipment, hire a professional to protect your safety and your roof’s integrity.

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