Luxury Construction • Custom Homes • High-End Remodeling
Luxury Construction • Custom Homes • High-End Remodeling
Roof replacement and repair built for New York winters, from standard asphalt to premium slate and cedar shake.
Most roof failures don’t start in the middle of the roof field. They start at the flashing around chimneys, valleys, and roof-to-wall transitions, the details a rushed installation gets wrong and a careful one gets right. L Morgan Properties assesses the full roof system before recommending materials, not just the surface layer, and installs with the level of detail that determines whether a roof performs for its full expected lifespan or starts leaking years early.
Westchester winters bring real snow load and a genuine ice dam risk, which is a bigger factor here than in milder climates. Ice dams form when heat escaping from the attic melts snow on the upper roof, which then refreezes at the colder eaves and backs water up under the shingles. Correct ice and water shield installation along the eaves, paired with attic ventilation that keeps the roof deck at a consistent temperature, is what actually prevents this, not just a heavier shingle. We install both correctly on every project, standard and premium material alike.
For estate homes and older properties carrying slate or cedar shake, we assess whether the existing material can be repaired by a roofer experienced with that specific system, or whether full replacement is the more responsible call. Slate especially is a specialty material; a standard asphalt crew working on a slate roof without that specific experience causes more damage than it fixes. We handle both premium material work and standard asphalt replacement, matched to what the home and its condition actually call for.
A full inspection of the existing roof system, decking, flashing, and ventilation, not just a visual check of the shingles, to determine what the roof actually needs.
Based on the inspection, we recommend the right material and system for your home, whether that’s standard asphalt replacement or specialty work on slate, cedar, or metal.
Removal of the existing roofing material and repair of any damaged decking found underneath, which is common on older Westchester homes and can’t be assessed until the old material comes off.
Proper underlayment and ice and water shield installation along eaves, valleys, and penetrations, the layer that actually prevents ice dam damage in New York winters.
Flashing installed correctly around chimneys, valleys, and wall transitions, the most common failure point on a poorly installed roof, along with ventilation sized to keep the attic and roof deck at a consistent temperature.
Final material installation, a full site cleanup including magnetic sweep for nails and debris, and a final walkthrough to confirm the completed roof.
Real roofing installations for Westchester and Fairfield County homeowners, from asphalt to premium materials.
Full tear-off and replacement for roofs at the end of their service life, including decking repair, underlayment, flashing, and ventilation, not just new shingles over old problems.
Targeted repairs for leaks, damaged flashing, or storm damage, when full replacement isn't yet necessary. We diagnose the actual source of a leak rather than patching the visible symptom.
Standard and architectural shingle installation, the most common roofing system in Westchester, installed with proper underlayment and flashing detail that most standard installations skip.
Repair and replacement for slate roofs, common on Westchester's older estate homes, handled by a crew experienced with the specific techniques slate requires. Not treated like a standard asphalt job.
Installation and repair of cedar shake systems, a premium material choice that requires specific fastening and ventilation detail to perform correctly over time.
Standing seam and metal roofing installation for homeowners looking for a longer service life and a distinct architectural look.
Decking condition, flashing, and ventilation matter as much as the roofing material itself. We evaluate all of it before recommending a solution.
Ice and water shield and attic ventilation are installed to actually prevent ice dam damage, not treated as optional add-ons.
Slate and cedar shake require specific experience that a standard asphalt crew doesn't have. We match the crew and technique to the material your home actually has.
On repair calls, we find where water is actually entering, usually at a flashing detail, not just patch the spot where it's showing up inside.
L Morgan Properties provides roofing services for homeowners throughout Westchester County, including White Plains, New Rochelle, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Scarsdale, and Bronxville, along with communities in Fairfield County, CT including Greenwich and Westport. If your project is in Westchester or Fairfield County, we cover your area.
Also serving nearby: White Plains, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Scarsdale, and Bronxville.
Licensed & Insured • Serving Westchester NY & Fairfield County CT
